What is Super Wallpaper and Why Are They Better Than Normal Wallpaper?
Super Wallpapers from Xiaomi are not just static pictures, but dynamic ones. 3D-The technology uses a smartphone gyroscope to create a paralax effect: when the device is tilted, the background comes alive, showing the depth of the image. For example, Mars wallpaper shows the craters of the planet in volume, and Earth shows the rotation of clouds.
Unlike live wallpapers, which consume up to 10-15% of charge per hour, Super wallpapers are optimized for MIUI and HyperOS. They consume only 1-3% of the battery in 8 hours of active use – while visually looking much impressive. In addition, in 2026, Xiaomi added support for adaptive colors: wallpapers automatically adjust to the theme (dark / light).
Are they available on your device? It depends on the model and the firmware version. Below we will discuss how to check compatibility and where to download official packages.
List of Xiaomi smartphones with support for Super wallpaper
Officially, Super Wallpapers technology is available on flagships and some mid-budget models, starting with MIUI 12. However, after upgrading to HyperOS (2023-2026), the list has expanded.
| Series | Supported models | Minimum version of the software |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 14 | 14, 14 Pro, 14 Ultra | HyperOS 1.0 |
| Xiaomi 13 | 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra, 13 Lite | MIUI 14 / HyperOS |
| Redmi Note 12 | Note 12 Pro+, Note 12 Turbo | MIUI 13.5+ |
| POCO F5 | F5, F5 Pro | MIUI 14 |
| Xiaomi 12 | 12, 12 Pro, 12X (with manual patch only) | MIUI 13.0.10+ |
⚠️ Note: On devices with 4GB of RAM (e.g. Redmi Note 11), super wallpaper can inhibit animations, in which case it is recommended to disable the paralax effect in the wallpaper settings.
If your model isn't on the list, don't be upset! there's a workaround to install through APK-files (we will discuss in the section about custom wallpaper).
Step-by-step: how to turn on Super Wallpaper
The activation process takes less than a minute if your device is officially supporting the function.
- Open the settings: go to Settings → Wallpaper (or tap long on the home screen and select Wallpaper).
- Select a category: at the bottom of the screen, tap on the Super Wallpaper tab (on HyperOS it can be called Dynamic).
- View and select: scroll through the list of available wallpapers (e.g. Mars, Earth, Moon) and tap on your favorite.
- Application: Click Apply and select where to install wallpaper: Lock screen, Main screen or Both screens.
Check the version. MIUI/HyperOS In Settings → The phone.
Free up at least 200 MB of memory
Connect to Wi-Fi (download weighs ~50-100 MB)
Turn off the power saving mode-->
Once you use the wallpaper, it automatically adapts to the screen resolution, and if the image looks blurry, reboot the device, it will reset the GPU cache.
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced) after the Super wallpaper update, you can reset to the standard wallpaper. To avoid this, save the current settings to Settings before the update. → Additionally. → Backup.
How to install Super Wallpaper on incompatible devices
If your smartphone is not on the official list (for example, Redmi 9 or the Redmi). POCO X3 NFC), Alternative methods can be used through APK-This method works for the files. MIUI 11-14 and HyperOS, but requires manual configuration.
You'll need:
- 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader (not necessarily, but increases the chances of success).
- 🔗 APK-Super Wallpaper file (you can download from the forum) XDA Developers or 4PDA).
- 🛠️ File Manager with access to root folders (e.g. MiXplorer).
Instructions:
- Download APK with wallpaper (e.g. MarsSuperWallpaper.apk).
- Install the file through any file manager (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access).
- Reset the device.
- Open Settings → Wallpaper and check for the appearance of a new tab Super Wallpaper.
What to do if the wallpaper does not appear?
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Custom Super Wallpapers may conflict with system themes. If artifacts (strips, flickering) appear after installation, reset the theme settings to standard in Settings → Display. → Topics.
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Few people know, but Super Wallpaper has additional features that are not obvious at first glance.
- 🌓 Adaptive backlight: Wallpaper "Earth" and "Moon" automatically darken in the dark if the dark theme mode on the schedule is turned on.
- 🔄 Dynamic transitions: When changing wallpaper animation smoothly "dissolves" - this effect can be turned off in Settings → Special effects → Animation of transitions.
- 📱 Always-On Display Mode: On AMOLED-Super wallpapers (for example, Xiaomi 14 Pro) are displayed even on the screen turned off in a minimalist form.
- 🎨 Color palette: Wallpaper colors affect system accents – for example, if you choose Mars, buttons and notifications will turn reddish.
- 🔋 Energy saving: In Settings → Battery → Modes can be limited to wallpaper animation to save charge.
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If the wallpaper starts to slow down, try to reduce their resolution. To do this, go to Settings → Display → Screen Resolution and select FHD+ instead of QHD+. This will reduce the load on the processor without losing visual quality.
Another thing that's happening on HyperOS is that the wallpaper can sync with the weather, for example, if it's raining on Earth, drops will appear on the lock screen, and to activate this, turn on Dynamic Weather in the wallpaper settings.
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even on supported devices, users are experiencing bugs, and here are the most common bugs and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpapers are not set. | Lack of memory or conflict of topics | Clear the cache in Settings → Memory and reboot the phone |
| Animation slows down | Weak processor or power saving mode enabled | Disable the Battery → Ultra Mode or lower the screen resolution |
| Wallpaper is reset after updating | Resetting system settings | Restore backup of themes from Settings → More |
| No "Super Wallpaper" tab. | Outdated firmware or regional restrictions | Update the software or install the APK manually (see section above) |
If after all the manipulations, the wallpaper still does not work, check if the service com.miui.superwallpaper is disabled in the application settings.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → All applications.
- Find Super Wallpapers or Super Wallpapers.
- Click Enable and resolve all requests.
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Before resetting your settings to factory, be sure to save the current wallpaper to Settings → Wallpaper → Save. Once reset, you can restore them from the gallery.
Super Wallpaper: where to download and how to install
Official wallpaper from Xiaomi is limited to 5-7 options, but enthusiasts create hundreds of custom themes.
- 🌐 XDA Developers: a forum with modified APK (For example, wallpaper in the style of "Cyberpunk" or "Star Wars").
- 🎨 Telegram channels: @MiuiThemes or @XiaomiSuperWallpapers — They're putting out fresh collections.
- 🛠️ GitHub: Open source repositories (e.g. SuperWallpapers-Port).
Installing custom wallpaper is similar to the manual method (see section above), but there are nuances:
- Check the compatibility of APK with your version of MIUI/HyperOS (usually specified in the file description).
- Some wallpapers require root rights to work properly (for example, to change system animations).
- Once installed, clear the cache of the com.android.themes app to avoid conflicts.
⚠️ Note: Castom wallpaper may contain advertisements or malicious code. download files only from trusted sources (e.g., download files from trusted sources, XDA or official Xiaomi Telegram channels. Check before installing APK via VirusTotal.