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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Change your wallpaper

Set a new picture for the lock screen and home screen.

Xiaomi · HyperOSAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open wallpaper settings

Touch and hold an empty part of the Home Screen, then tap Wallpaper.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home Screen screen with Wallpaper highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open wallpaper settings

Touch and hold an empty part of the Home Screen, then tap Wallpaper.

Example Home Screen screen with Wallpaper highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose a picture

Pick one of the ready-made wallpapers, or tap My Photos to use one of your own pictures.

Example Wallpaper screen with My Photos highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Choose where it applies

Tap where you want the wallpaper: Lock screen, Home screen, or both.

Example Set wallpaper screen with Both highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Confirm

Adjust the position if needed, then tap Done or Set as wallpaper.

Example Preview screen with Set as wallpaper highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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