Tired of the standard wallpaper on your Xiaomi and want to set a personal photo as a desktop background?This procedure seems simple, but there are nuances in MIUI that can confuse beginners. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and the firmware version, the process can be slightly different - especially if it is a dynamic wallpaper or a separate background for the home screen and lock screen.
In this article, you will find 5 working ways to set your image on wallpaper, including hidden features. MIUI-We also look at the launcher, the background blur restrictions, and even the instructions for HyperOS devices, and we also look at why photos get cropped wrong and how to avoid them. If you want not just to change the picture, but to create a unique style for your smartphone – read more!
Method 1: Installation of wallpaper through a standard gallery
The most obvious and quick method is to use the built-in Xiaomi gallery. It works on all devices with MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, but there is an important caveat: if you choose a photo with a non-standard aspect ratio (for example, a vertical selfie), the system can automatically crop or stretch it.
1. Open the Gallery app and find the photo you need.
2.Tap the image and press the button ⋮ (three points) in lower right corner.
3. In the menu, select Set as Wallpaper.
4. The system will suggest you to choose whether to apply the background: on the home screen, lock screen or both, and here you can turn on background blur (if the option is available).
- 📌 For perfect fit: Before installing, crop the photo in any editor (for example, Snapseed or Lightroom) to the screen resolution of your Xiaomi.
- 🔄 If the wallpaper is gone: after installation, hold your finger in the free space of the desktop → Wallpaper settings → Get him in.
- ⚡ Quick access: Press and hold your finger on the wallpaper in the selection menu – a preview with the ability to zoom in will appear.
⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) When installing wallpaper through the gallery, the paralax effect may disappear (3D-To return it, reset the wallpaper through the Themes (see Method 2).
Select an image with a resolution of at least 1080p| Cut it to your screen's aspect ratio (e.g. 20:9)| Check that the photo has no important details around the edges (they may be cropped)|Save a copy in JPEG or PNG format
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Method 2: Using the Themes app for flexible customization
The Themes app (or Themes on global firmware) allows you not only to install wallpapers, but also to customize their display separately for the home screen and lock screen.
- 🎨 Apply different photos on two screens.
- 🔍 Avoid automatic pruning (there is a manual fit here).
- 🌈 Add blurring or dimming effects.
Instructions:
1. Open Themes → go to the Wallpaper tab.
2.Put my wallpaper →Add wallpaper.
3. Select a photo from the gallery.
- Drag the image for positioning.
- Scaling with two fingers.
- Turn on/off blurring and paralax effect.
4. Click Apply and select where to install the wallpaper.
| Function | Through the Gallery | Through Themes. |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-fitting | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| Different wallpaper on screens | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| The paralax effect | ⚠️ Could be gone. | ✅ It's still there. |
| Blurring background | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes (with intensity settings) |
On devices with HyperOS (Xiaomi 14, POCO X6) In the Themes app, the Adaptive Wallpaper option is available, and it automatically selects the colors for the icons and menus for your photo. To turn it on, tap the icon after you select the image. 🎨 top-right.
I'm putting one photo on both screens.|Different wallpaper on the home screen and lock|Dynamic wallpaper (live)|I never change the standard wallpaper.-->
Method 3: Live wallpaper (dynamic) from your photos
If you get bored with static wallpaper, you can make dynamic wallpapers from your video or photo sequence, and you'll need a third-party app like Video Live Wallpaper or 3D Parallax Background. Here's how it works on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+:
1. Download the Video Wallpaper app (or analogue) from Google Play.
2. Open it and select the video (or sequence of photos for the paralax effect).
3. Cut the video to 10-15 seconds (long videos can slow down the system).
4. Click Set as Wallpaper and select Home Screen or Lock Screen.
⚠️ Warning: Live wallpaper increases battery consumption by 5-15% (according to tests on the battery) POCO F4 GT If you notice overheating, go back to static wallpaper or reduce the frame rate in the application settings.
For the paralax effect (3D-Use the Parallax Wallpaper without video:
1. Select a photo in the appendix.
2.Tune the depth of the effect (recommended 30–50%).
3. Use it as wallpaper. Now, when you tilt the phone, the background will shift, creating volume.
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Method 4: Install wallpaper through file manager (for experienced)
This method is suitable if you want to manually replace the system wallpaper or set the background from a downloaded archive of themes. It requires access to the file system, so it is not recommended for beginners. It is used on devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights.
Instructions for Xiaomi with MIUI 14:
1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click on the version, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Download to PC ADB Tools and execute the command:
adb pull /data/system/users/0/wallpaperThis will copy the current wallpaper to your computer (wallpaper files and wallpaper_lock).
3. Replace them with your images (permission must match!).
4. Return the files back:
adb push your photo.jpg /data/system/users/0/wallpaper
adb push your photo for block.jpg /data/system/users/0/wallpaper_lock5. Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Note: Incorrect actions with files in /data/system/ You can crash the launcher. Before experimenting, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.
For devices without root, there is a workaround:
1. Download. APK-Theme file with wallpaper (for example, from Xiaomi Themes Store).
2. Unpack it with help. APK Editor and replace wallpaper files in the folder assets/wallpaper.
3. Install the modified APK.
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If the wallpaper has not changed after manual replacement, clear the theme app cache (Settings → Apps → Themes → Storage → Clear the cache).
Method 5: Special applications for wallpaper (Muzei, Walli, Zedge)
If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you, try third-party apps.
- 🔍 Automatic fitting of the photo under the screen.
- 🎨 Wallpaper collections from designers.
- 🔄 Automatic change of wallpaper on schedule.
Top.-3 apps:
| Annex | Features | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Muzei | Daily change of wallpaper from art galleries, blurring of the background. | There is no manual positioning adjustment. |
| Walli | 4K/8K wallpaper, support for live wallpaper, color editor. | The commercial is free. |
| Zedge | Large base of wallpaper and sounds, categories by interests. | Lots of low-quality content. |
How to install wallpaper through Muzei:
1. Download Muzei and Muzei for MIUI (addition for correct work on Xiaomi).
2. Open Muzei and select the source of the wallpaper (e.g. 500px or Local Photos for your photos).
3.Tune the frequency of change of wallpaper and effects of blur.
4.In MIUI settings, select Muzei as the standard wallpaper app.
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Apps like Muzei or Walli allow you to bypass the MIUI restrictions on background blur and automatically adjust the wallpaper under the notch in the screen (for example, on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra with a central hole for the camera).
Problem Solving: Wallpapers move, blur or not installed
Even after you install it correctly, Xiaomi wallpaper can behave strangely, like pulling off when scrolling, blurring, or not applying at all. Here are the most common problems and solutions:
- 🔄 The wallpaper moves off when scrolling: - Open Settings → Home screen and turn off the Paralax Effect. - Or set wallpaper through Themes (Method 2) with manual fitting.
- 🖼️ Photo cuts curve: - Before installation, cut it in the editor at the resolution of your screen (you can find out in Settings). → - Display. POCO X5 Pro and similar models with a curved screen leave indentations at the edges of 5-10%.
- ❌ Wallpaper not installed: - Check if the power saving mode is turned on (Settings) → Battery. - Clear the cache of Gallery and Themes apps.
- 🌫️ Blurring too strong: - In Themes, when installing wallpaper, move the Blurring slider to the left. - Or turn off the blur altogether and use the Blur Wallpaper app to fine-tune.
If the wallpaper is not applied on the lock screen:
1. Check if it is installed PIN-- A code or a fingerprint (MIUI 13 for POCO) locks are reset after the protection is turned on.
2. Go to Settings → Screen Lock → Additional → Lock screen wallpaper and select the photo again.