MIUI Change Lock Screen: Full Guide

Yes, you can change the lock screen on MIUI (Xiaomi’s Android skin) directly in the Settings app, and you have several options: use a static image, a carousel of images, or the built-in “Aurora” and “Mountain” live wallpapers. This guide walks through every method, including how to set a custom photo, enable the lock screen carousel, and fix common issues where the change doesn’t stick.

Formula

The calculator works out your average pace and speed from a run or ride. Pace is the time it takes to cover one kilometer (or mile), and speed is the distance covered per hour. The formulas are:

Pace = Time ÷ Distance

Speed = Distance ÷ (Time ÷ 60)

Where:

• Time (t) – total time in minutes (e.g., 50 minutes)
• Distance (d) – total distance in kilometers (e.g., 10 km)
• Pace – minutes per kilometer (min/km)
• Speed – kilometers per hour (km/h)

The same formulas work for miles and hours – just use miles for distance and keep time in minutes, and the pace will be in min/mile.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator (50 minutes, 10 km):

1. Pace: 50 ÷ 10 = 5.0 min/km
2. Speed: 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.0 km/h

The calculator shows a pace of 5:00 min/km and a speed of 12.0 km/h. This matches the formula results.

How to Change the Lock Screen on MIUI

MIUI (the interface on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phones) lets you change the lock screen wallpaper separately from the home screen. The steps are slightly different depending on your MIUI version (MIUI 12, 13, 14, or HyperOS). Here’s the general method:

1. Open Settings on your phone.
2. Tap Wallpaper (or “Wallpaper & style� on older versions).
3. Choose More wallpapers or Wallpaper gallery.
4. Pick a wallpaper – either a static image, a live wallpaper, or a “carousel� option.
5. Tap Apply and select Lock screen (or “Apply to lock screen�).

If you want to use your own photo:

1. Go to Settings > Wallpaper.
2. Tap the + icon or My wallpapers.
3. Select the photo from your gallery.
4. Crop it if needed, then tap Apply and choose Lock screen.

On HyperOS (the newer system), the path is similar: Settings > Wallpaper & style > More wallpapers.

Using the Lock Screen Carousel (Automatic Change)

MIUI has a feature called Lock screen carousel (also called “Wallpaper carousel�) that automatically changes your lock screen wallpaper every time you wake the screen. It cycles through a curated set of images (landscapes, art, etc.).

To enable it:

1. Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Lock screen carousel.
2. Toggle it on.
3. You can also choose which categories of images to show (e.g., “Architecture�, “Nature�).

Note: The carousel only works on the lock screen, not the home screen. It may also require an internet connection to download new images.

How to Choose a Lock Screen Photo (and What Works Best)

When picking a lock screen image, keep these points in mind:

• Aspect ratio: Most phones have a tall screen (19.5:9 or 20:9). A photo that is too wide will be cropped heavily. Choose a portrait-oriented image.
• Resolution: Use an image that is at least 1080 x 2340 pixels (or higher) for sharpness on modern displays.
• Dark areas: The lock screen shows the clock and notification icons. A dark image at the top makes them easier to read.
• Live wallpapers: MIUI offers a few built-in live wallpapers (like “Auroraâ€� and “Mountainâ€�) that animate on the lock screen. They consume more battery.

If you want to use a photo from the internet, download it to your gallery first, then follow the “My wallpapers� steps above.

Common Problems and Fixes

Sometimes the lock screen wallpaper doesn’t change as expected. Here are common issues and solutions:

• Wallpaper resets to default: This can happen if you have a third-party launcher or a theme that overrides the wallpaper. Try applying the wallpaper from the Themes app instead, or disable the theme’s “lock screen wallpaperâ€� option.
• Carousel not working: Make sure the carousel is enabled in Settings, and that your phone has an internet connection. Also, check that you haven’t set a custom lock screen wallpaper – the carousel overrides it, but sometimes a manual wallpaper can block it.
• Can’t find the “Wallpaperâ€� option: On some MIUI versions, it’s under Settings > Home screen & lock screen > Wallpaper. If you don’t see it, use the Themes app – tap the “Meâ€� tab, then “Wallpaperâ€�.
• Live wallpaper not moving: Some live wallpapers only animate on the lock screen, not the home screen. If it’s not moving at all, check that “Reduce animationsâ€� is off in Developer options.

MIUI vs. Stock Android Lock Screen

Stock Android (on Pixel phones and most near-stock devices) only lets you set a static image or a live wallpaper for the lock screen. MIUI adds the carousel and a few extra customization options, but it also removes the “swipe left for Google News� that stock Android has (on some versions). MIUI’s lock screen also shows a “Mi� logo by default, which you can remove in Settings > Lock screen > “Show brand� (toggle off).

The main difference is that MIUI treats the lock screen as a separate surface – you can have a different wallpaper on the lock screen and home screen, while stock Android often uses the same image for both (though you can set different ones manually).

Safety and Battery Considerations

Changing your lock screen wallpaper is safe and doesn’t affect your data or settings. However, live wallpapers and the carousel can use more battery because they redraw the screen when you wake it. If you notice reduced battery life, switch to a static image.

Also, be careful when downloading wallpapers from third-party apps – some may contain malware or track your usage. Stick to the built-in gallery or trusted sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set a different wallpaper for the lock screen and home screen?

When applying a wallpaper, you’ll see options: Home screen, Lock screen, or Both. Select “Lock screen� to apply only to the lock screen. If you don’t see these options, tap “Apply� and then choose “Set as� – a menu will pop up.

Why does my lock screen wallpaper keep changing by itself?

That’s the Lock screen carousel feature. To stop it, go to Settings > Wallpaper > Lock screen carousel and toggle it off. If it still changes, check that you haven’t scheduled a wallpaper change in the “Wallpaper� settings.

Can I use a video as my lock screen wallpaper?

MIUI doesn’t natively support video wallpapers on the lock screen (only on the home screen with third-party apps). You can use a live wallpaper, but those are animated images, not videos. Some third-party apps can set a video as a live wallpaper, but they may not work on the lock screen.

How do I remove the clock from the lock screen?

Go to Settings > Lock screen > Clock style. You can choose a different style or, on some versions, select “None� to hide it. If you don’t see “None�, you can use a third-party lock screen app, but that’s not recommended for security.

Does changing the lock screen wallpaper affect my theme?

Yes, if you apply a theme, it may override your wallpaper. To keep your custom wallpaper, apply the wallpaper after the theme, or edit the theme in the Themes app to remove the lock screen wallpaper component.

Why can’t I set a wallpaper from Google Photos?

MIUI sometimes restricts the “Set as wallpaper� action from third-party apps. Workaround: open the image in the MIUI Gallery app, tap the three-dot menu, and choose “Set as wallpaper�. If that fails, take a screenshot of the image and use that.

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in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2