How to install live wallpaper on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Live wallpaper transforms the smartphone screen, adding dynamics and personality. On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, this feature is not always available out of the box, but it can be activated in several ways - from standard MIUI tools to using third-party applications or even ADB commands. In this guide, we will analyze all the current methods, including nuances for different versions of firmware and models.

It is important to understand that live wallpaper can increase battery consumption (especially animated versions of the car). 3D-effects and sometimes conflict with optimization MIUI. We’ve tested everything from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to the budget Redmi Note 12 — the results are summarized in the compatibility table below. If your model doesn’t support the feature natively, don’t despair: there are always workarounds.

1. Standard live wallpaper in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Newer versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 14) include a built-in live wallpaper gallery, but its location depends on regional firmware. The Chinese version (China ROM) has a wider choice than the global version (Global ROM) to find standard dynamic wallpaper:

1. Open Settings → Wallpaper (or press long on the free space on the home screen and select Wallpaper).
2. Go to the Live Wallpaper tab (on some models it is hidden - see spoiler below).
3. Select your favorite option (such as “Weather”, “Space” or “Abstraction”) and click Apply.

If there is no Live Wallpaper, it means that your firmware does not support it, in which case it will help to change the region or install custom wallpaper (more about this in the following sections).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for Russia (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro with firmware) RU) Some live wallpapers may not be available due to local constraints, so the solution is to change the region to India or Global through Settings. → Additionally. → Region.

2. Installation of live wallpaper through third-party applications

If there are few or no built-in options, Google Play apps will come to the rescue.

• 🌌 Wallpapers Craft - over 1,000 animated wallpapers with speed and effects settings. 4K and AMOLED-optimisation.
• 🎨 Kappboom is a live wallpaper with interactive elements (like a tilt response to a phone.
• ⚡ Live Wallpapers & Themes is a simple interface, but a huge library (including clock and weather wallpapers).
• 🖼️ Zedge is a classic of the genre, but live wallpapers here often require premium subscriptions.

How to determine:

1. Download the app from the list above.
2. Select wallpaper and click Set Wallpaper.
3. If the system requests permission to overlay, confirm (this is necessary for animation).
4. In some cases, you will have to manually select wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper → My wallpaper.

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Before installing, check the reviews about the app – some live wallpapers contain hidden ads that appear when you unlock the screen.

Models with MIUI 13 and below may require additional resolution to display animations.

Settings → Special Features → Application Permissions → [Application Name] → Display on top of other windows

3. Live wallpaper via ADB: for advanced users

If your Xiaomi model doesn’t support live wallpaper at the software level, it can be unlocked via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works on most devices with MIUI 12-15, but requires a PC connection.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) in the ADB folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Execute the command to unlock live wallpaper: adb shell settings put global use_live_wallpaper 1
5. Reboot your phone. The wallpaper menu should now have a Live tab.

USB debugging enabled

Installed ADB drivers on PC

The phone is connected in file transfer mode (MTP).

Command Prompt Opened on behalf of the Administrator

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⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 with a MIUI 13.0.6) after ADB-Wallpaper commands apply, but the animation doesn't work, and in this case, installing a custom launcher (for example, Nova Launcher) with support for live wallpaper will help.

4. live wallpaper with paralax effect (3D)

Paralax wallpapers give the illusion of depth when tilting the phone, and on Xiaomi, you can install them in two ways:

Method 1: Through the Parallax Wallpapers app

• Download the app from Google Play.
• Choose wallpaper from the collection (for example, “Mountains” or “City”).
• Set the sensitivity of the effect in the Settings → Parallax Intensity menu.
• Apply wallpaper through the standard wallpaper menu.

Method 2: Manual creation of paralax wallpapers

If you want to use your own image:

1. Download the 3D Parallax Background app.
2. Upload your photo and mark the layers (background, middle plan, foreground).
3. Export the result as a live wallpaper.
4. Set it through the Settings → Wallpaper → My Wallpaper.

Abstract animations

Natural landscapes (water, fire, forest)

Futuristic (space, neon)

Interactive (responds to touch)

3D/paralax effects

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F4 GT) Paralax wallpapers with dark colors reduce battery consumption by 10-15% compared to light animations.

5. Optimizing live wallpaper to save battery

Live wallpaper can increase power consumption by 5-20% (depending on the complexity of the animation) to minimize the impact of:

• 🔋 Use the wallpaper with a dark theme on AMOLED-screen.
• ⏸️ Turn off animation at low charge via Settings → Battery → Optimization of wallpaper (not available on all models).
• ⚙️ Reduce the animation frame rate in the app settings (if there is such an option).
• 📵 Turn off live wallpaper on the lock screen (in Settings) → Screen locking).

For maximum savings, use adaptive wallpapers that change animations depending on the charge level. For example, the Wallpapers Craft app has a Battery Saver mode that makes animations easier when charged below 30%.

6. Solving the problems with live wallpaper on Xiaomi

If the live wallpaper doesn’t work, glitch or disappear after a reboot, check the following points:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in Settings) → Updating the system).
• 🧹 Clear the Wallpaper app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Wallpaper. → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🛠️ Reset the launcher settings (long tap on the home screen) → Home screen settings → Reset).
• 📱 Check conflicts with other apps (for example, Nova Launcher or Good Lock can block animations).

If the wallpaper is applied, but the animation is not reproduced:

1. Make sure in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization for Wallpaper application is selected Without restrictions.
2. Try installing wallpaper through another app (like Kappboom instead of Zedge).
3. In the models with MIUI 13 and below may need to be disconnected MIUI Optimization through ADB: adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1 ⚠️ Attention: Disconnection MIUI Optimization can cause some functions to function unstable (e.g. gestures or always active displays).

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If the live wallpaper disappears after the MIUI update, try reinstalling it through the app, not the standard menu, which is because MIUI resets the wallpaper settings when updates are made.

FAQ: Frequent questions about live wallpaper on Xiaomi