Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a popular smartphone with flexible customization capabilities, but standard wallpapers quickly become boring. Live Wallpapers add speaker to the lock screen and desktop, transforming the appearance of the device. However, not everyone knows that MIUI has hidden features to install them, and third-party applications require caution due to the limitations of the manufacturer.
In this article, you will find 5 working methods for installing live wallpaper on the Redmi Note 9 (including the Note 9 Pro and Note 9S models), as well as solutions to typical problems from the “Not Supported” error to animation lags. We tested each method on MIUI 12-14 firmware and Android 10-12, so the instructions are relevant for most users.
1. Standard live wallpaper in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on
The manufacturer has hidden the built-in dynamic wallpaper in the depths of the menu. To find it, go to Settings → Wallpaper → Live Wallpaper. There are 3-5 options available (depending on the version of MIUI), including bubble animation, abstract patterns and paralax effects, these wallpapers are optimized for the Redmi Note 9 and do not load the battery.
⚠️ Note: If the "Live Wallpaper" section is missing, update the topic to Topics → My subjects. → Update. Sometimes you need to restart the device.
- 🎨 Earth & Mars: Animation of planets with rotation effect (available on the MIUI 13+).
- 🌊 Ocean Wave: waves with a reaction to the tilt of the phone.
- ✨ Particle Effect: Interactive particles that respond to touch.
To apply wallpaper, select your favorite option and click Set on the lock screen or Set on the main screen. To save charge, turn off the animation in energy saving mode (Settings → Battery → Power Saving Mode → Limit background processes).
2. Installation of live wallpaper through the "Themes" app
Xiaomi's official Themes app contains hundreds of dynamic wallpapers, but they're hidden behind the Living tab. Open the app, go to Wallpaper. → Live and select a category (for example, "3D", "Interactive or Weather. Most wallpapers are free, but premium options will cost 10 to 50. MI-coinage.
🔹 How to download and apply:
- Click on your favorite wallpaper and select Download.
- After downloading, tap Apply and specify where to install (lock screen, main screen or both).
- Some wallpapers will require permission to access the Special Opportunity Services (e.g., interactive elements).
⚠️ Warning: Wallpapers in the Weather section may slow down if the Mi Weather app is running in the background.
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To speed up the loading of themes, connect to Wi-Fi and turn off the background restriction for the Themes app in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Themes → Battery.
3. Third-party apps: top-5 For the Redmi Note 9
If you don't have many built-in options, use third-party apps from Google Play. We tested 15 programs and selected the 5 most stable ones for the Redmi Note 9:
| Annex | Features | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallpapers Craft | 4K-Wallpaper, paralax support, low power consumption | Advertising in the free version | Download |
| KLWP Live Wallpaper | Customization of widgets, animation by gestures | A complex interface for beginners | Download |
| Forest Live Wallpaper | Interactive forest with rain and wind | Plugins are purchased separately | Download |
| Muzei Live Wallpaper | Daily change of wallpaper from museums | No. 3D-effects | Download |
| Live Wallpaper 4K | Large library of animations | High battery consumption | Download |
🔹 How to install:
- Download the application from the table.
- Open it and select the wallpaper.
- Click Set Wallpaper and confirm permissions.
- In the menu of the choice of wallpaper MIUI will appear a new section with the name of the application.
On the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 12.5+, some applications (e.g. KLWP) require the option to “Show over other windows” to be enabled in the special features settings.
Turn off battery optimization for the app |Allow storage access |Enable "Unknown Sources" for APK (if downloading outside of the Play Market)|Reboot your phone after installation-->
Installation via ADB: for power users
If standard methods do not work (for example, wallpaper is not displayed in the selection menu), use ADB-This method is suitable for installing live wallpaper from.apk files downloaded from third-party sites (for example, APKMirror).
🔹 Step-by-step instruction:
- Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
- Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
- Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a folder.
- Open the command line in this folder and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
- Install live wallpaper with the command: adb install path to file.apk
- Apply wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.
⚠️ Note: Some wallpaper from unverified sources may contain malicious code.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
5. Solving problems with live wallpaper
Live wallpaper on the Redmi Note 9 They can brake, they can't show up, they can reset after they're reset.-5 mistakes and their solutions:
- ❌ Error "Not supported": The reason: MIUI It blocks third-party wallpaper. Solution: set the wallpaper through ADB or use the app LWP+ (circumvention).
- ❌ Lags and slowdowns: Turn off animation in Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Scale of window animation (off.).
- ❌ Wallpaper resets after the update: Save settings in the launcher app (like Nova Launcher) or back up through Settings → System system → Backup.
- ❌ Black screen instead of wallpaper: Reset the launcher settings: clamping the empty space on the home screen → Home screen settings → Drop it.
- ❌ Fast battery discharge: Limit wallpaper operation in the background through Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization (select the wallpaper app and set "Limit").
🔹 Additional tip: If the wallpaper doesn’t work on the lock screen, check if Settings option is enabled → Screen locking → Live wallpaper. Some firmware has it disabled by default.
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Before installing third-party wallpaper, always check reviews in the Play Market – some apps contain hidden ads or mining scripts.
6.Alternatives: video wallpaper and paralax effects
If the wallpaper is not satisfied, try the video wallpaper or 3D-It's the effects:
- 🎥 Video Live Wallpaper: allows you to use any video as wallpaper (for example, recording the sea or fire.
- 🌌 Parallax Wallpaper: creates the effect of depth when you tilt your phone, works even on weak devices.
- 🖼️ Backdrops: a collection of static wallpapers with a motion effect (e.g., clouds or urban landscapes).
🔹 How to install video wallpaper:
- Download the Video Live Wallpaper app.
- Select a video from a gallery or standard library.
- Cut the fragment (recommended duration is 10-15 seconds).
- Use as wallpaper, turning off the sound (so as not to drain the battery).
⚠️ Warning: Video wallpaper can cause Redmi Note 9 processor to overheat (especially when used) 4K-Watch the temperature in the application CPU Monitor.