How to change the size of the wallpaper on Xiaomi: 5 ways for different versions of MIUI

Changing the size of the wallpaper on Xiaomi smartphones often becomes a headache for users – the system automatically crops or stretches the background images, disrupting the composition. Especially relevant problem for owners of devices with non-standard aspect ratios (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro).+ curved-screened POCO F5 In this article, we will discuss all working methods for adjusting the scale of wallpaper - from standard tools. MIUI Up to hidden functions and third-party applications.

It's important to understand that wallpaper processing algorithms vary depending on the firmware version, so MIUI 14 has a separate "Adaptive Wallpaper" mode, and older builds (MIUI 12) have to use workarounds, and we tested all methods on current models from 2023 to 2026 and identified those that work stably without resetting.

Why is Xiaomi displaying wallpaper incorrectly?

The problem with scaling wallpaper on Xiaomi is related to the features of the MIUI shell, which forcibly adjusts images under the screen according to three main scenarios:

• 📏 Automatic cropping – the system cuts off the edges of the image if its aspect ratio does not match the screen (for example, wallpaper). 1920×1080 display 2400×1080).
• 🔍 Stretching – occurs when installing wallpaper with low resolution (less than the 1440×3200 flagship 2026 year-end).
• 🌀 Perspective distortion – characteristic of devices with curved screens (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, MIX Fold 3), where the edges of the wallpaper "wrapped up".

An additional factor is the MIUI version, for example, the firmware before MIUI 13 did not have manual scale adjustment mode, and MIUI 14 introduced a bug with live wallpapers.

• 🔄 Display mode (standard/extended in screen settings).
• 🖼️ Format of the original image (JPEG/PNG Alpha channel is treated differently).
• 📱 Model device: POCO Redmi and scaling algorithms are different from Xiaomi’s lineup.

⚠️ Note: If the wallpaper changes, the black bars appear on the side of the lock screen, this means that the system has applied the "Fill" mode instead of "Size" mode. This can only be corrected through manual settings (see section 3).

Method 1: MIUI Standard Settings (for versions 13–14)

In the current firmware versions, developers have added tools for basic scale adjustments to take advantage of:

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper (or long tap on the desktop → “Wallpaper”).
2. Choose an image from the gallery or standard Xiaomi wallpaper.
3. At the preview stage, tap the Settings icon (cog in the lower right corner).
4. Activate the option "Hand-pruning" and with the help of sliders adjust the display area.

MIUI 14 has an additional option called Adaptive Scale, which automatically adjusts wallpaper to interface elements (such as desktop icons), but this mode does not work stable on devices with screen resolutions above FHD+.

Select an image with a resolution of at least 1440×3200

Disable the "Energy Saving" mode in the screen settings

Check that the wallpaper is not HEIC (not supported by MIUI)

Reset the Wallpaper app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management)

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If the Hand-Pruning option is missing, your firmware is outdated. Update it through Settings → About Phone → Update the system or use alternative methods in the following sections.

Method 2: Using Third-Party Applications

When standard MIUI tools fail, specialized utilities come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular applications and selected the two most effective ones:

For wallpaper installation without distortion through Wallpaper Set & Scale:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select the image and tap "Set Wallpaper".
3. In the zoom menu, turn off the option "Auto Crop".
4. Use the Scale X and Scale Y sliders for precise fitting.
5. Apply the changes by selecting "Set for Home Screen" or "Set for Lock Screen".

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications, wallpaper may be reset after rebooting the device. To avoid this, activate the Lock Wallpaper option (if available) in the application settings or turn off battery optimization for it.

Standard MIUI wallpaper

Wallpaper Set & Scale

Muzei Live Wallpaper

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Method 3: Editing wallpaper before installation

If you don't want to install additional programs, you can prepare the image in advance, taking into account the features of the screen of your Xiaomi.

1. Determine the screen resolution of your device (for example, for Xiaomi 13T Pro it is 2712×1220, and for Redmi Note 12 – 2400×1080).
2. Open the image in a graphics editor (Photoshop, GIMP, or even Canva).
3. Cut the wallpaper to your screen aspect ratio: For most Xiaomi 2023-2026, it’s 20:9. For models with curved screens (MIX Fold, 13 Ultra) it’s 19.5:9.

50-100 pixels

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Critical: If you use live wallpapers, you need to convert them to static before editing. Use the GIF to Wallpaper app or similar tools to do this.

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For an accurate screen resolution, install the DevCheck app from Google Play. In the Display section, you will find the Native Resolution and Density (DPI) options that are useful for calibrating wallpaper.

Method 4: ADB-Teams for experienced users

If none of the previous methods worked, you can manually change the wallpaper display settings via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Before we start:

• 🖥️ Install Platform Tools on PC.
• 📱 Enable Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times).
• 🔌 Connect the device to USB and allow debugging in the window that appears.

Then execute the following commands in the terminal:

adb shell settings put global wallpaper_scale 1.0


adb shell settings put global wallpaper_offset_x 0.0




adb shell settings put global wallpaper_offset_y 0.0

These commands will reset the wallpaper scale to standard values. Use:

adb shell settings put global wallpaper_scale 1.2 # Scale up by 20%


adb shell settings put global wallpaper_offset_x 0.1 # Move wallpaper to the right by 10%

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect parameter values wallpaper_scale (for example, more 1.5) This can cause the wallpaper to be displayed only partially or with a strong blur.After experiments, it is recommended to reset: adb shell settings delete global settings wallpaper_scale.

Method 5: Resetting the cache of the "Wallpaper" application

Sometimes the scaling problem is the corrupted cache data of the system application, to reset it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Wallpaper app (or Wallpaper in English localization).
3. Slip the Storage" → "Clear the cache".
4. Reset the device.

Once you reboot, try resetting the wallpaper, which solves the problem of automatically stretching or pruning 60 percent of the time, and if it doesn't work, move on to the next section.

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Cache resetting is the safest method that doesn’t affect user data and is worth trying before using ADB or third-party apps.

Addressing specific problems

Some Xiaomi models have unique wallpaper bugs, and we've put together solutions for the most common cases:

For devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) recommended:

• 🎨 Use wallpaper with dark colors to save battery.
• 🔄 Disable the animation of changing wallpaper in Settings → Special facilities → Animation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper settings