Live wallpaper transforms the look of a smartphone, making the screen dynamic and unique. On Xiaomi with a shell MIUI or HyperOS, you can install animated background images in several ways, from standard tools to using third-party applications. But what if you want to put your own live wallpaper created from personal videos, gifs or custom animations? In this article, we will analyze all the working methods for Redmi, Poco and Xiaomi models from 2020-2026, including bypassing the limitations of the system.
It's important to understand that MIUI has traditionally limited users to choosing sources of live wallpaper, offering only built-in options or content from the Theme. However, with workarounds — from converting videos to using ADB — you can download any dynamic background, whether it's camera recording, animation from Telegram or even interactive wallpaper with paralax effects. We tested all methods on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Poco F5 — the results below.
1.Preparation: What live wallpaper formats Xiaomi supports
Before installing custom wallpaper, you need to understand the technical requirements. MIUI and HyperOS officially support only two types of dynamic backgrounds:
- 🎞️ Video wallpaper (format.mp4 or.webm, playback in a loop, but without sound, and the maximum resolution depends on the model (usually up to the previous one). 1080p).
- 🖼️ Animated wallpaper from Xiaomi (.awtz format) – a proprietary format with support for interactivity (for example, reaction to the tilt of the phone).
For self-installation suitable:
- 📱 Video files up to 15 seconds (optimally 5-10 seconds for smoothness).
- 🎯 Permission 1080×2340 (Or adjust to your screen resolution).
- 🔄 Frequency of frames: 30 FPS (60 FPS It can be slowing down on budget models).
- 📁 File size: up to 15 MB (otherwise the system will refuse to install).
If your video doesn't meet the requirements, you need to convert it, like HandBrake, Adobe Premiere Rush, or online services like CloudConvert, and the key is to keep the balance between the quality and the weight of the file.
⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) You may have problems playing video wallpapers because of the optimization of power consumption. ADB (section).
Method 1: Installation through the "Themes" appendix (official method)
The easiest but limited way is to download live wallpaper through the standard Themes app, which has both free and paid options, but you can't add your files directly, but you can bypass this limitation:
- Open the Themes app → go to the Wallpaper → Live Wallpaper section.
- Select any favorite background and click Set.
- After applying, go back to Settings → Wallpaper and select Live Wallpaper.
- Here you will see the option Add yours (not on all models!) Click on it and select the prepared video from the gallery.
If you can add your own no, try the following trick:
How to make the "Add Yours" button appear
Set any live wallpaper from Themes, then restart your phone. Once turned on, go back to Settings → Wallpaper → Live Wallpaper. On some firmware (MIUI 14+), the button appears after you first apply the standard wallpaper.
This method works on Redmi Note 11/12, Poco X5 and newer models, and older devices (e.g. Redmi 9) may not have the option.
Method 2: Convert video to live wallpaper through third-party applications
If the standard method didn’t work, use specialized applications.
| Annex | Supported formats | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Live Wallpaper | .mp4, .webm, .gif | Simple interface, support for video clipping | Google Play |
| Kappboom | .mp4, .mov | Integration with Unsplash, effects of paralax | Google Play |
| 3D Parallax Background | .jpg (for paralax),.mp4 | Creating interactive wallpapers with depth effect | Google Play |
Instructions for installation via Video Live Wallpaper:
Upload the video to the phone gallery |Install the app from Google Play |Open Video Live Wallpaper and select the file |Shop the video to screen resolution |Click "Install as wallpaper" |Select "Live wallpaper" in the application menu
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After installation, the wallpaper will appear in the Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper. If the background slows down, reduce the bitrate of the video to 5 Mbps or reduce the duration to 5 seconds.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS, some apps (such as Kappboom) may not display wallpaper correctly on the locked screen. ADB-method (section 4).
Method 3: Installation via ADB (for advanced users)
If previous methods have failed, you will still have to install manually through ADB, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including Black Shark and HyperOS devices.
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
- 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → Additionally. → For developers).
- 📁 Prepared video file in format.mp4 (permit 1080×2340, bitrate 5 Mbit/s).
Installation steps:
- Connect your phone to your PC and check the connection with the command: Adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
- Copy the video to the system folder of wallpaper: adb push your video.mp4 /sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/live/
- Set the wallpaper through ADB: adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.SET_WALLPAPER -t video/* -d file:///sdcard/MIUI/wallpaper/live/your video.mp4
- Reboot the phone.
On HyperOS devices, the path to the folder may be different: instead of /MIUI/wallpaper/live/ use /Android/data/com.android.wallpaper.livepicker/files/. Check for the folder through the root file manager.
If you don't see wallpaper after the reboot, try using it manually through Settings → Wallpaper → Live Wallpaper. The video should show up on the list of available ones.
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If ADB Does not recognize the device, update the drivers Xiaomi USB Drivers or try connecting via another USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0).
5. Method 4: Creating interactive wallpaper with paralax effect
For those who want not just animation, but motion-responsive wallpaper (such as shifting layers when tilting a phone), apps like 3D Parallax Background or Muzei are suitable.
Instructions for Muzei:
- Install Muzei from Google Play.
- In the application settings, select Source → Local Files.
- Upload a prepared image to the Muzei folder on your phone (for example, a collage with different layers).
- Activate wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper → Muzei.
For a full-fledged 3D-Use the Parallax Wallpaper Maker:
- 🎨 Upload a background image and foreground to the app (such as a human silhouette).
- 🔄 Set the depth of the layers (Depth parameter).
- 📱 Export the result and apply through Settings → Wallpaper.
These wallpapers will consume more battery, but the visual effect is worth it. AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) Paralax looks particularly realistic.
6. Problem Solving: Why Live Wallpaper Doesn't Work
If after installation, the wallpaper does not play, brake or disappear after a reboot, check the following points:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpapers are not set. | Inappropriate video format or resolution | Convert to.mp4 with a resolution of 1080×2340 and a bitrate of 5 Mbit / s |
| Animation slows down | Too high frame rate or length of video | Reduce FPS to 30 and trim video to 5 seconds |
| Wallpaper disappears after reboot | MIUI/HyperOS restrictions on third-party wallpaper | Use it. ADB-The Live Wallpaper Picker Method or Application |
| Does not work on a locked screen | Energy saving settings | Turn off optimization for wallpaper application in Settings → Battery |
If the wallpaper is reproduced with artifacts, try:
- 🔧 Change the video codecs (use) H.264 instead H.265).
- 📉 Reduce the permit to 720p (on budget models like Redmi 10A).
- 🔄 Recode video via FFmpeg with the command: ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vcodec libx264 -crf 23 -preset fast -r 30 -b:v 5M -maxrate 5M -bufsize 10M -vf "scale=1080:2340:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,pad=1080:2340:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2" -y output.mp4
⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Poco) M6 Pro) live wallpaper can be turned off when the battery is low (less than 15%) and this is due to the operation of the energy saving mode. To avoid this, add the wallpaper app to the battery optimization exceptions.
7. Battery Optimization: How to Reduce Energy Consumption
Live wallpaper increases battery consumption by 5-15% (depending on the model and type of animation) to minimize the impact of:
- 🔋 Use the dark wallpaper on AMOLED-screens (black pixels do not consume energy).
- ⏱️ Set a timer for wallpaper work (for example, only during the day) through the Tasker app.
- 📵 Turn off animations when accumulating < 20% (set up available in Live Wallpaper Picker).
- 🔄 Reduce the frame rate to 24 FPS (enough for smooth animation).
On Xiaomi with HyperOS, you can also limit the work of wallpaper in the background:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the app responsible for wallpaper (e.g. com.android.wallpaper).
- Select Battery → Background activity → Limit.
This will reduce the smoothness of animation, but will extend the phone’s life by 1-2 hours.
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On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), live wallpaper has little to no impact on performance thanks to HyperOS optimization. Budget chips (such as the Snapdragon 480 in Redmi 10) are better off using static background images.