Personalizing the interface is the first step that makes the new smartphone truly “your” (for owners of the popular Redmi Note 6 Pro model running on the MIUI shell, the process of changing the background image may seem obscure due to the abundance of features and built-in themes).
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can replace your picture, from the standard gallery to the hidden lock screen settings, so you can learn not only to change the picture, but also to optimize its display so that you don’t waste battery power.
Many users are unaware that standard tools allow you to do much more than just select a file from memory, we will look at the nuances of working with “live” wallpaper and explain why some images can look blurry.
The standard way through the Gallery
The easiest and most obvious method most Xiaomi owners use is to use a built-in media viewing app, which is ideal if you download a beautiful image from the Internet or take a high-quality shot with a 12MP camera on your smartphone.
To start, open the Gallery app and find the photo you want. Click on the three dots in the lower right corner of the screen or swipe up to see the additional menu. In the action list, select "Install as Wallpaper." The system automatically offers you several options: set to your home screen, lock screen, or both screens at the same time.
But here's an important caveat: If your photo's aspect ratio doesn't match the resolution of the Redmi Note 6 Pro, the system will suggest framing the image. You can move the frame to choose the best part of the photo, but the quality can suffer if you zoom in.
⚠️ Attention: When you put a low-resolution photo on the full screen, it may look "grainy." Try to use images with at least a resolution. 1080×2280 clear-picture.
Once the selection is confirmed, the system will apply the changes instantly, and if you don't like the result, you can repeat the procedure in a few seconds, and it's a good technique for simplicity, but it doesn't give you access to advanced settings like depth or parallax.
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Save the original photos in the cloud or on your computer so you can always access the highest quality files for installation in the background.
Set up through the Topics menu
In the MIUI ecosystem, the Themes app is the centerpiece of customization, and it's where millions of off-the-shelf solutions, both created by Xiaomi and independent designers, are found, and it's the richest source of visual content.
Go to the Themes app. In the bottom navigation bar, select the Wallpaper tab. Here, the content is divided into categories: Recommended, Landscapes, Abstraction, City, and more. You can scroll through the tape endlessly, finding inspiration.
When you find a suitable option, click on it to preview. The Download button will download the image to the device's cache, and the Apply button will set it. The uniqueness of this method is that many of the wallpapers in the theme store are tailored specifically to the Redmi Note 6 Pro screen resolution.
- 🎨 A huge selection of styles: from minimalism to complex graphics.
- 📥 Automatic fit to screen resolution without trimming important details.
- 🔄 Opportunity to subscribe to wallpaper updates from favorite authors.
- 🌍 Access to regional collections that vary depending on location.
It’s worth noting that some premium wallpapers can be marked with a diamond icon and require payment or subscription, but the free content is more than enough to fully personalize the device.
Use of live wallpaper and video
Redmi Note 6 Pro owners often want to revitalize the interface. The MIUI shell allows you to install dynamic wallpaper that responds to touch or just moves. This creates a depth effect and makes using a smartphone more enjoyable.
To set up this wallpaper, go to Settings → Wallpaper. At the top of the screen, you'll see a switch or a separate tab called "Live Wallpaper." Here are animated backgrounds that consume more CPU resources but look spectacular.
It is also possible to install video as a screensaver, although this is more difficult to do with regular means, often requiring special themes containing video frames, and once you install this theme, the video will be played on the lock screen.
⚠️ Attention: Active use of live wallpaper and video backgrounds significantly increases battery consumption. If autonomy is a priority for you, choose a static image.
Third-party video wallpapers (e.g. mp4) often require conversion or use of special plugins within the Themes app. The standard gallery functionality does not support installation of video files directly as system wallpapers without intermediaries.
How does video wallpaper affect productivity?
Working with wallpaper for the lock screen
The lock screen in Xiaomi is a separate entity with its own settings. Often users change the background of the desktop, forgetting about the "lock", although they see it much more often. MIUI has a feature "Wallpaper Carousel".
This feature automatically changes images on a locked screen every time you go to the device, and the images are downloaded from the Internet and often are informational (news, facts, beautiful landscapes). → Lock screen → Wallpaper carousel.
If you don't need an automatic shift, you can set one static image specifically for the lock screen, different from the main screen, which creates an interesting visual contrast: a strict minimalism inside and a bright photo outside.
It's important to distinguish between the system wallpaper locks and those imposed by the themes. Some themes force the style of the watches and widgets on the lock screen along with the picture. To return the standard look, you need to reset the theme to "Classic".
☑️ Setting up the lock screen
Comparison of background setting methods
To make it easier for you to choose the right way, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you understand the differences between installations through the gallery, themes and third-party applications on the Redmi Note 6 Pro.
| Parameter | Through the Gallery | Through the Topics app | Third-party annexes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image quality | Depends on the source. | Optimized for screen | Frequently compressed |
| Availability of animation | No. | Yeah (live wallpaper) | Yeah (video) |
| Battery consumption | Minimum | Medium/High | High-pitched |
| Difficulty setting up | Low. | Medium | Tall. |
As you can see from the table, for everyday use and maximum autonomy, static images from the Gallery or Theme are best suited. If you want to surprise friends and do not worry about charge, you can experiment with animation.
It’s also worth considering that third-party apps often require extra permissions and can display ads, and Xiaomi’s built-in tools are safer and more stable.
Frequent problems and their solution
When changing the design, Redmi Note 6 Pro users may face a number of typical problems, such as the image may be stretched, black stripes on the sides or, conversely, an important part of the photo may be cropped.
This is solved by pre-frauding. Before installing, open the photo in the editor (built into the gallery), select the "Cadrize" tool and set an aspect ratio of 19:9 (or close to it, for example, 1080x2280), which ensures that the picture will occupy the entire screen without distortion.
Another problem is dark theme. MIUI has a feature to adapt the interface colors to the wallpaper, so if you put a very dark photo, the icons can become faded, so you can force a light or dark diagram to the theme settings (Settings → Themes → Profile).
- 📱 Image blurred – use high resolution photos.
- 🌓 Icons are poorly visible – change the theme profile or choose a more contrasting background.
- 🔋 Quickly sits down the battery – abandon the “live” wallpaper in favor of static.
- 🔄 Wallpaper is dropped - check if you have an activated "Carousel wallpaper».
⚠️ Note: When installing topics from informal sources (via APK-the system may block the use of wallpaper for security reasons, in which case you will only have to use a standard store.
Sometimes it helps to simply reboot the device after applying a new theme or wallpaper, which clears the GUI cache and forces the system to re-draw all the elements with new parameters.
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The right aspect ratio (1080x2280) eliminates 90% of the quality and trimming problems on the Redmi Note 6 Pro.