How to put your picture on the desktop Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI

The personalization of a smartphone starts with wallpaper - they set the mood of every screen turn on. - On Xiaomi devices (including Redmi, POCO Black Shark and change the background of the desktop can literally be in 2-3 They're touching, but not everyone knows about the hidden capabilities of the system. MIUI 14 There is a function of dynamic wallpaper with paralax effect, and on some models you can install different pictures for each desktop separately.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways, from standard settings to circumventing restrictions through the file system, focusing on the problems that users face: why wallpapers move out, how to avoid cropping images and what to do if the system does not save changes, and you will learn how to install Live Wallpapers on Xiaomi without root rights using hidden developer settings.

If you just bought a Xiaomi smartphone or updated the firmware to MIUI 13/14, Don't be surprised that some menu items have moved -- the interface changes regularly (11-14) And we took the branded shell into account, and for convenience, each method is illustrated with screenshots from real devices. 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13T).

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

This is the simplest method that works on all Xiaomi devices, regardless of the model and firmware version. MIUI.

Open the main app menu and find the Topic icon (it looks like a brush palette) if it's not on your desktop, swipe up to open the full list of apps. In some firmware, the item may be called Wallpaper or Personalization.

Inside the Topics app, go to the Wallpaper tab (usually the first one).

• 📱 Recommended Wallpaper - a selection from MIUI, updated weekly;
• 🖼️ My wallpaper - here are stored previously installed background images;
• 📷 Gallery – a button for choosing your own photo;
• 🌄 Categories – thematic collections (nature, abstraction, minimalism, etc.).

To put your picture, click the Gallery and select the image you want. The system will suggest cropping it to the screen size - use your fingers to zoom in and move. After clicking Apply, a window will appear with the choice:

• 🔒 Lock screen only;
• 📱 Only the desktop;
• 🔄 Both screens (recommended).

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If the wallpaper left after installation, go back to the editor and try to turn on the option "Fix under the screen" (appears when you press the image long).

2. How to put different wallpaper on each desktop

The multitasking wallpaper function appeared in MIUI 12.5 and works on all modern Xiaomi devices, allowing you to assign a unique background for each of the desktops (if there are more than one), which is convenient if you use different screens for work, social networks and entertainment.

First, make sure you have multiple desktops on.

1. Touch the empty space on the desktop and hold your finger for 2 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Desktop Settings;
3. Activate the switch Multiple screens and add the desired amount (maximum 5).

Now let’s start setting up the wallpaper:

1. Open Topics → Wallpaper. → gallery;
2. Select the image and click Apply;
3. Instead of standard options, a miniature of desktops will appear - touch the one for which you want to install these wallpapers;
4. Repeat the steps for the other screens.

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If the option does not appear, check the version. MIUI In Settings → On the phone, on the old firmware (MIUI 11 and below) this feature is missing, and it can also be disabled on budget models (Redmi). A1, POCO C50) memory-related.

3. Installation of live wallpapers without root

Live wallpaper (animations, 3D-effects, interactive background images) are officially supported by Xiaomi, but their choice in the standard directory is limited. To install custom Live Wallpapers (for example, from Google Play), you will have to use a workaround.

First, download your favorite live wallpaper from verified sources:

• 🎨 WallpapersCraft – Large collection with categorization;
• 🌌 Phase Beam - Abstract Animations;
• 🐉 KLWP — designer.

After installation of the annex:

1. Open it and select your favorite wallpaper.
2. Click to Install or Apply;
3. The system will redirect you to Topics → Wallpaper. → Live wallpaper;
4. Select the wallpaper you just installed and apply it to your desktop or lock screen.

On some devices (Xiaomi) 12/13 series, Redmi K50) The only way to use live wallpaper is to work on the desktop, not on the lock screen. MIUI, bypassing ADB-Teams (we will discuss in the next section).

4. Advanced methods: ADB filesystem

If the standard methods are not satisfied (for example, you need to install wallpaper in circumvention of restrictions). MIUI or restore the remote system background images, you will have to use the Android debugging bridge (ADB) or manually copying files.

To work with ADB, you will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux;
• 📱 On-line mode For developers on a smartphone;
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

First, activate the debugging over USB:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone;
2. 7 times press the version MIUI, Notice: “You have become a developer";
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers;
4. Turn on USB debugging and confirm the permission.

Now connect your phone to your PC and execute a command in the terminal (or Command Prompt) to install wallpaper from the file:

adb shell cmd wallpaper set --file /sdcard/Download/your_image.jpg

Replace the path with the actual one where your image lies.

adb shell cmd wallpaper set --system default

For manual copying of wallpaper to the system folder:

1. Download the wallpaper archive MIUI (For example, with xiaomi.eu);
2. Unpack files with the.mtz extension (this is archives, rename it.zip);
3. Put the images in the folder. /data/system/users/0/wallpaper (Root rights are required).

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5. Solving Wallpaper Problems on Xiaomi

Sometimes, after you put up the wallpaper, you get bugs, and it gets blurred or reset after you reboot it, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

If the wallpaper refuses to be installed at all, check:

• 📏 Image resolution – it should match your smartphone’s screen resolution (e.g, 2400×1080 For the Redmi Note 11 Pro+);
• 📂 File format — MIUI It works best with.jpg and.png, and.webp or.heic may not support.jpg;
• 🔄 System updates - in some versions MIUI 13 was a wallpaper error fixed in patch 13.0.4.

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For devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 13 Ultra, Redmi K60 Pro) choose dark wallpaper - this reduces battery consumption on 5-10%.

6. Hidden wallpaper chips in MIUI

Xiaomi's branded shell hides a few useful features that few people know about. MIUI 14, you can create collages from photos right when you put up the wallpaper:

1. Open Topics → Wallpaper. → gallery;
2. Choose a few photos (hold your finger on the first, then tap on the rest).
3. Click Create a collage and select a template;
4. Edit the location of the pictures and apply the result.

Another hidden option is to automatically change the wallpaper on schedule, so you can activate it.

1. Go to Topics. → Wallpaper;
2. Select a category (e.g., “Nature”);
3. Click on the icon. ⏰ top-right;
4. Set a shift interval (every hour, day or week).

On devices with Always-On Display (AOD) (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50 Pro) separate wallpapers can be set up for continuous lighting:

• 🌙 Go to Settings. → Always-on display and lockdown;
• 🎨 Choose Style. AOD → Wallpaper;
• 🖼️ Upload an image or select from the suggested.

7. Optimizing wallpaper to save battery

Not all wallpaper affects charge flow in the same way. AMOLED-On the screens (used in most modern Xiaomi), black pixels are not illuminated, which reduces power consumption:

• 🖤 Dark wallpaper with a predominance of black color;
• 🌑 AMOLED-Optimized (is available in the catalogue) MIUI under the heading “Dark topics");
• ⚫ Minimalistic with a small amount of bright elements.

To check the "energy efficiency" of your wallpaper, use the AmoledWall app, which analyzes the image and shows the percentage of black pixels — the higher it is, the lower the battery consumption.

On devices with LCD-screens (Redmi 9, POCO M4 Pro) the color of the wallpaper does not affect autonomy, but it is important to avoid:

• 🔴 Bright red and blue shades - they are more loading the matrix;
• 🌀 Small patterns – they make the screen more often updated;
• 📛 Animated elements (if not Live Wallpapers).

Another life hack to save: set static wallpaper instead of live on the lock screen. Standby animations can spend up to 2-3% charge per hour, even when the phone is idle.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper on Xiaomi