Live wallpaper transforms Xiaomi's screen, adding dynamism and personality. But where do you find them when standard Themes are tired? Many users face the problem: the official store. MIUI Restricted by region, and third-party sources risk device security.
In this article – 10 proven ways to get a live wallpaper on Redmi, POCO Xiaomi flagship models, including hidden system features, are secure APK We'll also look at how to avoid counterfeiting and why some wallpapers slow down your smartphone.
1.The Official Theme Store MIUI: circumvention
The main source of live wallpaper for Xiaomi is the Themes app, which is preinstalled on all devices with the same name. MIUI It has both static and animated versions, but it has three key problems:
1. Regional restrictions. In Russia, Europe and some Asian countries, the catalog has been stripped down, with many live wallpapers only available for Chinese Mi Account accounts. 2. Paid content. The best animations are often sold for the first time. MI Credit (Xiaomi's domestic currency). 3. Low quality. Some of the live wallpaper is actually low-frequency animation with artifacts.
To circumvent the restrictions:
- 🌍 Change the region in your Mi Account to India or China (in your profile settings) to open up hidden themes.
- 🔍 Search by hashtags: #LiveWallpaper, #Dynamic or #3D.
- 💰 For free wallpaper filter the catalogue by price: Free → Sort by: Popular.
⚠️ Note: Changing your account region may result in loss of access to some Xiaomi services (e.g. Mi Cloud in China works differently). → The phone. → Backup.
2. Hidden living wallpaper in MIUI: activate
Xiaomi hides some of the animated wallpaper in system files, which can be extracted without root rights using standard tools.
Method 1: Through a File Manager
- Install MiXplorer (free on Google Play).
- Enable the display of hidden files: Settings → Show hidden files.
- Go to /system/media/theme/default/wallpaper/.
- Copy files with extension.mp4 or.gif in a folder DCIM.
- Install them through the gallery. → Set as wallpaper.
Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)
adb pull /system/media/theme/default/wallpaper/ ~/Downloads/xiaomi_wallpapersThis command will copy all the system wallpaper to your computer. ADB Tools and included Debugging by USB.
| Xiaomi model | Number of hidden wallpapers | File format |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | 7 (including 2 live) | MP4, PNG |
| POCO F5 | 5 (1 live) | GIF, WEBP |
| Xiaomi 13 Ultra | 12 (4 alive) | MP4 (H.265) |
| Redmi 10A | 3 (no live) | PNG |
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If the wallpaper is in format.mp4 Not installed as live, convert them to.gif via online services like EZGIF.
3. Third-party apps: top-5 safe-source
If there are few standard wallpapers, pay attention to third-party apps, the main rule: download only from Google Play or official sites to avoid viruses.
- 📱 Wallpapers Craft — more than 10,000 live wallpapers with categories by style (minimalism, cyberpunk, nature.
Before installation, check:
- 🔋 Reviews about battery consumption (some wallpaper discharges the smartphone 15-20% faster).
- 📥 Size APK — Files heavier than 50MB can slow down weak devices (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3).
- 🛡️ Permissions – the application must not request access to SMS, geolocation.
☑️ Checking the safety of live wallpaper
4. Live wallpaper from the video: how to do it yourself
You don't have to look for ready-made solutions, you can create unique live wallpapers from your video files.
1. Video Live Wallpaper app (free on Google Play):
- 🎥 Upload 5-15 seconds long video (optimum for cyclic playback).
- 🔧 Cut to screen resolution (for example, 1080×2400 For the Redmi Note 11).
- 🎨 Add effects (attenuation, blurring of edges).
- 📲 Install as wallpaper through built-in tool.
2. Online services (if you do not want to install the software):
- 🌐 LiveWallpapers4K Creator – uploading videos from YouTube or local storage.
- 🖥️ EZGIF — video-to-video GIF customized FPS.
⚠️ Attention: Video wallpaper is a lot of CPU load. 4xx Or Helio Gxx, it can cause overheating. → Battery → Battery status.
How to reduce the load from live wallpaper?
5. Alternative launchers with live wallpaper
If you lack the functionality of a standard launcher MIUI, Consider alternatives with live wallpaper support:
| Launcher | Support for live wallpaper | Additional chips | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Launcher | Yes (via Nova Wallpaper Plugin) | Set up gestures, icons, hide applications | Premium version for some functions |
| Lawnchair | Yes (embedded support) | Lightweight, open source, integration with Pixel chips | No official support MIUI-gesture |
| Action Launcher | Yes (via Quicktheme) | Adaptive icons, smart search | Difficult for beginners |
To install live wallpaper through an alternative launcher:
- Download the launcher from Google Play.
- Install live wallpaper through the standard menu (Long tap on the desktop) → Wallpaper).
- In the launcher settings, activate the Allow wallpaper scrolling option (if necessary).
Important: Some launchers conflict with branded features MIUI, for example:
- 🔄 Navigation gestures may not work properly.
- 📱 Pop-ups (POCO Launcher will disappear.
- 🔋 Battery optimization for launcher may be reset after reboot.
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Hyperion launcher is the best choice for Xiaomi AMOLED-screens: it supports real black themes and dynamic low-power wallpaper.
6. live wallpaper for game mode (Game Turbo)
Owners POCO And Black Shark can set up special live wallpapers that are only activated in Game Turbo:
- 🎮 Synchronize with FPS in the game (for example, pulse in the rhythm of shooting in the PUBG Mobile).
- 🔥 Illuminating notifications of low battery or overheating.
- 🛡️ Do not load the system during the game (optimized for the game) Adreno/Mali GPU).
Where to get them:
- Open the Game Turbo (Joystick-like icon).
- Go to Settings. → Game themes.
- Download packets with wallpaper (for example, Cyberpunk, MOBA or).
For devices without the Game Turbo (such as the Redmi Note 10) use:
- 📲 Game Space app (Game Turbo port for all Xiaomi).
- 🎯 Wallpaper from Steam Grid (adapt via Wallpaper Engine on PC).
7. Optimizing live wallpaper: how to reduce battery consumption
Live wallpaper can eat up to 30 percent of the charge a day on weak smartphones.
- ⚡ Limit it. FPS: In the wallpaper settings, select 30 FPS 60 FPS.
- 🌑 Use dark themes: AMOLED-Black pixels do not consume energy.
- ⏳ Set up a timer: turn off animations through Settings → Display. → Sleeping Wallpaper Mode (available in the MIUI 13+).
- 🔄 Turn off in the background: in Settings → Battery → Optimization add wallpaper app to exceptions.
Comparison of battery consumption (test for POCO X4 Pro):
| Wallpaper type | Expense in 8 hours | CPU temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (static) | 3% | 38°C |
| Live (30) FPS, dark) | 8% | 42°C |
| Alive (60) FPS, light) | 15% | 47°C |
| Video wallpaper (1080p) | 22% | 50°C |
⚠️ Note: On devices with Snapdragon processor 6xx Or Helio Pxx live wallpaper can cause trottling (forced performance loss due to overheating). CPU In Settings → The phone. → Status of the system.
8 Risks and how to avoid them
Not all sources of live wallpaper are safe.
- 🦠 Malware code in APK from unverified sources (for example, forums) 4PDA or telegram channels).
- 🕵️ Spyware: Some Wallpapers Collect Data About Your Apps.
- 💸 Hidden payments: "free" wallpaper can sign you up for SMS-mailing.
How to defend yourself:
- Check it out. APK VirusTotal.
- Install only from Google Play, APKMirror or the official Xiaomi website.
- Refuse your permission. READ_SMS or ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
- Use a sandbox (like Shelter or Island) to test new wallpaper.
Critical information: In 2023, Kaspersky researchers discovered 15 apps with live wallpaper on Google Play that secretly mined cryptocurrency.All of them were removed, but clones may reappear. Before installing, check the date of the app's last update - if it hasn't updated for more than a year, it's suspicious.