The background pattern on Xiaomi devices is not just a decoration, but part of the daily interaction with the technology. From boring standard wallpaper to dynamic live images, background choices affect the perception of the gadget, mood and even performance. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the background on smartphones and TVs of the brand, including hidden MIUI features and circumvention of restrictions.
It's important to understand that the process varies depending on the model and the firmware version. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14, the algorithm will be one, and on the Xiaomi TV A2, it will be a completely different algorithm. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions with the latest updates in 2026. If you want to not just change the picture, but optimize battery consumption or avoid bugs when using live wallpaper, here you will find the answers.
We'll focus on the hidden "Super Wallpaper" mode, which is officially unavailable on budget models, but can be activated via the engineering menu, and we'll also look at why new wallpapers sometimes don't apply right away and how to fix it without resetting.
1. Standard method: changing wallpaper through MIUI settings
The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for 90% of users and require no additional knowledge.
Open the Themes app (Brush icon) → select Wallpaper tab → scroll down to My Wallpaper section. Here you will see:
- 📱 Static wallpaper – classic pictures from a gallery or standard collection
- 🌌 Live wallpaper – animated background drawings (consume more battery)
- 🎨 Gradients - smooth transitions of colors, optimal for AMOLED-screen
- 🖼️ Collages – Automatically create wallpaper from your photos
For Xiaomi TVs, the way is different: Settings → Personalization → Background screen. You can choose from preset options here, or upload your image from the USB-Note that TV only supports formats. JPEG and PNG prior 3840×2160.
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) When the background changes, the color calibration may be lost. To return the factory settings, go to Settings. → Picture → Image mode → Standard.
2. How to install live wallpaper without lags
Live Wallpapers are visually appealing, but they often cause the processor to overheat and drain the battery quickly.
- Download wallpaper only from official sources: 🛡️ Topics MIUI (plug-in) 🌐 themes.xiaomi.com (official directory) ⚠️ Avoid third-party APK — They may contain malicious code.
- 🔋 Battery charge > 30%
- 📶 Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi is recommended)
- 🗑️ Free seat > 500 MB (live wallpaper cached)
On Xiaomi TVs, this function works differently: the lock background (if it is on) is always synchronized with the main background.
- 📁 Place the desired image in the folder /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screensavers with the name lockscreen.jpg
- 🔄 Reboot TV through Settings → About the system → Reboot.
- 🔒 Enable the lock in Settings → Security → Screen locking
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If after changing the background of the lock, the weather widgets disappeared, go to Settings → Lock Screen → Widgets and turn them on again.
5. Problems with changing the background and their solutions
Even a simple wallpaper change operation sometimes leads to unexpected bugs, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper not applicable | Cache failure of the "Themes" app | Clear the cache in Settings → Applications → Topics → Memory |
| Black screen after shift | Incompatible image format | Convert to PNG with screen resolution |
| Live wallpaper is slowing down | Limiting FPS in settings | Enable high performance in the battery |
| Background knocks off after reboot | Systemui failure | Install wallpaper with ADB: adb shell cmd overlay set-wallpaper |
If all user wallpapers are missing after the MIUI update, check the /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Wallpapers folder. Often the system backs up the old wallpaper in the backup subfolder.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older 2022 years (e.g. Mi) TV 4A) attempt to set the wallpaper with resolution above 1920×1080 This results in automatic cropping in the center of the image. To avoid this, pre-slice the image in the editor to the exact parameters of the screen.
6.Alternative methods: third-party launchers and ADB
When standard methods fail, alternative solutions come to the rescue. Let's look at two proven options:
Method 1: Launchers with advanced settings
- 📲 Nova Launcher – allows you to install different wallpaper for each desktop
- 🎨 Action Launcher – supports adaptive wallpaper (changes depending on the time of day)
- 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – synchronizes wallpaper with Windows 11
After installing the launcher, go to its settings and select Wallpaper Style → Scrolling to allow the background to move smoothly between the screens.
Method 2: ADB-Teams for experienced users
If you need to use wallpaper systemically (for example, for all users on TV), use:
adb shell
su
am start -a android.intent.action.SET_WALLPAPERFor smartphones with HyperOS, a command is available:
adb shell cmd wallpaper set --live-previews /path/to/wallpaper.jpg💡
Use of the ADB-Teams for changing wallpaper allows you to bypass the restrictions MIUI, but requires a defense shutdown MIUI (In Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
7. Optimization of wallpaper for AMOLED-screen
On devices with AMOLED-displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Black Shark 5) the wrong choice of wallpaper leads to burnout of pixels and increased power consumption:
- 🖤 Use dark themes with a predominance of black (RGB: 0,0,0)
- 🔄 Change the wallpaper once in a while. 2-3 months to evenly distribute the load on the pixels
- 🚫 Avoid static elements (logos, text) in one place on the screen.
- 🎨 For colored wallpaper, choose images with resolution 1440×3200 (flagship 2023-2026 garland.)