How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: a detailed guide

The wallpaper carousel feature on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it offers automatic background changes, but on the other hand, many users find it intrusive, resource consuming and interfering with personalization of the device. If you are tired of constant wallpaper updates or want to regain control of the appearance of the desktop, this guide will help you completely disable or remove the carousel without root rights.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven methods – from simple settings MIUI Advanced solutions with the use of ADB-We'll focus on the nuances of different firmware versions (MIUI 11, 12, 13, 14), and the risks that can arise from deep interference with the system!

1. disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The safest and most obvious way to do this is to take advantage of the built-in MIUI options. Unfortunately, in some firmware versions, Xiaomi hides this feature, but you can find it if you know where to look.

Go to Settings → Wallpaper → Wallpaper carousel. Here you will see the Autoshift slider — turn it off. If this item is not available, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Long press on the desktop → «Wallpaper» → «Settings” (cog icon) → «Wallpaper carousel».
• 🔍 If you don’t have an option, update the Themes app via Google Play – sometimes it returns hidden settings.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone after shutting down – this will help fix the changes.

On MIUI 12.5+, the path may be different: Settings → Display → Wallpaper → Additional → Carousel. If the wallpaper changes after the shutdown, then the function is managed at the system application level com.miui.miservice - more radical measures will be required.

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If the settings do not include the item “Carousel”, try to change the theme to a standard one (for example, “Without frames”) – sometimes this resets the imposed wallpaper.

2. Removal of the carousel through ADB (no root rights)

If the standard settings did not help, you can block the work of the carousel using the help of ADB-This method does not require superuser rights, but it will require the phone to be connected to a computer.

First, turn on the USB debugging:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.

Now connect the Redmi Note 8T to your PC, open the terminal (or Command Prompt) and type in:

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


adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice

These commands disable the system app that's responsible for the carousel, and once you reboot, the wallpaper will stop changing automatically.

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

3. Use of third-party launchers

If you don’t want to interfere with system files, the alternative is to install a side launcher (like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion) that completely replaces the standard MIUI interface and ignores the wallpaper.

Instructions:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (we recommend Nova Launcher for the flexibility of settings).
2. When you first start, select it as the default launcher.
3. Go to the launcher settings and in the Desktop section, turn off the Wallpaper Scrolling option (if any).
4. Set static wallpaper through the launcher menu.

Advantages of this method:

• 🛡️ Safe – does not affect system files.
• 🎨 Flexibility – you can customize animations, gestures, hide unnecessary elements.
• 🔄 Backward compatibility – you can always go back to the standard launcher.

Disadvantage: Some MIUI features (e.g. Double-Tap lock) may not work properly.

4. Disable wallpaper updates through "Themes"

The wallpaper carousel on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T is often controlled through the Themes app. Even if you disabled the autospotter in the settings, the app itself can download new wallpaper in the background. To stop this:

1. Open the themes and go to the Profile → Settings.
2. Turn off the options: 🔄 Automatic update of topics 📥 Loading wallpaper over Wi-Fi 🔔 Notifications on new topics

Settings → Applications → Topics → Memory → Clear the cache

If the Topic application is not used, it can be disabled completely:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find themes, click Disable (do not delete!).

Disabled driver in wallpaper settings|Blocked updates in the app “Themes»|The cache of the “Themes” app has been cleared»|Rebooted phone-->

5. Radical methods: removal of system APKs (requires root)

If none of the above methods work, you have to delete the system files responsible for the carousel, which requires a super-user's rights and can cause the phone to malfunction. Use it at your own risk!

Required files for deletion:

For removal:

1. Get root access (for example, through Magisk).
2. Use a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer).
3. Follow the paths and remove them. APK-files (pre-return backup!).
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may disrupt other functions MIUI, Weather widgets or quick setups. Create a full backup before experimenting. TWRP.

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Removing system APKs is a last resort, and 90% of the time, it is enough to disable the com.miui.miservice application via ADB or use a third-party launcher.

Alternative solutions: concealing the carousel without removal

If you don’t want to risk the stability of the system, but the carousel is still annoying, you can go for a trick:

• 🖼️ Set up monochromatic wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper. → My wallpaper. → The carousel will work, but there will be no visual changes.
• 📂 Replace the wallpaper folder: Connect your phone to your PC. Go to /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/wallpaper/. Delete all files and add your static background (call it wallpaper.jpg).
• 🔒 Block the Internet for “Tems”: Go to Settings → Annexes → Topics → Mobile data. Turn off background and Wi-Fi.

These methods do not physically remove the carousel, but make it invisible in everyday use.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing the carousel on the Redmi Note 8T