How to disable wallpaper change on the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi’s MIUI lock screen often makes users happy with automatically changing wallpapers — Super Wallpapers or Dynamic Wallpapers adds visual diversity. However, not everyone likes it when the background is spontaneously updated: it distracts, consumes battery power and sometimes even resets user wallpaper settings after a system update. If you want to capture one image and permanently disable the driver — this instruction will help you understand the settings of Redmi, Poco and other devices on MIUI 12/13/14.

Complicating the problem is that the path to settings may differ from firmware to firmware, and some features are hidden in deep menus, and we'll look at all the current ways, from standard settings to editing system files (for advanced users), and we'll also look at why wallpaper can still be updated after autoshift is turned off, and how to fix it.

Why Xiaomi will automatically change the wallpaper on the lock

The MIUI dynamic wallpapering feature was introduced in 2020 with MIUI 12 and has been in rapid development ever since.

• 🎨 Super Wallpapers – animated wallpapers from Xiaomi, which change depending on the time of day (for example, landscapes with a transition from day to night).
• 🔄 Thematic rotation – if you use one of the standard themes MIUI, The system can automatically load new wallpaper from the collection.
• ☁️ Cloud sync – Linking to your Mi Account sometimes resets wallpaper settings after an update or reboot.
• 📱 Branded services – apps like Mi Wallpaper Carousel or GetApps can update content in the background.

It's important to understand that wallpaper auto-shifting is not a bug, it's a feature. Xiaomi has specifically implemented this feature to make users interact with the lock screen more often, but for many it becomes an annoying factor, especially if you're used to a static background or use your own photos.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in system settings. It is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-14, including Redmi Note 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11/12/13 and other models.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (or Wallpaper → Lock screen in some versions).
3. Click on the lock screen wallpaper.
4. At the top of the screen, select the Static tab (or My Wallpaper).
5. Scroll down and find the Automatic Wallpaper Change (or Dynamic Wallpaper) switch. Turn it off.
6. Select one image from a gallery or standard collection and click Apply.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have an explicit switch to turn off the auto shift, try the following trick:

Select wallpaper from My Wallpaper (not from Recommended) |Install custom image from gallery |Reboot phone after application |Chronicize if dynamic wallpaper theme is included-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro with a MIUI 14) after the system update, the settings may be reset, in which case you will have to repeat the procedure or use alternative methods from the following sections.

Method 2: Disconnecting through theme settings

If the standard method didn't work, the problem could be an active theme, and many MIUI themes have a built-in wallpaper rotation feature that needs to be turned off separately.

How to do this:

1. Go to the Settings → Wallpaper → Themes.
2. Click on the current active theme (usually highlighted).
3. In the window that opens, find the Wallpaper section of the lock screen.
4. If you have the option of Automan or Dynamic Wallpaper, turn it off.
5. Save the changes and restart the device.

If you're using a third-party theme from the Mi Theme Store, try changing it to a standard one (Basic or MIUI), some custom themes ignore system settings and force wallpaper updates.

Method 3: Remove system applications (for advanced applications)

If previous methods have failed, the problem may be the background services that manage the wallpaper, which MIUI is responsible for:

• 📱 Mi Wallpaper Carousel – the main application for rotation of wallpaper.
• ☁️ GetApps – sometimes loads new wallpaper from the cloud.
• 🎨 Theme Manager – Manages themes and related settings.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system applications can cause the phone to run in an unstable way. Before you do this, back up your data and make sure you know how to recover deleted files. ADB.

Instructions via ADB (without root):

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


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.wallpaper

If after removal, the wallpaper has ceased to change, but some functions (for example, live wallpaper) have disappeared, you can roll back the changes:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.miwallpaper

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Before removing system applications, check their impact on the system using the adb shell dumpsys package com.miui.miwallpaper command. This will show the dependencies and possible consequences.

Method 4: Edit configuration files (root only)

For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, there is a radical method of editing the system files responsible for wallpaper, which is guaranteed to turn off the automan, but requires caution.

Actions required:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/system/users/0/ Find the file. wallpaper_info.xml.
3. Open the file in the text editor and find the lines with the parameters: <item name="lock_screen_wallpaper_auto_change" value="true" /> Replace value="true"="false".
4. Save the changes and restart the device.

Alternative path (for some versions of MIUI):

/data/data/com.android.settings/files/wallpaper/

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop.Before making changes, backup the file or the entire firmware through the bootloop. TWRP.

What to do if the wallpaper still changes

If you have followed all the instructions, but the wallpaper continues to be updated, check the following points:

• 🔄 Update MIUI — After installing the new firmware version, the settings may be reset.
• ☁️ Sync with Mi Account - if you have backup enabled to the cloud, wallpaper can be recovered from the backup. → Xiaomi account → Synchronization.
• 📱 Third-party launchers – some shells (such as Nova Launcher or HyperOS Launcher) have their own wallpaper change mechanisms.
• 🛠️ Cache Errors – Clear the App Cache Settings and Themes in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

If the problem persists, try resetting the lock screen settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not a full reset!).
3. After rebooting, reset the wallpaper.

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If neither method worked, it’s likely the problem is the firmware: Check for MIUI updates or consider switching to custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

Additional tips for setting up wallpaper on Xiaomi

To avoid wallpaper problems in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 📁 Use local wallpaper – choose images from the gallery, not from standard collections MIUI, renewable.
• 🔒 Turn off automatic theme loading in Settings → Topics → Settings of topics.
• 📵 Limit background activity for Themes and Wallpaper applications in Settings → Battery → Background restriction.
• 🔄 Check for updates regularly – in new versions MIUI Additional Wallpaper Management Options may appear.

If you like dynamic wallpaper but want to control how it changes, consider third-party apps like the Wallpaper Engine (requires HyperOS) or Kappboom (for MIUI), which allow you to adjust rotation by schedule or gestures.

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To prevent wallpaper from being reset after the MIUI update, take a screenshot of the current lock screen settings before installing the new firmware version, which will help you quickly restore them after the update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper on Xiaomi