How to make a live wallpaper on Xiaomi move constantly: all ways

Why Xiaomi’s Live Wallpaper Stops and How to Fix It

Live wallpaper on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and Mi 13 Ultra) often stops animating after seconds after unlocking the screen. This is not a bug, but a feature of MIUI optimization: the system pauses animations to save battery power and CPU resources. However, many users want the wallpaper to move always - and this is possible to configure.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to make live wallpaper work without stopping, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features and third-party apps. It’s important to understand that some methods can increase battery consumption by 10-15% – this is an inevitable cost for constant animation.

If you use wallpapers from a standard MIUI directory (e.g. Ocean, Space or Flowers), then their animation is usually limited to 10-15 seconds.

Method 1: Enabling “Constant Animation” in MIUI settings

The easiest method is to activate the hidden option in the wallpaper settings. It works on most devices with MIUI 12.5-14 (including the Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO X5 Pro and Mi 12T).

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → Live wallpaper.
3. Select the current wallpaper (or install new ones) and click Settings (cog in the lower right corner).
4. Activate the Permanent Animation slider (or Always Animate in English).
5. Save the changes and return to the main screen.

If you don't have the option Permanent Animation, your firmware doesn't support it, in which case you can try updating MIUI to the latest version or using alternative methods in the following sections.

Check the MIUI version (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version)

Update the “Themes” app in Google Play

Close all background applications (swipe up in the multitasking menu)

Connect the charger (recommended for testing)-->

Important: On some devices (e.g. Redmi 10C or POCO M4 Pro), this option may not be available due to hardware limitations, and constant animation can cause overheating with prolonged use.

Method 2: Use of third-party launchers (Nova, Hyperion)

If standard MIUI settings do not allow permanent animation, alternative launchers can circumvent the limitations.

• 🔹 Nova Launcher – supports live wallpaper with customizable animation frequency.
• 🔹 Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for Xiaomi and allows you to fine-tune the behavior of wallpaper.
• 🔹 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher compatible with live wallpaper.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Set it as the default launcher (at the first start, a proposal will appear).
3. Keep your finger in the free place of the main screen → Wallpaper settings.
4. Select live wallpaper and activate the Scrolling Wallpaper option.
5. In Advanced, enable Force GPU rendering (forced GPU processing).

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If after installing the launcher wallpaper began to twitch, try to disable the option "Animation transitions" in the settings of Nova Launcher.

The downside of this method is a 5-10% increase in battery consumption, since the launcher runs on top of the standard MIUI interface, but you get full control over the animation, including speed and smoothness.

Method 3: Adjusting through ADB (for advanced users)

If you are ready to dive into the technical details, you can include permanent wallpaper animation through ADB-This method works on most Xiaomi devices with an unlocked bootloader, but requires caution.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to press to unlock the developer mode, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-plug-in.

Steps:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (or Terminal) Mac/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0 adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0 adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0
3. Reset the device.
4. Set up live wallpaper and check their work.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you have lags after you run the commands, return the standard values by replacing 0 by 1 in each row.

This method does not guarantee 100% results, as it depends on the version of the MIUI and the model of the device, for example, on the POCO F4 GT it works stably, and on the Redmi 9A it can cause braking.

Method 4: Applications for live wallpaper with permanent animation

If you don't like standard MIUI wallpaper, you can install specialized applications that initially support continuous animation.

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and select your favorite wallpaper.
3. Click Install and select the Main Screen or Lock Screen.
4. In the application settings, activate Always Animate or Safe Mode (if available).

⚠️ Note: Apps like Wallpaper Engine can heavily load the processor on devices with Snapdragon 6xx Or Helio Gxx on the Redmi Note 10 Pro (Snapdragon). 732G) They're working steadily, and on Redmi. 9T (Snapdragon 662 may cause slowdowns.

Method 5: Modified firmware (for enthusiasts)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install custom firmware, which removes the restrictions on wallpaper animation.

• 📱 Pixel Experience – firmware based on Android without a shell MIUI.
• 📱 LineageOS is a lightweight and stable alternative.
• 📱 crDroid – Optimized for Performance.
• 📱 Xiaomi.eu – modified version MIUI high-set.

Advantages:

• 🔧 Complete control over wallpaper animation.
• 🚀 No restrictions MIUI background-process.
• 🔋 Ability to fine tune energy consumption.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (when unlocking the bootloader).
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" of the device when installed incorrectly.
• ⚠️ Not all functions. MIUI (The game Turbo or Second Space will work.

If you do, follow the instructions in the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums for your model, such as the Pixel Experience 13 for the POCO F3 and the crDroid 9 for the Redmi K50 Pro.

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Custom firmware gives you maximum freedom, but requires technical skills. If you're a beginner, start with safer methods (launchers or ADBs).

Comparison of methods: which is better to choose?

To help you decide, we have compiled a comparative table of all methods, taking into account their pros, cons and compatibility:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of standard MIUI + Nova Launcher settings, which gives you stable operation without serious loss of autonomy. If you want maximum customization, look for KLWP or custom firmware.

On devices with a weak processor (for example, Redmi A1 or POCO C40), it is better to limit yourself to standard MIUI wallpaper with short-term animations to avoid slowing down.

FAQ: Frequent questions about live wallpaper on Xiaomi