How to change wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: 5 working ways + tips for choosing

Changing wallpaper on a smartphone is a seemingly simple task, but even here there are nuances, especially if we are talking about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T with its proprietary shell MIUI. Many users face problems: wallpaper is not suitable for resolution, the location of the icons moves, or the system simply does not save changes. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the wallpaper — from standard to advanced — and also give recommendations for choosing images so that they fit perfectly into the screen of your device.

Redmi Note 8T

6.3-inch display

2340×1080

19.5:9

wallpaper

We'll focus on the hidden features of MIUI, which allow you to, for example, set different wallpapers on the lock screen and desktop, or use live wallpaper without third-party applications. And for those who like customization, we have prepared instructions for installing wallpaper through ADB, which will help to bypass the limitations of the system if standard methods do not work.

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most users and do not require additional applications.

Open the Settings menu → Wallpaper (or press and hold your finger on the free desktop space, then select Wallpaper). Here you have three tabs available:

• 🖼️ Gallery – Select any image from your phone’s memory.
• 🌄 Live wallpaper – dynamic background images from Xiaomi (weather, abstractions, gradients).
• 🛍️ Topics - wallpaper from the official theme store MIUI (requires an internet connection).

If you've selected an image from a gallery, the system will suggest cropping it under the screen, and here you need to pay attention to zoom: the default MIUI is trying to stretch the image, which can distort the proportions. To avoid this, move and zoom the image manually, holding it with two fingers. After click "Apply" and choose whether to install the wallpaper on the desktop, lock screen or both.

⚠️ Note: If after changing the wallpaper icons on the desktop moved, return them to their place manually. MIUI Sometimes resets the location of the labels when changing the background.

Official MIUI themes are often optimized for Redmi Note 8T resolution, but may contain ads or paid items. To avoid this, use the Free filter at the top of the screen.

2. Installation of wallpaper through the gallery: nuances and optimization

If you prefer to install wallpaper directly from the gallery, note that not every image will fit perfectly.

✅ Resolution and proportions: Optimal resolution for Redmi Note 8T — 2340×1080 (ratio 19.5:9). If it's smaller, it'll be stretched; if it's bigger, it'll be cut off:

• 🔍 Use images with at least a resolution 1920×1080 (Full HD).
• 📏 For accurate fit, cut the picture in advance in any graphics editor (for example, Snapseed or Photoshop Express).
• 🎨 Avoid wallpaper with important elements around the edges – they may be cropped due to rounded corners of the screen.

📌 How to install wallpaper through the gallery:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the desired image.
2. Click on the three dots in the lower right corner → “Install as” → “Wallpaper”.
3. Adjust the position and scale, then click "Apply".

If the wallpaper looks blurry after installation, check if Adaptive Brightness is enabled in the settings (it can automatically reduce clarity to save charge). → Display.

Check the permit (minimum) 1920×1080)|Cut off important elements from edges|Save it in format JPEG/PNG|Turn off adaptive brightness|Apply through settings MIUI (galleryless)-->

3. Live wallpaper: how to turn on and set up

The Redmi Note 8T supports dynamic (live) wallpaper that responds to touch, changes color depending on the time of day, or even shows the weather.

🔹 Method 1: Built-in live wallpaper MIUI

1. Go to the settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.
2. Choose your favorite option (for example, “Ocean”, “Space” or “Weather”).
3. Set up the parameters (animation speed, color gamut) and apply.

🔹 Method 2: Third-party applications

If built-in options are scarce, install apps like Wallpapers Craft or KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker from Google Play, which allow you to create unique animations, but may require additional permissions (for example, access to geolocation for weather wallpaper).

⚠️ Warning: Live wallpaper increases battery consumption by 5 to 15 percent. If you notice your phone is running out faster, go back to static images or reduce the frequency of animation in your settings.

💡 Tip: To save charge, use live wallpaper only on the lock screen, and leave a static image on the desktop.

4. Installation of wallpaper via ADB: for advanced users

If standard methods do not work (for example, the system does not save changes or wallpaper is reset after restarting), you can use ADB debugging. This method is suitable for advanced users, as it requires a connection to a computer.

📌 What's the matter:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (you can download from the site) XDA Developers).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the Redmi Note 8T (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📁 Wallpaper in.png or.jpg format, renamed wallpaper.png and lockscreen_wallpaper.png (for the desktop and lock screen, respectively).

🔧 Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Copy the wallpaper to the system folder: adb push wallpaper.png /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/ adb push lockscreen_wallpaper.png /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/
4. Install wallpaper via command: adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.SET_WALLPAPER

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other system files or use commands whose purpose you do not know.

If the wallpaper hasn't changed after you run the commands, restart the phone, a method that is especially useful if MIUI resets the wallpaper after updating or resetting the settings.

5. Third-party apps: top-5 launchers and wallpaper tools

If you do not have the standard options MIUI, And if you look at third-party apps, they offer more customization options, including animated wallpaper, 3D-Effects and Integration with Weather Widgets.

📱 The best wallpaper apps on Redmi Note 8T:

💡 Tip: When using Nova Launcher, turn off the standard launcher MIUI, To avoid conflict, go to Settings. → Annexes → By default. → Launcher and select Nova.

If you have artifacts (blurring, pixelation) after installing third-party wallpapers, check the application settings. For example, you can turn on the option “Optimize for AMOLED” in WallpapersCraft, which will improve the clarity on the Redmi Note 8T screens.

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To prevent wallpaper from moving when scrolling your desktop, in the launcher settings (for example, Nova) turn on the option Fixed background or Scrolling wallpaper → Disable.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the wallpaper is properly installed, there can be problems, and let's look at the most common and ways to fix them.

🔸 Problem 1: Wallpaper is reset after rebooting

This is a typical MIUI error associated with the system cache.

• Clear the Wallpaper app cache (Settings → Apps → App management → Wallpaper → Clear the cache).
• Install wallpaper through ADB (see section 4).
• Turn off battery optimization for the Wallpaper app.

🔸 Problem 2: Wallpaper blurred or pixelated

Causes and solutions:

• 🔍 Low resolution image → use pictures from 1920×1080.
• 🎨 Adaptive brightness switched on → Turn it off in Settings. → Display.
• 📱 Rendering error MIUI → Switch to another launcher (e.g. Nova).

🔸 Problem 3: You can't install live wallpaper

If there is no “live wallpaper” tab in the Wallpaper menu, check:

• 📥 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (this feature may not be available in older versions).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the tab disappears due to a crash.
• 🛠️ Install live wallpaper through a third-party app (for example, KLWP).

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If the wallpaper is not installed in either way, reset the launcher settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher → Storage → Clear data. This will return the standard MIUI settings without losing personal data.

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