Personalizing the interface of a smartphone is one of the first steps that the new owner of the device takes. Xiaomi, thanks to the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS, offers users a wide range of options to change the appearance of the system. However, standard wallpaper often gets boring, and you want to see your favorite photos, pictures of children or landscapes on the lock screen. The process of replacing a standard image with a user one seems simple, but in the ecosystem of the Chinese manufacturer there are nuances and hidden settings that not everyone knows about.
Installing your own image not only makes the device stand out from the others, but also makes the use of the gadget more enjoyable and emotional. The lock screen is the first thing you see when you wake up a smartphone, so its visual design plays an important role in the perception of the device. In this article, we will detail all the available ways to replace the image, from standard methods to advanced slideshow features, and also look at the typical mistakes that users face when trying to change the standard background.
The easiest and fastest way for anyone to install through the Gallery is to use the built-in Gallery app. This method doesn't require an internet connection or additional components if you want to simply capture one static image. The action algorithm is intuitive even for beginners who have taken up an Android smartphone for the first time. First, open the Gallery app and find the photo you want. It's important that the image has sufficient resolution, otherwise it may look blurry or lyzed. Click on the "Essssche" button (usually the system will display a few options on the main menu, or open the next one with the button on the main one on the button, or the next one on the button on the button, or the next one on the top of the list of the button, or the button, you will open the main one on the next one on the list of the button. Select the lock screen. Then the system will show a preview where you can zoom in or move the image so that it will lie flat. Click "Apply" and the new photo will take place. 📸 Open the desired photo in the gallery and click the action menu. 🖼️ Select the option “Install as wallpaper” in the drop-down list. 🔒 Specify the target area – “Block screen». ✅ Confirm the action with the button "Apply». 💡If the photo is vertical and the screen is horizontal, the system will automatically suggest framing.
Using the Wallpaper Carousel function for slideshow One of the most interesting shell chips MIUI It's called "Glance," which allows you to turn the lock screen into dynamic tape, where images change automatically every time you wake up, and you can set this feature so that only your personal photos from a particular folder are rotated. To activate, go to Settings → Lock screen. Find the Wallpaper Carousel and turn it on. In the feature menu, select the source of the images. By default, there are news and pictures from partners, but by switching to the tab "My photos" or "Albums", you can select a specific folder in the gallery. Once you select a folder, adjust the frequency of the images, you can set the change "Every time you turn on the screen" or a timer, and this creates the effect of a live device that constantly pleases with new frames. The function consumes minimal resources because it uses optimized algorithms. 🔄 Go to the lock screen settings and activate the Carousel. 📁 Select the source of “My photos” and specify the desired album. ⏱️ Set up a frame change interval or an inclusion trigger. 🎨 Turn off the display of advertising materials in the settings of the function. ☑️ Setting up the perfect slideshow Select an album with a high quality photo Disable the news feed Show Check the orientation of photos Make sure there is free memory: 0 / 4
Often, users are faced with a situation where the installed photo looks worse than in the gallery, this is due to the compression algorithms of the system and the discrepancy between the aspect ratio of the screen and the photo. The screens of modern Xiaomi have elongated proportions (for example, the size of the screen, 20:9), While most of the photos are taken in standard 4:3 or 16:9. If the image is stretched or cropped incorrectly, use the built-in editor when installing it. However, if you want perfect clarity, it is better to pre-process the photo in a third-party editor, cropping it to your screen resolution, for example, 2400×1080 You also need to consider the file type. JPEG It's standard, but PNG It can save more detail, although it takes up more space. The system can automatically convert heavy files when installed on lock, resulting in loss of quality.Recommended resolution: 1080 x 2340 px and higher Format: JPEG (quality 90-100%) Color Model: sRGB Why is the photo getting darker? MIUI Sometimes it automatically darkens the wallpaper so that the white text of the time and notifications reads better, and it's a software feature that can't be turned off by regular means yet.
To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have prepared a comparative table that will help you understand which method is best for your purposes: static picture, live wallpaper or slide show. Parameter Through the Gallery Through the Wallpaper Carousel Themes Complexity Low Average Average Dynamics Statics / Parallax Automatic change Battery consumption Minimum Minimum Small Quality Original Compressed by the system Optimized
Sometimes, after installation, the photo does not appear or is reset to standard after rebooting. This may be due to a lack of RAM or a conflict of the design topic. If you use a third-party theme from GetThemes, it can force your wallpaper back to the lock screen, in which case try changing the theme to a standard one (Classic or Default) and re-setting the photo, and the problem may be hidden in the system cache. Cleaning the cache of the Themes and Gallery app through the memory management menu often helps solve the problem of “flying” settings. ⚠️ Note: If you use the "Energy Saving" mode, the system may restrict wallpaper updates in the background, which is especially important for the Carousel function. If a photo was uploaded from a messenger (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) without selecting the “Send as a file” option, it could be compressed. 💡If the wallpaper is constantly reset, check if a third-party theme with forced lock screen settings is activated.
In addition to the easy installation of photos, Xiaomi allows you to customize the style of the watch and fonts on the lock screen so that they harmonize with your new background. In the Settings menu → Lock screen → Time format, you can choose the position of the numbers (top, bottom, center) and their style. For users who love minimalism, the Always On Display feature is available. On supported models with AMOLED matrices, you can set your photo as a screensaver in sleep mode. This requires a more powerful processor and consumes more battery, but it looks spectacular. It is also worth mentioning the combination of the weather, you can find the perfect video clip between the screen, and the screen with the perfect video clip. Can you put a video on a lock screen instead of a photo? MIUI You can't install the video file as a static lock wallpaper, but you can use Live Wallpapers, where you can play the animation when you touch or turn on the screen, but it won't be a full-fledged video file from the gallery. Video playback requires third-party apps from Google Play that can run unstable. Why is the photo on the lock screen different from the photo in the gallery? The system uses image processing algorithms to optimize for screen size and improve text readability. Automatic color or contrast enhancement may also be enabled, so to minimize differences, use a photo in a format. RAW high-quality JPEG and disable the “Upshaiser” in the screen settings, if such an option is available in your version of the OS. How to return standard wallpaper if you don't like yours? To return factory images, go to Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper. From the menu that opens, select the "Official" or "Recommended" category and click on any standard image, then confirm the installation. This action will completely replace your user photo.