How to turn on and configure the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: full instructions with tips

The wallpaper carousel feature on Xiaomi smartphones allows you to automatically change background images on the lock screen or desktop on a given schedule. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, this option is available out of the box, but many users do not know how to activate and adjust it correctly. Unlike static wallpaper, the carousel adds dynamics to the interface, and also helps to avoid getting used to one background.

In this article you will find step-by-step instructions for including a carousel, tips for choosing wallpaper sources (including: MIUI-We'll talk about how to adjust shift intervals, add your own images, and why the feature might suddenly stop working. If you want to make your Redmi Note 9 Pro visually more diverse, read on.

The wallpaper carousel is a built-in MIUI feature that cycles the background images on the lock screen or desktop. Unlike manual wallpaper change, everything happens automatically on a timer or at certain events (for example, when unlocking the device). On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, this option works with both standard wallpaper from Xiaomi and custom collections.

The main advantages of the function:

  • 🎨 Visual diversity – the screen won’t get bored after a week of use.
  • ⏱️ Automation – No need to bemember about changing backgrounds manually.
  • 📱 Integration with MIUI — Supported themes from the official store.
  • 🔄 Flexible settings – you can choose the interval from 1 minute to 24 hours.

There are nuances, however: for example, the carousel can increase battery consumption (albeit slightly) if it updates the background frequently, and not all third-party launchers support this feature, which is optimized for the standard MIUI Launcher.

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Before you turn on the carousel, make sure your Redmi Note 9 Pro meets a few basic requirements:

  1. Up-to-date MIUI. The feature works on MIUI 12 and later. If you have an older firmware, update it through Settings → About Phone → System Update.
  2. Standard launcher. Wallpaper carousel may not work with alternative shells (like Nova Launcher or Action Launcher). MIUI Launcher if you are using a third-party.
  3. Free space: To store multiple wallpapers at the same time, you will need at least 50 to 100 MB of free space in internal memory.

Also check if the power saving mode is activated, and it can block background processes, including wallpaper changes.

  1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
  2. Select Battery Mode.
  3. Make sure you have Balanced or Performance (not Energy Saving) installed.

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If after updating MIUI carousel stopped working, try resetting the launcher settings. To do this, press the empty space on the desktop → Desktop settings → Additional → Reset settings.

Now, the key thing is activating the function. There are two ways to do this on the Redmi Note 9 Pro: through standard settings or through the Themes app. We'll go through both.

Method 1: through the desktop settings

  1. Press the empty space on your desktop (not on the lock screen!).
  2. In the menu that appears, select Wallpaper.
  3. Go to the wallpaper carousel tab (may be called Dynamic Wallpaper in some versions of MIUI).
  4. Activate the switch in the upper right corner.
  5. Choose the source of the wallpaper: 🌄 MIUI Wallpaper – standard collections from Xiaomi. 📷 Gallery – Your Personal Photos. 🎨 Themes - wallpaper from the theme store MIUI.

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Method 2: Through the “Themes” app

  1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
  2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.
  3. Choose the Carousel or Dynamic category.
  4. Slip on your favorite collection and click Apply the carousel.
  5. Configure the display options (lock screen, desktop, or both at the same time).

By default, MIUI can only apply dynamic wallpaper to lockscreen, to enable it on the desktop:

  1. Hold an empty space on the desktop → Wallpaper.
  2. Choose the wallpaper carousel.
  3. Activate the option Apply to the desktop.

3.The wallpaper is knocked off after the reboot

This is a well-known error in some versions of MIUI.

  • 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version.
  • 📱 Install a third-party carousel app (e.g. Wallpaper Changer).
  • 🔧 Reset the launcher settings (see tip above).

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If the carousel stopped working after the MIUI update, try clearing the cache of the Topics: Settings → Apps → Application Management → Topics → Storage → Clear the cache.

Additional features: live wallpaper and third-party applications

The standard MIUI carousel offers basic features, but if you need more, consider alternative solutions, such as live wallpapers or third-party apps with advanced settings.

MIUI supports animated wallpaper, but they significantly increase battery consumption (up to 5-10% per hour when used actively).

  1. Download live wallpaper from Google Play (e.g. 3D Parallax Backgrounds).
  2. Set them as standard wallpaper through Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.
  3. Use the Tasker or MacroDroid app to automatically change live wallpapers on a schedule.

If the built-in MIUI function doesn’t suit you, try:

  • 🔄 Wallpaper Changer – Supports folders, cloud services and schedules.
  • 🌅 Muzei Live Wallpaper – automatically downloads wallpaper from the Internet (for example, from Unsplash).
  • 🎨 Tapet – generates unique wallpaper based on your preferences.

When using third-party applications, do not forget:

⚠️ Note: Some carousel apps request reading permissions SMS or Access to contacts. This is not necessary for the function to work — refuse such permissions.

Tips for optimizing battery consumption

The wallpaper carousel is a background process that can affect the autonomy of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. To minimize battery consumption:

  • ⏳ Set the shift interval no more than 1 time per hour.
  • 🖼️ Use static wallpaper instead of live or animated.
  • 📴 Turn off the carousel on the lock screen if it works on the desktop as well.
  • 🔋 Add the Topics app to Power Saving Mode: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Topics → Optimize.

You can also use adaptive brightness and dark wallpaper (black or dark gray) to reduce the load on the wall. AMOLED-screen (if you have it in your model).

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Tests show that the wallpaper carousel at intervals of 1 hour increases battery consumption by ~1-2% per day, with an interval of 24 hours, the effect is minimal (less than 0.5%).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Can I use a wallpaper carousel with alternative launchers (Nova, Apex)?
No, the standard MIUI carousel only works with MIUI Launcher. Third-party launchers will require separate applications (e.g. KLWP or Wallpaper Changer) to be installed.
Why is the carousel reset after the MIUI update?
This is because the launcher resets. After the update, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher and click Reset. Then reset the carousel.
Can I add wallpaper from Google Drive or cloud storage?
No, not directly. But you can download the wallpaper from the cloud to the device, and then you can specify the folder with it in the carousel settings (Wallpaper → Carousel → Gallery).
How do I turn off the wallpaper carousel?
Click the empty space on your desktop → Wallpaper → Wallpaper Carousel → Turn off the switch in the top corner. Or go back to the static wallpaper through Themes → Wallpaper.
Does the Redmi Note 9 Pro support the 3D-carousel?
Yes, but only through third-party applications (e.g, 3D Parallax Backgrounds - Built-in feature MIUI 3D-wallpaper.