How to put wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + error solving

Why are the standard wallpapers on Xiaomi Redmi not suitable?

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones come with pre-installed wallpaper, but not all of them meet the tastes of users. Someone wants to install personal photos, someone – live wallpaper with animation, and someone important that the background fits perfectly into the theme of the design of MIUI. The problem is that the standard tool for cropping wallpaper in Redmi often works incorrectly: stretches the image, trims important details or makes the background blurry.

Another common complaint is the limited choice in the wallpaper gallery. Even if you downloaded a beautiful image from the Internet, the system may not offer it as a background for the desktop or lock screen. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to install wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi, including the Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and others, and solve typical problems.

Before you get to the instructions, make sure your smartphone runs MIUI 12 and above - the wallpaper customization interface is different in older versions. If you have Redmi with custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), some of the ways may not work - in this case, use the universal methods from the last section.

Method 1: Installation of wallpaper through a standard gallery

The simplest method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models without additional applications is suitable for static images (JPG, PNG) and live wallpaper in.mp4 or.gif format.

To put the wallpaper through the gallery:

• 📁 Open the Gallery app and select the desired image.
• 🔍 Click on the three dots in the lower right corner and select Set as Wallpaper.
• 📱 The system will offer you to choose where to apply the background: on the desktop, lock screen or on both screens.
• ✂️ Adjust the trimming area (if necessary) and press Ready.

If the option Set as wallpaper is not active, check:

• 📏 Image resolution – it should be no less than the screen resolution of your Redmi (for example, for Redmi Note). 12 Pro+ minimum permit — 1080×2400).
• 📁 File format – only.jpg,.png,.gif (without animation) and.mp4 (live-wallpaper).
• 🔄 Update the Gallery app via Play Market or GetApps.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi 8) when installing live wallpaper through the gallery, an error may appear "Not supported format". In this case, use Method 3 with the Google Wallpaper application.

Method 2: Using MIUI themes for wallpaper

If you want to make wallpapers perfectly match the system icons and fonts, use the built-in Themes app, which allows you to set not only the background, but also full-fledged themes of design, including sounds, animations and menu style.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.
3. Select a category: 🌄 Landscapes – static wallpaper with nature. 🎨 Abstraction - artistic drawings. 📱 Exclusive – wallpaper from Xiaomi for specific models. 🎬 Live wallpaper - animations (requires) MIUI 13+).

Apply

The advantage of this method is that the wallpaper is automatically adjusted to the screen resolution and does not need to be cut manually, but the choice of themes is limited, and some wallpapers are only available for premium models (for example, the Redmi K60).

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If there are few options in the Themes app, update it through the Play Market or clear the cache in the app's settings.New wallpapers appear after MIUI updates.

Method 3: Install Wallpaper through Google Wallpaper

If standard methods don’t work, use the official Google Wallpapers app, which offers a wide range of high-quality backgrounds, including:

• 🌍 Earth and Space: Google Earth Satellite Images.
• 🎨 Artistic – works of famous artists.
• 📱 Abstract - geometric patterns.
• 🌄 Landscapes – High-resolution photos of nature.

How to determine:

1. Download Google Wallpaper from Play Market.
2. Open the app and select a category.
3. Click on your favorite background and select Set wallpaper.
4. Choose where to apply: Home, Lock, or both screens.

Note: On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi 9T), Google Wallpaper may not offer the option of installing on the lock screen. In this case, first set the background on the desktop, and then manually apply it to lock through Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper.

Download the app from Play Market| Check screen resolution in settings | Disable battery optimization for Google Wallpaper |Reboot phone after installation-->

Method 4: Live Wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi (including POCO)

Live Wallpapers add animation to the lock screen or desktop, and can be installed in several ways on Xiaomi Redmi:

Option 1: Through the application Live wallpaper MIUI

Some models (such as the Redmi K50 or POCO F4) have a built-in live wallpaper app to find it:

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Live Wallpaper tab.
3. Download your favorite animation (we will need the Internet).
4. Apply it to the lock screen or desktop.

Option 2: Third-party applications (e.g. KLWP or Wallpaper Engine)

For advanced users, applications like KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker or Wallpaper Engine (requires MIUI 12+ and good smartphone performance) can create custom animations, add widgets directly to wallpaper and customize interaction with sensors.

Instructions for KLWP:

1. Install KLWP from the Play Market.
2. Open the application and select Load Preset (download template).
3. Download your favorite preset from the built-in store.
4. Click Set Wallpaper and select Home or Lock.

⚠️ Warning: Live wallpaper from third-party sources can drain the battery faster (by 10-15% per hour when used actively).If you notice overheating or lags, turn off animation in the application settings.

Solving wallpaper problems on Xiaomi Redmi

Even after the wallpaper is installed, errors can occur, and let's look at the most common and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Wallpaper blurs or stretches

This happens if the image resolution is not the same as the screen resolution.

• 📏 Use wallpaper with a resolution multiple of your screen. For example, for the Redmi Note. 11 (1080×2400) fit 2160×4800.
• ✂️ Cut the image manually in the Photo Editor or Snapseed app before installation.
• 🔄 In the wallpaper settings (Settings) → Wallpaper. → Settings) disable the option Automatic fit.

Problem 2: Wallpaper is not installed on the lock screen

If the background option is inactive, the Lock screen:

• 🔒 Check if Safe Lock Screen is enabled in Settings → Lockdown and protection.
• 📱 Reboot your phone – sometimes it resets the restrictions MIUI.
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (old versions had a wallpaper locking error).

Problem 3: Live wallpaper is slowing down or not working

Animations can lag because of:

• 🔋 Lack of RAM (on Redmi) 9A 2 GB of RAM live wallpaper will not work).
• 📉 Battery Optimization (turn off restrictions for the wallpaper app in Settings) → Battery → Optimization).
• 🔄 An outdated version MIUI (upgrade the system).

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If none of these methods worked, reset the Gallery or Themes app settings through Settings → Apps → App Management → Reset. This will return the standard wallpaper, but eliminate the errors.

Additional tips for setting up wallpaper

To make the wallpaper look perfect, use these recommendations:

• 🌓 For AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50) Choose dark wallpaper - they will save battery power.
• 🎨 If you want to change your wallpaper automatically, use the Muzei Live Wallpaper app (available from Play Market).
• 📁 Create a Wallpapers folder in internal memory and store all wallpaper there – it will be easier to find them.
• 🔄 If the wallpaper is not saved after rebooting, turn off the Adaptive Wallpaper function in the settings MIUI.

For POCO models (such as the POCO X4 Pro), unique POCO Launcher-style wallpapers are available to activate:

1. Install POCO Launcher from Play Market.
2. Open the launcher settings and select the Wallpaper tab.
3. Download branded POCO wallpaper (they are optimized for the launcher interface).

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi