How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi: from simple ways to ADB-commands

The automatic wallpaper change on the Xiaomi Redmi lock screen is a feature that is not popular with everyone. Instead of your favorite background, you see an endless “carousel” of landscapes, abstractions or banner ads that slow down unlocking, eat up traffic and battery, and sometimes even load data in the background. The worst scenario is when a smartphone willfully downloads new wallpaper over the mobile Internet, spending gigabytes from your tariff.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to disable the carousel, from basic MIUI settings to advanced ADB techniques to modify system files. Note that some solutions only work on certain firmware versions (see compatibility table below), and some tricks can lead to resetting the themes after a system upgrade. If you’re using the Redmi Note 10/11/12 or newer models on MIUI 14, start with the Theme Lab section, which is the most reliable way to go.

1. disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in options, but depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may differ. On MIUI 12 and older, the algorithm is:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the lock screen wallpaper (or lock screen style on new versions).
3. At the top of the screen, find the wallpaper carousel switch (may be called the Automan or Dynamic Wallpaper) and turn it off.
4. Select a static image from the gallery or standard MIUI wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A/9C, Note 8 Pro) after the carousel is turned off, the system can automatically return it through the carousel. 1–2 This is due to the work of the service com.miui.gallery, which is responsible for background updates to the topics. → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

If your settings do not include the option “Wallpaper carousel”, then the function is managed through the Theme Lab (see the next section) or completely blocked by the operator (relevant for smartphones purchased from mobile providers), in this case only the method with ADB or third-party utilities will help.

2. Theme Lab: Hidden Options for Advanced Users

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi moved some of the settings to what is known as the Theme Lab, which is hidden by default, but can be activated through an access code or a special menu.

• 📱 Method 1 (code): Open the Topics app, go to the Profile section (human icon in the lower right corner) and tap the app version 5 times quickly (version: X.X.X). A notification will appear “You became a developer!”. Now the Lab item will appear in the theme settings.
• 🔧 Method 2 (via Settings): Go to Settings → About the phone, tap 7 times on the version MIUI, Then go back to the main settings menu and open additionally. → Functions laboratory.

Inside the lab, find the Lock Screen section and turn off:

• 🔄 Automatic wallpaper change
• 🖼️ Recommended wallpaper (responsible for loading new backgrounds)
• 📡 Update themes over Wi-Fi (if you do not want your smartphone to download wallpaper in the background)

⚠️ Note: Redmi with firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM) The theme lab may not be available. In this case, use the method of ADB (Section 4) or Activity Launcher (Section 3).

3 Third-Party Applications: Bypassing MIUI Restrictions

If the standard methods didn't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested 3 apps that guaranteed to turn off the wallpaper carousel:

Instructions for Activity Launcher:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. In the search box, type WallpaperCarousel.
3. Select activity called com.miui.home.launcher.WallpaperCarouselSettings.
4. In the menu that opens, turn off all switches associated with automatic wallpaper change.

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If the carousel is back after using third-party utilities, try freezing the Theme app via ADB or Titanium Backup (Root required).

⚠️ Attention: Apps like MIUI Hidden Settings can trigger security (especially on the Internet) MIUI 14), which will block some functions. If after installation you have stopped working gestures or a notification appeared "Device is not certified", delete the utility and reset settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings).

4. ADB-Teams: Radical solution without Root

If none of the previous methods worked, it's time to connect ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on all versions of MIUI and does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer and 10 minutes of time.

1. Download and install Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
2. On your smartphone, activate Developer Mode (7 taps on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone) and enable Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi to your PC and in the command line (terminal) perform: adb devices Make sure that the device is determined (should appear its serial number).
4. Run the command to disable the carousel: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice This command disables the system service responsible for the background load of the wallpaper.
5. Reboot your smartphone.

If the carousel is still running, follow additional commands:

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


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.wallpaperbackup

⚠️ Note: Disabling system services through ADB It may interfere with other functions, for example:

• 📷 The gallery will no longer be updated (photos will not be grouped by albums).
• 🎨 The ability to install live wallpaper will disappear.
• 🔄 Weather widgets may disappear on the lock screen.

To get it all back, do this:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

5. Modification of system files (Root only)

If you have a superuser (Root) right, you can delete or freeze the system. APK-This method is the most reliable, but requires caution - incorrect actions can lead to a "brick" of the device).

List of files to delete/freeze (use Root Explorer or Titanium Backup):

• /system/priv-app/WallpaperCarousel/WallpaperCarousel.apk
• /system/app/MiuiGallery/MiuiGallery.apk (only if you don't use a standard gallery)
• /data/app/com.miui.miservice-* (all folders with this prefix)

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Before you delete your system files, make sure to backup via TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery. In case of a failure, you can restore the firmware.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) K40/POCO F3) removal WallpaperCarousel.apk This results in loss of screen functionality always on (AOD). In this case, it is better to freeze the file through Titanium Backup or edit its permissions, removing the execution rights (chmod). 644).

6. Alternative methods: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods do not work, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings: Sometimes the wallpaper carousel "eats" into the system after updates.Full reset (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Delete all data) can help, but deletes all data (do backup!).
• 📥 Install custom firmware: firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS are deprived of branded “features» MIUI, minus the loss of certain functions (e.g., carousel, IR Blaster for the DU remote).
• 🛡️ Traffic Blocking: Through Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data → App traffic ban background traffic for Themes and Gallery.This won't turn off the carousel, but will stop downloading new wallpaper.

💡 Lifehack for the lazy: If you just need to hide the carousel instead of turning it off completely, install a.png black wallpaper with 1% transparency. The system will think that the wallpaper changes, but you won't see anything visually. You can download it here.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi