How to set up automatic wallpaper change on Xiaomi: all ways of 2026

Boring static wallpaper on a lock screen or Xiaomi desktop is no longer the norm. Current versions of MIUI 12-15 offer built-in tools for dynamic background change, and third-party solutions extend the possibilities to a professional level. But how exactly to enable this feature if you can not see it in the settings? And why some Redmi or POCO models do not have the option at all?

This article is a review of all the current methods, from standard MIUI tools to hidden commands through ADB and applications like the Wallpaper Engine or Muzei. We tested each method on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 to take into account the nuances of different lines, and also the table of compatibility of functions with firmware versions and answers to frequent questions that are not covered even in the official documentation.

1. Built-in wallpaper change function in MIUI: where to look and how to set up

Since MIUI 12.5, the basic mechanism for automatic wallpaper change has been introduced in the firmware — but it is hidden so deep that many users do not even know it exists. The feature only works with themes from the official store and supports two modes: by time of day or when unlocking the screen.

To activate it:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section → Lock screen or desktop.
3. Choose any theme marked Dynamic or Live Wallpaper.
4. Click on the icon. ⚙️ in the upper right corner and enable the Automan.

Important: the function only works for the lock screen. For the desktop you will have to use workarounds (see section 3). Also on budget models (Redmi 10A, POCO M5) option may be missing due to the limitations of iron.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI function disappeared – reset the settings of the application Themes in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the data. It'll bring back the hidden options.

2. Changing wallpaper on schedule: timers and triggers

MIUI allows you to tie the change of wallpaper to a specific time, but this mechanism only works with live wallpaper (for example, weather or astronomical).

Instructions for the built-in scheduler:

1. Download live wallpaper from Theme → Wallpaper → Live (for example, Earth from space or Weather in real time).
2. After using the wallpaper, go to their settings (tap on the screen). → ⚙️).
3. Activate Change depending on time and select the interval (every hour, morning/day/evening/night).

For static wallpaper, the Wallpaper Changer app (free on Google Play) can:

• 🕒 Changes the wallpaper on a schedule (for example, every 3 hours).
• 📁 Uses folders with images on the device or from the cloud.
• 🎨 Apply filters (blurring, dimming) to the lock screen.
• 🔄 Maintains random and consistent order.

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On models with MIUI 13+, the app can conflict with system optimization. To avoid crashes, add it to auto-start exceptions: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All apps → Wallpaper Changer → No restrictions.

3. Dynamic wallpaper with effects: weather, time, battery

One of the most spectacular ways is to use wallpaper that responds to external conditions, such as changing color depending on the battery level or displaying the current weather.

For the installation of dynamic wallpaper:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and select the background you like.
3. Click Apply and select Lock Screen or Desktop.
4. In the application settings, activate Auto Update and Respond to data.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 Xiaomi 12T s MIUI 14 apps like the Wallpaper Engine can scroll back to artifacts. Solution: Turn off animations in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 5 times to tap → Deactivate "Window animation").

4. Change of wallpaper through ADB: covert MIUI

If your Xiaomi model does not support system-level wallpapering, you can use hidden commands via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on all devices with an unlocked bootloader, but requires a connection to a PC.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → 7 times tap → For developers → USB debugging).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell am start -n com.android.themes/.module.wallpaper.WallpaperActivity


adb shell settings put global wallpaper_change_interval 3600000

Where 3.6 million is the shift interval in milliseconds (here 1 hour).

For the use of wallpaper from a specific folder:

adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.themes.WALLPAPER_CHANGED --es wallpaper_path "/storage/emulated/0/Wallpapers/"

List of supported teams:

• 📂 wallpaper_path — picture-folder.
• ⏱️ wallpaper_change_interval — shift interval).
• 🔄 wallpaper_shuffle — randomness (1 — included).

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⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 15 teams ADB To fix the settings, create a task in Tasker or Automate to automatically execute commands when the system starts.

5. Auto-wallpapering via Tasker or Automate

For advanced users, automation through Tasker or Automate is the best option, and these applications allow you to create complex scenarios, such as:

• 🌅 Change the wallpaper at dawn/sunset (according to data) GPS).
• 🔋 Adjust the background to the battery level.
• 🎵 Respond to launching specific applications (e.g. Spotify).
• 📡 Switch when connecting to a specific Wi-Fi network.

Example of Tasker profiles for changing wallpaper every 4 hours:

1. Create a new task (Tasks → +).
2. Add the action Display → Set Wallpaper.
3. Specify the path to the image folder (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Download/Wallpapers/).
4. In the task settings, select Random Image (random image).
5. Create a profile (Profiles → + → Time) and set the interval Every 4 Hours.

Automate will use a ready-made Set wallpaper with image source adjustment, and the main advantage of this method is that you don't need root, but you need permission to access the storage.

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If the wallpaper is delayed, add a 2-second pause (Task → Wait) before the Set Wallpaper action, which will solve the problem with the lags on MIUI 14.

6 Problems and Solutions: Why Wallpaper Doesn't Change

Even after the car's wallpaper is set up correctly, the wallpaper may not work, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: on Xiaomi.eu (Castom Firmware) some features may be disabled.
• 🔌 Application permissions: give storage and overlay access over other windows.
• 🗑️ System Application Cache: Clear Themes and Launche Data in Settings.

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In the models with AMOLED-With screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) frequent wallpaper changes can cause pixels to burn out.Use dark backgrounds and limit the shift interval to 1 time per day.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions