How to put your picture on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways

The lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and many Xiaomi users want to personalize it by setting a favorite photo, a beautiful background or a motivating picture. However, not everyone knows how to do this correctly: standard MIUI settings sometimes hide the desired options, and in new versions of the interface, the path to changing the wallpaper may differ. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the background on the lock screen, from basic to hidden functions, and also explain how to avoid typical errors.

It is important to understand that the process may vary slightly depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14). For example, MIUI 14 introduced a feature called Super Wallpaper, which automatically adjusts the background to the time of day, but disables the ability to manually install static images, and we took all these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions.

Preparation: what pictures are suitable for the lock screen

Before setting the background, make sure that the selected image meets the technical requirements.The lock screen Xiaomi has specific display options:

• 📏 Resolution: optimal — 1080×2340 If the picture is smaller, it stretches and loses clarity.
• 🎨 Format:.jpg,.png or.webp. Avoid.gif – animation is not supported.
• 🔍 Content: Important elements (faces, text) should be located in the center, as on the sides they can be cropped by the system panel notifications.
• 🌓 Contrast: dark wallpaper is better visible when the mode is on AMOLED (on a screen-like model).

If you want to use a photo from a gallery, pre-cut it in any graphics editor (for example, Snapseed or Lightroom). For convenience, MIUI has a built-in framing tool that automatically selects the proportions under the screen of your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Do not use images with watermarks or low resolution. MIUI can automatically blur such background to hide artifacts.

Method 1: Standard wallpaper change through settings

This is the easiest method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and newer.The instruction is suitable for most models, including Redmi, POCO and flagship series.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section (in some versions - Lock screen).
3. Select the Lock Screen tab (not to be confused with the Main Screen).
4. Click Change Wallpaper and select the source: 🖼️ Gallery – to upload your photo. 🌄 Themes – standard wallpaper from Xiaomi. 🎨 Super wallpaper - dynamic backgrounds (not available on all models).

Apply

Set the lock screen

⚠️ Note: If the Lock screen option is not in the settings, then Super Wallpaper is activated on your device. → My subjects.

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To quickly open wallpaper settings, make a long tap on the home screen and select Wallpaper and Style (works on MIUI 13+).

Method 2: Use of the "Themes" application

The Themes app (brush icon) allows you not only to download new wallpaper, but also to flexibly adjust the lock screen, which is useful if the standard settings do not give the desired option.

Steps:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Go to the Wallpaper section (bottom of the screen).
3. Select the category of the Lock screen.
4. Scroll down and click on My Wallpaper → Add.
5. Select an image from the gallery and trim it according to the template.
6. Save the changes and apply the new theme.

The advantage of this method is the ability to preview what the picture will look like, taking into account the notification icons and time, and dynamic wallpaper is also available, which varies depending on the time of day.

Method 3: Manually Replaced through File Manager (for experienced)

This method is suitable for users who want to install cropped wallpaper or use formats that are not supported by MIUI by default (for example,.webp with transparency).

Instructions:

1. Download and install a file manager with access to root folders (such as MiXplorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC or download the picture directly to the device.
3. Move the file to /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/wallpaper/ If the wallpaper is not available, create it manually.
4. Rename the file to lockscreen_wallpaper.jpg (or).
5. Reset the device.

How to install wallpaper through Zedge:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Select the Lock Screen Wallpapers category.
3. Find your favorite picture and click Set Wallpaper.
4. In the menu, select Lock Screen Only.

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The app side may require additional permissions (e.g. access to a gallery or overlay over other windows).Always check reviews and ratings before installing.

Solving the problem: why the background of the lock screen does not change

Sometimes users find that after all the manipulations, the wallpaper is not applied. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the lock screen settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select the lock screen.
3. Click Reset settings (does not delete data!).
4. Repeat the wallpaper installation.

Additional settings: how to make the lock screen unique

In addition to changing the background, MIUI has hidden options for customizing the lock screen.

• ⏰ Watch: Change the display style of time in Settings → Lock screen → Clock style.
• 🔔 Notifications: Hide confidential data in Settings → Notifications → On the lock screen.
• 🎶 Music widget: add the player to the lock screen in Settings → Lock screen → Widgets.
• 🔒 Quick Actions: Set up shortcuts for camera/flashlight in Settings → Lock screen → Labels.

In the models with AMOLED-screen (Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5 Pro) you can activate the "Always On Display" mode" (AOD), It's going to show time and notifications even when it's off:

1. Go to Settings. → Always On Display.
2. Select the display style (digital/analog clock).
3. Activate the option to show when blocking.

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To wallpaper on the lock screen does not eat up the battery, turn off the animation in "Settings → Lock screen → Background animation".

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