How to install the screensaver on the lock screen Xiaomi: 3 ways + problem solving

Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and its appearance can be both uplifting and annoying. Standard MIUI wallpaper quickly squashes, and the ability to install your own screensaver goes unnoticed by many users. Meanwhile, modern firmware versions (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14) offer flexible settings, from static images to dynamic wallpapers with paralax effects or even short videos.

In this article, we will explore all the available ways to change the screensaver, from standard system tools to hidden functions and third-party applications. MIUI (For example, the ban on the installation of live wallpaper on some models, what image formats are supported, and why sometimes a new screensaver “flys” after a reboot. ADB.

Before you start, check the version of MIUI in the Settings → About Phone menu. This is what makes some features available. For example, MIUI 14 has support for animated screensavers at 90 Hz, and in earlier versions they only work at 60 Hz. Also note that on devices with HyperOS (the new firmware from Xiaomi), the installation algorithm may differ - we will also talk about this.

1. Standard method: changing the screensaver through the MIUI settings

The easiest method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices is to use the built-in Wallpaper section, which allows you to select an image from a gallery, standard themes, or download wallpaper from an online catalog, the main advantage of which is that you do not need root access or additional programs.

To change the screensaver:

• 📱 Open the Settings menu → Wallpaper (or press and hold an empty space on the home screen, then select Wallpaper»).
• 🖼️ Go to the Lock Screen tab (not to be confused with Home Screen or Both on both screens»).
• 🔍 Select the source: 📁 Gallery – any photo you have (recommended permission — 1080×2340 most models). 🌐 Online themes – Xiaomi’s wallpaper catalog (requires an Internet connection). 🎨 Dynamic wallpaper – animations with paralax effect (available not on all devices).
• ✅ Click Apply and select whether you want to install wallpaper only on the lock screen or also on the home screen.

If the image is not the right size, the system will automatically trim it to the screen resolution. To avoid distortion, use images with an aspect ratio of 9:20 (for most modern smartphones) or 9:19 (for devices with a cutout for the front camera).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro after updating to MIUI 13 may be missing the option "Only lock screen." In this case, first select the wallpaper for both screens, and then manually change the screensaver of the main screen so that the desired image will remain on the lock.

2. Installation of video screensaver on the lock screen

Videos on the lock screen are not only stylish, but also functional: you can set a record with important information (like a schedule) or just a beautiful video, but MIUI officially supports video savers only on a limited number of devices.

List of Xiaomi models that support video on the lock screen (as of 2026):

*The sound is only played when the screen is unlocked.

To set up a video screensaver:

1. Download video in MP4 or MOV format with a resolution of no higher than 1080p and a duration of up to 20 seconds.
2. Place the file in the DCIM → Videos folder on the device’s internal memory.
3. Go to Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen → Video.
4. Select the file you want and cut it (if necessary).
5. Press "Apply."

If the Video option is not on the menu, try to bypass the restriction with the Video Lockscreen app (available on Google Play), which allows you to install video savers on any Xiaomi device, but requires permission to display on top of other windows.

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To prevent the video from “slowing down”, convert it to H.264 with a bitrate of no more than 5 Mbit / s. For this you can use the CapCut application or the online CloudConvert service.

3. Dynamic and live wallpaper: how to install on MIUI

Dynamic wallpaper (with paralax effect or phone tilt animation) and live wallpaper (with interactive elements) add a "highlight" to the lock screen. In MIUI 14, they are available out of the box, but on older versions of firmware, additional actions may be required.

Here’s how to set up dynamic wallpaper:

• 🌌 Go to Settings. → Wallpaper. → Dynamic.
• 🎭 Choose your favorite theme (e.g., “Space,” “Ocean,” or “City Lights»).
• 🔄 Set up animation speed and sensitivity to phone tilt.
• ✅ Use wallpaper only for the lock screen.

If there is no dynamic section, try the following methods:

• 📲 Install the app KWGT Kustom Widget Maker and download from Play Market a live wallpaper package (e.g. Klwp Live Wallpaper). Then select Live Wallpaper in the wallpaper settings and specify the path to the.klwp file.
• 🔧 For root-access devices, you can manually copy live wallpaper files to a folder /system/priv-app/MiuiHome, But it's risky and can lead to failures.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 9, Mi 10 Lite), dynamic wallpaper can increase battery consumption by 5-10% due to the constant operation of the accelerometer sensor.

Check the MIUI version (should be at least 12.5)

Download APK live wallpaper from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror)

Turn off battery optimization for wallpaper application

Restart the phone after installation

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4. How to install a screensaver through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods do not work (for example, on custom firmware or devices with HyperOS), you can resort to manual installation via ADB. This method is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the smartphone to the computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Download Android SDK Platform-Tools and unpack the archive.
4. Place the desired image (e.g. wallpaper.jpg) in the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Execute the command to copy the file to the system folder: adb push wallpaper.jpg /data/system/users/0/wallpaper
6. Set file rights: adb shell chmod 644 /data/system/users/0/wallpaper
7. Reset the device.

This method works on most Xiaomi devices, but on some HyperOS models, the path to the wallpaper folder may be different (e.g., the path to the wallpaper folder, /data/system/users/0/wallpaper_lock). To find out the exact path, use the command:

adb shell ls /data/system/users/0/

5. Problem Solving: Screensaver doesn't change or flies off

Sometimes, after a change of screensaver, it doesn't apply or it goes back to the standard one after a reboot, and here are some common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If the problem persists, try resetting the wallpaper settings:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Wallpaper. → Warehouse → Resetting settings.
• 📱 Install the screensaver again.

On devices with HyperOS, a rollback to factory wallpaper settings through the ADB command can help:

adb shell cmd wallpaper clear

6. Alternative applications for changing the screensaver

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps, and they offer more features, from animated screensavers to weather widgets or notifications.-3 tested solutions:

• 🎨 Zedge – the largest base of wallpapers and screensavers with support 4K There's a built-in editor to crop images under your smartphone screen.
• 📹 Video Lockscreen – allows you to install video savers on any Xiaomi device, even if the feature is not officially supported.
• 🔄 Wallpaper Changer – automatically changes the screensaver on a schedule (for example, every 6 hours) from the selected folder.

When using third-party applications, consider:

• ⚡ They can increase battery consumption (especially if you use animations or video).
• 🛡️ Some applications require permission to display over other windows, which may conflict with other services (e.g. banking applications).
• 📥 Avoid downloading wallpaper from unverified sources – it may contain malicious code.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 And HyperOS, some screensaver change applications may not work because of security constraints. MIUI Optimization through ADB: adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1 Then restart the phone.

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The app side is a good option for advanced features, but always check reviews and ratings in the Play Market before installing.

7. Features of setting up the screensaver on HyperOS

HyperOS is Xiaomi's new firmware, which has replaced MIUI on a number of devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) and has a different settings interface, and the process of changing the screensaver is a little different.

The main differences between HyperOS and MIUI are:

• 🔄 The wallpaper menu moved to Settings → Personalization → Wallpaper.
• 🎨 Support for animated wallpaper with a frequency of 120 Hz (on supported devices).
• 📁 Standard wallpaper is now stored in a folder /data/system/users/0/hyper_wallpaper.
• 🔒 Some features (such as video savers) now require authorization to your Mi Account.

To change the screensaver to HyperOS:

1. Open the settings → Personalization → Wallpaper.
2. Select the tab "Block screen".
3. Click on “My Wallpaper” or “Catalog” to select an image.
4. If you want to use video, select the section Dynamic Wallpaper → Video.
5. Apply changes and restart the device (recommended for settings fixing).

HyperOS also has a feature called Adaptive Wallpaper, which automatically adjusts to the time of day, to enable it:

1. Select wallpaper marked “Adaptive” in the catalog.
2. Click on “Settings” → “Adaptation to the time of day”.
3. Choose a color scheme for day and night.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensavers on Xiaomi