How to change the screensaver on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: all ways with photos and videos

The screensaver on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone. It not only decorates the device, but also reflects your style. MIUI They get annoying, and it's not always easy to find the right one in the gallery. Fortunately, you can change the screensaver on this smartphone in a number of ways, from built-in tools to third-party apps with advanced features.

Many users face difficulties: somewhere lacking the button "Install", somewhere new wallpaper is reset after rebooting, and sometimes the system does not allow you to replace the standard picture. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the screensaver, including hidden features. MIUI, Bypassing restrictions and solving typical errors. Particular attention will be paid to the Redmi Note 9 Pro with firmware based on the MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-12, as the algorithms may differ from other Xiaomi models.

If you want not just to change the picture, but to make the screensaver dynamic (with animation or change depending on the time of day), or are faced with the fact that the wallpaper lock “does not want” to change – here you will find working solutions. And for lovers of experiments, we have prepared a unique way to install live wallpaper through the ADB root-rights, which is rarely mentioned in standard guides.

Before you start, make sure your Redmi Note 9 Pro has the latest version installed. MIUI. You can check this in the settings. → The phone. → Update: Older versions of firmware may not support some of the features described below.

Method 1: Standard change of the screensaver through settings MIUI

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in tools. MIUI Themes. It doesn't require any additional apps to be installed, and it works on all versions of the firmware. Here's how to do it:

1. Unlock your smartphone and go to the main screen.

2.Tap and hold the empty space on the desktop (not on the app icon!).

3. In the menu that appears, select Wallpaper (or Themes, depending on the version) MIUI).

4. Go to the Lock Screen tab (usually located to the right of the Home tab).

Here you will be able to access:

🖼️ Standard wallpaper MIUI — Xiaomi’s collection of images, broken down into categories (Nature, Abstraction, Gradients, etc.).
📷 Gallery – the ability to choose any photo from your albums.
🎨 Color - monochromatic screensaver with tint setting.
🔄 Dynamic Wallpaper (if supported by your version) MIUI) — Animated screensavers that respond to the time of day.

After you select your favorite option, click Apply or Install. The system will suggest using wallpaper only for the lock screen or simultaneously for the home screen and lock.

📊 How often do you change the screensaver on your smartphone?

Once a week.

Once a month

Only when buying a new phone

Never change.

If the desired image is not in the standard collections, you can download additional themes:

1. In the Wallpaper menu, go to the Topic tab.

2. Click Online Topics (Internet connection required).

3. Find your favorite theme with wallpaper to lock and click Download.

4. After downloading, apply it through the same Wallpaper section.

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If it resets to standard after rebooting after changing the screensaver, try turning off the Adaptive Wallpaper feature in the theme settings, an option that sometimes conflicts with manual settings.

Method 2: Use the "Themes" application for enhanced features

Annex Topics (MIUI Themes not only allows you to download new wallpapers, but also to customize their behavior. For example, you can install different screensavers for day and night time or add widgets to the lock screen.

To take advantage of these functions:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen or in the app menu).

2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.

3. Select the category of Lock screen.

4. Scroll down to Recommended or Popular – here are collected wallpaper with additional effects (for example, blur when notifying or animation when unlocking).

Features of this method:

🌓 Automatic wallpaper change: Some themes support the “Live Wallpaper” function, which varies depending on the time of day or weather.
🔒 Widgets on the lock screen: you can add hours, weather or calendar directly to the screensaver (available in all regions).
🎭 Unlocking effects: Animation when swiping up (e.g., “bubbles” or “particles").

If you want to create your own photo with effects:

1. In the Topic app, select My Wallpaper.

2.Click Add and select an image from the gallery.

3.Tune Blurrance, Brightness and Effects (if available).

4. Save and apply.

Why are some of the wallpapers from MIUI Themes do not apply?

Some topics in the store MIUI Themes require subscriptions or purchases, and some wallpapers may be blocked for your region. If nothing happens when you click "Apply", try changing the region in your Xiaomi account (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Region).

Note that if the theme is the same, reboot the smartphone. MIUI caches old settings and they don’t apply immediately.

Method 3: Install the screensaver through third-party applications

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, and they offer more customization options, including:

🖥️ 4K-high-resolution wallpaper.
🎞️ Video wallpaper (live screensavers).
🕒 Automatic shift on schedule.
🎨 Wallpaper editor with filters and overlays.

The best apps for Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Annex	Features	Cons
Zedge	More than 10 million wallpapers and live screensavers, sorting by category, support 4K.	Advertising, some wallpaper is paid.
WallpapersCraft	Wallpaper with resolution under Redmi Note 9 Pro (2400×1080), no advertising.	Fewer animated options.
Kappboom	Live wallpaper with 3D-effects, support for the gyroscope.	It's a big battery drain.
Muzei	Automatic change of wallpaper from gallery or online sources.	No Russification.

To install wallpaper through a third-party application:

1. Download and install one of the applications above.

2. Open it and select your favorite screensaver.

3.Click Install or Set Wallpaper.

4. In the window that appears, select Lock Screen.

Disable battery optimization for wallpaper app|Check the image resolution (optimum) 2400×1080 For the Redmi Note 9 Pro)|Download wallpaper via Wi-Fi (saving traffic)|Reboot the phone after installation (if the wallpaper is not applied)-->

If after installation, the wallpaper is not displayed or reset, check:

🔋 Battery settings: Some applications are blocked MIUI Add the wallpaper app to the exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
📱 Permissions: Give the application access to Warehouse and Overlay over other applications.
🔄 Cash: Clear the app's cache Themes and Launcher in Settings → Annexes.

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Third-party applications may conflict with built-in wallpaper MIUI. If the screensaver is reset, try to turn off the automatic change of themes in the settings MIUI Themes.

Method 4: Live wallpaper through ADB (for advanced users)

If you want to install real live wallpaper (for example, animated or interactive), but do not want to use third-party applications, you can use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting a smartphone to a computer, but bypasses the limitations of the system. MIUI.

You'll need:

💻 Computer with installed ADB-driver.
📱 Redmi Note 9 Pro with Debugging enabled USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
📁 APK-live wallpaper file (e.g, LiveWallpapersPicker.apk).

Instructions:

1. Connect the smartphone to the computer by USB and allow debugging.

2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

Make sure your device is listed.

3. Install. APK lively:

adb install LiveWallpapersPicker.apk

4. Activate live wallpaper through the command:

adb shell am start -n com.android.wallpaper.livepicker/.LiveWallpaperPreview

5. Select live wallpaper and apply it to the lock screen.

After that, a new section with live screensavers will appear in the wallpaper settings. Please note that not all live wallpapers work correctly on the wallpaper. MIUI. If the animation is slowing down or not showing up, try another option.

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To return the standard wallpaper after experiments with ADB, Clear the Louncher application data (com.miui.home) through Settings → Annexes.

Solving typical problems when changing the screensaver

Even after installing the wallpaper correctly, Redmi Note 9 Pro users often encounter bugs, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

1. Wallpaper is dropped after reset

This is due to a conflict between system and user settings.

🔄 Turn off Adaptive Wallpaper in Settings → Display. → Additionally.
📵 Remove the app cache Themes and Launcher.
🔋 Add the wallpaper app to battery optimization exceptions.

2. You can't install wallpaper from the gallery

If the button is inactive:

📏 Check the image resolution – it should be at least 2400×1080.
🔍 Make sure the file is not corrupted (try opening it in another application).
🔄 Restart your phone and try again.

3 Live wallpaper is not animated

Possible causes:

🔋 Battery optimization blocks animation. Turn it off for wallpaper applications.
📱 An outdated version MIUI. Update the firmware.
🎨 Not all live wallpaper is supported MIUI. Try another option.

4. Wallpaper is displayed blurry

This happens if the image resolution does not match the Redmi Note screen. 9 Pro (2400×1080). Decisions:

🖼️ Use images with a resolution not lower than Full HD.
🔍 In the Gallery app, trim the wallpaper before installation.
🎨 Turn off the blur in the wallpaper settings (Settings) → Wallpaper. → Effects).

How to return the standard MIUI wallpaper?

If after experiments you want to return the factory wallpaper, go to Settings → Topics → Wallpaper. → Standard and select "Default" if this option is missing, reset the theme settings via Settings. → Topics → Reset.

How to make a screensaver unique: design tips

To make your Redmi Note 9 Pro stand out, you can go beyond the standard wallpaper change. Here are some customization ideas:

1. Use wallpaper with a "cut" under the front camera

On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the camera is in the middle of the top of the screen. Many wallpapers don't take that cutout into account, making the design look sloppy. Look for wallpaper marked Notch Support or Punch-Hole.

2. Create a collage of several photos

Apps like Canva or PicsArt can combine multiple images into one that is perfectly screen-resulting, for example, you can make a collage of photos from your last trip.

3. Install "dark" wallpaper for AMOLED-screen

Redmi Note 9 Pro is equipped with IPS-display (not display) AMOLED), Dark wallpaper still saves battery life and looks stylish. Try black backgrounds and bright accents.

4.Add widgets to the lock screen

In some subjects MIUI can be placed on the screensaver:

⏰ A clock with a second hand.
🌡️ Weather widget.
📅 Calendar or reminder.

To do this, in the Topic app, select the Lock screen Widgets section.

5. Use wallpaper with the "paralax effect"

Some live wallpapers respond to the phone's tilt, creating 3D-It's going to be an application like Kappboom or something like that. 3D Parallax Background.

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For the best result, choose wallpaper with resolution 2400×1080 format PNG (without loss of quality. JPEG with a strong compression - they will look blurry.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the screensaver on Redmi Note 9 Pro

Can I put a video as a screensaver?

Yes, but only through third-party apps like Video Live Wallpaper or Kappboom. MIUI They don't support video wallpaper for the lock screen, and you can see that this increases battery consumption by 10 to 15%.

Why did the MIUI update drop the wallpaper?

This is standard system behavior for major updates. To avoid losing settings, back up the themes through Settings before upgrading. → Topics → Backup. After the update, restore the settings from the backup.

How to remove the lock screen (for example, "Good morning")?

Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Font style and disable the greeting option, you can also remove the weather and notifications in the same menu.

Can I put different wallpaper on two lock screens (if you use a dual screen)?

No, the Redmi Note 9 Pro does not support the dual lock screen feature (unlike some Xiaomi flagships).

How to return standard MIUI wallpaper if I accidentally deleted it?

Go to Settings. → Topics → Wallpaper and select Standard. If this section is missing, reset the theme settings via Settings. → Topics → Reset → Restore the standard.