How to install live wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: 5 proven ways

Live wallpaper turns the screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (c) Dynamic images: smoothly moving clouds, twinkling stars or interactive 3D-But the standard settings. MIUI It's not always possible to install animations in one click, especially if you're talking about third-party solutions. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods for installing live wallpaper, including bypassing system constraints, choosing the best applications and adjusting performance.

It’s important to consider that Redmi Note 8T (codename willow) runs on a Snapdragon 665 processor with 4GB of RAM in the top version, which means that too heavy wallpaper can increase battery consumption by 10-15% or cause slowdowns. We tested the method on the current MIUI 14 firmware (Android 12) and selected only those that are guaranteed to work without root rights.

1. Official live wallpaper in MIUI: where to look and how to activate

Xiaomi has built several animated wallpapers into the firmware, but they're hidden in non-obvious sections to find them:

1. Open the “Themes” (the icon with a brush on the desktop).
2. Go to the wallpaper tab → Live wallpaper.
3. Scroll down: there may be options like “Space,” “Ocean,” or “Abstraction.”
4. Click Apply, then select Install on the home screen or on both screens.

⚠️ Note: In some regional versions MIUI This is due to Xiaomi's policy of optimizing firmware for different markets. If you have an empty list, move on to the next method.

Xiaomi’s standard wallpaper has one key advantage: it’s optimized for hardware and doesn’t load the system. For example, Space animation consumes only ~3% charge per hour when used actively (tested with Battery Mode enabled in the settings).

2. Installation via Google's "Live Wallpaper" app

Google is offering an official animated wallpaper solution, the Live Wallpaper app (com.google.android.apps.wallpaper), which is pre-installed on all Android One smartphones, but must be downloaded separately on MIUI:

• 📱 Open the application page in Google Play.
• 🔍 Search for Google Live Wallpaper (not to be confused with fakes!).
• 📥 Install and launch the application.
• 🎨 Select a category (such as “Earth” or “Art”) and click Set Wallpaper.

The app offers wallpaper with gyroscope support (responds to the tilt of the phone) and daily cycles (changes color depending on time).However, there is a caveat: on the Redmi Note 8T, some animations can slow down due to the limitations of the Adreno 610 video driver.

Turn off background animation in wallpaper settings

Set the resolution not higher than 1080p

Activate Performance Mode in Battery Settings

Close all background applications before use-->

⚠️ If after installing wallpaper screen begins to "blink" when unlocking - this is a known bug MIUI. Solution: Reboot your phone and select Fixed position instead of Dynamic in wallpaper settings.

3. Third-party apps: top-5 tested

Google Play is full of live wallpaper apps, but most of them either contain ads or overload the system. We selected the 5 most stable solutions tested on the Redmi Note 8T:

To install wallpaper from these applications:

1. Download and open the app.
2. Choose the option you like and click Install.
3. In the window that appears, select the Living Wallpaper → Set the wallpaper.
4. If the system gives an error “failed to apply”, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Live wallpaper and give all permissions.

4. Manual addition of live wallpaper via APK (for experienced)

If you don't have the options from Google Play, you can set the wallpaper in.apk or.kwl (for KLWP), which is suitable for advanced users, because it requires working with the file system.

1. Download the archive with wallpaper (for example, from the site) XDA Developers? Verified sources: 🔗 APKMirror (Look for live wallpaper) 🔗 KWL Wallpapers (for KLWP)

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.kwl

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.kwl

Open KLWP → Press + → Select Import → Specify the path to the file

Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unknown sources may lead to data leakage or conflict with MIUI. Before installation:

• 🛡️ Check the file on VirusTotal.
• 🔧 Enable Safe Installation Mode in Settings → Confidentiality.
• 📱 Create a recovery point in MIUI Recovery (in case of failure).

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If after installing the APK wallpaper does not appear in the list, clear the Wallpaper app cache (Settings → Apps → Wallpaper → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

5. Battery optimization and performance

Live wallpaper is one of the main charge eaters on the Redmi Note 8T. To reduce battery consumption without losing visual effect:

• ⚡ In wallpaper settings, select Low Power Consumption (if there is such a parameter).
• 🔋 Activate Battery Saving Mode in Settings → Battery.
• ⏱️ Set up dark wallpaper: AMOLED-Redmi Note screen 8T (though IPS) Spending less energy on displaying dark pixels.
• 🚫 Turn off animation on the lock screen: Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper style → Static.

To check the actual battery consumption:

1. Set wallpaper and use the phone for 2-3 hours.
2. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Use.
3. Find a wallpaper app (like WallpapersCraft) on the list and see the percentage of the expense.

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If your battery consumption exceeds 15% per hour, remove the wallpaper and choose the lighter option. Prolonged load on the GPU (Adreno 610) can lead to overheating and trottling of the processor.

6. Problem Solving: Wallpapers are not installed or laid

Even after installation, the Redmi Note 8T’s live wallpaper may not work properly.

If the wallpaper still does not work, try resetting the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or your current launcher).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone and reset the wallpaper.

7.Alternatives: interactive wallpaper with widgets

If you're bored with standard live wallpaper, look for interactive widget solutions, such as the KLWP app, which allows you to create wallpapers that:

• 📊 Show weather, time and notifications directly on the desktop.
• 🎵 React to music (spectrum visualizer).
• 📱 Change color depending on the battery level.

To set up KLWP on the Redmi Note 8T:

1. Install KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker and KLWP Preset from Google Play.
2. Download your favorite preset (for example, here).
3. Import it to KLWP and customize the elements (double tap on the widget opens the editor).
4. Use it as a live wallpaper.

FAQ: Frequent questions about live wallpaper on Redmi Note 8T