How to make wallpaper replaceable on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions for MIUI

The removable wallpaper on Xiaomi’s smartphone is not only a way to refresh the look of the system, but also a useful feature for those who like variety. Unlike static images, dynamic or automatically changing wallpaper allows you to see a new background every day, adjust to the time of day or even sync with the weather. However, not all users know that MIUI offers several built-in and hidden ways to customize this feature, from standard tools to third-party applications with advanced capabilities.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current techniques, including Xiaomi’s official settings, MIUI themes tricks, and reliable third-party solutions for models from Redmi 9 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra. We’ll focus on the nuances of why wallpaper may not change, how to avoid battery drain, and what image formats are supported. If you want your smartphone screen to please the eye every day, read on.

1. Built-in Dynamic Wallpaper function in MIUI

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added official support for dynamic wallpapers that automatically change depending on the time of day or when you change the theme, a feature available on most modern devices, including the POCO X3, Redmi Note 11 and Xiaomi’s flagship 12/13 models.

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Dynamic (or Live Wallpaper on some firmware) tab.
3. Scroll through the list and find the Automan option or Dynamic Time Wallpaper.
4. Activate the slider and select the shift interval (e.g., “Every hour” or “Day/Night”).

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi 10s) MIUI 12.5) this option may be hidden, in which case try updating the firmware or using alternative methods from the following sections.

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If you don't like the built-in dynamic wallpaper, try downloading the official themes from Theme → Wallpaper. Many of them support automatic shifting when you change the system theme (light / dark).

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Does not require the installation of third-party applications.
• 📱 Optimized for battery saving.
• 🎨 Supports adaptation to system colors MIUI.

2.Use of MIUI themes with automatic wallpaper change

MIUI's theme system is a powerful customization tool that is often underrated. Many of the themes from Xiaomi's official store include not only icons and fonts, but also automatic-rotation wallpaper sets. Here's how it works:

1. Go to Settings → Themes.
2. Select the Wallpaper section or Popular Themes.
3. Find a topic marked Dynamic Wallpaper or Auto Wallpaper (use keyword search).
4. Download and apply the theme – the wallpaper will begin to change according to the given rules.

Examples of topics with this function:

• 🌄 Nature Dynamic – changes the background depending on the time of day (morning / day / evening / night).
• 🎨 Art Gallery – randomly changing art images every day.
• 🌦️ Weather Wallpapers – Wallpapers sync with the weather in your area.

⚠️ Attention: Some topics require an internet connection to download new wallpapers. If you have limited traffic, check the theme settings in the Settings section → Data data.

Third-party applications for wallpaper change

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps, and they offer more flexibility, like adjusting shift intervals, using your own image collections, or integrating with cloud services.-3 tested solutions:

For installation and configuration:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Grant permissions to access the storage and wallpaper.
3. Select the source of the images (gallery, cloud, built-in collections).
4. Set the change interval in the Settings → Auto-change section.

Check out the Android version (not lower than 8.0)

Disable battery optimization for the app

Download images in advance (with a weak Internet)

Set up exceptions for autoshift (e.g. in-game)

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⚠️ Note: Apps like Wallpaper Changer may conflict with built-in wallpaper MIUI. If the background doesn't change, try manually setting up the wallpaper through the app and then turning on the automan.

4. Changing wallpaper on schedule with Automate

For advanced users who want complete control of the process, Automate is a good app, which allows you to create automated scenarios (floo) to change wallpaper by time, location or even battery level.

1. Install Automate from Google Play.
2. Create a new flow (Flows → +).
3. Add a Time Condition block (e.g., “Every day at 8:00 am”).
4. Add the Set wallpaper block and specify the path to the image or folder.
5. Save and run the flow.

Example of a scenario for changing wallpaper in the morning and evening:

Flow: "Day/night wallpaper"




Condition: Time = 08:00




→ Action: Install wallpaper from /Wallpapers/Day/




Condition: Time = 20:00




→ Action: Install wallpaper from /Wallpapers/Night/

Advantages of this method:

• 🔧 Complete customization of the logic of the change (can be tied to the alarm clock, geolocation, etc.).
• 📁 Support for local folders without downloading from the Internet.
• 🔋 Minimal battery impact (only works at a given time).

5. Change of wallpaper through ADB (for experienced users)

If you’re not afraid of the command line, you can configure wallpaper change via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but works on standard MIUI firmware (with limitations).

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell cmd wallpaper set --file /sdcard/Download/wallpaper1.jpg
3. To automatically change, create a script on your PC or use Tasker with the ADB plugin.

Example of a bash script for changing wallpaper every 6 hours:

#!/bin/bash




WALLPAPERS=("/sdcard/Wallpapers/1.jpg" "/sdcard/Wallpapers/2.jpg")




while true; do




for wp in "${WALLPAPERS[@]}"; do




adb shell cmd wallpaper set --file "$wp"




21600 #6 hours sleep




done




done

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 11T s MIUI (13) the cmd wallpaper may not work due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case root or alternative methods will be required.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you set up your wallpaper correctly, Xiaomi users may find it difficult, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📵 Updates MIUI: Some features only appear in the latest firmware versions.
• 🔒 Application rights: make sure that the wallpaper program has access to the storage and system settings.
• 🔄 Cash wallpaper: clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Wallpaper.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the automatic wallpaper change feature is more stable thanks to optimizing the background. If you have old firmware, consider upgrading.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions