How to install your photo on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: detailed instructions with nuances

The lock screen of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, so many users want to personalize it by setting a favorite photo instead of a standard wallpaper. However, depending on the version of the MIUI firmware, the process may be different: somewhere the feature is available out of the box, and somewhere requires circumvention of system restrictions.

In this article, we will discuss three working ways to change wallpaper on the lock screen, including the official method through settings and alternative options for cases when the system does not allow the use of a user image, you will also learn how to avoid common errors (for example, cropping photos or low quality) and which image formats are supported by the Redmi Note 7.

Important: The instruction is relevant for all Redmi Note 7 modifications (including Note 7 Pro and Note 7S) based on MIUI 10–14. If you have an older firmware version, first update it through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

1.Official method: through lock screen settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on most devices, but some users face a limitation: the system allows you to select wallpaper only from the standard gallery, ignoring user photos. If you have this problem, skip this section and move on to alternative methods.

To set the photo through the settings:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some versions of MIUI it is called Lock and Password).
3. Select Wallpaper Lock screen or Lock screen style.
4. Click the Gallery and select the desired image from the device’s memory.
5. Adjust the framing area (if required) and confirm the selection.

⚠️ Warning: If the photo on the lock screen is blurred or with artifacts after application, check its resolution. 7 — 1080×2340 pixels (partial ratio) 19.5:9). Images with lower resolution will be stretched, which will lead to loss of quality.

Permission not less 1080×2340 px|Format JPEG/PNG (transparently)|Contrast colors (black text will read)|Lack of important details around the edges (they will be cut off)-->

2. Alternative method: through the app "Themes"

If the standard method didn't work, try installing a photo through the official Themes app, which is suitable for MIUI 11 and later, and allows you to bypass gallery restrictions, the main advantage is the ability to preview how the image will look on the lock screen.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the lower menu.
3. Select My Wallpaper or Local (depending on the version of the application).
4. Press + (plus icon) and select a photo from the phone’s memory.
5. After downloading, tap the image and select Apply to the lock screen.

💡 Useful tip: If the Themes app doesn’t have a local wallpaper download button, update it via Play Store or AppGallery.

3. Manual modification via file manager (for power users)

This method is suitable if the first two methods did not work or you want to install live wallpapers on the lock screen, it requires access to system folders and can cause crashes if done incorrectly.

Algorithm of action:

1. Download and install a file manager with access to root folders (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Open the manager and give him the Root rights (if the phone is not rooted, this method will not work).
3. Cross the path: /data/system/users/0/ There are files here. lockscreen_wallpaper (current wallpaper and wallpaper (main screen wallpaper).
4. Delete or rename the file lockscreen_wallpaper (for example, lockscreen_wallpaper_old).
5. Copy your photo into this folder and rename it in lockscreen_wallpaper (The extension should remain original, for example.jpg).
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to a cyclic bootloop or reset. If the lock screen turns black or artifacts appear after the reset, return the original file. lockscreen_wallpaper back or reset settings via Recovery Mode.

4. Use of third-party applications

If you do not fit the standard methods, you can use third-party utilities from Google Play. For example, the WallpapersCraft or Zedge app allows you to install wallpaper on the lock screen, bypassing the limitations of MIUI. The main advantage is support for animated wallpapers and automatic adjustment to the screen resolution.

How it works:

• 📱 Install an app (such as WallpapersCraft) from the Play Store.
• 🖼️ Select the Lock Screen Wallpapers category (lock screen wallpapers).
• 🔍 Find your favorite image or upload yours through the My Wallpapers option.
• 📲 Click Apply and confirm installation on the lock screen.

⚠️ Note: Some apps request permissions to Overlay Over Other Windows and Access Notifications. Do not provide them unnecessarily - this may lead to a leak of personal data.

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If after installing wallpaper through a third-party application they are reset after restarting, turn off the Adaptive Wallpaper function in the MIUI settings (Settings → Lock Screen → Additional).

5. Problem Solving: Why is the photo not installed?

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that Redmi Note 7 refuses to apply custom wallpaper on the lock screen.

• 🚫 Restriction of regional firmware: In versions MIUI For China or India, the wallpaper customization function can be disabled, so the solution is to reflash the phone to the global version (for example, for example, for the first time, MIUI Global).
• 🔒 Active Password/pattern lock: Some devices with screen lock enabled do not change wallpaper. Try temporarily disabling password in Settings → Lock and password.
• 📱 Launcher conflict: If you use a third-party launcher (like Nova or Apex), go back to the standard launcher. MIUI Launcher and try again.
• 🔄 Cache Systems: Clear the application cache Themes and Settings through Settings → Annexes → Application management.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if your phone has device profiles (e.g., Settings → Features → Profiles) and if your corporate or parent profiles block wallpaper changes.

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Before changing your firmware or manually editing your system files, be sure to back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will save you from losing photos and contacts when you crash.

6.Photo optimization for the lock screen

To make your image look perfect, take into account a few nuances:

• 📏 Permission: Optimal — 1080×2340 px (for Redmi Note) 7 If the photo is smaller, it stretches, if it's bigger, it cuts off.
• 🎨 Color gamut: Avoid too dark or light images – they do not show time, notifications and icons.
• 🖼️ Composition: Important elements (e.g. faces) are placed in the center – the edges of the screen may be cut off.
• 📱 Format: Use JPEG for photographs and PNG Transparent images (e.g. logos).

To crop photos at the right resolution, use free apps like Photo & Picture Resizer or online services like resizeimage.net. If you want to add time or weather to wallpaper, use ovirley apps (such as Canva or PicsArt).

7. Additional lock screen settings

In addition to changing the wallpaper, in Redmi Note 7 you can configure other elements of the lock screen:

• ⏰ Clock and Date: Change the display style in Settings → Lock screen → Clock style.
• 🔔 Notifications: Set up the display of notifications through Settings → Notifications → Lock screen.
• 🔒 Tags: Add quick app launches (like a camera or flashlight) to Settings → Lock screen → Labels.
• 🎵 Music widget: Enable the player's display when playing music in Settings → Lock screen → Music.

💡 If you change wallpapers a lot, create a Lockscreen Wallpapers folder in your phone's internal memory and save your favorite images there, so you don't have to search for them all over the gallery every time.

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