How to turn on and configure wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 8: the complete guide

Xiaomi Redmi 8 offers users not only powerful technical specifications, but also flexible features of customization interface. One of the most popular features is a wallpaper carousel, which allows you to automatically change the background of the desktop on a schedule or depending on the time of day. However, many owners of the device face difficulties when trying to activate this option: somewhere it is hidden in the settings, and somewhere requires additional adjustment.

In this article, we will go into detail on how to turn on the wallpaper carousel on Redmi 8, how to customize it, and how to avoid common errors. You will learn what applications you need to do this, how to set up automatic wallpaper change by time or events, and what to do if the feature does not work, and secret chips that will help make your desktop truly unique.

What is a wallpaper carousel and why it is needed

Wallpaper carousel is an integrated or third-party feature that automatically changes background images on the lock screen or desktop according to specified rules. On Xiaomi Redmi 8, this option is implemented through the proprietary Themes app, but its features often go unnoticed.

The main advantages of using the carousel:

• 🎨 Visual diversity – every day a new background that does not need to be selected manually.
• ⏰ Adaptation for the time of day - dark wallpaper in the evening, light during the day for eye comfort.
• 📱 Saving space – you do not need to store hundreds of wallpapers in the gallery, just one collection in the application.
• 🔄 Automation – setup once, and then the smartphone does everything itself.

On Redmi 8, the carousel works with both built-in Xiaomi wallpaper and user-uploaded images, and the main thing is to set it up correctly to avoid performance problems or conflicts with other applications.

Preparing a smartphone before setting up a carousel

Before you turn on the wallpaper carousel, make sure your Redmi 8 is ready for changes. Some users find that the feature simply does not appear in the menu, most often due to an outdated version of the firmware or disabled system applications.

Here's what you have to do:

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check if the "Themes" app is installed

Enable time and date synchronization

Clear the cache of the Themes app (if the carousel doesn't work)

Make sure that the device has enough free memory (minimum 500 MB)-->

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the built-in wallpaper carousel may not be available, and you’ll need to install third-party apps like Wallpaper Changer or Muzei.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI For Redmi 8 (especially global ones), the wallpaper carousel function can be disabled by default, in which case it can be activated via Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times to turn on the developer mode, then find the option Automatic change wallpaper in additional settings).

Method 1: Incorporate the carousel through the “Themes” app

The easiest and most official way to activate the wallpaper carousel on Redmi 8 is to use the proprietary Themes app. It is pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices and allows you not only to change the wallpaper, but also to adjust their automatic rotation.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app (an icon with a brush on your desktop or in the app menu).
2. Go to the wallpaper section (in the lower menu).
3. Choose the Carousel or Automan category (the name may vary depending on the MIUI version).
4. Click on the wallpaper collection you want to use (e.g. Nature, Abstraction or Minimalism).
5. In the window that opens, activate the Automan switch and select the interval (every hour, day, week or manually).
6. Click Apply to save the settings.

If the Carousel section is not in the app, try updating Themes through Google Play or MIUI App Store. Also check if the system updates for that app are disabled in the settings.

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If there are few carousel collections in the Themes app, download additional wallpapers via the Online section, which will require an Internet connection and a Xiaomi account (optional).

Method 2: Configure via the “Settings” of the phone

Not everyone knows, but on Redmi 8, you can also turn on the wallpaper carousel through system settings, bypassing the Themes app, which is suitable if you have a lightweight version of MIUI installed or a standard theme app removed.

How to do this:

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to the Screen (or Display) section.
3. Select Wallpaper → Lock screen wallpaper or Desktop Wallpaper.
4. At the bottom of the screen, find the Wallpaper Man or Carousel option and activate it.
5. Set up the shift interval (from 1 hour to 1 week) and select the source of the wallpaper (built-in collections or gallery).

If you don’t have an option, your version of MIUI doesn’t support this functionality through settings, in which case only the first way (via theme) or using third-party apps remains.

Third-party wallpaper carousel applications

If embedded facilities MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps, and they offer more options, like changing wallpaper by geolocation, weather, time of day, even gesture.-3 Proven solutions for Redmi 8:

• 📱 Wallpaper Changer is a simple application with support for folders, timer and random order.
• 🎨 Muzei Live Wallpaper – unique wallpapers that are updated daily from online galleries (e.g. Google Earth or Google Earth) NASA).
• ⏳ Tapet generates abstract wallpapers automatically and changes them on a schedule. Perfect for minimalist lovers.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Open and provide the necessary permissions (access to storage, auto-start).
3. Set up the source of the wallpaper (gallery, online collections or generator).
4. Set the shift interval and apply the settings.

⚠️ Note: Some third-party wallpaper change apps may conflict with MIUI Check reviews and ratings on Google Play before installing. If the phone starts to slow down after installation, clear the launcher cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache).

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after you set up the wallpaper carousel on Redmi 8 correctly, here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Carousel doesn't change the wallpaper on schedule.

• 🔄 Check if the Automan option is enabled in the settings.
• ⏰ Make sure the time and date on the phone are synchronized with the network.
• 📵 Restart your phone – sometimes it helps to reset the hanging processes.

Problem 2: Wallpaper is reset to standard after rebooting.

• 🔧 Update the Themes app to the latest version.
• 📁 Check if the selected wallpaper has been removed from the phone’s memory.
• 🔄 Try installing wallpaper through another app (e.g. Google Wallpaper).

Problem 3: The carousel works, but the wallpaper is blurred.

• 📏 Make sure the wallpaper resolution matches the Redmi screen 8 (720×1520 pixel).
• 🔍 In the carousel settings, turn off the screen fit option (if any).
• 🖼️ Try using wallpaper without watermarks or compression.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the Topics app settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Themes → Storage → Clear data

After that, you will have to reconfigure the carousel, but the problem must disappear.

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If the wallpaper carousel refuses to work despite all attempts, check if auto-start for the Themes app is disabled in the battery settings (Settings → Battery → Consumption Management → Auto-Start).

Additional chips for customization

The Redmi 8 wallpaper carousel can be made even more interesting by using hidden MIUI capabilities and third-party tools.

1. Change of wallpaper by geolocation

With the IFTTT app (or Tasker for advanced users), you can set up automatic wallpaper changes when you change your location, such as mountain scenery in the mountains or urban views in the metropolis.

2.Weather wallpaper

Apps like Weather Wallpaper analyze weather forecasts and select wallpapers based on conditions: sunny for a clear day, rainy for bad weather.

3. Animated wallpaper

Want to make the desktop background come alive? Install Live Wallpapers from Google Play and adjust their shift through the carousel. The main thing is not to overdo it so as not to put the battery down.

4.Social media wallpaper

With Reddit Wallpapers or Unsplash Wallpapers, you can download fresh wallpapers from popular communities (r/EarthPorn, r/Wallpapers) and automatically update them.

For the most advanced users, there is another way to use it. ADB-commands for forced inclusion of hidden functions MIUI. For example, you can unlock additional carousel settings that are not available in the standard interface, but this method requires experience and can lead to unstable operation of the system.

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