Changing a static, boring image on the desktop is the first step to personalizing a smartphone. Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi devices often want to see personal images or high-quality arts on the display, rather than standard wallpaper from the manufacturer. MIUI, and now HyperOS, provides ample opportunities for visual customization, allowing you to change not only the background, but also the style of displaying time.
The process of replacing a picture may seem trivial, but there are many hidden nuances in the shell of the Chinese giant: you can adjust the change of images on a schedule, activate the parallax effect or even start a full presentation of photos, understanding these mechanisms will make the use of the gadget more enjoyable and personal.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can install images, from basic methods through the gallery to advanced customization of the theme, learn how to avoid common scaling errors and how to make app icons read on any background.
The most obvious and quick method of replacing the background is using the built-in Gallery app. This is ideal if you just took a picture or downloaded a picture from the Internet and want to immediately put it on the screen. The algorithm of actions here is simplified by developers for the convenience of users. Open the Gallery app and select the image you want. Click on the "More" button (usually three dots in the bottom corner or the item in the menu), then select the option "Install as wallpaper". The system will prompt you to select the screen area: The screen screen is simated for the convenience of users. Open the gallery application and select the desired image from the screen screen screen screen, then you can change the target screen from the screen screen screen from the screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen, then the screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen, then you can be selected, then you can change the screen screen screen from the screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen screen is critically, then the ⚠️ WARNING: If you install a photo of people or text on your desktop, make sure important details aren’t overshadowed by app icons or a watch widget. 📸 Open the desired photo in the Gallery app. ⚙️ Click the “More” menu and select “Install as Wallpaper». 🖥️ Select the target area: lock, desktop, or both. ✂️ Adjust the size and position of the image before saving.
A deeper visual style setting is available through the Wallpaper System menu, and the functionality is wider: you can select images from pre-installed collections, upload your own from the cloud, or use the Wallpaper Carousel feature. This section allows you to control background behavior more flexibly. To get to the desired menu, go to Settings. → Wallpaper (or Wallpaper and personalization) At the bottom of the screen, you'll see the tab "My" where all your uploaded images are stored. By selecting a photo from here, you'll have access to additional effects that you can't install directly from the gallery. MIUI Often, it suggests using Parallax, which when you turn on this feature, the image will shift slightly when you tilt the phone, giving you the illusion of depth. It looks spectacular, but it can consume a little more battery life. 📊 Where do you most often take wallpaper?From the Gallery From the Themes app Download from the browserUsing standard 🎨 Go to Settings and select the Wallpaper section. 📂 Go to the “My” tab to access personal photos. 🌌 Select an image and activate additional effects (parallax). ✅ Confirm the installation for the selected screen.
Many users ignore the Themes app, but it's not just a catalog of paid and free designs, but also a powerful tool for working with local files. Themes can create your own mixes using the Themes app, combining system fonts, sounds and, of course, wallpaper. In the Themes app, go to the user profile (human icon) and select the Wallpaper section. There is a creation button (usually a plus) that allows you to download the image from the device's memory. The peculiarity of this method is that you can immediately edit the filter, you can use the text from the front page, and the photo source, and then change the text from the photo, the photo source, or the photo is removed from the photo, or the photo is removed from the photo. It is a universal tool for complex cases. 💡Use the built-in editor in the Themes app to darken too bright a photo, which will improve the readability of icons on the desktop without losing the quality of the picture.
The Wallpaper Carousel (formerly known as Glance) feature deserves special attention, and it automatically changes the image on the lock screen every time you wake up your smartphone. This turns the device into a dynamic photo frame showing news, interesting facts or just beautiful landscapes. → Lock screen → Wallpaper carousel: Here you can choose the source of the images: these can be thematic collections from Xiaomi, your personal albums from the Gallery, or even photos from your Facebook account (if the region supports the support of the user). ⚠️ Attention: Wallpaper Carousel requires a constant connection to the Internet to download new images from online directories, which can increase traffic consumption. How to turn off advertising in Carousel?In some regions, advertising blocks may be found in the wallpaper carousel tape. To minimize their appearance, go to the settings of the Carousel (three dots in the corner) and turn off the option “Receive recommendations” or “Show promotional materials”, if such an option is available in your firmware version. 🔄 Open Settings and find the Lock Screen section. 🖼️ Select the wallpaper carousel and activate the function. 📁 Specify the source of the images (online catalog or local album). ⚙️ Set up the frequency of the change and the subject of the content.
To make it easier to choose the best way to install a photo, we have prepared a comparison table. It will help you understand which method is best for your specific tasks, whether it is a simple background replacement or a complex customization of the system. Method Complexity of editing Opportunities Support effects through the gallery Low Only framing No through settings Average frame, Parallax preview Appendix Themes Average Filters, effects, text Yes, extended wallpaper carousel High selection of sources Automatic change
For those who find a static picture boring, Xiaomi offers video installation as a background. These are the so-called "live wallpaper" They can be either built into the system or downloaded by the user. Video wallpaper makes the interface lively, but requires more processing power. To install your video, you may need a third-party app from Google Play, such as Video Live Wallpaper, because the standard functionality is not available. MIUI And when you install an app, it's like choosing a photo, you pick a video file, and it becomes a dynamic background. But you have to remember the price of that beauty. AMOLED-screens where each pixel burns individually. Use this mode in moderation or on battery-powered devices. 💡Video wallpapers are only available when the screen is on or when you unlock, depending on the system's power saving settings. How do you install live wallpaper without third-party apps? In some versions MIUI (Especially Chinese, there's a hidden video installation feature, and for that, you need to find the Video Wallpapers section in the Topics app. If you don't have one, you can try switching the region in your phone settings to India or China, rebooting your device and checking for new options in the TEM menu. However, this method doesn't work well on global firmware. Why does the desktop photo get blurry? Blurring is often applied automatically by the system if the image is too contrasting or bright to improve readability of the text. It can also be part of the design theme you choose. To remove the effect, try to choose a different theme or use an image with a more uniform color. In some cases, it helps to disable the "Increase" option when installing. Can I install different photos for the lock screen and desktop? Yes, this is a standard feature. When you install wallpaper through the Gallery or Settings, the system always asks where to apply the image. Select the "lock Screen" for one photo, and then repeat the procedure for the "Desktop" with another image. They will be independent of each other.