How to change the screensaver on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven ways

Why Xiaomi Redmi is more important than you think

The screensaver (or lock wallpaper) on the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is not just a background image; it is the business card of your device, the first screen you see when unlocked, and even a personalization tool. Research shows that users unlock their phone 50 to 150 times a day on average – imagine how many times a month you look at the same picture! And the screensaver can affect the speed of fingerprint recognition (due to background contrast) and even battery consumption (dark wallpaper on the screen). AMOLED-screens save charge).

But if you think that changing the screensaver to Redmi is limited to choosing from standard wallpaper, you're wrong. MIUI has a few customization methods that are not widely known, such as setting dynamic paralax-sensitive wallpapers that respond to the tilt of the phone, or even using live wallpapers with weather animations, and with the release of MIUI 14, you can synchronize the screensaver with system themes, which we'll talk about.

In this article you will find:

• 📱 Official ways to change the screensaver through settings MIUI (including hidden options).
• 🎨 How to use MIUI-themes for unique lock wallpapers that are not in the gallery.
• 📲 Instructions for third-party applications (including those that run without root rights).
• ⚙️ Technical nuances: why some wallpapers don't show up, how to avoid animation bugs and what to do if the screensaver is reset after the update.

Method 1: Standard change through MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for all Xiaomi Redmi models (from Redmi 9A to Redmi Note 13 Pro+) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (or Wallpaper → Lock screen in new versions of MIUI).
3. Click Change the lock wallpaper.
4. Select the source: 🖼️ Gallery - your photos or downloaded images. 🌄 Wallpaper. MIUI — collection of standard wallpaper (updated with each new firmware version). 🎨 Live wallpaper - animated screensavers (not available on all models).

Apply

An important nuance: if you choose wallpaper from the Gallery, the system will automatically crop the image to the screen resolution. To avoid distortion, use a photo with an aspect ratio of 9:16 (for vertical orientation) or 16:9 (for horizontal). AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60) It is recommended to choose dark wallpaper - this will reduce the load on the battery.

Image resolution corresponds to phone screen |

The background does not cover important elements (time, notifications)|

Colors of wallpaper do not merge with system icons |

Animation (if any) does not slow down when unlocking-->

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or Redmi A1) After changing the screensaver, the blurring effect on the lock screen may disappear. To return it, go to Settings. → Lock screen → Blurring effects and turn on the option again.

Method 2: Use of the MIUI-themes for unique screensavers

One of the most underrated ways of customization is installation. MIUI-Theme in MIUI It changes not only icons and fonts, but also the screensaver of the lock screen, often with unique animations. 3D-The effect on wallpaper, and "Dark Matter" - dynamic particles that react to touch.

How to set up a theme with a new screensaver:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
2. In the Recommended or Top section, find a topic marked "With lock wallpaper" (usually indicated in the description).
3. Click Apply - the theme will be installed along with the new screensaver.
4. If the screensaver hasn’t changed, go to Settings → Lock screen → Style and select “Dark” or “Light” depending on the theme.

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If the theme hasn’t changed after you install it, try manually applying the lock wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen. Sometimes MIUI resets the custom settings after updating the themes.

Method 3: Third-party applications for advanced customization

If built-in capabilities MIUI You can't do it enough, you can use third-party apps, which allow you to install video wallpaper, interactive screensavers (for example, with a clock or weather), and even wallpaper with a depth effect (parallax).-3 tested applications:

1. KWGT Kustom Widget Maker

It's not really a wallpaper app, but it can create a custom lock screen with a widget over a standard screensaver, such as adding an animated watch, weather forecast or music player.

1. Install KWGT from Google Play.
2. Download the pre-made template (for example, “Lockscreen Minimal” in the Explore section).
3. Add the widget to the lock screen via Settings → Lock screen → Widgets.

2. WallpapersCraft

The 4K wallpaper application optimized for Xiaomi Redmi, there's a separate category called "For AMOLED" with dark wallpaper and an abstraction category with unique patterns, and the main advantage is that all the wallpapers are automatically adjusted to your screen resolution.

3. Video Wallpaper & Live Wallpapers

If you want a video screensaver, this app allows you to convert any video to live wallpaper. Importantly, on Redmi with a Snapdragon processor (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), video wallpaper works smoother than on models with Mediatek (for example, Redmi 10).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications for live wallpaper, battery consumption can increase by 10-15%. To reduce the load, in the application settings, turn off animations when the battery is low (the option “Save charge” or “Economic mode").

Method 4: Hidden MIUI features for power users

There are some undocumented features in MIUI that allow you to customize the screensaver deeper than through standard settings, which require caution but yield unique results.

1. Developer mode for setting up animation

If you don’t like the standard unlock animation, you can change it:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find options: "Window animation" - adjusts the speed of the screensaver. "Change animation" - affects the smoothness of the wallpaper change. "Disable animation" - completely removes the effects (useful for weak models like Redmi 9A).

2 Manual change of system wallpaper via ADB

For advanced users, you can replace the standard MIUI wallpaper with your own one through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which will allow you to install a screensaver that will not reset after the updates.

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




cp /sdcard/your_wallpaper.jpg /system/media/theme/default/wallpaper/




chmod 644 /system/media/theme/default/wallpaper/your_wallpaper.jpg




reboot

⚠️ Warning: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause a phone reset. Before you execute commands, back up your data!

3. Use of Magisk modules

If your Redmi is unlocked and Magisk is installed, you can use modules like "MIUI Lockscreen Customizer."

• 🔄 Change the font of the clock on the lock screen.
• 🎨 Add gradients or transparency to wallpaper.
• 🔒 Hide items like “Urgent Notifications” or “Hints".

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Hidden settings MIUI They allow you to customize the screensaver at the firmware level, but they require technical knowledge. MIUI-then.

Method 5: Dynamic wallpaper based on time of day or weather

One of the features of MIUI 14 is dynamic wallpaper that automatically changes depending on the time of day, weather or even battery level, a feature not available on all Redmi models, but it can be activated manually.

How to turn on automatic wallpaper change:

1. Set wallpaper from the "Dynamic" section in the lock screen settings.
2. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional → Automatic change.
3. Choose a trigger: ⏰ Time of day (morning/day/evening/night). 🌦️ Weather (sunshine/rain/snow). 🔋 Battery charge (changes at 20%, 50%, 80%).

"Nature."

"City"

On models with MIUI 13 and below, this feature may not be available, but it can be emulated using the Muzei Live Wallpaper app, which automatically downloads wallpapers from the Internet (e.g. Google Earth or NASA) and updates them on a schedule.

Example of Muzei customization for Redmi:

1. Install Muzei from Google Play.
2. In the application settings, select the source (e.g., “500px” for high-resolution photos).
3. Enable the option "Update lock wallpaper".
4. Set an update interval (e.g., “Every 3 hours”).

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To save traffic in Muzei, turn on the option “Wi-Fi Only” and set a limit on the size of the wallpaper you can download (for example, “Maximum 2 MB”).

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the screensaver to Xiaomi Redmi, users encounter typical errors.

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the lock screen settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select "Reset the lock screen settings" (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. After rebooting, reapply the wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MIUI Global (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G) After resetting, you may not be able to install wallpaper from some third-party applications, because of Xiaomi's security policy. MIUI-topic ADB.

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