How to put a photo on the lock screen Xiaomi 10: step-by-step guide

Personalizing the smartphone interface is not just a tribute to fashion, but a way to turn a faceless gadget into a reflection of your personality. The owner of the flagship Xiaomi Mi 10 or its modifications, such as the Pro and Ultra, gets his hands on a powerful tool with a great AMOLED-It's a display that needs to be a good image for the eye, and you can instantly recognize the device, you can see the important moments of life every time you turn on, and you can just lift your mood.

Changing a static image in the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS may seem trivial, but the system offers many hidden features and settings that not everyone knows about. From choosing the right resolution to setting up a slideshow from the family archive, each nuance affects how your smartphone will look when it is turned off. In this article, we will discuss all the installation methods in detail, and also touch on the topic of the famous “Wallpaper Carousel”, which often confuses beginners.

It is worth considering that different versions of firmware (Chinese, global, Russian) may have minor differences in the menu items. However, the logic of the system remains the same for all devices in the Mi 10 line. We will look at both standard methods through the gallery, and more advanced options for customization through system parameters, so you can choose the most convenient path for yourself.

Image Preparation and Format Requirements

Before you start installing it directly, you need to make sure that the source file meets the technical requirements of your smartphone display.The screen Xiaomi Mi 10 has a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. If you download an image of poor quality or with an inappropriate proportion, the system will automatically crop it, which can lead to the loss of important parts of the composition.

The best choice is to use high-bitrate JPG or PNG photos. Avoid using files that are too heavy, larger than 10-15 megabytes, as this may have a slight impact on the system’s response rate when the screen wakes up. Also, it’s worth remembering that the top of the image will be hidden by a cutout for the front camera and speaker, and the bottom by a watch widget.

⚠️ Warning: Avoid using images with fine text or important details at the top of the frame, as they will be overlaid with system interface elements and clocks.

For the best visual effect, it is recommended to use vertical shots taken on the main camera in portrait mode. Horizontal landscapes are also permissible, but when you install them, the system will suggest moving the framing area, and you will have to choose which part of the image to show on the lock screen and which to leave for the desktop.

Basic method of installation through the Gallery

The easiest and most common way to change wallpaper is to use the built-in Gallery app, which is ideal if you've just taken a picture or downloaded a picture from the Internet and want to lock it right away, and the algorithm is intuitive and doesn't require deep immersion into the system settings.

Open the Gallery app and find the image you want. Click on it to view it in full size, then select "More" (usually indicated by three dots or a menu button) at the bottom of the screen. In the option list that opens, select Set as wallpaper. The system will offer two options: "lock screen" and "Desktop." Select the first option to apply the changes.

• 📸 Open the photo in the Gallery app and click the menu button.
• 🖼️ Select the “Install as Wallpaper” option from the drop-down list.
• 🔒 Specify the target screen: “lock screen” or “both screens».
• ✅ Confirm the action and check the result on the locked phone.

Once confirmed, the system will apply the changes instantly. If you choose to install on both screens, the image will be scaled differently: for the desktop it will be static, and for the lock screen it can be applied to the parallax effect (shift when tilted), if this feature is active in your version of the firmware.

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Use the preview function before final confirmation to make sure that the face or important object in the photo is not cropped with system widgets.

Configure through the system menu Wallpaper

The more flexible look and feel of the device provides a special section in the settings, where you can not only select a photo from the gallery, but also access the online directory MIUI Themes, as well as adjust the image behavior, which is especially useful if you want to install one picture on the desktop and another on the lock screen without getting confused in the gallery menu.

To navigate to this section, open Settings and find Wallpaper. In some versions of MIUI, it can be located inside the System Apps folder or placed in a separate menu depending on the theme of the design. Inside, you will see the current wallpaper and the Select Image button. When you click on it, you will be taken to a storage where you can switch to the Local tab and select any photo from the device memory.

An important feature of this method is the ability to pre-edit. Before installation, the system will ask you to fram the image, apply filters or even add blur effects, which allows you to adapt the horizontal photo to the vertical screen of the Xiaomi Mi 10 without losing key elements of the composition.

Working with the Wallpaper Carousel (Glance)

Many users are faced with a situation where instead of a static photo on the lock screen, the set of images with news and advertising is constantly changing, a feature of the wallpaper carousel (known in some regions as Glance), which can be annoying if you want to see one particular photo, but it can be easily disabled or customized.

To manage this service, go to Settings → Lock screen. Here you will find the wallpaper carousel. If it is active, the system will automatically download new images from the Internet. To put your photo, you need to first deactivate this switch, otherwise the system will ignore your choice in favor of dynamic content.

⚠️ Warning: Wallpaper carousel consumes mobile traffic to download new images.If you have a limited plan, it is recommended to disable this feature.

Once you turn off the Carousel, you can set your static image with any of the methods described above. However, if you like the idea of changing pictures, but you want to use only your photos, you can select the option “My Albums” in the Carousel settings, in which case the system will only flip through photos from the folder you choose in the gallery.

Use of live wallpaper and themes

Owners of the Xiaomi Mi 10, with its 90Hz refresh rate, can appreciate the smoothness of animated live wallpaper. They add speakers to the interface, responding to touches or tilts of the device. However, it is worth remembering that constant rendering of graphics can consume more battery power than a static image.

To install live wallpaper, go to the Themes app (tap icon). In the bottom menu, select the Wallpaper category and filter them by Animated or Video. Here are both free and paid options from diseigers from around the world. Once you download the package, the system will suggest you apply it, and you can choose whether to activate the animation only on the lock screen or everywhere.

If you like to experiment, try creating your own live wallpaper from a short video, and there are converter apps that package the video file in a format that MIUI understands, and you can even screensaver a clip from your favorite movie or a pet surveillance camera.

Solving and eliminating errors

Sometimes users find that after installing a photo, it is not displayed correctly: stretched, inverted or not changed at all. Often the problem lies in the cache of the system or conflict with the topic of design. If standard methods do not work, try resetting the theme to standard ("Classic"), and then repeat the installation procedure.

Another common problem is low compressed image quality. The system can aggressively optimize graphics. To avoid this, make sure that the screen settings do not include Simplified Interface or Senior Mode, which can ignore high resolutions. Also check if there is enough free memory in the device.

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone after installing new wallpaper if it didn’t apply immediately.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache of the Themes and Gallery app through memory settings.
• 🎨 Temporarily switch to a standard topic. MIUI for checking the correctness of the display.
• 📐 Make sure that the orientation of the image (portrait) matches the orientation of the screen.

In rare cases, especially on custom firmware, you may need to use third-party wallpaper installation apps like Wallpaper Changer or analogues, which have more access rights and can force you to specify the desired image, ignoring system constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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For stable work and maximum personalization, always check if the chosen theme of the design conflicts with your lock screen settings.