How to quickly and easily change wallpaper on your Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Why to change wallpaper to Xiaomi and what to know before you start

Changing the wallpaper on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is not just a way to refresh the look of the device, but also the ability to personalize the interface to your mood or style. The manufacturer offers several built-in ways to change background images, but not all users are aware of the hidden features and nuances of MIUI. For example, in recent versions of the firmware (starting with MIUI 14), support for dynamic wallpaper with the effect of paralax, and in MIUI 15 – integration with the service Xiaomi Themes, where exclusive collections are available.

Before you start changing the wallpaper, consider a few key points. OLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60 Ultra) Dark wallpapers reduce power consumption because the pixels don't light up on black areas. Second, some wallpapers from the theme store (Themes) → Wallpapers may contain advertisements or require subscriptions, and finally, if you use third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher), the wallpaper change process may be different from the standard one.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from basic to advanced, including hidden MIUI chips.

• 🔄 Change wallpaper through standard settings and gallery
• 🎨 Install dynamic and live wallpaper
• 🌐 Download wallpaper from the Xiaomi themes store (including exclusive ones)
• 📱 Use third-party applications for unique backgrounds
• ⚙️ Set up different wallpaper for the main screen and lock screen

Method 1: Standard wallpaper change via MIUI settings

The easiest and most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for all models, including the Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the overall logic is maintained.

To change the wallpaper through the settings:

1. Open the Settings menu (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section (in some versions - Lock screen and wallpaper).
3. Select Desktop Wallpaper or Lock Screen Wallpaper depending on the purpose.
4. Scroll down to My Wallpaper (the images you upload will be displayed here) or select from the categories you have suggested (Nature, Abstraction, Dark, etc.).
5. Slip on the image you like, then click Apply or Set wallpaper.

Note that MIUI 15 has an option called Adaptive Wallpaper, which automatically adjusts to the system's color scheme, and to activate it, select the wallpaper marked Dynamic in the name.

If you want to use your image from the gallery, click My Wallpaper → Select from the gallery. The system will automatically crop the picture to the screen resolution, but you can manually adjust the display area.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) avoid wallpaper with bright static elements (logos, text) – this can lead to burn-in (imprinting) pixels.

Method 2: Using the Xiaomi Theme Store for Exclusive Wallpaper

One of the main advantages of the Xiaomi ecosystem is the theme store, where thousands of free and paid wallpapers are available, including animated and interactive. MIUI.

To install wallpaper from the store topics:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.
3. Explore the categories: 🌅 Landscapes – High-quality nature photographs 🖼️ Art – Abstract and Artistic Works 📱 Minimalism – simple wallpaper for the desktop ✨ Dynamic - Animated backgrounds (requires) MIUI 14+)

Apply

Main screen screen

Lock screen

Some of the themes store wallpapers require Xiaomi subscriptions VIP (The cost is 99 rubles per month, but most collections are free. 👑 Next to wallpaper – meaning they are only available to premium users.

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If the theme store wallpaper doesn’t apply, check your Internet connection and update the Themes app via Google Play or the App Store (for global versions of MIUI).

Method 3: Installation of live and dynamic wallpaper

Live and dynamic wallpapers add interactivity to your smartphone. The former are animations or videos, and the latter respond to gestures (for example, change when scrolling the screen). MIUI has built-in support for such wallpapers, but some models (for example, POCO X5 or Redmi 10C) may require additional adjustments.

To set up a live wallpaper:

1. Open the settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.
2. Select one of the animations offered (e.g. Ocean, Space, or Clock).
3. Click Preview to see how the wallpaper will look on the lock screen.
4. Tap Install and select Lock Screen (live wallpaper doesn’t work on the home screen in most versions of MIUI).

For dynamic wallpaper (with paralax effect):

1. Go to Topics. → Wallpaper. → Dynamic.
2. Choose a wallpaper marked 3D or Parallax.
3. After installation, tilt the phone to see the depth effect.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have built-in dynamic wallpaper, you can use third-party apps like 3D Parallax Background or Muzei Live Wallpaper, but note that they can increase battery load.

⚠️ Warning: Live wallpaper may conflict with Always-on Display.If after installing the animation, the lock screen has stopped displaying time and notifications, turn off the live wallpaper or update the firmware to the latest version.

Method 4: Using third-party apps for unique wallpapers

If built-in options are not enough, you can use third-party apps, which offer a wider range of options, including 4K wallpaper, AMOLED-optimized backgrounds, and even interactive elements (such as weather or time).

• 📱 Zedge – more than 10 million wallpapers and melodies, there is a Russian-language interface.
• 🎨 Backdrops – Minimalist and Abstract Wallpaper in High Definition.
• 🌌 WallpapersCraft – a collection of wallpapers sorted by colors and themes.
• 🤖 Muzei – automatically changes wallpaper from gallery or online sources.

To install wallpaper through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Open Zedge and go to the Wallpaper tab.
3. Select a category (such as anime, games or AMOLED).
4. Slip on the image you like and click Install.
5. Choose where to apply: Home screen, Lock screen or both.

When using third-party applications, pay attention to wallpaper resolution. For modern Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G), a resolution of at least 2400×1080 is recommended to avoid pixelation.

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Third-party apps can request storage and internet access. Before installing, check reviews and rankings on Google Play to avoid malware.

Method 5: Different wallpapers for the main screen and lock screen

V MIUI You can set separate wallpapers for the home screen and lock screen, which is convenient if you want to, for example, use a minimalist background on the desktop and a bright image on the lock. MIUI 11 and newer.

To customize the different wallpaper:

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select Desktop Wallpaper and set the first image.
3. Go back and tap the lock screen wallpaper, then select the second image.
4. Click Apply for both screens.

If you want to sync your wallpaper with your Xiaomi account so that it can be automatically applied to other devices (for example, on the Xiaomi Pad 6 tablet), turn on the option of Sync Themes in the Themes app settings.

Some devices (e.g., the POCO F4 GT) have an option called Blurr Lock screen, which allows you to soften the background on the lock, which improves the readability of time and notifications, to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Lock Screen Style → Blurr background.
3. Adjust the level of blur with a slider.

Problem Solving: Wallpapers are not changed or reset

Sometimes users find that the wallpaper is not installed or reset after a reboot. This can be due to several reasons:

If the wallpaper is reset after the MIUI update, it is because the system returns the standard settings. To avoid this, before the update:

• 📁 Save your favorite wallpaper in a separate folder in the gallery.
• 🔄 Make a backup of settings through Settings → The phone. → Backup.
• 📱 Make sure that in the settings → Annexes → Topics → The storage room is plenty of space.

⚠️ Note: On devices with root access or custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) standard wallpaper MIUI In this case, use third-party launchers such as Nova Launcher or Lawnchair.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing wallpaper to Xiaomi