Personalization of the interface is the first thing that many users start with after buying a new smartphone. Wallpaper on Xiaomi allows not only to express individuality, but also visually change the perception of the MIUI or HyperOS system. Standard images often seem boring, so device owners tend to find unique background drawings that will please the eye every day.
The process of changing the background in Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices may differ from the usual algorithm in pure Android. Here, the system offers many additional features, such as “Wallpaper Carousel” or access to a huge library of online resources. Understanding these nuances will help you quickly customize the device for yourself without unnecessary difficulties.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can replace your image, you can set up static images, video backgrounds, and even create slideshows, and we will also cover the technical aspects that affect the quality of the graphics on your screen.
Standard methods through the Settings menu
The most obvious and reliable way to change the background is to use the built-in menu of the system. To do this, you need to unlock the screen and find the Settings icon. In the list of parameters that opens, you should scroll down to the Always on-screen section and lock or just Wallpaper, depending on the firmware version.
The system will offer several categories: recommended images, classic options and online collections. When you choose Wallpaper, you will be taken to the gallery of preinstalled files. Here you can switch between the Main Screen and Lock Screen tabs to set different images for each state of the phone.
Once you select a picture, the system will suggest you use it. It is important to note that some versions of the MIUI shell may require you to confirm the action or select a specific area of the screen when you press the application button. If you want to set the image on both screens at the same time, make sure that the corresponding switch is active before the final confirmation.
Using the Gallery app for your photos
Often, users want to see personal or nature pictures taken with a smartphone camera on the lock screen, so you don't have to look for complicated ways, just open the Gallery app, select the album that holds the desired image, and open it in full size.
At the bottom of the screen, find the “More” button (usually indicated by three dots or a menu icon). In the drop-down action list, select Set as wallpaper. The system will automatically prompt you to fraternize the image if its proportions do not match the display resolution.
MIUI has a clever framing algorithm that tries to keep the center of the composition, but for the best result, it is recommended to prepare an image in advance with a resolution corresponding to the screen of your device, and after confirming the selection, the photo will be installed on the selected screen.
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Working with the Topics app and online directory
One of the strengths of Xiaomi’s ecosystem is its built-in Themes app, which provides access to thousands of custom and official design sets, and to find new wallpaper, launch the app and go to the Wallpaper tab in the bottom navigation menu.
Here, content is categorized into categories like Popular, New, Art, and more. You can search for keywords like abstraction or nature. Many of the wallpapers in the directory are animated or interactive, which adds dynamics to the interface.
⚠️ Note: Some themes and wallpapers in the directory may be paid or require viewing ads to download.
Once you download the selected set, the system will suggest you use it, and the unique feature is that you can use the wallpaper from the theme without installing the theme itself completely, and this allows you to change the background while retaining the standard icons and fonts of the system.
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Setting up the wallpaper carousel (Glance)
The Wallpaper Carousel feature is a service that automatically changes the image on the lock screen every time you turn on your phone, and the user receives a new set of pictures with a brief description, news or facts.
To activate this feature, go to Settings → Always on screen and lock → Wallpaper carousel. Here you can select the frequency of changes in images and interest categories. Cerys works in the background and requires an Internet connection to download new content.
Many users find this feature intrusive, but it can be configured flexibly, such as disabling automatic download over the mobile network and allowing the update only via Wi-Fi, and the "Like" feature is available, which saves your favorite frames to a separate folder in the gallery.
| Parameter | Description of function | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency of update | How often does the picture change? | Average. |
| Image quality | HD or Full HD download | High (traffic) |
| Savings regime | Stop downloading without Wi-Fi | Low. |
| Interactivity | Availability of clickable elements | Depends on the content. |
Installation of video wallpapers and live backgrounds
Modern. AMOLED-screens of Redmi smartphones and POCO They're perfect for displaying video wallpapers, and unlike static images, they create depth and movement, and you can use built-in tools or third-party apps from Google Play to set the video background.
There's a separate section in the Themes app with video wallpaper, and when you install it, the system warns you that you might be using more battery power, because the processor and the graphics accelerator have to decode the video stream all the time.
If the built-in directory is not enough, you can download a file with the.mp4 extension and use specialized launchers or widget applications to install it on the desktop. However, native support for video backgrounds on the lock screen in MIUI is most stable.
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Use short video clips 5-10 seconds long for wallpaper. Long videos will take up a lot of memory and drain the battery more.
Technical nuances and image resolution
The quality of the graphics display depends on the resolution of the matrix of your smartphone. loading a low-resolution image (less than 720p) on a screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 or higher will lead to the appearance of “grain” and compression artifacts.
Modern Xiaomi smartphones have elongated screens with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 or 20:9. If you set a square image or a 4:3 photo, the system will either trim the edges or add black fields on the sides.
Graphics editors are recommended to create ideal wallpapers, and it is recommended to create source codes with a margin in height, since the system widgets of the watch and notifications can overlap the lower or upper part of the image. The optimal format is considered to be high-quality JPG or PNG to maintain the clarity of the details without excessive compression.
⚠️ Warning: When installing heavy live wallpaper on budget models of smartphones (Redmi A series or older models), there may be a slowdown in the interface.