How to change the screensaver on the Xiaomi phone: 5 ways with photos and videos

The lock screen screen screen is the first thing you see when you turn on a Xiaomi smartphone. It not only decorates the device, but can also reflect your style, mood or even useful information (such as the weather or notifications), but many users have difficulty trying to change the screensaver: somewhere the desired menu item is missing, somewhere new wallpaper is not applied, and sometimes the system resets the settings completely after an update.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the screensaver on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO — From basic settings to hidden functions MIUI 14/15 And the new firmware HyperOS, you'll learn how to install static or live wallpaper, where to download quality themes, and why sometimes changes don't persist. AMOLED-screens that will extend the life of the battery.

1. Standard method: through phone settings

The easiest way to change the screensaver is to use the built-in MIUI or HyperOS tools. It is suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

1. Open the Settings app** (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some versions – Wallpaper and themes).
3. Select the lock screen screen saver or lock wallpaper.
4. Click Add New Wallpaper and select the source: 📷 Gallery – upload your photo or picture. 🎨 Topics - download ready-made wallpaper from the Xiaomi store. 🌄 Live wallpaper - animated screensavers (not available on all models).

Apply

If the lock screen screen saver is missing, check the firmware version. On HyperOS, the path may differ: Settings → Personalization → Lock screen.

Back up the current wallpaper (screenshot of the lock screen)

Check the version. MIUI/HyperOS at the Settings → The phone.

Battery charge must be >20% (for live wallpaper)

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2. Live wallpaper: how to install and customize

Animated screensavers (or live wallpaper) make the lock screen dynamic. On Xiaomi, you can install them in two ways: through built-in settings or third-party apps. Let's consider both.

Method 1: Built-in live wallpaper (available on Xiaomi 13T, 14 Pro, etc.):

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Lock wallpaper.
2. Select the Live Wallpaper tab (or Dynamic Wallpapers in English firmware).
3. Download your favorite animations (e.g. Earth & Moon or Ocean Waves).
4. Set up the animation speed and apply the changes.

Method 2: Third-party applications (e.g., Live Wallpapers or KWGT):

1. Download the app from Google Play (we recommend KLWP for advanced users).
2. Open the app and select your favorite live wallpaper.
3. In the lock screen settings, specify the source: App → [Name of your Live Wallpaper].

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If live wallpaper quickly discharges the battery, limit their work in the settings: Settings → Battery → Optimization → Live wallpaper → Limit background activity.

⚠️ Note: On budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M5) live wallpaper may or may not be supported at all. Check compatibility in the theme description before installing.

3. Installation of the screensaver through the "Themes" app

Xiaomi’s theme store offers thousands of free and paid wallpapers, including exclusive lock screen screen savers.

1. Open the Themes app** (brush icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Wallpaper or Lock Screen section.
3. Select a category: 🌅 Nature - landscapes, sunsets, mountains. 🖼️ Abstraction – geometric patterns, gradients. 🎮 Games - thematic wallpaper for gamers. 📱 AMOLED — dark wallpaper to save battery.

Apply to the lock screen

Some themes require authorization in Mi Account. If wallpaper does not apply, check your Internet connection and updates to the Themes app.

4 Problems and Solutions: Why the Screensaver Has Not Changed

Sometimes users find that new wallpapers are not used or reset after rebooting, and these are common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

• 🔄 Resetting after the update: If you recently updated MIUI Or HyperOS, the system can reset the wallpaper. Solution: Reset the screensaver and restart the phone.
• 🔒 Security Limits: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra), lock wallpaper syncs to the main screen. → Lock screen → Synchronization of wallpaper.
• 📱 Permission incompatibility: If your photo has permission 4K, And the screen is full. HD, Solution: Cut the image to the size of the screen (e.g., wallpaper, 1080×2400 For the Redmi Note 12).
• 🔋 Battery savings: In Ultra Battery Saver mode, live wallpaper is turned off. check battery settings.

⚠️ Warning: If after changing the screensaver, the phone began to brake, delete the live wallpaper or reset the lock screen settings through Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting the lock screen settings.

Standard wallpaper

Live wallpaper (built-in)

Themes from Xiaomi Store

Photos/pictures of their own

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5. Hidden features: how to make the screensaver unique

Few people know, but Xiaomi has hidden settings that allow you to customize the lock screen deeper than through the standard menu.

Double wallpaper (different on the home screen and lock):

1. Set one image as wallpaper for the main screen.
2. Return to Settings → Lock screen and select another image.
3. Turn off the option to sync wallpaper.

Animated weather on the lock screen (available on MIUI 14+):

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Widgets.
2. Activate the Weather widget.
3. Choose a display style (such as rain or snow animation).

3. Dark theme for AMOLED-screen:

If you have a smartphone with AMOLED-Display (Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5 Pro, use dark wallpaper to save battery power:

• 🌑 r/AMOLEDBackgrounds — wallpaper.
• 🎨 WallpapersCraft application (filter «AMOLED»).

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Nana AMOLED-On screens, black pixels don't consume energy. Use dark wallpaper to extend battery life by 5-10%.

6. How to return a standard screensaver

If after experiments you want to return the factory wallpaper, do the following:

1. Open Settings → Lock screen → Lock wallpaper.
2. Click on the standard wallpaper or wallpaper by default.
3. Select one of the pre-installed screensavers (for example, MIUI Default or HyperOS Wallpaper).
4. Confirm the changes with the Apply button.

If standard wallpaper is not in the list, reset the lock screen settings:

Settings → System → Resetting settings → Resetting the lock screen settings

⚠️ Warning: Reset will remove all custom lock settings, including password, fingerprint and Face ID. Keep backup copies in advance!

7.The Best Wallpaper Sources for Xiaomi in 2026

Where to download quality screensavers that will definitely work on your Xiaomi? we selected 5 proven sources:

• 🌐 MIUIer Themes – the largest database of themes and wallpapers for MIUI/HyperOS. There are sections by model (for example, special wallpaper for Xiaomi). 14).
• 📱 Backdrops – an application with unique wallpaper in high resolution (there is a filter by colors and styles).
• 🎨 Alpha Coders – wallpaper for smartphones with resolution up to 4K. Perfect for Redmi. K60 and other devices with large screens.
• 🖼️ Pinterest – Type in searches like “Xiaomi 13 Pro wallpaper” 4K» or «AMOLED dark wallpaper».
• 💎 Telegram channel MIUI Themes – exclusive themes and wallpapers from the community (there are Russian-language admins).

Before downloading, check the resolution of the wallpaper. For most smartphones, Xiaomi will do:

• 1080×2400 – for Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X5
• 1440 × 3200 — Xiaomi 13/14, Mix Fold 3;
• 720×1600 for budget models (Redmi 10C, POCO M5)

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensavers on Xiaomi