How to find out the name of the wallpaper on the Xiaomi phone: step-by-step instructions

Have you seen a strange Xiaomi stylish wallpaper and want the same, but do not know how to know their name? Or accidentally changed the background, and to return the old one can not? In this article we will discuss all the working methods of determining wallpaper on smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — standard-function MIUI Up to little-known life hacks using third-party services.

It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14/15) And the phone models, like flagships like Xiaomi. 13 Ultra has advanced theme settings, and the budget Redmi Note may not have some features. 90% brand.

If you're looking for more than just a title, but you want to download this wallpaper in its original resolution, there's a bonus section at the end of this article that gives you instructions to extract files directly from the system, and for those who like to experiment, we've added ways to search through Google Lens and Yandex.Images.

1. Standard method: through the settings of topics in MIUI

The most obvious and quickest method is to look up the name of the wallpaper in the personalization menu. MIUI 12 and later, including the latest versions of HyperOS (which has replaced the new version of HyperOS) MIUI 2026).

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the Wallpaper tab (usually the second on the left).
3. Scroll down to My Wallpaper or Current Wallpaper section.
4. Click on the thumbnail of active wallpaper - a window with detailed information will open.

In this window, you'll see:

• 📌 Name of the wallpaper packet (e.g, MIUI 14 Default Wallpapers or Nature Scenery Pack).
• 🎨 Author (if wallpaper from the official theme store).
• 🔗 Download link (if wallpaper is available in the cloud).

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If the "My Wallpaper" section is empty, try clicking on the three dots in the top right corner and select "Update." Sometimes MIUI Does not display current wallpaper due to cache.

On some firmware (e.g, MIUI 13 for the global version), the name may not be fully displayed:

1. Click on the wallpaper thumbnail and hold for 2 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Information or Details.

⚠️ Note: If you use live wallpapers (e.g. from the Super Wallpapers collection for Xiaomi) 12/13 series, their name may be displayed as DynamicWallpaper.apk. In this case, you will have to use alternative methods from the following sections.

2. View through file manager: where wallpaper is stored in the system

All wallpapers installed on Xiaomi are stored in system folders in.jpg or.png format and can be found manually through any file manager (e.g., standard Files or MiXplorer).

The path to wallpaper depends on its origin:

To find the current wallpaper:

1. Open the file manager and enable the display of hidden files (in the settings).
2. Cross the path. /sdcard/MIUI/theme/.data/ — Here are the cached versions of the wallpaper.
3. Look for files with the.jpg or.png extension, sorted by date of change.

Enable the display of hidden folders

Check the folder. /sdcard/MIUI/theme/

Sort files by date (new ones at the top)

View the miniatures in the gallery

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If you find the wallpaper, but do not know its name, you can:

• 🔍 Upload the file to Google Images to search for the image.
• 📱 Use apps like Wallpaper Info (available in Play Market).

⚠️ Note: Do not delete or move files from folders /system/ or /data/ No root rights! This can cause theme to crash and need to reset settings.

3. Use of third-party applications to determine wallpaper

If standard methods don't work, specialized tools will come to the rescue, analyzing current wallpaper and providing information about the title, author, and even offering similar options.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📲 Wallpaper Info shows the name, resolution and path to the wallpaper file.
• 🔍 Tapet -- not only defines wallpaper, but it generates similar styles. MIUI 14+.
• 🎨 Zedge has a wallpaper database with image search function, useful if wallpaper from popular collections.

How to use Wallpaper Info:

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. Open it and click Analyze current wallpaper.
3. Through 2-3 information will be provided, including the name of the package and ID wallpaper.

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For a live wallpaper, the Live Wallpaper Picker recognizes dynamic background images and shows their original name, such as:

• com.miui.superwallpaper.earth – wallpaper “Earth” for Xiaomi Mi 11.
• com.miui.superwallpaper.mars – Mars Wallpaper for Redmi K40.

If the app doesn’t find information, try:

• 🔄 Update the database in the application settings.
• 📥 Download wallpaper manually through Settings → Wallpaper. → Select from the gallery and repeat the analysis.

4. Search by Image: Google Lens and Yandex.Images

If the wallpaper is unique and not from the standard collection MIUI, You can find them by looking through a picture, and this method works even for custom wallpapers downloaded from the Internet.

Instructions for Google Lens:

1. Take a screenshot of the screen (click the power supply) + Turning down the volume).
2. Open Google Photos or Google Assistant and select a screenshot.
3. Click on the Google Lens icon (stylized “G” in the mug).
4. Wait for the search results, the system will show similar images and possible sources.

For Yandex.Images:

1. Go to the Yandex.Images website.
2. Click on the camera icon in the search bar.
3. Download a screenshot of the wallpaper from your phone.
4. View the results – often in the issue there are links to Wallhaven, Pinterest or DeviantArt, where you can recognize the author.

This method is particularly useful for:

• 🖼️ Abstract wallpaper without explicit names.
• 🎨 Artistic works (for example, wallpaper from the AMOLED-collection).
• 📱 Wallpapers from third-party launchers (for example, Nova Launcher or Action Launcher).

⚠️ Note: If the wallpaper was created by artificial intelligence (for example, through MidJourney or Stable Diffusion), search on the image may not give results. In this case, try uploading the original wallpaper file to Google Drive and checking its properties — sometimes metadata with the name of the AI model is stored there.

5. Extracting wallpaper from system APK (for advanced users)

On Xiaomi devices, many wallpapers are packaged in.apk files of system applications. For example, standard background images are stored in the system. com.android.theme.icon_pack, a live wallpaper - in com.miui.superwallpaper.

To extract them:

1. Download the APKTool program to PC or 7-Zip.
2. Connect your phone to your computer and copy the desired.apk file from /system/priv-app/.
3. Unpack. APK-file - the wallpaper will be in the folder res/drawable assets.

Examples of ways to APK wallpapered:

• /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI.apk — lock-up.
• /system/priv-app/DynamicWallpaper.apk — The Wallpapers (Super Wallpapers).
• /data/app/com.miui.themes-1/base.apk — shop-wallpaper.

For devices with unlocked loader can be used ADB:

adb pull /system/priv-app/DynamicWallpaper.apk C:\wallpapers\


adb shell pm path com.miui.superwallpaper

After extraction:

• 🔎 View files with the extension.jpg,.png or.webp.
• 📂 File names often contain clues, such as: miui_wallpaper_mountain_1080x2340.jpg.

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Wallpaper extraction APK — The only way to get original Super Wallpapers files in maximum resolution (up to the maximum resolution) 4K).

⚠️ Attention: System modification APK-files without root rights can lead to signature error and inability to install. /system/, If you are not sure of your actions!

6. Alternative methods: social networks, forums and databases

If the wallpaper is unique and not defined in standard ways, you have to go to the community.

• 🤝 Xiaomi official forum (c.mi.com) – there is a section with themes and wallpapers for different models.
• 💬 Telegram chats (e.g. Xiaomi Themes or MIUI Customization – Users often share the names of rare wallpapers.
• 📌 Reddit (subreddits) r/Xiaomi and r/MIUI) — They collect collections of wallpaper for specific devices.
• 🌐 Wallpaper sites (Wallhaven, Wallpaper Abyss) – you can download a screenshot and find similar ones.

Example of a search query:

"The name of the wallpaper with a mountain landscape for Xiaomi 12 Pro, MIUI 14, standard theme"

To increase the chances of success:

• 📸 Attach to the request a screenshot of the wallpaper (without personal data!).
• 📋 Specify the phone model and version MIUI.
• 🔍 Use the hashtags: #MIUIWallpapers, #XiaomiThemes.

Forums often post archives with all the wallpaper for a particular firmware, such as:

• MIUI_14_Default_Wallpapers_4K.zip
• Redmi_Note_12_Pro_Stock_Wallpapers.rar

7 How to save and transfer wallpaper to another phone

If you find wallpaper and want to save it or transfer it to another device, follow this instruction:

For standard wallpaper:

1. Open the gallery → Albums → Screenshots.
2. Find a screenshot of the wallpaper (or make a new one).
3. Cut the image to screen resolution (for example, 1080×2400 For the Redmi Note 11).
4. Save the file to the folder. Pictures/Wallpapers.

For live wallpapers (Super Wallpapers):

1. Use it. APK Extractor (from Play Market) for extraction DynamicWallpaper.apk.
2. Pass it on. APK on another phone and install it.
3. Apply wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper → Live wallpaper.

To make sure that the wallpaper is displayed correctly:

• 📏 Choose the resolution corresponding to the screen (for example, 1440×3200 Xiaomi 13 Ultra).
• 🎨 For AMOLED-Choose wallpaper with dark colors to save battery power.
• 🔄 If wallpaper does not apply, restart your phone or clear the Topics app cache.

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Not to be broken after the update. MIUI, Save them to the cloud (such as Mi Cloud or Google Drive) and install them manually after each update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper on Xiaomi