Xiaomi Redmi 8T is one of the most popular budget smartphones, which is still actively used due to its reliability and upgradeability. However, standard static wallpaper quickly get bored, but live wallpaper can transform the interface by adding speakers and personalities. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to install animated wallpaper on the Redmi 8T, including official MIUI tools, third-party applications and even manual methods for advanced users.
It's important to understand that Redmi 8T runs on MIUI 12/13 (depending on the firmware version), and not all methods are equally effective. For example, some live wallpaper apps may brake on a budget Snapdragon 665 processor, while others may not support Android 10/11 at all. We tested all methods and selected only those that are guaranteed to work without crashes.
If you've never installed a live wallpaper before, don't worry: the instructions are adapted for beginners. And for experienced users, we've prepared a unique method using the same method. ADB-commands to activate hidden functions MIUI, which is not described in any other guide.
1.Official way: live wallpaper through MIUI themes
The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. Xiaomi offers several options for animated wallpaper that are optimized for Redmi 8T iron and do not eat up battery power.
To activate them:
- Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
- Go to Wallpaper section. → Live wallpaper.
- Select the animation you like (e.g., “Bubbles”, “Clocks” or “Weather”).
- Click Apply and select where to display the wallpaper: on the lock screen, desktop or both.
⚠️ Attention: In some regions, the Live Wallpaper section may not be available, due to Xiaomi's policy of restricting features for certain firmware, and the solution is to change the region in the Mi Account settings (instruction below).
- ✅ Pros: No third-party applications, optimized for Redmi 8T, Minimum battery consumption.
- ❌ Cons: Limited animations, some wallpapers may not support Android 10.
2. Third-party apps: top-5 wallpaper
If there are few built-in options, you can install specialized applications from Google Play, we selected the 5 best that work steadily on Redmi 8T without lags:
| Annex | Features | Battery consumption | Compatibility with MIUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallpapers Craft | 3D-effects, reaction to tilt, customization of animation speed | Average. | Yes (must turn off optimization) |
| Kappboom | Minimalist live wallpaper with clock and weather | Low. | Yes. |
| Live Wallpapers 4K | Large library HD-animations (fire, water, space) | High. | Yeah (may brake) |
| Forest Live Wallpaper | Interactive forest landscapes with the sounds of nature | Low. | Yes. |
| Muzei Live Wallpaper | Automatic change of wallpaper from gallery or online sources | Minimum | Yes (requires settings) |
Before installing any application:
Disable Battery Optimization for the Application in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Battery Optimization
Clean the cache in Settings → Storage → Clear the cache
Restart the phone after installation
Check out the reviews for MIUI 12/13 compatibility
-->
⚠️ Note: Apps like Live Wallpapers 4K They can put a lot of stress on the Snapdragon 665 processor, which will overheat and quickly discharge the battery. If you notice lags, reduce the animation frame rate in the application settings or delete it.
3. Manual addition of live wallpaper via APK (for advanced)
If you are not afraid of experiments, you can install live wallpaper manually through the APK-This method is suitable for installing unique animations that are not available in Google Play.
Instructions:
- Download APK live wallpapers from a trusted source (e.g. APKCombo or APKMirror). Popular options: com.maxelus.neonwallpapers (neon animations) com.pepelac.lwp.rainbowwave (wave effects)
Settings → Security → Unknown sources
Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper
⚠️ Attention: Installation APK From unverified sources, it can lead to viruses or spyware. Always check the hash of the file (for example, via VirusTotal) and read reviews on forums like 4PDA.
How to check for viruses APK?
4.Activation of hidden live wallpaper via ADB (exclusive)
In the firmware MIUI There are hidden live wallpapers that don't show up in the standard menu. ADB-Teams – a method for experienced users.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Android installed SDK Platform-Tools.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB on the Redmi 8T (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
Step-by-step:
1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter a command to check the connection:
adb devices
(Serial number of your Redmi 8T should be displayed).
4. execute a command to activate hidden wallpaper:
adb shell settings put global hidden_live_wallpaper 1
5. Reboot the phone.
6. Open Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper – new options will appear.This method only works on MIUI 12.0.3–12.5.1 firmware for Redmi 8T. Newer versions may require modification of system files, which is risky.
💡
If no new wallpaper appears after completing the command, try resetting the Topic application settings (Settings → Applications → Themes → Storage → Clear Data).
5. Solving the problems with live wallpaper on the Redmi 8T
Even after successful installation, live wallpaper may not work properly. Consider typical problems and solutions:
- ⚡ Wallpaper slows or twitches: Reduce the resolution of animation in the app settings. Turn off background activity of other apps (Settings) → Battery → Try another app (e.g. Muzei instead of Live Wallpapers) 4K).
- 🔋 Fast battery discharge: Activate live wallpaper only on the lock screen. Use dark animation themes (AMOLED-screen-in-the-redmi 8T No, but dark pixels are less loading. Set a limit. FPS Developer Options (Settings) → For developers → Limit background processes).
- ❌ Wallpaper not installed: Check if there's enough memory in the System Apps section. Update Google Play Services and MIUI Launcher.Reset the launcher settings (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data).
⚠️ Warning: If after installing live wallpaper, the phone began to overheat (temperature above 45)°C), remove them immediately.Snapdragon 665 in Redmi 8T has no active cooling, and prolonged loading can lead to trottling (automatic performance decline).
6.Alternatives: dynamic wallpaper without animation
If the wallpaper is too resource-intensive, but you want dynamics, consider alternatives:
- 🌄 Parallax effect: Static wallpaper with the effect of depth when tilting the phone (applications: Parallax Wallpapers, 3D Parallax Background).
- 🕒 Watch/weather wallpaper: Apps like Chrono Wallpaper or Weather Live Wallpaper update information in real time without heavy animation.
- 🎨 Generated Wallpaper: This Wallpaper Does Not Exist creates unique images on demand (without loading on the processor).
These options are visually refreshing, but not loading, for example, the Parallax effect consumes 30-40% less battery than full-fledged live wallpaper, while creating the illusion of movement.
💡
On the Redmi. 8T The optimal balance between beauty and performance is provided by wallpaper with minimal animation (for example, slow-moving clouds or clocks). 3D-effects - they cause lags on Snapdragon 665.