How to install your wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: from standard methods to ADB-team

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S — One of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even its owners face limitations when trying to personalize the device. MIUI They get bored quickly, and trying to replace them with your own images often ends in disappointment: the picture is cropped, stretched or not installed at all. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to install custom wallpaper on the Redmi Note. 10S — From basic to advanced, including bypassing system constraints.

Features of the Redmi Note 10S (model mojito/rosemary) in that he works on MIUI 12.5–14 It has a shell that actively blocks changes to system files, which means simply copying the image to a folder. /system/wallpapers If you don't, you'll need workarounds, and we've tested each method on current firmware versions (including HyperOS for those who have upgraded), and we've highlighted the pros and cons of each approach, if you want to not just change the background, but avoid automatic wallpaper trimming and maintain quality. 4K, read on.

1. Installation of wallpaper through a standard gallery MIUI

The most obvious way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It is suitable for most users, but has critical limitations: the system automatically crops images to the screen resolution of the Redmi Note. 10S (2400×1080), And the live wallpapers often refuse to work, but for static pictures, it's still the fastest.

How to do this:

• 📁 Open the Gallery app and select the desired image.
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the lower right corner → Set up how → Wallpaper.
• 📱 Select Lock Screen, Home Screen or Both Screens.
• ✂️ Adjust the framing area (the system will suggest automatically cropping the image to an aspect ratio of 20:9).

⚠️ Note: If you choose the wallpaper with the resolution below 1080p, MIUI It will automatically stretch them, which will cause pixelation. 2400×1080 (Original screen resolution Redmi Note 10S).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Fast - takes less than a minute.
• 🔒 Secure – does not require superuser rights or changes to system files.
• 🔄 It is easy to return standard wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper.

Disadvantages:

• 🖼️ Automatic circumcision – it is impossible to install wallpaper without changing the proportions.
• 🚫 No support for animated wallpaper (APK-file).
• 🔄 Update MIUI The wallpaper can be dropped to the standard.

2.Use of the topics MIUI custom-paper

MIUI It allows you to set custom themes that can include not only wallpaper, but also icons, fonts, animations, and it is suitable for those who want complex personalization, not just a change in the background. Themes often blocks third-party themes from downloading due to regional restrictions.

Installation instructions:

1. Download theme file (.mtz) with wallpaper from trusted sources (e.g., official Chinese theme store or theme store). XDA Developers).
2. Place the file in the Download folder or MIUI/theme phone-on.
3. Open the Topics → My Themes → Import.
4. Select the downloaded.mtz file and apply it.

If the theme doesn’t apply, try the following workaround:

Download theme file (.mtz) from a trusted source

Rename the file to English characters (without Cyrillic)

Move the file to the folder /MIUI/theme/

Clear the cache of the "Themes" application in the settings

Reboot your phone before importing-->

⚠️ Warning: When installing themes from unverified sources, you may be at risk of getting adware or spyware. Before installing them, check files through VirusTotal and read reviews on forums.

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If the theme is not applied due to the "Incompatible Version" error, try editing the.mtz file through an archiver (such as ZArchiver). miui_version The current version of your firmware (for example, miui_version=V14).

3. Installation of wallpaper through ADB (power-user)

If the standard methods are not satisfied, and root rights on the phone is not, you can use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This is a way to get around the limitations. MIUI and install wallpaper without cropping and loss of quality, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the Redmi Note 10S (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🖼️ Wallpaper in.png or.jpg format with resolution 2400×1080 (perfect-mapping).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and do:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed. If not, check the drivers and debugging permission on your phone.)

1. Copy the wallpaper into the system folder (replace) /sdcard/Download/wallpaper.png on the way to your file):

adb push /sdcard/Download/wallpaper.png /data/system/users/0/wallpaper

1. Set the rights to the file:

adb shell chmod 644 /data/system/users/0/wallpaper

1. Reboot the phone:

adb reboot

After the reboot, the wallpaper should appear in the list of standard ones. If it does not appear, try applying it through Settings. → Wallpaper. → My wallpaper.

⚠️ Attention: When used incorrectly ADB You can disrupt the system. Don't change other files in the folder. /data/system/ Do not remove existing wallpaper – this may cause the lock screen settings to reset.

4. Wallpaper apps from Google Play

If previous methods seem complicated, you can use third-party apps, many of which offer not only a ready-made wallpaper gallery, but also tools for accurate fitting to the Redmi Note screen. 10S. The main thing is to choose an application that works correctly with MIUI It does not conflict with system settings.

Top.-3 tested applications:

How to install wallpaper through the application:

• 📥 Install the selected application from Google Play.
• 🔍 Find your favorite wallpaper (use a filter by resolution) 1080p+).
• 📱 Click Set and select Lock Screen/Home Screen.
• ✂️ Adjust the display area (most apps have manual trimming settings).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎨 Wide selection of wallpapers, including animations.
• 🔧 Possibility of accurate fit under the screen.
• 🔄 Automatic change of wallpaper on schedule (in some applications).

Disadvantages:

• 📴 Some applications are in conflict with MIUI and drop the wallpaper after rebooting.
• 🛑 Advertising and paid features in free versions.

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Apps from Google Play are the easiest way to install custom wallpaper, but they don't solve the problem of cropping images. 2400×1080 and adjust the display area manually.

5. Installation of Live Wallpapers (animated wallpaper)

Redmi Note 10S Supports Live Wallpapers (animated wallpaper), but their installation has nuances. MIUI It blocks most of the third-party animated wallpaper, so you'll have to use workarounds. APK-files and applications KLWP.

Method 1: Installation APK with Live Wallpapers

1. Download. APK-Animated wallpaper file (e.g., with APKPure or APKMirror) Popular options: Forest Live Wallpaper, AmoledWaves.
2. Install. APK on the phone (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Installation of unknown applications).
3. Open the Settings. → Wallpaper. → Select the living wallpaper and select the set.

Method 2: Creating custom animated wallpaper in KLWP

KLWP (Kustom Live Wallpaper Maker is a powerful tool for creating unique animated wallpapers that takes time to master, but allows you to customize each element to suit yourself.

• 📥 Install. KLWP Google Play.
• 🎨 Choose a template or create wallpaper from scratch (documentation: kustom.rocks).
• 📱 Apply wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper. → KLWP Live Wallpaper.

Example of code for the simplest animation (smooth change of background color) in KLWP:

$if(gv(anim), sin(360 * (time(s) / 10)) > 0.5, 0)$


color1=#FF0000FF




color2=#FF00FF00




bgcolor=lerp(color1, color2, sin(360 * (time(s) / 10)))$

⚠️ Attention: Animated wallpaper increases battery consumption. - Redmi Note 10S With a 5,000 mAh battery, this can reduce battery life by 10 to 15 percent.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Each of these methods has its pros and cons, and below is a comparison table that will help you choose the best option depending on your goals.

Selection recommendations:

• 👍 For beginners: Use a standard gallery or apps from Google Play (e.g. WallpapersCraft).
• 🎨 For creative personalization: Try it out KLWP custom-themed MIUI.
• 🛠️ For perfect quality without pruning: Use ADB (If you are not afraid of the command line).
• 🔄 For animated wallpaper: Install APK-files or create your own in KLWP.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When installing custom wallpaper on Redmi Note 10S And then we're going to look at the most common errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Wallpaper is cut or stretched

MIUI It automatically adjusts the images to the screen resolution, which leads to distortion:

• 🖼️ Use permission wallpaper. 2400×1080 (original for the Redmi Note 10S).
• ✂️ Manually trim the image to a 20:9 aspect ratio before installation (e.g. in Photoshop or Photopea).
• 📏 In wallpaper applications (e.g. WallpapersCraft), use Fill Screen instead of Fit to Screen.

Problem 2: Wallpaper is reset after rebooting

It's a typical mistake. MIUI, Especially when using third-party applications:

• 🔄 Set the wallpaper through ADB (Method 3 – they will continue even after the updates.
• 📱 Check if it is optimizing. MIUI wallpaper app. Go to Settings for that. → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Battery → No restrictions.
• 🔧 If you use KLWP, In live wallpaper settings, disable the option Battery Optimization.

Problem 3: Live Wallpapers are not installed

MIUI blocks most animated wallpaper due to battery optimization:

• 🔓 Install. APK-hand-paper file (method 5).
• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode and Turn Off Background Limitation in Settings → For developers → Limit background processes.
• 📱 Try alternative launchers (like Nova Launcher) that work better with Live Wallpapers.

Problem 4: Wallpaper is displayed blurry

This happens if the resolution of the original image is lower. 1080p or MIUI I applied compression:

• 🔍 Check the resolution of the wallpaper (should be) 2400×1080 higher).
• 🖼️ Save the image in.png format (less artifacts when compressed).
• 📲 Set the wallpaper through ADB — it bypasses compression MIUI.

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If neither method helped, try resetting the launcher settings: go to Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data. This will bring back the standard wallpaper, but it could solve the problem with custom display.

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