How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi: working methods of 2026

The automatic wallpaper change feature in MIUI was originally conceived as a way to diversify the appearance of the smartphone. However, in practice, many owners of Xiaomi Redmi are faced with the fact that the wallpaper changes too often, consume additional battery resources and even lead to a launcher freeze when using animations, especially for low-end models of the Redmi Note and Redmi A series, where the optimization of the system leaves much to be desired.

Compounding the problem, new versions of MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 have hidden the carousel settings deeper in the menu, and some regional firmware (such as India or China) have no option to turn off the standard interface. Today we will examine all the current methods – from official to hidden – that will help fully deactivate automatic wallpaper change on any Xiaomi Redmi, including the latest models from 2023 to 2026.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the firmware version and the smartphone model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 with global firmware, the path to settings will be one, and on the Redmi 10A with Chinese MIUI, completely different, and we took these nuances into account and prepared universal solutions.

The easiest way is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most Xiaomi Redmi models on MIUI 12-15, but may not be available on some custom firmware or regional versions for China.

Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
  2. Go to the Wallpaper → Wallpaper carousel (on some models, the path may look like Design → Wallpaper → Dynamic Wallpaper).
  3. Find the Automatic Wallpaper Change Switch and turn it off.
  4. If the option is active, but gray, then the carousel is controlled by a third-party application (see Method 3).

On the Redmi Note 11/12 models with MIUI 14, an additional step may be required: after turning off the carousel, you need to manually set a static background, otherwise the system will continue to cyclically change the wallpaper from the cache.

  • 📱 Select any static background from the gallery (Settings) → Wallpaper. → My wallpaper).
  • 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – it will reset the animation cache.
  • 📁 Delete the folder. MIUI/WallpaperCarousel through the file manager (if any).
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⚠️ Note: On some firmware in India (e.g. Redmi 9 Power) after the carousel is turned off, wallpaper can be reset to standard ones when rebooted. Only Method 4 (disconnecting via a reboot) will help. ADB).

Method 2: Use the "Themes" application to deactivate

If you don’t have a direct option to turn off, try using the official Themes app, which works on Redmi with MIUI 13-15, but may require additional steps for stability.

Step-by-step:

  1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
  2. Go to the Wallpapers (or Wallpapers) tab.
  3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Wallpaper Settings.
  4. Find the Wallpaper Carousel section and turn off the Automatic Shift slider.
  5. If the partition is missing, tap the current wallpaper and select Install as static.

On some firmware (e.g. Redmi K50i), after this action, the carousel will only partially shut down: the wallpaper will stop changing automatically, but the animations will remain when scrolling the desktop.

Set a static background through “Themes"|Disable "Transition Effects" in the Launcher Settings|Reset the device|Check for the absence of a WallpaperCarousel folder-->

If after all the manipulations the carousel continues to work, it means that it is integrated into the system application com.miui.miwallpaper.In this case, only disabling through ADB (see Method 4) or removing updates for the Wallpaper application (see Method 5) will help.

Method 3: Removal of updates to the Wallpaper app

In some cases, the wallpaper carousel is activated after the Wallpaper system app is updated. A rollback to the factory version may solve the problem, but caution is required - not all versions of MIUI allow this to be done without consequences.

Instructions:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Find the Wallpaper app (or Wallpaper) and tap it.
  3. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Remove Updates.
  4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.
Smartphone modelMIUI versionDoes the pullback work?Notes
Redmi Note 10/1112–14Yes.It may be necessary to reset the cache of the application
Redmi 9/9A/9C11–13Partially.Carousel shuts down but returns after update
Redmi K40/K5013–15No.Wallpaper app protected against rollback
Redmi A1/A212 (Go Edition)Yes.It is recommended to disable the auto-update of the application

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 15 (e.g. Redmi) 13C) attempt to remove the updates for Wallpaper may cause the launcher to crash. → Additionally. → Backup.

If the Remove Updates button is inactive, it means that the application is system-based and not rollbackable, and there are two options left:

  • 🔧 Use it. ADB-commands to disable (see the following method).
  • 📦 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) that ignores system wallpaper.

This is the most reliable method, which works even on the newest MIUI 15 firmware, requiring a smartphone to be connected to a computer and using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for all Xiaomi Redmi models, but requires USB debugging enabled.

Step-by-step:

  1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

adb.exe

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.wallpaper.livepicker

These commands completely shut down the system processes responsible for the wallpaper carousel.

  • 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
  • 🎨 Set Static Wallpaper Manually Through Settings → Wallpaper.
  • 📵 The carousel will be deactivated until you turn it back on by the command:
adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper

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If you've lost all wallpaper after you've shut down through ADB, reset it through the Themes app, and sometimes the system drops the background onto a standard black screen.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI for China (e.g. Redmi) K60) team ADB This can be a problem because of the manufacturer's limitations, and it's only going to help if you install custom firmware or use a Magisk module to disable system applications.

Method 5: Use of a third-party launcher

If all previous methods have failed or you don’t want to mess with the system settings, the easiest way out is to install an alternative launcher that will completely replace the standard MIUI interface and ignore system wallpaper, including the carousel.

The best options for Xiaomi Redmi:

  • 🌟 Nova Launcher – supports gestures, customization of icons and disabling animations.
  • 🔹 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher optimized for weak devices.
  • 📱 Hyperion Launcher - Imitates the MIUI, but without wallpaper carousel.
  • ⚡ Smart Launcher 6 – automatically hides unnecessary widgets and animations.

How to install and configure:

  1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
  2. After installation, click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
  3. Go to the launcher settings and turn off all animations in the Effects section.
  4. Install static wallpaper through the launcher menu (usually available on a long tap on the desktop).

Advantages of the method:

  • ✅ Does not require root rights or ADB.
  • ✅ It works on all versions. MIUI, including 15.
  • ✅ Further improves performance on weak models (e.g. Redmi) 9A).

Disadvantages:

  • ❌ Some chips MIUI (Second Space may not work properly.
  • ❌ On very old models (for example, Redmi 7) launchers can slow down.
How to return the standard MIUI launcher?
To return to the native interface, go to Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher and select System Launcher. After that, the wallpaper carousel can be activated again - be prepared to repeat one of the previous methods.

Many Xiaomi Redmi users are faced with the fact that after the MIUI update, the wallpaper carousel is activated again, this is due to the fact that the system automatically resets some settings when installing new versions of the firmware, to prevent the carousel from returning:

  1. Turn off the Wallpaper app auto-update: Go to Google Play → Settings → App auto-update. Select Do Not Update Automatically. Find the Wallpaper app and turn off updates manually.

Block background processes

  • In Settings → Apps → Wallpaper → Battery, select Limit Background Activity.
  • Use Tasker to Auto Shut Down: Tasker Setup to Turn Off the Carousel 1. Install Tasker. 2. Create a task with the action Run the shell command: pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper 3. Set the trigger for the event Complete System Update.

If the carousel does come back anyway, it's tightly integrated into the firmware, and then there are two radical solutions.

  • 🔧 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).
  • 🛠️ Get root rights and remove the system application com.miui.miwallpaper via Magisk.

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On Redmi models with MIUI 15 (2026), the wallpaper carousel can be part of the system process miui.system, in which case it is impossible to turn off without root - consider the option with a third-party launcher.

Can I turn off the wallpaper carousel without a computer?
Yes, in most cases it is enough to use Method 1 (standard settings) or Method 2 (theme app) If these methods do not work, try Method 5 (third-party launcher), which does not require a PC. Except for firmware for China or custom builds, where you may need ADB (see Method 4).
Why are the wallpapers dropped on the black screen after the carousel is turned off?
This is a famous MIUI 13-15 error, where the system can't load a static background after the carousel is deactivated. Solution: Set wallpaper manually through Settings → Wallpaper → My Wallpaper. Reboot your smartphone. If the problem persists, clear the Wallpaper app cache in the settings.
Will the wallpaper carousel work after resetting the settings?
Yes, if you completely reset (Settings → Additional → Reset), all settings, including the disabled carousel, will return to factory. To avoid this: Before reset, write down all actions performed (for example, ADB commands). Use backup via Mi Cloud, but eliminate the wallpaper settings. After reset, immediately reset the carousel with the chosen method.
Can I turn off the Redmi carousel with MIUI for China (CN ROM)?
On Chinese firmware (CN ROM) Disable option is often missing from the interface: ADB-Method (see Method 4) – works 80% of the time: Installing global firmware via Mi Flash Tool (risky, can lock the device); Using Magisk to remove the system application com.miui.miwallpaper (requires root); On Redmi K-series models (e.g, K60) can help flashing on Xiaomi.eu - custom firmware with advanced settings.
Is there a risk of damaging your smartphone by turning off the carousel via ADB?
No, the ADB commands from Method 4 are safe — they only disable the system application without affecting critical processes. However: Always back up before using ADB. Don't disable other system applications without understanding their functions. On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) after disabling com.miui.miwallpaper, all wallpapers may disappear — be ready to install them again.