How to install wallpaper on Xiaomi TV: 4 proven ways

Why change the wallpaper on Xiaomi TV?

Standard wallpaper on Xiaomi Smart TVs often look boring: monochromatic screensavers or MIUI TV banners. Meanwhile, screen personalization not only improves visual perception, but also helps you navigate the menu faster. For example, a bright photo of a family on the home screen will make viewing more comfortable, and an abstract drawing will hide the traces of dust on the mat screen.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change wallpaper on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models with PatchWall or Google TV. From standard settings to hidden features for power users, choose a method for your needs. And if your TV does not support changing wallpaper out of the box, we will show workarounds.

⚠️ Important: Not all Xiaomi models allow you to change wallpaper through menus. TV A 2021-2022 releases often lack this feature. → Screen and sound → Wallpaper.

Method 1: Standard wallpaper change through settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI TV tools. It works on most PatchWall firmware models (e.g. Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1).

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen (Home button on the remote).
2. Open the settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Select the Screen and Sound section → Wallpaper.
4. Scroll through the screensaver list. There's usually categories like "Nature," "Abstraction," "Minimalism."
5. Click on your favorite picture and confirm the choice with the OK button.

🔹 Method limitations: The built-in wallpaper gallery is rarely updated, and the image quality often leaves much to be desired (resolution up to 1920×1080 even 4K-Plus, there's no way to upload your photos.

- TV connected to the Internet (to download new screensavers)

- Firmware version updated (older versions of PatchWall may not support wallpaper)

- The remote controls have navigation buttons (up/down/OK)

- There is no active "Children's Mode" in the settings (it blocks wallpaper changes)-->

Method 2: Installation of wallpaper through USB-flash-drive

If the wallpaper doesn't work, you can upload your images.

• 📁 USB-flash drive (format) FAT32 or exFAT, up to 32 GB).
• 🖼️ Image in permission 3840×2160 (for 4K-TV) or 1920×1080 (full HD). Format — JPG or PNG.
• 📂 Correct folder structure: there should be a folder on the flash drive Xiaomi/wallpaper.

Instructions:

1. Create a Xiaomi folder on the flash drive, and inside it – a wallpaper folder.
2. Place your image in the wallpaper folder and rename it to wallpaper.jpg (or wallpaper.png).
3. Connect the flash drive to USB-TV port (usually located on the side or back).
4. Go to Settings → Screen and sound → Wallpaper → My wallpaper.
5. Select your image and apply it.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV P1 2023) ignore the wallpaper folder and show all the images on the flash drive in the Media section.

Method 3: Using the Photos app for wallpaper

Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (such as Mi TV Q2 or Xiaomi TV A Pro) can be wallpapered using the standard Photos app (or Google Photos), a method that is suitable if you want to use images from the cloud or smartphone gallery.

How it works:

1. Open the Photos app on your TV (find it in the menu or through search).
2. Sign in to your Google account (if required).
3. Choose an album or a separate photo you want to use as a wallpaper.
4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Set as Wallpaper.
5. Confirm the cropping (if the image does not match the screen resolution).

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 🌐 Access to cloud photos (Google Photos, Yandex Disk).
• 📱 Sync with the smartphone gallery (if you use one account).
• 🎨 Possibility of cropping and scaling directly on the TV.

⚠️ Note: When using Google Photos, wallpaper may be reset after updating the firmware. To avoid this, upload the image to a flash drive (see Method 2).

Method 4: Third-party Wallpaper Apps (for power users)

If the standard methods don't work, you can install specialized applications from Google Play, for example:

• 🎨 Wallpaper Engine – supports animated wallpaper (requires a powerful processor).
• 🌄 Backdrops – a collection of high-quality 4K-picture.
• 🖼️ Muzei – automatically changes the wallpaper on the schedule.

How to determine:

1. Open Google Play on your TV (if not, install it via APK – see spoiler below).
2. Find the right app (like Backdrops) and install it.
3. Launch the application and select the picture you like.
4. Press the Set Wallpaper (or similar button).

Important: Animated wallpaper can cause the TV to overheat over long-term use. On passive-cooled models (such as Redmi TV 32), it is better to limit yourself to static images.

Compatibility table with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all TVs, and below is a compatibility summary for popular models:

🔹 Note: PatchWall TVs may require a region change to India or Global to access Google Play. TV.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you change wallpaper, you often encounter common mistakes, and we'll look at the most common ones.

⚠️ Warning: If after the wallpaper change, the TV starts to brake, check the resolution of the image. 8K (7680×4320) It can overload the processor of budget models — 3840×2160 (4K) or 1920×1080 (Full HD).

Problem 1: Wallpaper is dropped after the TV is turned off.

• 🔌 Check if the energy saving mode is activated in the settings.
• 📁 If you use USB-flash drive, do not remove it - some models read wallpaper only when the drive is connected.
• 🔄 Update the TV firmware (old versions had an error with saving settings).

Problem 2: The image is stretched or cropped.

• 📏 Use a photo with an aspect ratio 16:9 (for example, 3840×2160).
• ✂️ In the Photo or Gallery app, select the option to Trim before installation.
• 🖥️ On PC, edit the image in Photoshop or GIMP, That it is in accordance with your permission. TV.

Problem 3: You can't install animated wallpaper.

• 🔧 Check if your model supports you. GIF or MP4 as wallpaper (usually indicated in the characteristics).
• 📱 Install Wallpaper Engine, but be prepared to slow down the interface.
• 🔄 Try converting animation into APNG (Some of the firmware supports it).

format F: /FS:FAT32 /A:4096

(Replace F with the letter of your disk).-->

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (Chinese version) may not have the Wallpaper section in the settings. USB-flash drive or change the firmware region to a global one.