Wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: how to start and configure

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but owners often face the question of how to turn on a wallpaper carousel that automatically changes the background of the desktop.This feature is hidden in the depths of MIUI and requires proper tuning. Unlike new models where the carousel is activated in two clicks, the Redmi 8 Pro (2019 release) has nuances.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for MIUI version, firmware features and possible errors, and we will not only examine the standard way to enable through settings, but also alternative methods for cases where the function does not work out of the box, as well as the compatibility table of MIUI versions, the FAQ for frequent problems and tips for optimizing performance when using dynamic wallpaper.

What is a wallpaper carousel and why it is not on the menu of Redmi 8 Pro

Wallpaper Carousel is a MIUI feature that automatically changes the background of the desktop at specified intervals (from 1 minute to 24 hours). In newer versions of the firmware, it is available in the Topics → Wallpaper → Carousel, but on the Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 11-12 it often has to be turned on manually.

Reasons for the lack of options in the menu:

• 📱 An outdated version MIUI — firmware MIUI 12.0.3. the function may be hidden.
• 🔧 Regional restrictions in global (Global) and Chinese (China) versions MIUI function.
• 🛠️ Disabled system services – for example, the service com.miui.gallery, responsible for wallpaper.
• 🗃️ Lack of memory – the carousel requires caching images, which can be blocked by the system when space is scarce.

On the Redmi 8 Pro, the wallpaper carousel only works with wallpaper from the standard MIUI gallery or downloaded through "Themes." The side of the application (such as Zedge or Walli) is not supported.

Preparation of the smartphone: checking the version of MIUI and free space

Before turning on the carousel, make sure your Redmi 8 Pro meets the minimum requirements:

To check out the MIUI version:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version line (e.g. MIUI Global 12.5.3 Stable).
3. If the version is below 12.0.3, update the firmware through Settings → System Update.

⚠️ Note: On the Chinese versions MIUI (marked "China" wallpaper carousel may require a link to your Mi Account.

Update MIUI to 12.5+

Clear the cache in "Settings → Memory"

Upload wallpaper to DCIM/Wallpapers folder

Turn off the power saving mode

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Method 1: Standard Enablement via "Themes" (for MIUI 12+)

If your Redmi 8 Pro runs on MIUI 12 or later, try turning on the carousel via the built-in settings:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → carousel.
3. Click Add Wallpaper and select images from the gallery or standard collections.
4. Set the shift interval (from 1 minute to 24 hours).
5. Activate the switch Turn on the carousel.

If there is no Carousel item:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the menu appears after a restart.
• 📲 Update theme app via Play Market or App Store MIUI.
• 🌍 Check the region: in some localities MIUI The function is called Dynamic Wallpaper.

Important: The standard MIUI carousel supports only.jpg and.png with resolutions up to 2048×2048. Animated wallpaper (.gif or.mp4) does not work.

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If the carousel does not change the wallpaper after turning on, try manually adding the image folder to DCIM/Wallpapers and restarting the Themes app.

Method 2: Manual activation via hidden settings (for MIUI 11)

On the old versions. MIUI The wallpaper carousel is hidden, but it can be turned on through an engineering menu or ADB-For this, for this:

Method A: Using USSD code (without root)

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636##
3. Go to Phone Information → Settings menu.
4. Find Wallpaper Carousel and activate it.

Method B: via ADB (PC required)

If USSD-The code didn’t work, and you can use Android Debug Bridge:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times on the line, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global wallpaper_carousel_enabled 1
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI through OTA setting ADB Repeat the procedure if the carousel stops working.

Solving the problem: why the carousel doesn’t work

If after all the manipulations the wallpaper does not change, check the following points:

For diagnosis, use the log of system events:

1. Install Logcat Extreme from the Play Market.
2. Run the log record.
3. Try turning on the carousel.
4. Find errors in the log with the tag WallpaperManager or ThemeManager.

Frequent error: Failed to load wallpaper: java.io.FileNotFoundException. Means the system can't read wallpaper files. Solution - transfer the images to internal memory (not to internal memory). SD-map).

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If the carousel is unstable, turn off battery optimization for the Themes app in the energy saving settings.

Optimizing productivity: how to reduce the load

The wallpaper carousel can increase battery consumption by 5-10% and take up to 200 MB of RAM.

• ⚡ Set the shift interval no more than 1 time per hour.
• 🖼️ Use permission wallpaper. 1080p (not 4K).
• 🗑️ Clean the wallpaper cache once a week through Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 🔋 Turn off the carousel in power saving mode (in Settings) → Battery → Regimes).

For advanced users:

You can limit the background activity of the wallpaper service through ADB:

adb shell cmd appops set com.miui.gallery RUN_ANY_IN_BACKGROUND ignore

This command forbids the Gallery app (which manages wallpaper) from operating in the background, but can cause the carousel to crash.

Alternative applications for wallpaper carousel

If the built-in MIUI feature doesn't suit you, consider third-party solutions.The best options for the Redmi 8 Pro are:

• 🌄 Wallpaper Changer – supports.gif, a shift timer of up to 1 second, but requires root for some features.
• 🎨 Muzei Live Wallpaper – Changes Wallpapers on a Schedule, Integrates with Google Photos.
• 🔄 Tapet – generates unique wallpaper automatically (without manual selection).
• 🖼️ Zedge – has a built-in carousel, but shows ads.

Important: Third-party apps may conflict with the built-in MIUI carousel. Before installing, disable the standard feature in Themes → Wallpaper.

To install animated wallpaper (.mp4 or.gif):

1. Download the Video Live Wallpaper app.
2. Select the video from the gallery.
3. Set up the playback speed and loop.
4. Use it as a living wallpaper (not through a carousel!).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions