How to install wallpaper on the lock screen Xiaomi: a complete guide with secret chips

Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and its design can dramatically change the perception of the device, but many users face a problem: the system limits the choice of wallpaper to lock or does not allow them to change at all. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to install custom wallpaper - from standard functions. MIUI Hidden opportunities for advanced users.

Xiaomi is a feature that the manufacturer often blocks certain settings depending on the region of the firmware or model.+ With global firmware, you may not have the option to change the lock wallpaper, whereas the Chinese version of the same model supports this feature.

Important: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the superuser (root) rights. If you are not ready for such manipulation, focus on the first three ways that work out of the box. For the rest, we have detailed all the steps, including preparation and possible pitfalls.

1. Standard method through the theme settings

The simplest method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices POCO s MIUI 12-15 It doesn't require any additional programs or rights, but it has a limitation: you can only choose wallpaper from the built-in theme gallery.

How to do this:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section in the lower menu.
3. Select the Lock category (on some firmware it is called the Lock screen).
4. Scroll through the list of available wallpaper and tap on the one you like.
5. Click Apply and confirm the selection for the lock screen.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite) POCO X5 Pro) the "Block" section may not be available, which means that the manufacturer has blocked the function for your region.

If you don’t like the built-in wallpaper, you can download additional themes:

• 🎨 Go to the Online Topics section in the Topics app.
• 🔍 Enter the search for “lockscreen” or “block".
• 📥 Download your favorite topic (pay attention to the rating and number of downloads).
• 🔄 After installing the theme, the wallpaper for blocking is applied automatically.

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If the lock wallpaper hasn't changed after you set the theme, reboot the device. MIUI caching old settings.

2.Use of the gallery to install custom wallpaper

This method allows you to set any image from your gallery as a lock wallpaper, but it doesn't work on all models. 12T Pro or Redmi K50 Ultra feature available, and on budget Redmi A2+ It might not be.

Instructions:

1. Open the standard Gallery app.
2. Select the photo you want to install on the lock screen.
3. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Set as.
4. In the menu that appears, select Lock Wallpaper (or Lock screen in English firmware).
5. Adjust the scale and position of the image, then click Ready.

If there is no Wallpaper Lock option on the menu, then your model does not support this function directly, in which case a workaround through third-party applications will help (see the next section).

Another thing is, if you use animated wallpapers, they may not be displayed on the lock screen or they may work with braking, and this is due to optimizing energy consumption in the home. MIUI.

3. Third-party applications for customization of blocking

If the built-in methods didn't work, Google Play apps will come to the rescue, and we've tested dozens of programs and selected those that work well on Xiaomi and don't require root rights. MIUI, So before installing, check the reviews for your model.

Top.-3 tested applications:

⚠️ Note: Apps like LockScreen Wallpaper or Wallpaper Changer can ask for permission to Display over other apps, without which they can't change the lock wallpaper. → Annexes → Special access → Display on top of other applications and enable it for the selected software.

Instructions for Wallpaper Carousel (the most versatile option):

Download the app from Google Play|Open it and provide all the permissions requested.|Select the source of the wallpaper (Bing, Unsplash, local files)|In the settings, turn on the option "Apply to Lock Screen"|Set the shift interval (recommended 1 day)|Restart the device to apply changes-->

If the wallpaper has not changed after installation, check:

• 🔄 Does the application conflict with energy saving settings? MIUI (Turn off the battery optimization for it).
• 📱 Does your model support lock wallpaper change through third-party programs (on Redmi) 9A or POCO M3 It might not work).
• 🔒 Does the antivirus (e.g. Mi Security) block changes to system settings.

4 Manually changing wallpaper through ADB (rootless)

For advanced users who don’t want to install third-party apps, there’s a way to change lock wallpapers through ADB (Android Debug Bridge.This method works for most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15 and does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer connection.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📁 Image in.jpg or.png format, renamed lockscreen.jpg (at least resolution) 1080×2340 most models).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB and select File Transfer mode.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
3. Copy the prepared image to the system folder: adb push lockscreen.jpg /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/
4. Set file rights: Adb shell chmod 644 /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/lockscreen.jpg
5. Update the wallpaper cache: adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.WALLPAPER_CHANGED
6. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 For the Redmi Note 11) folder /MIUI/wallpaper/ In this case, create it manually through the root file manager or use an alternative path: /data/system/users/0/. Please also note that after the update MIUI wallpaper can drop.

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Method ADB — The only way to set custom wallpaper to lock without root, if the standard settings are blocked, however, it requires care: incorrect commands can lead to a failure in the launcher.

5. Change of wallpaper through TWRP Magisk (for root users)

If you have unlocked the bootloader and installed custom recovery (TWRP) If you have a Magisk, you can replace the system wallpaper manually, and this method gives you maximum freedom: you can install any image, including animated wallpaper or even video (on supported models).

Important: Manipulation of system files always carries risks. 13 Pro) modifying files in /system This can cause anti-rollback and phone breeze to go off. Backup through the phone before you start. TWRP!

Instructions for Magisk:

1. Install the Lockscreen Wallpaper Changer module from the Magisk repository.
2. Copy your image into a folder /sdcard/Pictures/Lockscreen/.
3. Open the Magisk app, go to the Modules section and activate the installed module.
4. Reset the device.
5. After downloading, open the terminal and execute: su setprop persist.sys.lockscreen.wallpaper /sdcard/Pictures/Lockscreen/your_image.jpg (substitute your_image.jpg in the name of your file).
6. Reboot your smartphone again.

For TWRP:

• 📁 Boot in. TWRP and connect the smartphone to the computer.
• 🖥️ Copy your image into a folder /system/media/theme/default/wallpapers/ (Create it if it doesn’t exist).
• 🔧 Set permissions 644 for the file.
• 🔄 Reboot to the system.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Dynamic RAM Expansion (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) changes to system wallpaper can cause errors in the interface. If after rebooting the lock screen turned black or artifacts appeared, return the standard wallpaper through the TWRP Or reset the theme settings in Settings → Topics → Restore by default.

6.Secret functions MIUI lock-wall

MIUI It hides some useful things that few people know about, and these are not documented, but they work on most devices:

1. Dynamic wallpaper based on time of day

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T or POCO F5) You can set up automatic change of lock wallpaper depending on the time:

• 🌅 Open the Settings. → Screen. → Wallpaper.
• 🔄 Choose Dynamic Wallpapers (or Smart Wallpapers).
• ⏰ Set a schedule (morning/day/evening/night) and select individual images for each period.

2. Blurring wallpaper on lock

If you don’t like how your photo looks on the lock screen, you can turn on blur:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Screen. → Lockdown.
• 🔍 Find the option Wallpaper Effects (in English firmware - Wallpaper effects).
• 🌫️ Turn on the Slider Blurr and adjust the intensity.

3. Hidden wallpaper from Xiaomi

In the firmware MIUI They've hidden exclusive wallpapers that don't show up in the standard gallery:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Enter the code in the search: #miuihidden.
3. Scroll through the list – hidden collections will appear here, including wallpaper from Xiaomi designers.

4.Animated wallpaper on lockdown

On devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Black Shark 5) you can install live wallpaper that will be displayed on the lock:

• 🎞️ Install the Live Wallpapers app from Google Play.
• 📥 Download animated wallpaper (.gif format or.mp4).
• 🔧 In the live wallpaper settings, turn on the option Show on the lock.

7. Problem Solving and Frequent Errors

When you change the wallpaper, users often face typical problems, and we've collected the most common ways to solve them:

⚠️ Warning: If after the changes the lock screen started to brake or quickly discharge the battery, check:

• 🔋 Are you using it? 4K-wallpaper FPS (optimal resolution 1080p, frequency 30 FPS).
• 🛠️ Does the installed application for wallpapers with MIUI Optimization (turn it off in the developer settings).
• 🔄 Is the Always On Display feature enabled (it may conflict with custom wallpaper).

8. Alternative ways to customize the lock screen

If changing the wallpaper does not give the desired result, consider other personalization options:

1. Widgets on lock screen

Nana MIUI 14/15 You can add widgets directly to the lock screen:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Lockdown → Widgets.
• 🔧 Turn on the slider Show widgets.
• ➕ Add weather, calendar or music widgets.

2. Castomy fonts

Change the font on the lock screen:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Screen. → font.
• 🔍 Choose the typeface you like (e.g. Mi Sans or SF Pro).
• 💡 For more choice, install fonts through Magisk (FontManager module).

3. Alternative launchers

Some launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Hyperion) allow you to configure the lock screen:

• 📥 Set the launcher and turn it on in the default settings.
• 🔧 In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen section.
• 🎨 Set up wallpaper, widgets and animations.

4. Topics with custom blockage

Some themes from the Mi Theme Store completely remake the lock screen:

• 🎨 Open the Topics app and go to Online Topics.
• 🔍 Enter the lockscreen theme search.
• 📥 Download and apply a theme (such as iOS Lock or Material Lock).

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If standard methods don’t work, the combination of alternative launcher and themes from the Mi Theme Store gives you maximum customization without root rights.

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