How to change the wallpaper on the Xiaomi TV: 5 proven ways

Why Xiaomi TV Wallpapers Are Boring and How to Change Them

Xiaomi TVs are some of the most popular Smart TVs on the market due to their combination of price, quality and functionality. However, even the most advanced models like the Mi TV Q2 or Redmi Smart TV X Series suffer from one drawback: boring standard wallpaper. A black screen with a brand logo or abstract patterns quickly become boring, especially if the TV is often used in standby mode.

The good news is that you can change wallpaper in Xiaomi TV in a number of ways, from standard settings to hidden features and third-party apps. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including those that work on the latest versions of PatchWall (Xiaomi’s shell for TVs).

If you want to do more than just change the picture, but make the TV screen really unique, read on. We'll show you how to set your own photos, animated wallpapers, or even videos as a screensaver.

Method 1: Standard wallpaper change via PatchWall settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in PatchWall shell options, which is suitable for most models released after 2020 (Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5, Redmi Smart TV A Series and later).

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen (click the Home button on the remote).
2. Select any element on the screen (such as an app icon) and press the button ⚙️ Settings on the remote.
3. In the menu that opens, select Screen Wallpaper (or Wallpaper in English firmware).
4. Scroll through the list of available wallpaper and select your favorite. Click OK to apply.

Some versions of PatchWall have their wallpapers divided into categories like "Nature," "Abstraction," "Minimalism," and others, and if you don't like the standard set, you can download additional packages:

• 🌄 Dynamic wallpaper - varies depending on the time of day (not available on all models).
• 🎨 Community Topics – Downloaded through Settings → Topics (requires Internet connection).
• 📱 Sync with Mi Account – if you have a Xiaomi smartphone, you can import wallpaper from the gallery.

⚠️ Note: On TVs with firmware older than 2021 (Mi) TV 4A, Mi TV (4) the "Wallpaper screen" section may not be available, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

Method 2: Install your wallpaper via USB or cloud

If the wallpaper doesn't work, you can upload your own images. USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32) or access to cloud storage (such as Mi Cloud or Google Drive).

Image requirements:

• 📏 Permission: not less 1920×1080 (Full HD) or 3840×2160 (4K) for models that support Ultra HD.
• 🎨 Format: JPG, PNG (transparently), BMP.
• 📂 File name: Latin letters and numbers only (e.g, my_wallpaper.jpg).

Instructions for USB:

1. Copy the prepared wallpaper on a flash drive into a folder called a wallpaper (create it manually if not).
2. Connect the USB to the TV (the port is usually located on the side or back).
3. Open Settings → Device → Storage and select your drive.
4. Find the wallpaper file and click Set as Wallpaper.

Instructions for the cloud:

1. Upload the image to Mi Cloud or Google Drive via your phone or computer.
2. On the TV, open the Gallery or Files app.
3. Go to the cloud storage section and find your image.
4. Press three points (⋮) and choose to Set as Wallpaper.

Permission complied with (1920×1080 or higher)

File in JPG/PNG/BMP format

File name without Cyrillic and spaces

The flash drive is formatted in FAT32

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV Stick, Mi Box - the function of installing wallpaper through USB In this case, use the cloud method or third-party applications (see Method 4).

Method 3: Hidden Gallery Mode (for advanced users)

Few people know, but Xiaomi TVs have a hidden “Gallery Mode” that allows you to use your own images as a slideshow on the lock screen, which was originally intended to show photos, but can be adapted to change wallpaper.

How to activate:

1. Connect. USB-a storage device with a Gallery folder that contains your images (for example, Gallery/wallpaper1.jpg, Gallery/wallpaper2.jpg).
2. Go to Settings → Display and sound → Gallery mode.
3. Turn on the option and select the folder with wallpaper.
4. Set the interval of the change of images (for example, 1 minute).

Now, when you go to standby, the TV will show slideshows of your photos, which is especially convenient for those who want to automatically change the wallpaper without manual intervention.

Method 4: Third-party applications for wallpaper customization

If the built-in features are not satisfied, you can use third-party apps from the Google Play Store (available on Xiaomi TVs with Android TV).

• 🖼️ Wallpaper Changer for TV — It allows you to install wallpaper from the Internet or local files. 4K-permit.
• 🌌 Backdrops – a collection of high-quality wallpaper with preview capability.
• 🎥 Video Wallpaper for TV — installs video as live wallpaper (does not work on all models).

How to install and use:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV (the icon in the app menu).
2. Find one of the listed applications and install it.
3. Launch the application and select your favorite wallpaper.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen for application (usually click Set Wallpaper).

The advantage of this method is that you can access thousands of wallpapers in high resolution, but there are also disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Some apps show ads.
• ⚠️ On TVs with small memory (Mi) TV 4A 32GB) may arise lags.

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If the app doesn’t install, check your security settings: go to Settings → Apps → Special Access → Install Unknown Apps and allow installation from Google Play.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (if wallpaper does not change)

Sometimes standard wallpapers get stuck because of a PatchWall malfunction or update conflict. If none of these methods worked, try a soft reset (without data loss) or a full reset to factory settings.

Soft discharge (resetting of the shell):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find PatchWall (or Launcher) and select Stop.
3. Then press Clear the cache.
4. Restart the TV (Settings → Device → Reboot).

Full reset (will remove all settings and apps!):

1. Open the settings → Device → Reset.
2. Choose Reset all settings.
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Once completely reset, you'll have to reconfigure your Wi-Fi, your accounts, and your apps, and this method should only be used if other methods have failed, and it's critical to change the wallpaper.

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Before resetting, save important data: screenshots of settings can be taken through the Screen Capture app (available on Google Play).

Additional tips for screen customization

In addition to changing the wallpaper, you can improve the appearance of the Xiaomi TV in other ways:

• 🎛️ Configure the transparency of the menu: in Settings → Display. → Transparency can make the interface semi-transparent.
• 🔄 Change of animations: in Settings → System system → For developers (you need to turn on the developer mode by clicking 7 times on the Build Number in About TV).
• 📱 Phone control: through the Mi Home application, you can remotely change some screen settings.

If you like experimentation, try installing an alternative launcher (like an ATV Launcher or Hal Launcher) that will completely change the interface of the TV, including the wallpaper.

• ⚠️ Not all launchers support Xiaomi remotes.
• ⚠️ Possible bugs with voice control.

For the most advanced users, there is a way to change the wallpaper through ADB-For example, to install wallpaper from a file. /storage/emulated/0/Download/wallpaper.jpg, can be used:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.ATTACH_DATA -d file:///storage/emulated/0/Download/wallpaper.jpg -t image/* -f 0x1 --ez confirm true

But this method requires ADB skills and can lead to failures if executed incorrectly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing wallpaper to Xiaomi TV