What is Xiaomi’s super wallpaper and why are they better than normal?
Xiaomi's dynamic super wallpapers are not just static images on the lock screen and desktop, they're interactive wallpapers that smoothly animate when you unlock the device, respond to gestures and even change the look depending on the time of day. For example, wallpapers with images of Earth or Mars show the rotation of the planet, and abstract options create a depth effect with paralax.
The technology debuted alongside MIUI 12 in 2020 and was initially only available for flagship models. Today, super wallpaper is supported by most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, but with the caveats: some models require manual installation via APK, and on budget devices animation can work with lags. In this article, we will analyze which phones officially and informally support the feature, how to activate it and what to do if the wallpaper is not installed.
Important: Super wallpaper consumes 5-15% more battery power than static wallpaper, due to the constant animation and operation of the GPU. AMOLED-If autonomy is critical to you, use dynamic wallpaper only on the lock screen or turn it off in the energy saving settings.
Official list of Xiaomi phones with support for super wallpaper
Xiaomi regularly updates the list of devices compatible with super wallpaper, but not all models get the function at the same time. Official support depends on the version of MIUI (at least MIUI 12) and the hardware capabilities of the smartphone. Below is the current list of devices for 2026, where super wallpaper works out of the box:
- 📱 Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro / 14 Ultra – full support, including wallpaper with effect 3D and tilt animation
- 📱 Xiaomi 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Ultra / 13 Lite – all super wallpaper options, including themed ones (e.g. Ocean or Galaxy")
- 📱 Xiaomi 12 / 12 Pro / 12S / 12S Ultra / 12 Lite - Support with MIUI 13, possible lag 12 Lite due to Snapdragon processor 778G
- 📱 Xiaomi 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Ultra / 11 Lite 5G NE — The first models with super-wallpaper, on 11 Lite animation simplified
- 📱 Xiaomi Mix 4 / Mix Fold / Mix Fold 2 – optimized for large screens, support deployed wallpaper
- 📱 Xiaomi Civi 2 / Civi 3 – limited set of wallpaper due to the AMOLED-screen-result 1080p
For Redmi and POCO, the list is shorter, but also impressive:
- 🔥 Redmi K60 / K60 Pro / K60 Ultra / K60E — Full support, including wallpaper with Live effect (e.g. Forest Fire")
- 🔥 Redmi K50 / K50 Pro / K50 Gaming / K50 Ultra - required MIUI 14 for stable employment
- 🔥 POCO F5 / F5 Pro / F4 GT — super wallpapers are available, but can brake at high load on the processor
- 🔥 POCO X5 Pro 5G — Support only basic animations (without support) 3D-effects)
⚠️ Note: On devices with Snapdragon processors 6xx or Dimensity 700/800 (For example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO X4 Pro) Super wallpapers may not work smoothly, in which case it is recommended to disable animations in wallpaper settings or use static versions.
Unofficial support: how to install super wallpaper on unaccompanied models
If your smartphone isn't on the official list, it doesn't mean you're not allowed to use super wallpaper. There are several ways you can install it on devices with MIUI 12+, but they require additional manipulation. Here are the working methods:
- Installation through APK. Download the file. SuperWallpapers.apk (forum XDA Developers) and install it manually:
- Use themes from MIUI Theme Store. Some super wallpapers are available as separate themes.
- Patch through Magisk. For advanced users, there are Magisk modules that add super wallpaper support to any device with MIUI. For example, the SuperWallpapersEnabler module.
⚠️ Note: Installation of super wallpapers through APK or Magisk may cause system failures if the file is not compatible with your version MIUI. Before installation, make a backup of the data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
If the wallpaper is not displayed after installation, try:
- 🔄 Reboot the phone
- 📁 Clear the app cache Themes in Settings → Annexes
- 🔧 Update MIUI last-minute
Check the MIUI version (not lower than 12)
Download APK from a verified source
Installation from unknown sources
Make a backup copy of the data
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Step-by-step: how to turn on super wallpaper on Xiaomi
If your phone is officially supporting super wallpaper, it won't take more than a minute to activate it.
- Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
- Go to the wallpaper section (in the lower menu).
- Select the Super Wallpaper tab (or Dynamic on some models).
- Scroll through the list and select your favorite option (e.g. Earth, Mars, or Abstraction).
- Click Apply and select where to display the wallpaper: on the lock screen, desktop or both.
- Confirm the selection and wait for the installation to be completed (it can take up to 30 seconds).
If the Super Wallpaper section is missing, try:
- 🔍 Update theme app via Google Play or App Gallery.
- 🌐 Change region in phone settings to India or China (some wallpaper is only available in these regions).
- 📥 Set super wallpaper through APK, as described in the previous section.
Tip: To make the super wallpaper work smoother, turn off the energy-saving mode in Settings → Battery and add the Theme app to the optimization exception list.
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If the wallpaper animation is slowing down, try reducing the screen resolution in Settings → Display → Screen resolution. This will reduce the load on the processor.
Top.-5 Super-wallpaper for Xiaomi: which to choose?
There are over 20 super wallpaper options available in MIUI, but not all of them are equally interesting. We have selected the 5 most spectacular and optimized options that work consistently even on mid-budget smartphones:
| Wallpaper name | Description | Compatibility | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth | Realistic. 3D-planetary model with clouds and rotation | All devices with MIUI 12+ | Changes the lighting depending on the time of day |
| Mars | Red Planet with Craters and Dust Storms | Demands. AMOLED-screen | Animation of sand vortices when unlocking |
| Ocean | Deep-sea landscape with fish and coral | It works best on flagships (Xiaomi 13/14) | Responds to the tilt of the phone (paralax effect) |
| Abstraction | Geometric shapes with smooth transitions of colors | It is suitable for budget models (Redmi Note 11) | Minimum battery consumption |
| Wildfire | Animated flame with sparks and smoke | Only for devices with Snapdragon 8xx | The effect of thermal flickering when touching the screen |
If you’re bored with standard wallpaper, you can download additional options from MIUI Theme Store or third-party sources (such as Zedge or WallpapersCraft).However, beware: not all third-party superwallpapers are optimized for Xiaomi and may contain ads.
How to remove the super wallpaper if it slows down the phone?
Super wallpaper problems: why they don’t work and how to fix them
Even on supported devices, super wallpapers can be incorrect, and here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:
- 🚫 No wallpapers are installed. MIUI Solution: Update the system through Settings. → The phone. → Update the system or clear the app cache Topics.
- 🐢 The animation is slowing down. The reason is a weak processor or power saving mode on. Solution: Turn off power saving for the Topics app in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
- 🔄 The wallpaper is reset after it's reset. MIUI Solution: Reset wallpaper and disable automatic theme updates in Settings → Topics → Settings → Auto-update.
- 🖼️ Wallpaper is only displayed on the lock screen. Reason: performance limitations on budget models. Solution: Try using wallpaper through the lock screen. APK or change the launcher to Nova Launcher (supports dynamic wallpaper on the desktop).
⚠️ Note: If after installing super wallpaper phone began to warm up, check the processor boot in Settings → The phone. → System status. MIUI over 20% CPU, Turn off the wallpaper – this may indicate a software conflict.
If none of these methods worked, try resetting your phone to factory settings (be sure to back it up!) and 90% of the time, this solves the problem of displaying dynamic wallpaper.
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Before resetting your settings, try reinstalling the Themes app via Google Play. Often this helps without drastic measures.
Alternatives to super wallpaper: what to use if your Xiaomi doesn't support the feature
If your smartphone is not compatible with super wallpaper or it is unstable, don’t despair! there are several alternative solutions that will create a similar effect:
- 🌌 Google Wallpapers offers dynamic wallpapers with paralax and animation (like Earth or Space) that are less resource-intensive than Xiaomi's super wallpapers and work on any Android device.
- 🎨 Apps for live wallpaper. KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker or Wallpaper Engine lets you create your own animated wallpaper from scratch or download ready-made templates.
- 📱 Topics with animation from MIUI Theme Store. Some themes mimic super wallpaper with animated icons and transitions. Look for themes marked Dynamic or Animated.
- 🖥️ Animated widgets: Weather widgets (e.g. Overdrop) or clocks (e.g., Overdrop, KWGT) can add speakers to the desktop without overloading the system.
If it's important to you. 3D-In graphics, look for wallpapers from Samsung (available via Galaxy Themes) or OnePlus (OxygenOS Wallpapers app). APK, but without guarantee of stable employment.