Wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: how to turn on and configure

Why is the wallpaper carousel not working on the Redmi Note 6 Pro?

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro often face a problem: the auto-change wallpaper (carousel) function is either missing in the settings or not activated. The reason lies in the features of the MIUI firmware for this model. The fact that the Redmi Note 6 Pro does not officially support a wallpaper carousel on stock versions of the MIUI below 12, but it can be enabled by workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss 4 working methods for activating the carousel, including hidden settings, third-party apps and manually adding wallpaper to system folders. You will also learn how to fix typical errors like “no options in the themes” or “wallpaper does not change automatically.” All instructions are tested on the Redmi Note 6 Pro with MIUI 9-14 (including global and Chinese versions).

Method 1: Enable via hidden MIUI settings

The most reliable way to activate the carousel is through an engineering menu, which works on 90% of the firmware for the Redmi Note 6 Pro, but requires caution: wrong actions can reset the screen settings.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Testing → Screen settings.
3. Scroll down to Wallpaper Carousel (may be called Wallpaper Driver).
4. Set the switch to ON and restart the phone.

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Once you reboot, the standard wallpaper settings (Settings → Screen → Wallpaper) will have a Carousel tab, and if you don't have one, move on to the next method.

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If ##4636## doesn’t work, try typing it in through the Engineering Menu app from Google Play. Only download versions with a rating of 4.5+ and over 100K installations.

Method 2: Use of the "Themes" app (official method)

In MIUI 12 and later, the wallpaper carousel is integrated into the standard Theme app, but is often hidden behind additional settings.

Steps:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 🔍 In the search box, enter a carousel or wallpaper carousel.
• 🖼️ Select any wallpaper pack marked Automan (usually collections with 10).+ picture).
• ⚙️ After applying the wallpaper, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select the carousel settings.

⚠️ Note: If the carousel does not start after using the wallpaper, check the permission for the Themes app in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Autorun. Without this background, the function won't work.

Method 3: Manually Adding Wallpaper to the System Folder

For advanced file system users, there is a way to manually add wallpaper to the carousel, a method that is universal for all versions of MIUI, but requires root rights or a file manager with access to system folders (such as Mixplorer).

Algorithm:

1. Download the archive with wallpaper for the carousel (you can take from the official catalog of themes).
2. Unclose files and rename them according to the template: wallpaper_1.jpg, wallpaper_2.jpg etc.
3. Copy files into a folder: /data/system/users/0/wallpaper_carousel/ (If there is no folder, create it manually).
4. Set rights 755 for folder and 644 for files.
5. Reboot the phone.

After the reboot, the carousel should appear in the wallpaper settings. If not, check if the folder rights are reset (use ls-la via ADB).

Method 4: Third-party applications for auto-shifting wallpaper

If none of the above methods worked, there is a third-party option.

• 🌟 Wallpaper Changer – Supports timetables for changing wallpapers by time or when unlocking.
• 🔄 Muzei Live Wallpaper – Integrates with the MIUI It allows you to use the carousel even on older versions.
• 🖼️ Tapet – generates unique wallpaper and automatically changes it.

How to set up Muzei:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. In Muzei settings, select Wallpaper Source → Local Images.
3. Specify the folder with your wallpaper (for example, DCIM/Wallpapers).
4. Activate the option to Change every hour (or other interval).

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⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, turn off battery optimization for them (Settings) → Battery → Battery optimization, otherwise the driver will not work.

Solving common problems

Even after the successful activation of the carousel, users of the Redmi Note 6 Pro encounter bugs.

If after using the wallpaper, the screen begins to flicker or artifacts appear, try:

• 🔧 Reduce the resolution of wallpaper to 1080×2160 (ratio 18:9 For the Redmi Note 6 Pro).
• 🖥️ Disable animation in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to turn on the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Animation).
• 🔄 Reset screen settings: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting screen settings.

Optimization of the carousel: tips and tricks

To the wallpaper carousel worked stably and did not discharge the battery, follow these recommendations:

Selection of the optimal shift interval:

• 🕒 Every hour – balance between diversity and productivity.
• 🌅 When unlocked, the wallpaper changes only when you use your phone.
• 🌙 Scheduled (for example, morning/evening) – minimum battery consumption.

Image optimization:

Use wallpaper with a resolution of 1080×2160 and a weight of no more than 3-5 MB. Use:

• 📱 WallCrop (automatically adjusts to screen resolution).
• 💻 iLoveIMG service (online trimming with templates for Xiaomi).

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The smaller the weight of the wallpaper and the less the change interval, the less the carousel affects autonomy. Optimal balance: wallpaper 2-3 MB + change every 2-3 hours.

Charge savings:

If you notice that the battery goes down faster after activation of the carousel:

• ⚡ Turn off the animation of changing wallpaper in the carousel settings.
• 📴 Set up dark wallpaper (AMOLED-Redmi Note 6 Pro screen spends less energy on black).
• 🔋 Add the Topics app to battery optimization exceptions, but limit background activity.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Redmi Note 6 Pro