How to make changing wallpaper on Xiaomi: 5 ways to MIUI

Introduction: Why do you need dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi?

Live wallpaper on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a desktop decoration, but a way to personalize the device to your mood. Unlike static images, dynamic wallpaper responds to the time of day, the weather, or even your gestures. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, you can customize animations that smoothly transition from dawn to dusk depending on real time.

The functionality of the changing wallpaper in MIUI is often underestimated, although it is available even on budget models like the Poco X5. The main advantage is time saving: you do not need to manually change the background every day. You just need to set the system once, and the smartphone will automatically adjust the wallpaper to the context, and with the release of MIUI 14, the possibilities for customization have become even wider.

But how do you turn it on if you don't see it in the settings? And what applications will help you extend the standard functionality? In this article, we'll look at everything from built-in tools to advanced tricks for power users.

Method 1: Standard live wallpaper in MIUI

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi's firmware has built-in dynamic wallpapers that are not as rich as third-party apps, but they work steadily and don't load the battery.

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Live Wallpaper tab (on some models it is called Dynamic).
3. View the available options – usually abstract animations or natural landscapes with paralax effect.
4. Click Apply by choosing where to display the wallpaper: on lock, desktop or both screens.

Standard wallpaper in MIUI is divided into three types:

• 🌅 Temporary – change colors depending on the time of day (for example, blue in the morning and orange in the evening).
• 🌦️ Weather: adapt to current conditions (sunshine, rain, snow) and only work when geolocation is enabled.
• 🎨 Interactive – Respond to phone tilt or touch (not available on all models).

Limitation: On devices with 1-2 GB of RAM (e.g. Redmi 9A), the animation can slow down, in which case it is better to use static wallpaper or lightweight options from the following method.

Method 2: Themes app for wallpaper with effects

The official MIUI Themes app (pre-installed on all Xiaomi) offers not only theme design, but also unique dynamic wallpapers, with the main advantage of regular updates from the development community.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → Alive.
3. Choose your favorite option and click Download (free).
4. After downloading, click Apply.

MIUI Themes has wallpapers with unique effects:

• 🔥 3D-Particula – floating points that respond to gestures.
• 🌌 Space - animation of the starry sky with real constellations.
• 💧 Liquid – imitation of water or mercury that “flows” when tilting the phone.

Important: Some of the wallpapers in MIUI Themes require an internet connection to download additional data (such as weather widgets) and will appear static without the network.

Check the MIUI version (should be at least 12)

Free up 100-200 MB of memory to load themes

Connect to Wi-Fi (some wallpapers weigh up to 50MB)

Enable auto-update themes in the app settings-->

Method 3: Third-party applications for advanced effects

If built-in capabilities MIUI Not enough, you can use third-party apps, they offer more complex animations, support. 4K-Resolutions and integration with smartphone sensors. the best options for Xiaomi:

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play (e.g. KLWP).
2. Open it and select wallpaper from the gallery or create your own.
3. Click Set Wallpaper and select the screen (lock/desktop).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with HyperOS (new firmware instead of HyperOS) MIUI) Some apps may not display animations properly due to system limitations.

Method 4: Video wallpaper from the gallery

If you like dynamic backgrounds but don’t want to install third-party apps, you can use video as wallpaper.This method works on all Xiaomi Android 10+ and doesn’t require root rights.

1. Download the video in MP4 format (preferably 1080p or 4K) and save it to the DCIM folder.
2. Open the Gallery app, find the video and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Select Install as Wallpaper (if you don’t have the option, use the Video Live Wallpaper app from the Play Market).
4. Cut the video by screen size and click Save.

Advantages of video wallpaper:

• 🎥 Full control over content (you can use your videos).
• 🔋 Low battery consumption (video only plays when unlocked).
• 🎨 Support for the “Infinite Cycle” (Video loop).

Limitations:

• On Xiaomi AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) black pixels on the video are not turned off completely, which can lead to a burnout matrix.
• The video will not be played in Always On Display.

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To ensure that the video does not slow down, convert it to H.264 format with a bitrate of no more than 5 Mbps. This is suitable for a free CapCut application or an online CloudConvert service.

Method 5: Automatically change the wallpaper on a schedule

If you want to change your wallpaper visually as well as on a schedule (like a motivating image in the morning, a relaxing landscape in the evening), use the Automate or Tasker app, which allows you to automate changing backgrounds based on time, location, or even battery level.

Example of settings in Automate:

1. Install Automate from Play Market.
2. Create a new stream (New Flow).
3. Add a Time Condition block (e.g., 07:00–09:00).
4. Add the Set wallpaper block and specify the path to the image.
5. Save and activate the flow.

Tasker will need a Wallpanel plugin that allows you to change wallpaper without root rights.

Profile: Morning Wallpaper (Time: 7:00–9:00)


Task:




1.Plugin → Wallpanel → Set Wallpaper (select file)




2. If %ERR set → Flash "Wallpaper changed!"

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ Tasker may require additional permissions in Settings → Special facilities → Tasker, without them, automatic wallpaper change won't work.

Problems and Solutions: Why Wrappers Don’t Work

Sometimes dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi refuses to display correctly. Let’s consider the typical problems and ways to solve them:

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall the wallpaper app.
• 📱 Update MIUI up to the latest version (new firmware fixes bugs with animations).
• 🛠️ Reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.

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On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), some older live wallpaper apps may not work. Use only updated versions from the Play Market (2023-2026).

FAQ: Frequent questions about dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi