How to put a scroll wallpaper on Xiaomi: all ways with photos and videos

Live wallpaper with automatic background change is one of the most spectacular features of MIUI and HyperOS, which allows you to transform the screen of your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO without installing third-party applications. However, many users are faced with the fact that the feature is either hidden in the depths of settings or does not work correctly after updates. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to enable wallpaper scrolling, from standard tools to workarounds for older models.

It's important to understand that the mechanism of wallpaper change depends on the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 12 and MIUI 13, the algorithm is different from HyperOS, and on budget Redmis (for example, Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 8) some of the functions can be reduced. We tested the instructions on Xiaomi 13 Pro (HyperOS), POCO F5 (MIUI 14) and Redmi Note 11 (MIUI 13) - all the ways work, but with nuances. If your model is older than 2019, please note the section on alternative solutions.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI/HyperOS: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI
• 🖼️ Current Wallpaper: Standard live wallpaper (e.g., Earth or Space) supports scrolling, but static wallpapers do not.
• 🔄 Updates: in some firmware, the function appears only after the update (for example, in HyperOS 1.0.3.0 it was not, and in 1.0.5.0 added to the update).

Method 1: Standard settings through “Themes” (MIUI 12–14, HyperOS)

The easiest method is to use the built-in dynamic wallpaper feature, which automatically changes the background depending on the time of day or when unlocked, an option available on most Xiaomi devices since MIUI 12, but its location has changed in different versions.

Instructions for HyperOS and MIUI 14:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the wallpaper tab → Live wallpaper.
3. Select any dynamic background (e.g. Ocean, Mountain, or City).
4. Click Apply, then select Home Screen and/or Lock Screen.
5. After application, return to the topics → Wallpaper and tap on three points (⋮) top-right.
6. Select Wallpaper Settings → turn on the Automatic Change switch.

For MIUI 12/13, the path is a bit different.

1. In the Themes app, select live wallpaper and apply them.
2. Then go to Settings. → Home screen.
3. Slip on Wallpaper → Wallpaper settings → turn on Dynamic Wallpaper.

An important nuance: on some devices (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro), the feature only works with the original wallpaper from Xiaomi. If you downloaded the background from a third-party source (for example, from Google Wallpapers), the automatic change may not work.

Method 2: Features of HyperOS - "Smart Wallpaper"

In HyperOS (firmware for new models Xiaomi 14, 13T, POCO F6, etc.) there is a separate section “Smart wallpaper”, which offers advanced settings of dynamic backgrounds. Here you can not only enable automatic change, but also configure triggers (for example, change when connecting headphones or low battery charge).

How to set up:

1. Open the settings → Personalization → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Smart Wallpaper tab.
3. Slip on any set (e.g., "Nature" or "Abstraction").
4. In the menu that opens, turn on the automatic shift slider.
5. Set the interval (from 1 hour to 1 day) and triggers (optional).

HyperOS 1.0.4.0 and later has Adaptive Wallpaper, which changes the color gamut of the background depending on the weather or time of day. To activate it, you need to enable the option “Synchronize with the weather” in the smart wallpaper settings and provide access to geolocation.

Method 3: Third-party applications for scrolling wallpaper

If the built-in tools are not satisfied (for example, you want more wallpaper options or flexible settings), you can use third-party applications.

• 🌄 Wallpaper Engine (paid but free trial) - supports animated wallpaper with paralax effects.
• 🔄 Muzei Live Wallpaper (free) – changes wallpapers on schedule, integrates with Google Photos. Plus: low battery consumption.
• 🎨 Zedge (free) — a large library of live wallpaper with categories (nature, games, abstraction.
• ⏳ Tapet generates unique wallpapers by algorithm and changes them automatically.

How to install and configure (in the example of Muzei):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open the settings → Home screen → Wallpaper.
3. Choose Live Wallpaper. → Muzei Live Wallpaper.
4. In Muzei settings, specify the source of the wallpaper (e.g. Google Photos or 500px).
5. Turn on Automatic Shift and set the interval (from 1 hour to 1 week).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI Under version 12, third-party live wallpaper can slow down the system due to background limitations. If lags appear after installation, try turning off animation in the app settings or use static wallpaper with automatic change (no effects).

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If after installing live wallpaper, the phone began to warm up, check the battery settings: go to Settings → Battery → Selection of applications and turn off optimization for the wallpaper application.

Method 4: Enabling Hidden Functions through ADB (for Advanced)

On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro or Redmi K40) The wallpaper scroll function is blocked by the manufacturer, but it can be activated via ADB-This method is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader or root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (stamp 7 times to become a developer) → Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Enable USB Debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell settings put global dynamic_wallpaper_enabled 1
4. Reset the device.

If the command fails, try an alternative (requires root):

adb shell su -c "settings put secure dynamic_wallpaper_enabled 1"

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause you to reset your settings or lock your phone. Before experimenting, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) after ADB-Teams can be protected MIUI, And the phone will need a flashing.

Method 5: Alternatives for older models (Redmi 5/6/7, Mi A1/A2)

On devices older than 2019 (such as the Redmi Note 5, Mi 8 Lite), built-in wallpaper scrolling is often missing due to the limitations of the iron.

• 📱 Use Launcher: Install Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, which supports changing wallpaper on schedule. → The driver.
• ⏱️ Tasker + AutoTools: Create a Tasker task that will change wallpaper every N hours.
• 🔄 KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker: The app lets you create your animated wallpaper with scrolling effect. minus: a complex interface for beginners.
• 🖼️ Manual change: Download a pack of wallpaper (for example, from Telegram channels with themes for the purpose of the book). MIUI) Change them manually through theme. → My wallpaper.

For Xiaomi Mi A1/A2 (with pure Android) will fit standard solution from Google:

1. Download the Google Wallpapers app.
2. Select the category "Daily Wallpaper".
3. Activate the "Daily Shift" option.

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On older devices (Redmi 4X, Mi 6), live wallpaper can severely drain the battery, and the best option is to use a launcher with the function of autoshift static backgrounds.

Solving the Problem: Why Scrolling Wallpaper Doesn't Work

If you have enabled the function but the wallpaper does not change, check the following points:

If nothing helps, try resetting the themes:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Themes app and click Warehouse.
3. Tap Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone and reset the wallpaper.

How to reduce battery consumption from live wallpaper

Dynamic wallpaper can increase power consumption by 5-15% (according to XDA Developers tests on Xiaomi 11T).

• ⚡ Reduce the frequency of the shift: instead of 1 hour set 6-12 hours.
• 🔋 Turn off animation: in the wallpaper settings, select the option "Static mode".
• 📵 Add to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Choice of applications → Find the app with wallpaper and select Without restrictions.
• 🌙 Use dark wallpaper: on AMOLED-In the case of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, this reduces battery consumption by 20-30%.

An extreme way to save: create a task in Tasker that will only include live wallpaper when connected to a charger and turn it off when disconnected.

1. Install Tasker and AutoTools plugin.
2. Create a profile with condition Condition → Nutrition → Charging.
3. Add the task: Plugin → AutoTools → Wallpaper → Install live wallpaper.
4. Create a second profile to Disconnect from charging with the task of Install static wallpaper.

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