How to Put Video Wallpaper on Xiaomi Lock Screen: A Detailed Guide

The lock screen of a smartphone is the first thing you see when you turn on the device. Why not make it unique with dynamic video wallpaper? Xiaomi based on MIUI allows you to install animated screensavers, but not all users know how to activate this feature. Unlike static images, live wallpaper adds personality and visual appeal to the device.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ways you can install video wallpapers on your Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO lock screen, from standard MIUI tools to third-party apps. You’ll learn what formats are supported, how to get around system limitations and what to do if video isn’t played. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14 and most modern models, including the Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

Importantly, not all methods are equally secure, some require changes to system files that could cause failures, and we will mark the risky steps with special warnings.

What video wallpaper supports Xiaomi on the lock screen

Standard firmware MIUI has built-in support for live wallpaper, but with a number of limitations:

• 📱 Video format: only.mp4 codeced H.264 or H.265. mov,.avi and others are not suitable.
• ⏱️ Duration: optimal 5-15 seconds. Long rollers will be cropped or looped.
• 🎨 Resolution: Must match the screen resolution of your smartphone (e.g, 1080×2400 For the Redmi Note 11).
• 🔄 Playback cycle: the system automatically loops the video, but without sound.

MIUI 14 has support for dynamic wallpaper from Xiaomi — pre-loaded animations (like Earth from Space or Ocean Waves) — which can be found in the wallpaper gallery, but the choice is limited.

Critical detail: on devices with MIUI Global, some methods may be blocked due to Xiaomi policy, in which case the switch to MIUI China or custom firmware will help.

Preparation of video before installation

To ensure that the video is correctly displayed on the lock screen, it must be properly prepared:

1. Cutting: Use programs like CapCut or Adobe Premiere Rush to cut a 5-10 second snippet, and the long video will be cut randomly.
2. Resolution: Resize to the native resolution of your screen. You can find it in Settings → About Phone → Screen settings.
3. Codec: Convert video to H.264 with a bitrate of no more than 5 Mbps.
4. Background: If the video has black fields, cut them or stretch the picture to the full screen.

Example of a command to convert via FFmpeg (for power users):

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "scale=1080:2400:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,pad=1080:2400:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2" -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -preset fast -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4

The finished video should weigh no more than 10-15 MB. Large files can cause lags when unlocked.

Method 1: Standard live wallpaper in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which do not require third-party apps to be installed and works on most devices:

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the tab "Live wallpaper" (on some firmware it is called "Dynamic").
3. Scroll down to the "My Wallpaper" section and click Add.
4. Select the video from the gallery, and the system will automatically cut it to 15 seconds.
5. Click "Apply" and select Lock Screen (or both screens).

If there is no "live wallpaper" section:

• 🔍 Check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone, on the versions below. MIUI 12 the function may not be available.
• 🌐 Set regional settings for India or China – in some regions, the feature is hidden.
• 🔄 Update your firmware to the latest version through Settings → Updating the system.

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If the video is played with jerks, try reducing its resolution to 720p or lowering the bitrate to 3 Mbps.

Method 2: Video Wallpaper App (without root)

If standard MIUI tools don't work, use VImage's third-party Video Wallpaper app, which allows you to install any video on the lock screen without rooting:

1. Download Video Wallpaper from Google Play.
2. Open the application and give access to the files.
3. Select a video from the gallery or record a new one directly in the app.
4. Set up the parameters: 🎞️ Pruning: Select a fragment to loop. 🔊 Sound: Turn off (no sound is played on the lock screen). 🔄 Repeat: Set an Infinite Cycle.

"Put the wallpaper in."

Lock screen

The app creates a surface layer of animation, so:

• ⚡ Battery will be consumed slightly faster (by 2-5% per day).
• 🛠️ On some devices (POCO X3, Redmi 9) may be observed to slow down when unlocked.
• 🔒 After rebooting, the wallpaper may reset - re-installation will be required.

Disable battery optimization for the application|

Close all background tasks before installation |

Check that the video is in MP4| format

Make sure that the device has enough memory (minimum 500 MB free)-->

Method 3: Installation via ADB (for experienced)

If previous methods didn't work, you can use ADB commands to force the activation of live wallpaper, which doesn't require root rights, but involves working with a computer.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, stable connection).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on the device screen.
2. Open the terminal (or cmd in Windows) and type: adb devices make sure your device appears in the list.
3. Upload the video to the folder. /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/: adb push C:\path\to\your\video.mp4 /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/custom_lockscreen.mp4
4. Install the video as wallpaper: adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.SET_WALLPAPER -d file:///sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/custom_lockscreen.mp4 -t video/*
5. Reset the device.

If the video didn't show up:

• 🔄 Try renaming the file to lockscreen.mp4.
• 📂 Check the rights to the folder: adb shell chmod 777 /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/
• 🔧 Some firmware requires an additional command: adb shell settings put global wallpaper_effect_enabled 1

Method 4: Modification of system files (for advanced files only)

⚠️ Attention: this method requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights. Wrong actions can lead to data loss or a "brick" of the device. TWRP beforehand.

If you're willing to take a chance, this way you can set any video without any restrictions on duration or format.

• 🔓 Unlocked boot loader (instruction for official anloc).
• 🛠️ Established rehabilitation TWRP.
• 📱 Root rights (for example, through Magisk).
• 💻 System file editor (e.g., Mixplorer with superuser rights).

Instructions:

1. Copy the video to /system/media/ (e.g. bootanimation.zip, but with the.mp4) extension.
2. Open the file. /system/build.prop and add a line: ro.miui.has_video_wallpaper=1
3. Change the rights to the video file: chmod 644 /system/media/your_video.mp4
4. Reset the device.
5. Set the video through the standard wallpaper menu (Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper).

If the video is not displayed:

• 🔧 Check that the file is not corrupted (open it through any player).
• 📂 Make sure the file path is correct (use ls). /system/media/ into ADB Shell).
• 🔄 Try renaming the file to lockscreen_wallpaper.mp4.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI through OTA all changes /system You'll have to repeat the procedure after each update.

Why Video Wallpapers Don't Work: Common Problems and Solutions

If the video is not played or artifacts appear after installation, check the following points:

If the problem is not resolved:

• 🔄 Try another video (for example, download a test video from SampleLib).
• 📱 Check if the energy saving mode is enabled (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).
• 🔧 Reset the wallpaper settings to standard (Settings) → Wallpaper. → Reset) and reset.

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On devices with a Snapdragon 4xx processor (e.g. Redmi 9A), live wallpaper may not work smoothly due to a weak graphics subsystem, in which case it is better to use static images.

FAQ: Frequent questions about video wallpaper on Xiaomi