The mystery of the mountain on the screensaver Xiaomi: where did the brand symbol come from and how to use it

If you've ever turned on a Xiaomi smartphone, you've probably noticed a minimalist screensaver with a silhouette of a mountain in the sky, and this image has become the brand's trademark — it flaunts on the logo, wallpaper. MIUI But what mountain is it? Why was it chosen as the company's symbol, and where can you see it in real life?

In this article, we will not only reveal the story of the appearance of the mountain on the screensaver of Xiaomi, but also explain how to find these wallpapers in your smartphone, what hidden meanings are embedded in the design, and even share life hacks to customize the lock screen. You will learn why this symbol is so important to the company, and how it relates to the philosophy of the brand.

Xiaomi logo history: why the mountain?

Xiaomi's logo with the silhouette of the mountain didn't come out right away. It originally used an orange square with white inscription, but in 2011, it was rebranded. Founder Lei Jun wanted the logo to reflect the pursuit of peaks, innovation and simplicity, and so a minimalist sign that millions of people now recognize.

Officially, the mountain on the logo is not tied to a specific geographic peak, but is an abstract symbol that represents:

• 🏔️ The pursuit of perfection is like climbing to the top.
• 🌄 Naturality and harmony – the combination with the sky symbolizes the balance of technology and nature.
• 📈 Growth and development – as does the company itself, which in a few years became a global player.

Interestingly, in some cultures, mountains are associated with stability and reliability, which is the very qualities that Xiaomi wants to convey to its users, and it is easy to remember and looks good on any media from smartphone packaging to banner ads.

What mountain inspired the designers?

While Xiaomi doesn’t officially confirm that its logo is copied from a real mountain, many users and designers draw parallels to Mount Fuji in Japan, whose symmetrical cone is often used in art as a symbol of harmony.

The most reliable source is an interview with Xiaomi logo designer Ken Carpenter, who confirmed that the mountain is an abstract form inspired by Chinese calligraphy and the philosophy of “less is better.” However, users continue to look for similarities with real peaks, and it has become a kind of Internet game.

Where to find wallpaper with Xiaomi Mountain in MIUI?

If you want to install the original wallpaper with a mountain on your Xiaomi smartphone, you can do it in several ways. MIUI The path may be slightly different, but the overall scheme is:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → Systemic.
3. Search for Mi Mountain or Xiaomi Wallpaper.
4. Choose your favorite version (there are dynamic and static options).

On the new versions MIUI 14/15 The wallpaper with the mountain can be hidden in the Minimalism or Nature section. If you can't find it, try downloading it from the official Xiaomi community:

• 🌐 Official Topics Site MIUI (You will need to have a Mi Account account).
• 📱 In the annex Topics → Online → Search for #XiaomiOriginal.

Attention! Some models (e.g. Redmi Note series) may not have mountain wallpapers in the standard set, in which case they can be downloaded from third-party sources, but be careful - only use proven sites to avoid viruses.

Hidden meanings and Easter eggs with a mountain in MIUI

Xiaomi likes to add to its firmware MIUI There are some interesting facts about the Easter eggs associated with the mountain:

• 🎵 In some versions MIUI When you turn on your smartphone, a melody sounds that resembles the sound of wind in the mountains.
• 📱 On the boot animation screen, the mountain is gradually “lit” by the sun, symbolizing the start of a new day (or the launch of the system).
• 🔍 If you keep your finger on the wallpaper with a mountain in the gallery for a long time, sometimes there is a hidden animation with shooting stars.
• 🎮 In the game Mi Game Center (if preset) there is a level with a mountain similar to a logo.

Another little-known fact: MIUI 12 added Super Wallpapers, where the Xiaomi mountain comes to life when you scroll through the screen, like the home screen shows the dawn, and the swipe to the right shows the sunset, and this feature is available on flagships (Mi 10, Mi 11 and later).

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If you have an old Xiaomi model without Super Wallpapers, try installing them through the app. APK-Instructions: forum.xiaomi.com (see "porting super wallpapers" topics").

How to customize a screensaver with a mountain on Xiaomi?

If you're tired of a standard screensaver, you can change it or add it to it. Here are a few ways to do this.

1. Change the download animation: To do this, you need to get root rights and replace the file bootanimation.zip This can lead to loss of warranty or device "brick"; it is better to use secure methods, for example, the BootAnimations application from Google Play (requires an unlocked bootloader).
2. Add a mountain widget to the main screen: B MIUI There's a Mi Weather widget that shows a mountain landscape with the current weather. To set it: Long tap on the home screen → Widgets → Weather. → Choose the style of "Mountain"
3. Create a live wallpaper: With apps like KWGT Or Wallpaper Engine can be made an animated version of the mountain with paralax effects or time-of-day changes.

If you don't want to take risks, but you want something new, try community themes. MIUI There's a Mi Mountain Dark theme, where the mountain is made in dark colors with neon accents. → Online → name-search.

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Any customization of system files (bootanimation, framework) can cause crashes. Always back up before you change!

Why is the mountain on Xiaomi’s screensaver a meme?

In 2020-2023, the image of the mountain from the Xiaomi logo became a popular meme on social media, and users began comparing it to other objects, creating parodies and even painted versions of celebrities' faces.

• 😂 "Xiaomi Mount vs. Mountain from Windows XP" — Comparison with default wallpaper from Microsoft.
• 🤯 "What if it’s not a mountain, but a sales schedule for Xiaomi.
• 🎨 "Van Gogh/Picasso style mountain – re-drawing of the logo in different artistic styles.
• 👾 "Robot Mountain – adding eyes and mouth to silhouette, like a character from an cartoon.

One of the most viral memes is the "Xiaomi Mountain Challenge," where users tried to draw a mountain from memory, and it turned out that most people remember it wrong (like drawing two peaks instead of one), which became a reason for discussing how our brains perceive visual information.

Xiaomi reacted to the memes with humor: in 2022, they released a limited series of T-shirts with parody versions of the mountain, and in the future, the company released a series of T-shirts with parody versions of the mountain. MIUI 13 added Easter egg - with a long press on the wallpaper with the mountain appeared the inscription "This is not a meme, this is art".

Xiaomi vs. Other Brands: Who Uses What?

Many tech companies use natural motifs in their logos and wallpapers, and let's compare how Xiaomi stands out from them:

Interestingly, Xiaomi is one of the few brands that actively uses a natural motif not only in the logo, but also in the interface. MIUI There's a whole set of wallpapers with mountains, forests and lakes that change with the time of day, and it creates a unique sense of living operating system.

Attention! If you notice that your Xiaomi smartphone has lost the wallpaper with a mountain after the update, this may be due to regional settings. For example, in some countries (for example, in India), Xiaomi uses other standard wallpaper due to local preferences. To return them, change the region in the settings to China (but note that this may affect the operation of some services).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the mountain on the screensaver Xiaomi