How to put dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

Dynamic wallpapers (or “live wallpaper”) on Xiaomi smartphones transform the look of the device by adding animations to the lock screen and desktop. Unlike static images, they respond to gestures, time of day or even music, creating a unique user experience. Not all Redmi owners are, POCO or flagship models of Xiaomi 13/14 They know how to fix them, especially when it comes to informal decisions.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to install dynamic wallpaper: from built-in functions MIUI 14/15 before-the-shore applications KWGT You'll learn which models support live wallpaper out of the box, how to get around the limitations of the system, and what to do if the animations slow down or don't work, and secret pieces that don't appear in the official guides.

What is dynamic wallpaper and what are the types

Dynamic wallpaper is animated background images that can vary depending on:

• 🕒 Time of day (morning/day/night/sunset)
• 🎵 Reproduced music (sound visualization)
• 👆 User gestures (tilt, swipe, tap)
• 🌡️ Weather conditions (rain, snow, sunshine)
• 🔋 Battery charge (color change at low charge)

There are three types of live wallpaper on Xiaomi:

1. Standard. MIUI — Pre-installed animations (e.g., “Weather” or “Space”) available in the wallpaper gallery.
2. Super Wallpapers - branded 3D-Xiaomi wallpaper with paralax effect (available for Mi flagships) 10/11/12/13/14).
3. The side of the application - wallpaper from Google Wallpapers, KWGT, Wallpaper Engine or Zedge.

It is important to understand that not all models support Super Wallpapers – this feature appeared with the help of the Super Wallpaper. MIUI 12 and requires a Snapdragon processor 8xx or Dimensity 1xxx. For example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, they work, and on the POCO M4 Pro - no.

How to put standard dynamic wallpaper in MIUI

If your Xiaomi smartphone is working on MIUI 12/13/14/15, The easiest way to install a live wallpaper is to use a built-in gallery:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab. → Dynamic.
3. Choose your favorite animation (e.g. Ocean, Earth, or Flowers).
4. Click Apply and select where to install: Lock Screen, Desktop or both.

Please note that some wallpapers (e.g. Weather) require geolocation and internet to work properly. If the animations do not change depending on the time of day, check the permissions for the Themes app in Settings → Annexes → Permits.

If you don't have dynamic wallpaper on the list, then your model doesn't support it out of the box, and then you can use a workaround to install it through the box. APK-file (we will discuss it below) or third-party applications.

Super Wallpapers: How to install 3D-Xiaomi wallpaper

Super Wallpapers are exclusive depth-effect wallpapers from Xiaomi that seamlessly transition from lock screen to desktop.They are only available for flagship models (Mi). 10/11/12/13/14, Mix 4/Fold) demand MIUI 12+. Here's how to activate them:

1. Download the official APK-SuperWallpapers file from Xiaomi.EU forum (section) MIUI Themes).
2. Install. APK (Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Annexes → Special access).
3. Open Topics → Wallpaper. → Super Wallpapers and select a theme (e.g. Mars or Earth»).
4. Click Apply and wait for the download (weight of one set — ~100–150 MB).

Important: Super Wallpapers can brake on budget models due to the high load on the processor. If after installation, you have lags, delete them through Settings. → Wallpaper. → Reset.

If your model isn’t on the list, but you want to try Super Wallpapers, you can install them through the app. ADB (Developer rights required. Instructions:

adb shell pm install -r /path/to/SuperWallpapers.apk


adb shell am start -n com.android.themes/.activity.ThemePreviewActivity

Installation of dynamic wallpaper through third-party applications

If you don't have enough wallpaper built in, you can use third-party services.

• 🎨 KWGT Kustom Wallpaper – creates animated wallpaper widgets (requires) KWGT Pro).
• 🖼️ Wallpaper Engine - ported version with PC (works through WLPaper).
• 🌌 Zedge – a large library of live wallpaper (there are free and paid).
• 🎵 Muzei – Wallpaper that changes automatically (Spotify integration).

Consider the installation via Wallpaper Engine (the most popular option):

1. Download WLPaper from Google Play.
2. Install Wallpaper Engine on PC (via Steam).
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC USB (Turn on Debugging. USB developer-setting).
4. In Wallpaper Engine on PC, select wallpaper and click Export as Video (format) MP4, 1080p).
5. Transfer the video to your phone and import it to WLPaper.

For KWGT need to:

1. Install KWGT and KWGT Pro Key.
2. Download the wallpaper template (for example, on Kustom Rocks).
3. Import him into KWGT and use it as wallpaper.

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If Wallpaper Engine wallpaper is slowing down, reduce the resolution of the video to 720p and frame rate up to 30 FPS export-setting.

Why dynamic wallpapers don't work: common problems

If the wallpaper is not animated or works with errors after installation, check the following points:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) dynamic wallpaper is disabled by the system to save battery. To fix this, add the Topic app to the list No restrictions in battery settings.

If you use Super Wallpapers and they suddenly disappear, check:

• 📱 Is the firmware updated (sometimes after the update) MIUI wallpaper).
• 🗑️ Did you delete the folder? MIUI/SuperWallpapers inner-memory.
• 🔄 Has the Theme App App version rolled back (check in Settings) → Annexes).

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If the wallpaper is slowing down, try turning off background blur in the settings MIUI: Settings → Display. → Blurring background wallpaper.

How to Create Your Dynamic Wallpaper for Xiaomi

If you don't have enough ready-made solutions, you can make unique live wallpaper yourself.

• 🎥 Video wallpaper - any video in format MP4 (optimally 10-15 seconds, 1080p).
• 🖌️ KWGT — to create animated elements (clock, weather).
• 🛠️ PhotoShop/After Effects – for editing animation (optional).

Instructions for creating wallpaper from the video:

1. Download the Video Live Wallpaper app from Google Play.
2. Select a video from the gallery or download free pre-mades (for example, on Pixabay).
3. Cut the video to 10-15 seconds (long files will slow down).
4. Use as wallpaper and adjust the speed of reproduction.

For advanced users: if you want to add interactivity (e.g., a reaction to music), use the KWGT + Music Util plugin. Example of code for visualizer (inserted in KWGT):

$if(mu(state)=playing,


(sin(mu(progress)*360)*100)+100,




0)$

Ready-made templates can be found on Kustom Rocks (look for #LiveWallpaper or #MusicVisualizer tags).

Best Dynamic Wallpaper Apps on Xiaomi in 2026

We tested dozens of apps and selected the top-5 Xiaomi in terms of functionality and performance:

For maximum productivity, we recommend:

• 🔋 Use Wallpaper Engine only on flagships (Xiaomi) 13/14, Black Shark).
• 📉 On budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M5) prefer Muzei or Zedge.
• ⚡ Turn off animation in settings MIUI, If the wallpaper is slowing down: Settings → Additionally. → Window animation = Off.

FAQ: Frequent questions about dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi