How to change the screensaver on Xiaomi: 5 ways for smartphones and TV

The screensaver on Xiaomi devices is the first thing you see when you turn on the screen or during inactivity. Standard wallpaper from the manufacturer quickly squash, and a poorly selected background can be annoying every time you unlock. Fortunately, the company offers several built-in ways to change the screensaver, plus there are options using third-party tools.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for smartphones on the MIUI (including recent versions 14/15) and Mi TVs. TV/Redmi TV. You will learn how to set a static image, an animated screensaver or even video as a background, as well as how to circumvent the limitations of the system if the standard settings do not suit. 14.

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in shell tools. It is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO base MIUI 12 and later: The main advantage is that you don't need to install additional applications, and the process takes less than a minute.

To change the screensaver through system settings:

• 📱 Open the Settings menu (the gear icon on the main screen).
• 🎨 Go to the Wallpaper section (in some firmware it may be called the Lock Screen).
• 🖼️ Select the Lock Screen tab (not to be confused with the Home Screen).
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Screensaver or Dynamic Wallpaper section.

Here the system will offer several options:

• 🖼️ Static wallpaper – standard images from Xiaomi (landscapes, abstractions, minimalism).
• 🎞️ Dynamic wallpapers – animated screensavers with effects (for example, Super Wallpapers for flagships).
• 📁 Gallery – the ability to choose any of your photos or pictures.

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If the list does not include the "Savenger" tab, update MIUI Up to the latest version. MIUI 11 This section may not have been available.

After selecting the image, the system will suggest adjusting its position (stretch, crop or leave as is), for dynamic wallpapers, additional parameters are available - animation speed and gesture response.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) After changing the screensaver, the setting may reset Show notifications on the lock screen. → Notifications.

2.Use of the topics MIUI change-screen

Topics in MIUI — It's not just a change in icons and fonts, but it's a complete change in design, including screensavers. Many themes contain unique lock screen wallpapers that you can't find in a standard gallery.

How to install the screensaver through the themes:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the lower menu, select the Wallpaper section.
3. Go to the Lock screen tab.
4. Scroll through the list of available themes. Pay attention to the mark "C" - such themes contain unique wallpaper.
5. Click Apply to install your favorite screensaver.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎨 Access to exclusive designs that are not available in the standard gallery.
• 🔄 Ability to change the screensaver along with the overall theme of design.
• 🆓 Most themes are free (there are paid ones, but you can test them before you buy them).

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Not all themes are optimized for specific models – on some devices, wallpaper can stretch or trim.
• 📴 After updating MIUI Some topics may be dropped to standard.

3. Installation of a video screensaver on Xiaomi

The video as a screensaver looks impressive, but not all Xiaomi models support this feature out of the box. On flagships (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) you can install video directly through the wallpaper settings, and on budget devices you will need a workaround.

For supported models:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen.
2. Select the Video tab (or Live Wallpapers).
3. Download your video (up to 15 seconds, format) MP4, permission 1080p).
4. Cut the frame if needed and save the changes.

For unsupported models: you will need a third-party app, such as Video Wallpaper or Live Wallpapers from Google Play.

• 📥 Install the application and give it permission to access files.
• 🎥 Select a video from the gallery (optimal duration — 5-10 seconds).
• ⚙️ Set up playback parameters (looping, sound, brightness).
• 🔗 Apply wallpaper through the app menu (you may need to select Set as lock wallpaper).

⚠️ Attention: Video screensavers significantly increase battery consumption - up to 15-20% in an hour in standby mode. AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 12T Pro, Redmi K50 Ultra effect is less noticeable, but still present.

4. Change of screensaver on Xiaomi TVs (Mi) TV/Redmi TV)

Xiaomi TVs have a different screensaver experience than smartphones, and there are no such variety of options, but you can set your own image or use the built-in wallpaper from PatchWall (a TV shell from Xiaomi).

Instructions for Mi TV 4/5, Redmi TV A/X:

1. On the remote, press the Settings button.
2. Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Wallpaper.
3. Choose one of the proposed options: 🏞️ Standard – wallpaper from Xiaomi (landscapes, abstractions). 📷 My wallpaper - uploading my image from USB-cloud-storage. 🎨 Themes - complex design with wallpaper and icons.

• Connect the flash drive with the file (format) JPG/PNG, permitting 1920×1080).
• Choose My Wallpaper → Local files.
• Find the file and apply it.

Restrictions on TV:

• 🚫 No video screensavers support (static images only).
• 🔄 Wallpaper resets after resetting TV settings.
• 📁 The maximum file size is 5MB (otherwise the TV will not see the image).

File in format JPG or PNG

Permission no higher 1920×1080

File size up to 5 MB

Contrast colors (dumb wallpaper is not visible on TV)

The flash drive is formatted in FAT32-->

5. Third-party applications for enhanced capabilities

If the built-in tools MIUI It's not enough, you can use third-party apps, and they allow you to install interactive screensavers, 3D-effects, weather or time wallpapers, and bypass system limitations.

Top.-5 applications for changing the screensaver on Xiaomi:

• 🌌 KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker is customized animated wallpaper with weather, time, battery widgets, requires customization skills, but gives you maximum flexibility.
• 🎮 Live Wallpapers & Themes – a large collection of ready-made animated screensavers (fire, water, space).
• 🖼️ Zedge – millions of static and dynamic wallpapers with easy search by category.
• 📱 Wallpapers Craft — AI-generated wallpaper for a specific smartphone model (taking into account the camera cutout and aspect ratio).
• 🎨 Muzei Live Wallpaper – automatically changes the screensaver from collections of art works (Van Gogh, Monet, etc.).

How to install the screensaver through a third-party application:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and select your favorite screensaver.
3. Click Set Wallpaper or Set Wallpaper.
4. In the window that appears, select the Lock Screen (not the main screen!).
5. Confirm the changes and set up additional settings (if any).

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, KLWP) Requires permission to overlay (Settings) → Special facilities → Without this, they will not be able to display the screensaver correctly.

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Google Play apps often contain ads, so to turn them off, buy premium versions or use blockers like Blokada (but this can disrupt some features).

6. Problems and solutions when changing the screensaver

Even in a simple procedure like changing the screensaver, there can be difficulties, and let's look at the typical problems and the ways to solve them.

Problem 1: The screensaver does not change after selecting a new image.

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes changes only apply after a reboot.
• 📁 Check if the permissions for the Wallpaper or Themes app have been reset.
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in old firmware there are bugs with wallpaper).

Problem 2: The video screensaver is slowing down or not playing.

• 🎞️ Reduce video resolution to 720p (Use CapCut or VLC convertible).
• ⏱️ Shorten the roller to 5 seconds.
• 🔋 Check if the energy saving mode is enabled (Settings) → Battery).

Problem 3: The lock screen displays a black background instead of a screensaver.

• 🔍 Make sure that in the settings → Lock screen not enabled Always-on Display (it can conflict with wallpaper).
• 📱 Check if a third-party screen locking app is installed (e.g. LockScreen).
• 🛠️ Reset wallpaper settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Wallpaper. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

Problem 4: Screensaver resets after update MIUI.

• 🔄 Before updating, make a backup of the wallpaper through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 📁 Save your favorite screensaver in the gallery to quickly restore it after the update.

7.Exclusive screensavers for Xiaomi flagships

Owners of flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3, Redmi) K60 Pro) have access to unique types of screensavers that are not available on budget devices:

• 🌌 Super Wallpapers — 3D-Wallpaper that responds to the tilt of the phone (available to Earth, Mars and other planets).
• 🎨 AI-generation – wallpaper creation based on text query (built into Topics on the MIUI 14+).
• 🖼️ Double wallpaper – different images for the main screen and lock screen with a smooth transition.

How to activate Super Wallpapers:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpapers → Super Wallpapers.
2. Choose a planet (such as Earth or Mars).
3. Set up the level of detail (impacts performance).
4. Apply wallpaper - now when the phone is tilted, the screensaver will be "parallax" shifted.

For AI-wallpaper:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Go to section. AI Wallpaper.
3. Enter a text query (e.g., cyberpunk city at night).
4. Choose a style (realism, cartoon, watercolor) and wait for generation.
5. Save the result and use it as a screensaver.

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Super Wallpapers consume up to 10% of the extra battery due to the constant operation of the gyroscope.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the screensaver on Xiaomi

Google Photo

• Open the Google Photos app.
• Go to Settings. → Wallpaper on the lock screen.
• Turn on the Daily Update option.