How to quickly and safely change wallpaper on Xiaomi Mi 9: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Mi 9 is still one of the most popular flagships of the brand, despite the release of new models. its owners appreciate the smartphone for its powerful “iron”, a camera with a triple module and flexible firmware. MIUI. But even this advanced device eventually gets bored with standard wallpaper. Fortunately, you can change them to the Mi 9 in a dozen ways, from basic settings to hidden chips for power users.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods of changing wallpaper, including those that are not written about in the official instructions, you will learn how to install live wallpaper, use third-party launchers without losing performance, and what to do if the system does not save new images. And also – reveal the secret of how to return the original wallpaper MIUI 10/11, If you accidentally deleted them.

Standard method: change wallpaper through settings MIUI

The easiest way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It’s suitable for beginners and doesn’t require installing additional apps. Here’s how it works on Xiaomi Mi 9 with any firmware version (from the top of the list). MIUI 10. MIUI 14):

1. Unlock the screen and make a long press on the free space of the desktop.

2.A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen – select Wallpaper (or Themes, depending on the version) MIUI).

3. the system will suggest selecting the source of the image:

Gallery – to upload your photos;

Online wallpaper – a collection from Xiaomi (requires an Internet connection);

Live wallpaper - animated options (not available on all versions).

• 📱 For lock screen: After selecting wallpaper, click on the Lock icon in the upper right corner to apply them only for lockscreen.
• ⚙️ Scaling: Before saving, you can stretch or compress the image with two fingers.
• 🔄 Driver: in MIUI 12+ Automatic Rotation of Wallpaper (included in Settings) → Screen. → Additionally).

If you have selected an image from the gallery, but it is not suitable for resolution, the system will automatically crop it under the Mi screen. 9 (permit 2340×1080). To avoid distortion, cut the photo in proportion in advance. 19.5:9 (For example, in the Google Photos app).

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) may not have a standard wallpaper menu, in which case use the methods in the following sections.

Live Wallpaper: How to Set Up and Not Lose in Productivity

Animated wallpaper looks impressive, but on Xiaomi Mi 9 with his Snapdragon 855 and 6 GB of RAM they can eat up to 10-15% If you're willing to make that trade-off, here's how to set them up:

1. Through MIUI:

- Go to Settings. → Wallpaper. → Live wallpaper.

Choose your favorite option (for example, Ocean or Particles).

Click Apply and select where to display (desktop, lock screen, or both).

2. Through Google Wallpaper:

Install the Google Wallpaper app from the Play Market.

Select the category Live Wallpaper (e.g. Earth or Time Travel).

- Click Set wallpaper and confirm the choice.

If after installing live wallpaper smartphone began to warm or discharge quickly, check the settings of the battery:

Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Use.

Find the app responsible for wallpaper (for example, com.miui.home or Google Wallpaper).

Limit its work in the background by choosing Limit.

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To live wallpaper does not eat charge, install them only on the lock screen, and on the desktop use a static image.

Annex side: top-5 wallpaper-hole

If built-in capabilities MIUI It's not enough, you can use third-party tools, they offer more customization options, but they require caution when installing (especially if you download them). APK unverified).

Here are 5 proven applications for changing wallpaper on Xiaomi Mi 9:

• 🌄 Zedge: over 10 million wallpapers and ringtones. There's a category. AMOLED Download for dark-themed screens in the Play Market.
• 🎨 Backdrops: Minimalist wallpaper with support 4K. Updated weekly. Link.
• 🖼️ WallpapersCraft: More than 100,000 HD-The scoring of the scoring (select the scoring). 1080p for Mi 9).
• 🔄 Nova Launcher: Not only does it change the wallpaper, it completely redesigns the interface. It supports gestures and icon packs. Install.
• 🌌 Muzei: automatically changes wallpaper from art museum collections (e.g., the Hermitage or the Metropolitan).

When using launchers (such as Nova or Lawnchair), remember:

- They may conflict with MIUI, If battery optimization for system applications is enabled.

Some functions (such as double tap for sleep) may stop working.

- To return a standard launcher, go to Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher and select Launcher (MIUI).

Hidden functions MIUI: How to return stock wallpaper and use dynamic themes

Many users of Xiaomi Mi 9 face a problem: after resetting settings or updating the firmware, the original wallpaper disappears MIUI. You can get them back, but you have to dig through the system files.

Method 1: Through MIUI Theme Editor (without root)

1. Install the app MIUI Theme Editor.

2. Download the stock wallpaper archive for your version MIUI (search the forums 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

3.In the theme editor, import the archive and apply it.

Method 2: Manual copying (requires root)

If you have root access, the original wallpaper lies along the way:

/system/media/theme/default/wallpapers/

Copy them into a folder. /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/, And they'll appear in the standard selector.

Another hidden feature is dynamic themes, which automatically adjust the colors of the wallpaper to the time of day:

1. Install Dynamic or Super Wallpapers Theme from Theme → Online.

2 In the theme settings, enable the Automan by Time option.

3.The system will change the shades of wallpaper with dawn and sunset.

⚠️ Note: When manually copying system files without root, there is a risk of getting an error com.android.systemui. If after manipulation, the smartphone began to slow down, reset settings through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings.

Mistakes in changing wallpaper and their solutions

Even on a stable smartphone like the Xiaomi Mi 9, there can be bugs when changing wallpaper, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If you lost your app icons or changed the font after changing the wallpaper, chances are you accidentally used the full theme instead of the individual wallpaper to bring back the standard look:

1. Go to Settings → Themes.
2. Choose Standard or Basic.
3. Reset the device.

Forums often advise you to reset the launcher settings through Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → However, on the Mi 9, this can cause widgets and folders to reset on the desktop.

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Before experimenting with wallpaper, always check if Backup is enabled in Mi Cloud (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup. This will help you reset your settings if something goes wrong.

Optimizing wallpaper for AMOLED-Xiaomi Mi 9 screen

Xiaomi Mi 9 is equipped with AMOLED-It's a screen that displays colors differently depending on the wallpaper you choose. To extend the life of the display and save battery life, follow these tips:

• 🌑 Use dark wallpaper: black pixels on AMOLED They are not lighted, which reduces energy consumption 10-30%.
• 🎨 Avoid bright colors: red, green and blue fade out faster. The best option is gray or deep purple shades.
• 🔍 Check for burnout: If wallpapers contain static elements (such as logos), they can imprint on the screen. Change them once in a while. 2-3 month.
• 🌈 Use Adaptive Brightness: In Settings → Screen. → Brightness turn on Auto-adjustment so that the wallpaper does not look faded in bright lighting.

For a search. AMOLED-Optimized wallpaper use tags:

- #AMOLED in Zedge or WallpaperCraft;

- Pure Black on Google Wallpaper;

- Dark Mode Collection at Backdrops.

If you want to create your own wallpaper for AMOLED, Use these tools:

Adobe Photoshop (Color Tone/Saturation for Darkening)

Canva (patterns with dark backgrounds)

- AMOLED Wallpaper Maker (Android app with preview).

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To check how well your wallpaper fits AMOLED, Open them in the gallery and look at battery consumption in Settings → Battery → Use: If the consumption has increased by more than 5%, the wallpaper is too bright».

How to make wallpaper interactive: widgets and animations

Standard wallpaper is boring. On the Xiaomi Mi 9, you can create an interactive desktop with widgets and animations. Here's how to do it:

1. Information widgets

Install the app KWGT Kustom Widget Maker and download free templates (e.g. Minimal) KWGT They show the time, the weather, the battery power right on the wallpaper:

- Long press on the desktop → Widgets → choose KWGT.

- Set the size and position.

2 Animated wallpaper with reaction to touch

The Live Wallpaper Maker app allows you to create wallpapers that respond to:

- The tilt of the phone (paralax effect);

Touching with your finger (waves, particles);

- Time of day (change of colors).

3. Wallpaper with music

With the help of Muzei + So, you can make the Spotify plugin so that the wallpaper changes in the beat of the song being played:

1. Install the Muzei.

2. In the settings, select the source of Spotify Artwork.

3. enable the option Blur (blur) so that the text on the wallpaper does not interfere.

If after adding widgets, the smartphone began to slow down, try:

- Reduce the number of active widgets (optimally — 1-2).

- Disable animations in Settings → Additionally. → Windows animation (select) 0.5x).

- Clear the launcher cache (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Memory. → Clear the cache).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the wallpaper to Xiaomi Mi 9