Personalizing the look of a smartphone is the first thing that many users start with after buying a new device. Owners of popular models of the Chinese brand often look for information on how to put a picture on the screen of Xiaomi Redmi’s phone to make the gadget unique. Standard wallpaper preinstalled by the manufacturer can seem boring or too bright, so replacing the image with a more suitable one becomes a priority to create a comfortable visual environment.
The process of replacing the background image in the MIUI shells and the new HyperOS is as simple as possible for developers, but has its own nuances, which are not known to everyone. There are several ways to set the desired photo: through a standard gallery, system settings or specialized topics. Understanding these methods will allow you to flexibly manage the visual style of the device, changing the images on the lock screen and desktop depending on mood or time of year.
In this article, we will take a look at all the options available for installing images, including working with live wallpaper and setting up a slideshow, learn how to properly fram an image so that it does not get cut off by important details, and what file formats the system supports, and also discuss battery optimization issues when using animated backgrounds.
Before you start installing it directly, you need to make sure that the image you choose meets the technical requirements of your smartphone display. Modern Redmi screens are high resolutions, and using a low-quality picture will lead to artifacts, "pixelation" and blur. The optimal solution is to search for images with a resolution equal to or higher than the native screen resolution of your device.
Most current Redmi models are equipped with arrays with an aspect ratio other than the classic 16:9. If you try to put a horizontal photo, the system will automatically crop it or add black fields, which can spoil the composition.
The system components of the Android shell, on which Xiaomi works, support a wide range of graphics formats. However, for stable operation and fast loading, it is recommended to use standard file types. Using exotic or heavy formats can lead to increased RAM consumption.
- 📐 Permission: Not less desirable 1080×2400 pixels+ screen.
- 🖼️ Format: The most compatible are JPG, PNG and WEBP.
- ⚖️ File weight: Static images should not exceed 10-15 MB to avoid interface lags.
⚠️ Warning: Avoid installing images with very small details at the top of the screen (in the “bang” or camera cutout area), as they will be permanently blocked by system time and notification widgets.
If you download images from the Internet, look for watermarks and logos from stock photo agencies that may look unaesthetic on the home screen. It is best to use original art or high-resolution photos specifically for mobile devices.
Installation of wallpaper through the standard gallery
The most common and quick way to put a picture on the screen of Xiaomi Redmi's phone is to use the built-in "Gallery" app, which doesn't require going into deep settings and allows you to immediately assess how the image will fall on the desktop, and the algorithm of actions is intuitive even for beginners who first took up an Android smartphone.
To start, open the Gallery app and find the folder that has the image you want saved, which could be the Download folder, the Download folder, or the album you created by hand, and then look at the bottom toolbar or the menu below the top of the top.
Click on the "More" button (often indicated by three dots or the word "Menu"), and in the drop-down list, select "Set as Wallpaper." The system will prompt you to choose whether the image should be applied to the lock screen, to the desktop or to both screens at the same time, which gives flexibility in setting up the visual range.
Once you select the target screen, you'll open the preview interface, where you can move your finger up and down to pick the best framing area, especially for complex images where you can't lose the key object, and you can end the process with the click of the "Apply" button or the tick in the corner of the screen.
Importantly, when installed through a gallery, the system may suggest a filter or blur effect, which is useful if the photo has too many contrasting details that prevent the application icons from being read, and the blur feature helps visually separate the desktop from the background image, making the interface more readable.
An alternative and more functional way is to use the system application Wallpaper. Unlike a simple gallery, this tool provides access to online directories, live backgrounds and more subtle display settings. To get there, go to Settings → Wallpaper or find the corresponding application in the Tools folder.
Inside the app, you'll see a few tabs: Online, Local, Video and Superbugs. The Local tab lets you select an image from your phone's internal memory, similar to a gallery, but with additional preview options in different modes, and you can set the time interval for changing pictures if you want to change images automatically.
| Wallpaper type | Description | Impact on the battery |
|---|
| Static | Ordinary images (JPG, PNG) | Minimum |
| Video wallpaper | Short rollers in the cycle | Medium/High |
| Superwallpaper. | Interactive graphics that respond to touch | High. |
| Online | Images from the MIUI Themes catalog | Depends on the type. |
The Super Wallpapers section deserves a special attention. MIUI, detailing 3D-And then you can see the models of planets (Mars, Saturn, Earth) that change their view when you unlock the screen, and when you press the switch on, the camera flies up to the planet, revealing the surface details.
What are Super Wallpapers and How Do They Work?
Super wallpapers are not just video, they're real-time rendering. They use a gyroscope to create the depth effect of tilting the phone. They require Android 10 and above, and they also have a fairly powerful processor, otherwise the interface can slow down.> If you choose to use video as a background, the system will alert you to a possible increase in charge consumption. Video wallpaper is constantly decoded by the processor, even when the screen is on but not active (for example, when viewing a photo). Therefore, for devices with a small battery capacity, it is better to limit yourself to static images. Themes is the central hub for customization of Xiaomi, which allows not just to put pictures, but completely change the style of the interface. You can find thousands of works of authorship that combine wallpaper with icons, notification sounds, and fonts. You can search through a built-in keyword search engine. To set wallpapers from Themes, run the app and go to the Wallpaper tab. You can sort content by popularity, novelty, or categories (abstraction, nature, cars, anime). Many designers create entire packages that can be downloaded for free or for a small fee. Once you download the package, you can only use wallpapers, leaving old icons. One of useful features is the ability to create your own themes, you can download your own the image as you can screw it from the look and keep it on the screen as you can s, and keep it moving to the screen as slowly as you can scrolling the image. 🎨 Customization: The ability to change the color of system elements for pictures. 🔄 Automation: Some themes include scripts to change wallpaper by time of day. 🌐 Online directory: Access to a daily updated database of images from around the world. It is worth considering that when using third-party themes from the directory, banner ads may appear if you do not subscribe or are not in the region without ads. However, once you have a picture of the theme, you can safely delete the theme itself, and the image will remain in place, as it is stored in local memory. Dynamic content For those who like dynamics, Xiaomi Redmi offers a "Glance" feature or slideshow from your own photos. This allows you to change the picture on the lock screen every time you turn on the screen. → Lock screen → Wallpaper carousel. You can choose the source of the images: it can be a photo from certain albums of your gallery or content provided by Glance (news, nature, celebrities). If you choose your photos, the system will suggest determining the frequency of the change: each time you turn on the screen, once per hour or once a day. This is a great way to always see different pleasant moments without cluttering the desktop with widgets. Live Wallpapers are animated backgrounds that respond to touch or just play animations. Unlike video wallpapers, they are often optimized better and can have interactive elements on the phone, for example, or can be moved on the image. ⚠️ Attention: Active use of live wallpaper and carousel can significantly reduce battery life, especially on models with a high-performance model. AMOLED-To minimize the impact on the battery, the live wallpaper settings often have the option of "Stop animation at low charge" or "Only on the desktop." It is recommended to include such features if you plan to actively use the phone during the day without recharging, and it is also worth remembering that complex animations can load RAM, which will lead to more frequent closure of background applications. Typical problems and solutions: Users may encounter a number of difficulties in setting up, such as stretching, distorting, or looking faded, often due to incorrect aspect ratios or the power saving modes on the screen. If the image looks dim, check if Read or Vision Protection mode is activated, which adds a yellow filter. Another common problem is the inability to install the picture due to memory shortages. The theme and gallery cache can grow to gigabytes. In this case, you need to clear the cache of the Themes and Gallery applications through the memory management menu. Also make sure that the internal drive has at least 500 MB of free space for temporary files. If after installing the wallpaper, icons disappeared or the touchscreen stopped working in a certain area, you may have installed a damaged theme file or wallpaper with conflicting code (rarely, but it happens in custom themes). In this case, it will help to reboot to safe mode or reset the theme to standard through the Settings menu. → Topics → Profile → Topics. In case the wallpaper goes off after the phone is restarted, check the access rights of the Themes app. It must be allowed to auto-start and work in the background, otherwise the system can kill the process responsible for displaying the background, in order to save energy. This is a common problem of aggressive optimization. MIUI. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Can we determine GIF-Desktop animation without third-party software? Directly install GIF If you don't have wallpaper in your standard settings, the system will perceive it as a static image (first frame), you will need to download the Video Wallpaper app from Google Play or use the built-in converter in the Themes app if it is available in your firmware version. Why did the text on the screen become hard to read after the wallpaper was installed? This is due to the low contrast between the icons/text and the bright background. Try dimming the image in the editor before installing or using the "Discoloration Wallpaper" function in the preview menu if your version of MIUI supports this option. Are wallpapers resetted when you reset your phone to factory settings? Yes, when you completely reset (Wipe Data/Factory Reset), all user settings, including the installed wallpaper, return to factory ones. However, if you used synced with your Mi or Google account, your photos can be saved in the cloud and quickly restored. How to make the screen lock and reset (Wipe Data/Factory Reset) are used to reset the "Select from the table, you only use the "Select the "Select the table" option from the "Select the table" from the "Select the "Select the table" option "Select the "Stop" from the table, then you will use the "Select the "Select the "Stop" option?"