How to install a picture on the desktop phone Xiaomi Redmi

Personalizing the smartphone interface is the first step that makes a new gadget truly yours. Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi devices often face the need to replace the standard image supplied from the factory with a more pleasant or meaningful photo. Modern shells MIUI and HyperOS offer a wide range of tools for visual customization, but beginners can get confused in the abundance of menus.

The process of changing the background may seem trivial, but there are nuances that affect the quality of the display and the system. For example, the wrong resolution can lead to black bars, and installing a too heavy file can reduce the speed of the interface. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the ways to install a picture on the desktop, including hidden settings and working with live wallpaper.

You don't have to be a technologist to change the visual style of your device, but we'll look at both standard techniques through the gallery and advanced techniques through system themes, and understanding these processes will help you avoid the typical mistakes and make the screen of your smartphone not only beautiful, but also functional.

Image Preparation and Format Requirements

Before you start installing it directly, you need to make sure that the source file meets the specifications of your Redmi model. Modern displays have a high pixel density, so using low-quality images will lead to artifacts and “graininess”. The optimal solution is to search for files in a resolution equal to or higher than the native screen resolution of your device.

The Android system that powers Xiaomi smartphones supports many graphics formats, but not all are equally well optimized for wallpaper use. The most common and recommended format is JPG, which provides a good balance between quality and file size. PNG is better for images with transparency or complex color reproduction.

It is also important to consider the aspect ratio. If you plan to install an image downloaded from the Internet, it may not match the proportions of the screen of your Redmi Note or Xiaomi Mi. In this case, the system will suggest framing the picture, but it is better to prepare the file with the correct proportions in advance, so as not to lose important details of the composition when cropping.

• 📱 Permission: Minimum 1080x2400 pixels for modern models.
• 🖼️ Format: JPG photo, PNG For graphics, avoiding rare codecs.
• 💾 File weight: It is desirable to use up to 5 MB for static images so as not to overload RAM.
• 🎨 Color scheme: Consider what is on AMOLED-The black color looks deeper on the screen. IPS — brighter.

Installation of wallpaper through the standard gallery

The fastest and most intuitive way to change the background is to use the built-in Gallery app, which does not require an Internet connection or downloading additional applications, since the functionality is already integrated into the MIUI shell.

Once you open the photo, click the menu button, usually represented by three dots or an "also" icon. In the drop-down list, select Set as wallpaper. The system automatically goes to preview mode, where you can evaluate how the picture looks on the desktop and lock screen. There is also a framing feature available to shift the focus of the image to the desired object.

Special attention should be paid to the choice of application area. The shell will offer to install the image on the lock screen, desktop or both screens at the same time. If you choose only the lock screen, then when unlocking the phone, the background will remain standard or previous.

Some firmware versions have a smart framing feature that automatically identifies the central object in the photo and builds the composition around it. This is especially useful for portraits where it is important to keep the person's face in the frame. However, automation does not always work perfectly, so manual control of the position of the picture remains preferable.

Setting up through the menu Themes and Wallpaper

Deeper customization is available through the Themes System App, which is your Xiaomi Visual Design Control Center, where you can not only download new packages, but also manage locker images, and you can log in to this section by long-term clicking on the free desktop space or through the app icon in the menu.

At the bottom of the screen, find the Profile or My Resources tab, then select the Wallpaper section. This is where you can store the history of all images ever installed, as well as access to a collection of system backgrounds. The advantage of this method is that you can apply wallpaper to all desktops at once, including the sidebars and the multitasking menu, if this feature is supported by your version of HyperOS.

⚠️ Note: When using an online themes directory, remember that some background images may be part of paid packages. Make sure you use a local photo instead of activating a trial subscription on the topic.

Themes also allows you to create a slideshow from selected photos, so you can create an album that automatically changes the images on the lock screen at a given interval, which creates a dynamic effect and allows you to enjoy a lot of your favorite shots, without choosing a new one every time manually.

• 🎭 Catalog: Thousands of free and paid backgrounds in high resolution.
• 🔄 Slideshow: Automatic change of pictures on the lock screen.
• 📂 Local: Accessing phone folders without having to open a gallery.
• 🌐 Online: The ability to download trend wallpaper from around the world.

Use of live wallpaper and video backgrounds

Owners of modern Redmi and Poco models can use the live wallpaper feature. Unlike static images, this is a short video or animation that is played when unlocking a device or on a desktop. This adds dynamics to the interface, but requires a more powerful processor and consumes more battery power.

To set the video background, you need to go to the settings of the live wallpaper via the Themes or Gallery app (if the video is stored in memory), the system will prompt you to select a video file, usually MP4 format.

Live wallpaper can be both system and third-party. Xiaomi regularly updates live background packages to coincide with holidays or the release of new flagships. However, if the standard set does not suit you, you can download special applications from Google Play that convert any video to live wallpaper format compatible with MIUI.

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Live wallpaper significantly increases the load on the battery and can reduce performance on budget smartphone models.

When using video backgrounds, consider their effect on the heating of the case. If you notice that the phone has become warmer than usual in standby mode, you may want to go back to static images. Also, live wallpaper may not work if the power saving mode is turned on, since the system limits the background processes to save charge.

Advanced settings and scaling

Standard installation methods often limit the user's ability to zoom in. If you want to achieve perfect positioning, such as hiding the cutout under the camera or, conversely, highlight it, you will need to use additional tools. The built-in MIUI editor allows you to move the image, but does not give you control over the zoom.

To make the settings more precise, you can use third-party photo cropping apps, where you can pre-set precise dimensions, such as 1080x2340 pixels, to ensure that when installed, the system does not use its automatic framing, which often eats up important parts of the image, an approach that is especially relevant for phones with waterfall screens or holes in the screen.

Another aspect is the interaction with widgets. If your desktop is full of weather, clock or calendar widgets, make sure that the selected image does not merge with them. Contrast images can make the text of widgets unreadable. In such cases, it is recommended to use blurred backgrounds or pictures with dark areas in the locations of widgets.

Possible problems and solutions

Despite the simplicity of the procedure, users sometimes encounter errors. One of the common problems is that the image is set but looks blurry or stretched. This is almost always due to a mismatch in aspect ratio. The solution is one: use an editor to bring the photo to the exact proportions of the screen before installation.

Another common situation is that you can't set a picture because of a message like "File is corrupt" or "Not enough memory." Even if there's free disk space, the system may not have enough RAM to handle a heavy file, in which case you can try to reduce the weight of the image or close the background applications before the procedure.

⚠️ Warning: If after installing wallpaper, the phone started to work slower or artifacts appeared on the screen, try resetting the theme settings to the standard.

Also worth mentioning is the problem of black fields on the sides, which happens if you try to set a horizontal photo on a vertical screen without the right framing. Xiaomi's default system centers the image, leaving empty spaces. To avoid this, always choose the vertical orientation of the source or use the "Fill the screen" function in the editor.

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Before you set the new background, take a screenshot of your current desktop, which will help you remember the location of the icons and widgets if you want to return it to the way it was after changing the wallpaper.