How to put your photo on the lock screen Xiaomi 10S: all ways + error solving

The lock screen Xiaomi Mi 10S is not just protection from prying eyes, but also the ability to personalize your smartphone to your style. Many users want to see it favorite photo, meme or art, but face the limitations of the system: cropping, blurring or inability to select the desired file. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways of installing photos on the lock screen, from standard settings to hidden MIUI functions, and also solve typical problems.

The Xiaomi Mi 10S (like other Mi 10 flagships) features a proprietary MIUI shell that imposes its own rules on locking design, such as automatically cropping images to the aspect ratio, and some formats (like.webp) may not be supported. But don’t worry: with our instructions, you can get around these limitations and achieve the perfect result.

Method 1: Standard Replacement through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most users and do not require additional applications.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Password → Lock screen settings in some versions of MIUI).
3. Select the wallpaper of the lock screen.
4. Click Select Wallpaper and specify the folder with the desired image (for example, Gallery or Downloads).
5. Adjust the scale and position of the photo with gestures, then confirm the choice.

⚠️ It's important: MIUI By default, only offers images that are in the folder. DCIM/Camera If your photo is in a different directory, move it there first or use a guide (e.g. Mi File Manager) to select it.

Photo has a resolution of at least 1080×2340 pixels (for Mi 10S)

Image in JPG or PNG format (WEB not supported)

The file is not damaged and opens in the gallery.

Power saving mode is turned off (can block changes)

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If the image looks blurry or cropped after installation, the problem may be in the aspect ratio. The Mi 10S screen has a resolution of 1080×2340 (20:9), so the ideal image must match these proportions.

Method 2: Using the Themes app for customization

The Themes app (pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones) allows you not only to download the finished themes, but also to install your own wallpaper on the lock screen, which gives you more control over the result:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.
3. Select My Wallpaper → Lock screen.
4. Click Add Wallpaper and select the desired image from the gallery.
5. Edit the position and scale, then save the changes.

💡 The advantage of this method is that there are additional effects, such as blurring the background or overlaying the clock over the image. You can also download ready-made wallpaper with optimal resolution for Mi in Themes. 10S.

Through standard settings

Using the Topics app.

I'm downloading themes from the Internet.

Never do.

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If after using wallpaper through the themes, the lock screen began to slow down or hang, try to turn off animations:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times to activate the Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the parameters Windows animation, transition animation and animation duration – set the value off.

Method 3: Manual editing through the file system (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, after the MIUI update, customization options are gone), you can manually replace the wallpaper file through the file system, which requires root rights or ADB, but gives you 100% control over the result.

🔧 Instructions for users with ADB:

1. Connect Mi 10S to your PC and activate USB Debugging in Developer Settings.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:
3. Copy your photo into the folder of system wallpaper (pre-renamed it in the form of a new system wallpaper). lockscreen_wallpaper):
4. Change the access rights:
5. Reboot your smartphone:

⚠️ Warning: Mistakes with system files can cause failure MIUI We recommend you back up the original wallpaper file before replacing it:

adb pull /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/res/drawable-nodpi/lockscreen_wallpaper.jpg

Method 4: Third-party applications for customization

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party apps. The best options for Xiaomi Mi 10S:

• 📱 WallpapersCraft – wallpaper database with support for 20:9 resolutions and automatic framing.
• 🎨 Zedge – more than 10 million wallpapers and the ability to upload your image with pre-editing.
• 🔧 KWLP (Kustom Wallpaper Live – to create dynamic wallpapers (animated or time widget).
• 🖼️ Muzei – automatic wallpaper change on schedule (supports Mi) 10S rootless).

📌 How to install wallpaper through Zedge:

1. Download Zedge from Google Play and open it.
2. Select the Wallpaper category and find the right image (or upload yours through My Wallpaper).
3. Press Set. → Lock screen.
4. Confirm the change in the MIUI window that appears.

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, KWLP) Requires permission to overlay (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Without this, the wallpaper will not appear on the lock screen.

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If after installing wallpaper through a third-party app, they disappear after restarting, try turning off battery optimization for this application in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

Solving the problem: why the photo is not installed or looks crooked

Even after you've done all the steps, you might be faced with typical problems, and we'll look at the causes and the solutions.

🔍 Secret life hack: If MIUI Persistently crops your photo, add transparent fields in the editor (e.g. in Canva or Canva). GIMP). So the system will think that the image is already optimized for 20:9, and will not fram it.

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For the ideal result, use wallpaper templates with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and save them in PNG format (without compression).

How to make animated wallpaper on the lock screen

Xiaomi Mi 10S supports dynamic wallpapers, but with the caveat: they only work on the lock screen, not on the desktop.

1. Download the KWLP or Live Wallpapers app from Google Play.
2. Choose your favorite animation (e.g. 3D Ocean or Particle Effect).
3. Press Set. → Lock screen only.
4. In MIUI settings, allow animation display: Settings → Lock screen → Animated wallpaper.

⚠️ Important: Animated wallpaper drains the battery 5-15% faster. If you notice a strong flow rate, go back to static images or reduce the animation frame rate in the app settings.

🎬 Where to find quality Live Wallpapers?

• 🌊 4K Wallpapers & Backgrounds – a collection of animated wallpapers with paralax effects.
• 🌌 KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker – Create your animations with a time and weather widget.
• 🎨 WallpapersCraft – Live Wallpapers section with Mi support 10S.

Bonus: How to hide the interface elements on the lock screen

Sometimes the wallpaper spoils the words "Swipe up to unlock" or the notification icon, and you can remove them in MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Disable options: Show hints (removes text instructions), Show notifications (hide message icons), Watermark (if any in your version of MIUI).

For full minimalism, turn off Unlock animation in the same menu.

🔹 How to return standard wallpaper?

If you are not satisfied with the experiments with customization, return the factory settings:

1. Open Settings → Lock screen → Lock screen Wallpaper.
2. Select the default wallpaper or the standard wallpaper.
3. Confirm the reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper on Xiaomi Mi 10S