How to Enable Super Wallpaper on Xiaomi with MIUI 13: A Complete Guide to Hidden Chips

Super Wallpapers has been a hallmark of MIUI since version 12. These dynamic wallpapers not only grace the screen, but also seamlessly transform when you transition between the desktop and the lock screen, creating an immersive effect. However, in MIUI 13, the logic of activating them has changed, with many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO experiencing an option disappearing from the menu or not working properly.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to enable super wallpapers on MIUI 13 devices, from basic settings to advanced methods through ADB and hidden menus. We’ll focus on solutions for cases where the standard Settings → Wallpaper path doesn’t work, and explain why some models may be limited to the firmware-level manufacturer. If you want to bring back the visual magic of Super Wallpapers or try them out for the first time, read on.

What is super wallpaper and why it disappears in MIUI 13

Super Wallpapers are dynamic wallpapers. 3D-Wallpapers that respond to the user's gestures (phone tilt, switch between screens) and change the appearance depending on the time of day, including themes dedicated to Mars, Earth, the Moon, as well as abstract versions like "Crystals" or "Energy".

In MIUI 13, many users have noticed that:

• 🔍 Super Wallpaper option is missing from Settings menu → Personalization → Wallpaper.
• 📱 In some models (POCO F3, Redmi Note 11 wallpaper is installed, but not animated.
• ⚙️ After updating with MIUI 12.5 Old super wallpapers are dropped on standard.

The reasons for this behavior lie in the optimization of firmware and Xiaomi policy:

1. Model restriction: On budget devices (Redmi 9A, POCO M3), the function may be disabled due to a weak processor.
2. Regional settings: In global versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI Global 13.0.4), super wallpaper is sometimes blocked.
3. If you have a third-party theme installed from the Mi Theme Store, the system wallpaper may not show.

Method 1: Standard installation through settings

If super wallpaper is available on your device, you can turn it on through the standard menu, which works on most flagships (Xiaomi 12, Mi 11) and some mid-budget models (Redmi Note 10 Pro).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Personalization (or Wallpaper).
2. Select Wallpaper for the lock screen or Desktop Wallpaper.
3. Scroll down to the Super Wallpaper section (if not, see Method 2).
4. Tap on a topic you like (such as Mars) and click Apply.

If the wallpaper is not animated after use, check:

• 🔄 Is the regime on? 60 Hz in screen settings (some animations don't work on the screen) 90/120 Hz).
• 📵 Is the energy saving mode turned off (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).
• 🎨 Is a third-party theme installed (return the standard to Settings) → Personalization → Topics).

Method 2: Hidden menu for recovery of super-wallpaper

If the Super Wallpaper section is not in the settings, it can be unlocked through the hidden MIUI menu, which works on most devices, but requires care.

Steps:

1. Open the Phone app and type in the combination: ##6484## (some models may work ##64663##).
2. You'll see the MIUI Test menu. Select Wallpaper → Super Wallpaper.
3. Activate the switch and restart the phone.

If the code didn't work:

• 📱 Check if your model supports hidden menus. POCO X3 redmi 9T often).
• 🔧 Try entering the code through the "EngineerMode" app (available in the Play Market).

Attention! Not all combinations work on custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu), and if the phone restarts after you enter the code or if you have a warning, don't try again, it can cause the system to crash.

Method 3: Installation via ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, super wallpaper can be forced to activate via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader and enabled debugging over USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (shap 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB Tools and Execute Commands: Adb shell settings put global super_wallpaper_enabled 1 settings put global super_wallpaper_category 1
4. Reset the device.

Transcript of commands:

Attention! Incorrect use of ADB can cause system failure or data loss. If after completing commands, the phone starts to brake, reset via Settings → Restore and reset.

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Before working with ADB, back up your data via Mi Cloud or locally, and this will save you from losing photos and contacts if you crash.

Method 4: Installation via a third-party APK (alternative)

If none of the methods worked, you can try to install super-wallpaper through third-party APK-This method is suitable for devices where the function is locked at the firmware level.

Instructions:

1. Download APK with super wallpapers (e.g. MIUI Super Wallpapers with APKMirror or 4PDA).
2. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
3. Launch the app and select wallpaper.

Warnings:

• ⚠️ Not all. APK They're stable. Some devices may display wallpaper in low resolution or without animation.
• ⚠️ Virus risk: download files only from trusted sources (e.g, XDA Developers).

If after installation the wallpaper does not apply:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🎨 Set a standard theme MIUI.
• 📁 Clear the Wallpaper app cache in Settings → Annexes.

Solving the Problem: Why Super Wallpaper Doesn't Work

Even after successful activation, super wallpapers may not display correctly or even start at all.

If none of the solutions worked, check:

• 📋 Version MIUI. On some assemblies (e.g, MIUI 13.0.6 for Redmi Note 10 super wallpaper permanently disabled.
• 🔧 Root rights: On custom firmware (like LineageOS), the function may not work without Magisk.

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If your device doesn’t officially support super wallpaper (like the Redmi 9A or POCO M2), the only working way is to install via ADB or third-party APKs. However, the animation may not work properly due to hardware limitations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about super wallpaper in MIUI 13