How to change wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways with photos and nuances

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones due to its balance of price and specs. However, even such a reliable device requires personalization over time - and changing the wallpaper on the home screen and lock screen is the first step to updating the appearance of the gadget. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from standard MIUI functions to installing live wallpaper from third-party sources.

It’s important to consider that the Redmi Note 7 runs on MIUI firmware (version 10-12 depending on updates), which has its own features, such as the non-classical Wallpaper menu on pure Android, instead the features are scattered across sections, showing where to look for the right settings, how to avoid common errors (like blurred images), and what to do if the wallpaper is not applied.

If you want to change your picture, and set up dynamic wallpaper, gradients or even a video background, there are nuances here too. 4K-It's completely wallpapered because of the limitations of the Snapdragon 660 processor, but you can optimize the image for better display.

Method 1: Standard wallpaper change via MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for those who do not want to install third-party applications or risk system stability.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.
3. Select a category: 🌄 Standard – wallpaper from Xiaomi, optimized for the screen Redmi Note 7 (permit 2340×1080). 📱 Lock screen – you can set a separate image for lockscreen here. 🎨 Colors – gradients and monochromatic backgrounds (useful to save battery power on the AMOLED-screens, but with the Redmi Note 7 matrix IPS).

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If there are no suitable wallpapers in the list, you can download additional themes:

1. In the Topics app, go to the Online tab.
2. Find your favorite theme (pay attention to reviews and ratings – some wallpaper can slow down the system).
3. Click Download, then Apply.

⚠️ Note: When downloading those of MIUI Themes check file size. Wallpapers larger than 15 MB can slow down the interface animation on the Redmi Note 7 due to limited resources.

Method 2: Installation of wallpaper from the gallery

If you already have a favorite image (such as a photo or picture from the Internet), it can be installed as wallpaper directly from the Gallery app, which is convenient because it does not require an Internet connection and allows you to use personal photos.

Instructions:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the image you want.
2. Touch the icons ⋮ (three points) in lower right corner.
3. Select Set How → Wallpaper.
4. Adjust the scale and position of the image (swipe can be moved, two fingers - scale).
5. Click Ready and choose where to apply: on the Main screen, Lock screen or both.

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To avoid blurring, use services like iLoveIMG to trim wallpaper at the right resolution before downloading to your phone.

Method 3: Live Wallpaper (dynamic and video)

The Redmi Note 7 supports live wallpaper, but with caveats: video backgrounds put the battery down hard, and animation can slow down because of the Snapdragon 660.However, if you're willing to sacrifice autonomy for beauty, here's how to do it:

Option 1: Standard live MIUI wallpaper

1. Open Topics → Wallpaper. → Live wallpaper.
2. Choose one of the options offered (e.g. Ocean, Hours or Weather).
3. Press Apply.

Option 2: Third-party applications (e.g. KLWP or Wallpaper Engine)

For the installation of custom live wallpaper:

1. Download KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker from Google Play.
2. Open the app and choose your favorite preset (or create your own).
3. Press Save & Set → Set up wallpaper.
4. In the window that appears, select KLWP as the source of the wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: If after installing live wallpaper Redmi Note 7 began to overheat (temperature above 45)°C, return to static wallpaper, overheating can lead to trottling (automatic performance loss) and accelerated battery wear.

Method 4: Wallpaper with paralax effect (3D)

The paralax effect creates the illusion of depth on the lock screen when the background shifts slightly when the phone is tilted. On the Redmi Note 7, this effect does not work as smoothly as on flagships, but you can turn it on:

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Settings.
3. Activate the switch The paralax effect.
4. Return to Themes → Wallpaper and set any image on the lock screen.

If the effect doesn't work:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Make sure the gyroscope is enabled in the sensor settings (Settings) → System applications → Sensors).
• 🖼️ Try another image - paralax does not work well with monotonous backgrounds.

Solving problems: Wallpaper is not applied or reset

Sometimes, when the wallpaper changes, they suddenly go back to the standard wallpaper, or they don't get installed at all, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: Wallpaper is reset after rebooting

• 🔧 Solution: Open Settings → Annexes → Manage applications, find themes and clear the cache. Then re-installing wallpaper.
• 📁 Reason: Damaged app cache Topics or conflict with other launchers (e.g. Nova Launcher).

Problem 2: Wallpapers are not installed from the gallery

• 🔧 Solution: Check that the image is in the folder DCIM or Pictures. MIUI Sometimes you can’t see files in other directories.
• 📁 Reason: Storage access restrictions. Go to Settings → Confidentiality → Permissions and give the Gallery access to files.

Problem 3: Blurred or stretched wallpaper

• 🔧 Solution: Use images with resolution 2340×1080. If the picture is smaller, MIUI It stretches it, losing quality.
• 📁 Reason: The scaling algorithm in MIUI Not optimized for low-quality images.

Check the space available on your phone (needs at least 500MB)

Clear the cache of the "Themes" app

Reboot the phone.

Try installing wallpaper through another app (e.g., Google Wallpaper)

Update MIUI to the latest version

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Additional settings: animation and transitions

In MIUI, you can customize not only the wallpaper itself, but also the animation of the wallpaper changing, which adds smoothness to the interface, but can slightly increase the load on the processor. Here's how to turn on or off these effects:

Customization of wallpaper animation:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the items: Windows animation is responsible for the speed of wallpaper change. Transition animation is smoothness when swiping between screens. The scale of animation is if you put off, the wallpaper changes instantly.

For Redmi Note 7, the best settings are:

• 🎞️ Window animation: 1x (Balance between smoothness and productivity).
• ⚡ Animation of transitions: 0.5x (reduces lag on swipes).

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Turning off animation speeds up the interface by 10 to 15 percent, but makes it less smooth. If you care about performance (for example, for games), put all the animations on the off.

Where to download high-quality wallpaper for Redmi Note 7

If the built-in wallpaper in MIUI isn't enough, here are proven sources to download:

Official and safe:

• 🌐 Xiaomi official website – wallpaper from the manufacturer, optimized for Redmi.
• 📱 Google Wallpaper – High-Resolution Daily Collections.
• 🎨 Pixel4K — permit-free 4K (slash 2340×1080).

Third-party (check for viruses):

• 🖼️ Zedge – a large base of wallpaper and live backgrounds (cautious with advertising).
• 🌌 Alpha Coders – wallpaper for gamers and pop culture fans.

Important: When downloading wallpaper from unverified sources (for example, torrent trackers), always check files through VirusTotal or the built-in antivirus MIUI Security. Some wallpaper may contain malicious code masquerading as APK.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the wallpaper on the Redmi Note 7