Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and its design directly affects the overall impression of the device. Standard static wallpaper quickly tires, but live wallpaper (animated or dynamic) can transform even a budget model of Redmi or Poco. However, in MIUI There is no built-in feature for installing animation on the lock screen – you will have to use workarounds.
In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways: from official themes with mobile elements to third-party applications with a full-fledged mobile phone. 3D-It is important to understand that not all methods are equally safe – some require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which may deprive you of warranty. We will specify the risks for each option and give recommendations on choosing the best solution for your model (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12, Poco). F5 etc.).
You will also learn how to get around the restrictions. MIUI 14/15, Why some live wallpapers are slowing down on weak chipsets (e.g. Snapdragon) 4 Gen 1), And what if, after installation, the animation disappears after the reboot — FAQ Responding to frequent errors and the method compatibility table with popular Xiaomi models.
Official topics MIUI Animated: A Limited, but Safe Way
The easiest method is to use embedded themes. MIUI They don't have a full-fledged dynamic. 3D-It's animations, but it adds motion to the lock screen, like floating particles, changing gradients, or touch reactions, and the main advantage is that you don't have to download or hack anything.
How it works:
- 🔍 V MIUI There is a category of live wallpapers, but they are usually only used on the home screen, but some themes (such as Ocean or Particles) duplicate the animation on the lock screen.
- 🎨 The effect is achieved by the expense APK-They don't overload the processor because they use Xiaomi's built-in resources.
- ⚠️ Limitation: The choice of the theme depends on the region, and in European firmware there are fewer of them than in Chinese firmware (MIUI CN).
Installation instructions:
- Open the Themes app.
- Go to the wallpaper section» → «Live wallpaper».
- Select your favorite theme (see the “Block screen” mark).
- Click Apply and confirm the change for both areas: Home screen and Lock.
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If you don’t have many live themes in your region, try changing your Mi Account region to China (via Settings). → Xiaomi account → Then restart your phone and check the list of topics again.
A list of themes that usually support animation on the lock screen:
| Title of the topic | Type of animation | Compatibility with MIUI | Battery load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Waves | Waves that respond to tilt | 12–15 | Low. |
| Particles Lock | Moving points when touching | 13–15 | Medium |
| Neon Glow | Pulsating neon light | 14–15 | Tall. |
| Weather Live | Changes in weather (rain, snow) | 13+ (geolocation) | Medium |
⚠️ Warning: Weather-effect themes (Weather Live) can drain the battery 5-10% faster because they are constantly updating location data.
2. Apps from Google Play: Klwp, Walloop and others
If there are few built-in themes, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which offer more animation options but require additional customization, the main limitation is that most apps only install live wallpaper on the home screen, and the lock screen requires workarounds.
The best apps for live wallpaper on Xiaomi:
- 🎨 KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker – allows you to create custom animations from scratch. Supports integration with Tasker for automatic wallpaper changes.
- 🌊 Walloop is a collection of live wallpapers with paralax effects (respond to the tilt of the phone.
- ⚡ Live Wallpapers 4K — A simple catalog of animated wallpapers, but many are optimized for the home screen only.
- 🖼️ Zedge is a huge library, but live lock wallpaper only works on some Xiaomi models (you need to check manually).
How to install live wallpaper on the lock screen through KLWP:
Install. KLWP and KLWP Live Wallpaper from Google Play|
Download the preset to block (for example, Lockscreen Anim in the community) KLWP)|
Import the preset into KLWP and set up the animation.|
Set wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper. → Live wallpaper → KLWP|
Select “Apply to the Lock screen” (if the option is active)-->
If the option “Apply to the lock screen” is inactive, use the workaround:
- Create in KLWP wallpaper with transparent background and animation in the center.
- Put them on the main screen.
- In Xiaomi settings, select Wallpaper → Static wallpaper and set a black background for the lock screen.
- The animation from the main screen will “protrude” through transparent elements on the lock.
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi Note 11 on Helio) G88) KLWP Before installation, check compatibility in the preset description.
KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker|Walloop|Live Wallpapers 4K|Zedge|Other/Not using-->
Manual copying APK-Theme: for experienced users
If you are not afraid to “dig” in system files, you can manually install APK-The topic is a live wallpaper to lock. MIUI 12–15, but requires caution: wrong actions can lead to the reset of the swelling or even the bootloope (cyclical reset).
Where to get it? APK-topic:
- 🔗 Official Xiaomi Forum (section) MIUI Themes – Free themes with animation are posted there.
- 📦 Telegram channels like MIUI Themes & Mods – Modified versions are often shared.
- 🛠️ GitHub – repositories with ported themes for different regions.
Installation instructions:
- Download the.apk file of the theme (for example, LiveLockScreen.apk).
- Move it to the folder. /sdcard/MIUI/theme/ (Make it if you don't).
- Open the Topics app → «Local» → select a downloaded theme.
- Use it for the lock screen.
If the topic does not apply:
- Check the version. MIUI — The theme may be intended for another firmware.
- Remove the app cache Topics (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
- Reboot the phone.
What to do after installation APK-The phone is rebooted in a cycle?
4.Use of Magisk modules: for users with root
If you have a bootloader unlocked and you have Magisk installed, you can use special modules for live wallpaper on the lock, which gives you maximum freedom, but it gives you no warranty and can disrupt the work. MIUI.
Popular modules for Xiaomi:
- 🔧 Lockscreen Wallpaper Changer – Allows you to install any live wallpaper on lock, including video.
- 🎞️ Video Live Wallpaper – Plays video files as wallpaper (you can configure to lock).
- 🖥️ MIUI Blur Mod – Adds blur and animation to the lock screen.
Instructions for Lockscreen Wallpaper Changer:
- Download the module in.zip format (for example, with XDA Developers).
- Open Magisk Manager → Modules → Install from Storage
- Select the downloaded file and wait for the installation.
- Reboot the phone.
- After the reboot, open the Live Wallpaper Picker app and select wallpaper to lock.
Advantages of the method:
- ✅ Free choice of wallpaper (including video and video) GIF).
- ✅ No restrictions on permission or format.
- ✅ You can adjust the speed of animation and reaction to gestures.
⚠️ Note: Modules for live wallpaper may conflict with MIUI Optimizations. If you have lags after installation, turn off optimizations via Magisk (Disable module) MIUI Optimizations»).
5. Alternative method: video player as wallpaper
If you want full-fledged video animation on the lock screen, but you do not want to unlock the bootloader, you can use applications like Video Live Wallpaper or the other. VLW. They play video files as wallpaper, but it takes a trick to block them.
How it works:
- 🎥 The app converts the video into a format compatible with live wallpaper Android.
- 🔄 Video loops and plays as animation.
- 🔒 For the lock screen, you need to turn off battery optimization for the application, otherwise the video will stop.
Instructions:
- Install Video Live Wallpaper from Google Play.
- Select the video (optimum resolution — 1080×2340 for most of Xiaomi).
- Cut the video so that the main object is in the center (on the block edges can be cut).
- Set wallpaper through the application by selecting “Apply to the lock screen”.
- Go to Settings. → Annexes → Video Live Wallpaper → Battery and disable "Battery Optimization».
Video recommendations:
- 🕒 Length: 5-10 seconds (short videos are less processor loading).
- 🎬 Format: MP4 or WEBM codeced H.264.
- 🔋 Permission: no higher FHD, Otherwise, there will be a lot of battery consumption.
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Video wallpaper on the lock screen can increase battery consumption by 15-20%, and use this method only if you are willing to sacrifice autonomy.
6.Problems and Solutions: Why Live Wallpaper Doesn't Work
Even after being installed correctly, live wallpaper on Xiaomi's lock screen can behave unstable.-5 problems and ways of solving them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Animation disappears after reboot | Reset theme settings when rebooting | Reinstall the theme or use the Magisk module of Lockscreen Persistence. |
| Wallpaper brakes or twitches | Weak processor or high resolution video | Reduce the resolution of animation or turn off background processes. |
| Not applicable to the lock screen | MIUI Restriction for Third-Party Wallpaper | Use a workaround with transparent wallpaper (see section 2). |
| Fast battery discharge | Continuing work GPU rendering | Turn off live wallpaper while sleeping or reduce FPS animation. |
| Black screen instead of animation | Conflict with the energy-saving regime | Add the wallpaper app to the battery optimization exceptions. |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 📱 Phone model – on some Xiaomi (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Live wallpaper on lock is not supported at the hardware level.
- 🔄 Version MIUI — into MIUI 15 Could Remove Support for Old Methods.
- 🔒 Security settings – some firmware blocks lock wallpaper changes due to Xiaomi policy.