How to change the screensaver on Xiaomi devices: 5 proven ways

The screensaver on Xiaomi devices is the first thing you see when you turn on the screen or during downtime.It not only graces the interface, but can also reflect your style, mood or even useful information (such as the weather or time). But the standard wallpaper from the manufacturer quickly become boring, and finding the right instructions for replacing them is not an easy task, especially if we are talking about different types of devices: smartphones on the Internet. MIUI, Android TVs TV Or smart displays like the Mi. TV Stick.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to change the screensaver – from basic settings in the menu to hidden functions and third-party applications. You will learn how to install dynamic wallpaper with paralax effect, add your own photos or videos, and avoid common mistakes that make new screensavers not used. MIUI (12 to 14) and Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV A, Redmi Smart TV others).

1. Ways to change the screensaver on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)

On smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO The screensaver (also known as “lockscreen wallpaper” or “lockscreen”) changes through standard settings. MIUI. However, the interface may vary depending on the firmware version. Below is a universal instruction that is suitable for MIUI 12–14.

The main options for the screensavers in MIUI:

🖼️ Static wallpaper – any image from the gallery (including live photos from Live Photos).
🎞️ Dynamic wallpapers – animations from Xiaomi or third-party (for example, from Google Wallpapers).
⏱️ Information screensavers – with hours, weather, notifications (not available on all models).
🔄 Automatic change – Wallpaper changes on schedule or when changing the topic.

To change the screensaver:

Open the Settings. → Lock screen (or Settings) → Wallpaper in some versions).
Select the item Wallpaper lock (not to be confused with the wallpaper desktop!).
Click Change Wallpaper and select the source: 📁 Gallery - to upload your photos. 🌄 Topics – Xiaomi Wallpaper Collection (requires Internet connection). 🎨 Live Wallpaper – Animations (not available on all devices).

Apply

Make sure that the photo has a resolution not lower. 1080×1920 (full HD-screen)

Turn off the power saving mode (it can block animations)

Check that the wallpaper is not blurred (there is a background blur option in the settings)

Sync wallpaper with your Mi Account if you want to save it after a reset

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If the screensaver does not apply after the change, try:

🔄 Reboot the smartphone (sometimes the cache of the wallpaper is reset only after the reboot).
🚫 Disable the option Blurring wallpaper in the lock settings.
📱 Update MIUI up to the latest version (in old firmware there are bugs with display).

Why aren't the live wallpapers working?

On budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3 Live wallpaper may not be supported due to a weak processor, and it may be turned off in power saving mode or when the battery is low (less than 15%).

2. How to change the screensaver on Xiaomi TVs (Mi) TV, Redmi Smart TV)

On Xiaomi TVs, the screensaver (or "back screen") is displayed in two ways: while waiting (when the TV is on, but does not play content) and in sleep (when switched off via the remote), the settings of these two types of screensavers are different.

To change the background screen (while waiting):

Go to Settings. → Personalization → Background screen.
Choose one of the options: 🏞️ Standard – a collection of landscapes and abstractions from Xiaomi. 📸 My photos - upload images from USB-cloud-storage. 🎬 Video screensavers – short videos (not available on all models).

My photos.

To change the screensaver in sleep mode (when switched off):

🕒 Go to Settings. → Screen and sound → Standby regime.
🔄 Turn on the option to Show the screensaver and select the source (similar to the background screen).
⚡ On Android models TV 11+ Dynamic screensaver - animation with clock and weather.

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If the TV does not see the flash drive with the photo, format it into FAT32 And create a folder Xiaomi → Wallpapers: This makes TV more easily detect files.

Model TV	Support for video screensavers	Max, permission photo	Dynamic wallpaper
Mi TV Q2 2023	✅ Yes, up to 10 seconds)	3840×2160	✅ The clock + weather
Redmi Smart TV X55	✅ Yeah (no sound)	1920×1080	❌ No.
Mi TV A55 (2021)	❌ No.	1920×1080	❌ No.
Mi TV Stick	❌ No.	1280×720	❌ No.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9 and older, the sleep screensaver may not work if the TV is connected to the network via Wi-Fi, not cable. This is a firmware bug — try reconnecting over Ethernet.

3. Installation of third-party screensavers: applications and services

If there are few wallpapers, you can use third-party sources, and Google Play apps are suitable for smartphones, and special services are suitable for TVs.

For Xiaomi smartphones:

📱 Google Wallpapers – official app with live wallpapers (including Earth and Satellite).
🎨 Zedge - a large base of static and animated wallpaper (there is a Russian version).
🖼️ Backdrops – minimalist wallpaper with support for dark theme.

For Xiaomi TVs:

🌍 Wallpaper Engine (via Send Files to) TV) — PC-loading.
📺 Ambilight for Android TV — Creates dynamic screen lighting (does not work on all models).
🎥 Kodi – allows you to install video screensavers through plugins.

How to install the screensaver through Kodi:

Install Kodi from Google Play on TV.
Go to Settings. → Interface. → Screenshot.
Select Add Source and specify the folder with the video or photo on USB-storage.
Set a screensaver activation timer (for example, after 5 minutes of inactivity).

📊 Which screensaver do you prefer?

Static wallpaper

Dynamic (animation)

Video screensavers

Information (hours, weather)

Photos of themselves.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party screensavers on Xiaomi TVs, energy consumption may increase in sleep mode. If the TV is too warm, turn off the video screensavers or reduce their duration to 5-10 seconds.

4. Hidden functions: dynamic wallpaper and paralax effects

V MIUI 13/14 Xiaomi’s new TVs have hidden options to create 3D-For example, you can enable the paralax effect (when the wallpaper is slightly shifted when the device is tilted) or dynamic backlighting (on supported models).

How to turn on the effect of paralax on a smartphone:

Set wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.
Choose any option with a mark. 3D or Parallax.
Activate the Depth Effect option (not available on all devices).

For Android TVs TV 12+:

🔦 Turn on Movie Mode in the screen settings - this will add smooth transitions between screensavers.
🎛️ B Settings → Sound and screen → Additional activate Adaptive brightness of the screensaver (automatically adjusts the contrast).

How to make a screensaver with the effect of "live background"

On smartphones Xiaomi with AMOLED-screen (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) You can install live wallpaper with particle animation. 1. Download the application. LWP+ from Google Play. 2. Select the wallpaper marked AMOLED Black (save battery power). 3. In wallpaper settings, activate Interactivity - now the screensaver will respond to touches.

On Xiaomi TVs with Dolby Vision support (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 QLED) can be tuned HDR-screen-show:

Go to Settings. → Screen and sound → Image mode.
Choose Dolby Vision or HDR10+.
Set the screensaver through Personalization → Background screen – now it will be displayed with an extended dynamic range.

5 Problems and mistakes when changing the screensaver

Even after you set it up properly, the screensaver can change or malfunction. Let's look at typical problems and their solutions.

Problem 1: The screensaver is reset after the reboot.

🔹 Reason: Themes or Gallery app cache is damaged.
🔧 Solution: Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics.

Problem 2: The TV screensaver twitches or slows down.

🔹 Reason: Videos have high resolution (e.g., high resolution, 4K) bitrate.
🔧 Solution: Convert your video to Full HD (1080p) with a bitrate of less than 5 Mbps via HandBrake.

Problem 3: There is no live wallpaper on the smartphone.

🔹 Reason: Power saving mode is on or the battery is discharged below 20%.
🔧 Solution: Turn off energy saving in Settings → Battery or connect charging.

Problem 4: The screensaver on TV is blurred.

🔹 Reason: Photo resolution does not match screen resolution.
🔧 Solution: Use images with resolution: 1920×1080 full HD-television, 3840×2160 for 4K-model.

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If the screensaver does not change after all manipulations, try resetting the theme settings to standard: → Topics → Reset to factory.

6. Alternative methods: ADB and custom firmware

For power users, there are advanced ways to change screensavers that are not available through the standard menu. ADB-commands or customization.

Method 1: Change the screensaver through ADB

This method is suitable for Xiaomi smartphones with unlocked bootloader.

🖥️ Computer installed ADB and Fastboot.
📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode).
📁 The screensaver file in.png or.jpg format, renamed to wallpaper_lockscreen.

Instructions:

adb push wallpaper_lockscreen.jpg /sdcard/Pictures/


adb shell am start -n com.android.themes/.module.lockscreen.LockScreenWallpaperActivity

Method 2: Castom firmware (TWRP + Magisk)

On firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS, you can install screensavers through Magisk modules:

Install TWRP Recovery and run custom firmware.
Download the Lockscreen Customizer module for Magisk.
In the module settings, select Custom Wallpaper and specify the path to the file.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Or custom firmware can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device. → Additionally. → Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensavers on Xiaomi

Can I put a GIF as a screensaver on a Xiaomi smartphone?

Yes, but only through third-party apps like GIF Live Wallpaper. Standard means. MIUI They don't support.gif as lock wallpaper, but the GIF will only play on the desktop, not the lock screen.

Why After Updating MIUI All the screensavers dropped?

This is the standard behavior of the system during major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) To avoid wallpaper loss, sync it with your Mi Account before updating or save copies to the cloud.

How to remove the inscription “Mi” or the logo of Xiaomi from the screensaver?

On most devices, the manufacturer's logo is hard-stitched into firmware and not removed by standard means, except for custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience), where the logo can be disabled through the Lockscreen settings. → Branding.

Can I put different screensavers on two screens (external and internal) on foldable Xiaomi smartphones?

Yes, on models like Xiaomi. MIX Fold 2 or MIX Fold 3 supports separate wallpaper for internal and external displays. To do this, select Double screen and specify different images in the wallpaper settings.

How to return the standard screensaver, if after the change the screen began to brake?

Reset the wallpaper to factory: Settings → Wallpaper. → Reset. If the brakes are left, clear the Topic app cache or reset the settings through Settings. → System system → Resetting settings (without data loss).