How to turn on super wallpaper on Xiaomi: full instructions for MIUI

Dynamic super wallpaper is one of the most spectacular innovations in MIUI firmware that transforms the look of a smartphone. These animated background images respond to gestures, time of day and even weather conditions, creating a unique visual experience. However, many Xiaomi users face difficulties in trying to activate them: the feature can be hidden in the depths of settings, not available on some models or requires additional manipulation.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can include super wallpapers, from the standard path through theme settings to workarounds for devices where the feature is initially disabled. You’ll also learn how to check your Xiaomi’s compatibility with dynamic wallpaper, which models support this technology out of the box, and what to do if super wallpapers stop working after the MIUI update.

What is a super wallpaper and what Xiaomi models support it

Super Wallpapers are interactive background images developed by Xiaomi based on Always-On Display (AOD) technology and dynamic graphics.

• 🌄 The main background is an animated image (such as the surface of Mars or the Earth's landscape), which changes smoothly when scrolling the screen.
• ⏱️ Interactive elements – display time, weather, notifications and even battery level directly on the wallpaper.

The feature is available on the following models (starting with MIUI 12):

⚠️ Note: On budget models (e.g. Redmi Note) 10/11 or POCO M4) Super wallpapers may not be available due to performance limitations, and in such cases manual installation through the ADB or modified themes.

The standard way to enable super wallpapers through MIUI settings

If your device officially supports the function, you can activate the super wallpaper in 3 steps:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the Wallpaper → Super Wallpaper section (on some versions of MIUI, the path may look like My Wallpaper → Dynamic).
3. Select your favorite set (such as Mars or Earth) and click Apply. The system automatically adapts the wallpaper to your screen.

🔹 Important nuance: After applying super wallpaper, it is recommended to restart the device - this will eliminate possible artifacts when scrolling.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Free up at least 500MB of memory

Turn off the power saving mode

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If the Super Wallpaper section is not on the menu, check:

• 📱 Firmware region: on Chinese versions MIUI (for example, CN ROM) The solution is to switch from region to global or EEA.
• 🔄 Version MIUI: super-wallpaper appeared in MIUI 12, but full support is implemented only with MIUI 12.5.
• 🛠️ Root rights: some custom firmware requires activation through ADB (guideline).

How to turn on super wallpaper if they are not in the settings

If your device is not on the official list of supported devices, but it works on the MIUI 12+, You can try to activate the function manually. 80% Models with Snapdragon processor 8xx/7xx and AMOLED-screen, but may cause increased battery consumption.

Instructions for ADB:

adb shell settings put global miui_super_wallpaper_enabled 1


adb shell am broadcast -a com.miui.home.SUPER_WALLPAPER_ENABLED

After the commands are executed:

1. Reboot your smartphone.
2. Open the Settings → Wallpaper and check for a new section.
3. If the wallpaper doesn’t show correctly, set the Default theme in the personalization settings.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI, If the commands are incorrect, back up your data through Settings before experimenting. → Additionally. → Backup.

Installation of super wallpaper through MTZ-topic

The alternative is to download the super wallpaper themes from third-party sources.

1. Download. MTZ-file with the topic (for example, from the forum) XDA Developers or Mi-Themes. Popular packs: Mars Super Wallpaper, Earth Dynamic, Abstract Wave.
2. Place the file in the MIUI/theme folder on the internal drive.
3. Open the Topics → My Themes → Local and select the downloaded file.
4. Apply the theme and restart the device.

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• 🎨 More design options are available than in the standard set MIUI.
• ⚡ Works on devices without official support for super wallpaper.
• 🔄 You can combine elements from different topics.

⚠️ Attention: Installation of topics from unverified sources may contain malicious code. Before downloading, check user reviews and the rating of the topic. Recommended sites: XDA, Mi Community (official forum Xiaomi), Telegram-channels of developers of theme.

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If after applying the theme super wallpaper displays incorrectly (for example, animation twitches), try to disable the option "Animation transitions" in the developer settings (Settings → Additional → For developers → Scale of animation – set the value off.).

Optimizing the operation of super wallpaper: battery and performance

Dynamic wallpaper consumes more resources than static wallpapers, to minimize the impact on autonomy:

• 🔋 Limit background activity: Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization and Add Themes to Exceptions.
• ⚙️ Set up the refresh rate: in Settings → Screen. → Select the refresh rate 60 Hz instead 90/120 Hz (this will reduce the load on the processor).
• 🌙 Use dark themes: AMOLED-In the screens, black is not illuminated, which saves charge. → Screen.

Battery consumption comparison (test on Xiaomi Mi 11):

🔹 Tip: If autonomy is critical, turn off super wallpaper overnight via Settings → Wallpaper. → Turn off animation (available in MIUI 13+).

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On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro or 13 Ultra), super wallpaper consumes 15-20% less power thanks to the optimization of Adobe RGB drivers.

Solving Super Wallpaper Problems

Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

If the problem persists, try resetting your personalization settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset Personalization Settings (does not affect user data).
3. After rebooting, reapply the super wallpaper.

Alternatives to super wallpaper for supported devices

If your Xiaomi doesn’t support dynamic wallpaper, consider these options:

• 🎞️ Live Wallpapers from Google Play: apps like KWGT Or Wallpapers Craft, which allows you to create animated background images with a similar effect.
• 🖼️ Topics with pseudo-dynamics: some MTZ-Themes simulate super wallpapers by changing static images depending on the time of day (example: Dynamic Earth theme on Mi Community).
• 🔄 LineageOS or Pixel Experience support live wallpaper from Google, but require unlocking the bootloader.

🔹 Comparison of alternatives:

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware will void Xiaomi's warranty and may result in the device being locked if the firmware is incorrect. XDA Developers for your model.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's super wallpaper