Introduction

Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI often include a feature called Wallpaper Carousel, which automatically changes your lock screen wallpapers and displays random images or stories every time you wake your phone. While some users enjoy this dynamic look, others find it distracting or unnecessary.

If you’re tired of seeing new wallpapers appear without your permission, this guide will show you how to disable, deactivate, or completely remove Wallpaper Carousel on Xiaomi phones — using multiple methods, both with and without a computer.

Let’s get started!

What Is Wallpaper Carousel in MIUI?

Wallpaper Carousel is a built-in MIUI feature developed by Xiaomi that automatically rotates lock screen wallpapers from a curated image library. It also includes categories like nature, technology, art, and travel.

However, Wallpaper Carousel can:

  • Consume extra battery and data,

  • Show unwanted ads or recommendations,

  • And occasionally slow down lock screen loading times.

So, if you prefer a consistent wallpaper or want to reduce background usage, turning it off is a great idea.

How to Disable Wallpaper Carousel on Xiaomi (Without Deleting It)

This is the easiest and safest method. Follow these exact steps to turn off Wallpaper Carousel from your phone settings:

  1. Open Settings on your Xiaomi phone.

  2. Scroll down and tap Always-on display & Lock screen.

  3. Tap Wallpaper Carousel.

  4. Toggle Enable or Turn on off (disable the feature).

  5. Then go to Privacy Policy below that option.

  6. Tap Withdraw Consent and confirm with Accept.

Once you finish, Wallpaper Carousel will be disabled, and you’ll no longer see rotating wallpapers or suggested images on your lock screen.

🔹 Note: Even after disabling it, you might still see the flower icon or some leftover notifications from the feature. Don’t worry — that’s normal. You can remove them completely by following the next methods.

Method 2: Remove or Uninstall Wallpaper Carousel App (No PC Needed)

If you want to completely stop Wallpaper Carousel from running in the background, you can disable or uninstall its system app directly:

  1. Go to Settings → Apps → Manage apps.

  2. Scroll and find Wallpaper Carousel (or Glance for Mi on newer MIUI versions).

  3. Tap on it to open app details.

  4. Choose Disable or Uninstall (if available).

  5. Confirm your choice.

After doing this, the Wallpaper Carousel app will no longer run or show up in your app list.

⚠️ Important: On some mid-range or budget Xiaomi phones, the uninstall option may be greyed out. That’s because MIUI protects some system apps. In that case, use the next method — ADB removal — for full control.

Method 3: Completely Uninstall Wallpaper Carousel via ADB (Easy Version)

If your phone doesn’t let you remove the app from settings, you can uninstall it using ADB commands from your computer. This method is simple and safe if you follow the steps carefully.

Here’s how to do it:

  1. On your phone, open Settings → About phone.

  2. Tap MIUI version 7–10 times until you see a message saying “You are now a developer!”

  3. Go back to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options.

  4. Turn on USB debugging.

  5. Now open your computer’s browser and go to https://webadb.com.

  6. Click Start on the website.

  7. Connect your Xiaomi phone to the computer with a USB cable.

  8. On the WebADB screen, click Add device, select your phone, and allow access.

  9. Click Interactive Shell on the WebADB interface.

  10. Type this command exactly:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.android.fashiongallery

  1. Press Enter.

If you see the message “Success”, it means Wallpaper Carousel has been completely uninstalled from your Xiaomi device!

Alternative ADB Method (Advanced)

If the WebADB site doesn’t work or your phone doesn’t connect, you can perform the same command through your computer using standard ADB tools:

  1. Install ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC (you can download them from Google’s official site).

  2. Open Command Prompt or Terminal in the folder where ADB is installed.

  3. Connect your phone via USB.

  4. Type the command:

adb devices

Once your device is recognized, type:

adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.android.fashiongallery

You should again see Success, confirming that the feature is gone for good.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If Wallpaper Carousel reappears after a system update, repeat the disable or uninstall process.

  • Make sure to disable auto-updates for system apps in the GetApps store.

  • Some MIUI themes may try to re-enable Wallpaper Carousel — check theme settings if it happens again.

FAQs

1. What is the Wallpaper Carousel app on Xiaomi phones?

It’s a built-in MIUI feature that changes your lock screen wallpapers automatically and shows recommended images or stories.

2. Is it safe to uninstall Wallpaper Carousel?

Yes, it’s completely safe. Removing it won’t affect your phone’s performance or other MIUI features.

3. Why can’t I uninstall Wallpaper Carousel from Settings?

On some MIUI versions, Xiaomi restricts removal for system apps. Use ADB (as explained above) to safely uninstall it.

4. Can I re-enable Wallpaper Carousel later?

Yes. If you only disabled it, you can re-enable it anytime via Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper Carousel → Enable.

Conclusion

Wallpaper Carousel can be a fun, visually appealing feature — but it’s not for everyone. If you prefer a cleaner lock screen, or you’re tired of unwanted wallpapers, following the steps above will help you turn off or remove Wallpaper Carousel completely from your Xiaomi phone.

Whether you choose to disable it through Settings or uninstall it entirely via ADB, your lock screen will finally stay exactly the way you like it — simple, static, and distraction-free.

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