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How to Add Widgets and Set Wallpapers on Xiaomi and REDMI

Add widgets to the default Xiaomi and REDMI home screen. Follow a Gallery wallpaper example based on the official REDMI 13C 5G guide, with notes on version differences.

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Applies to

Xiaomi's official default home screen widget instructions, with REDMI 13C 5G as the wallpaper example. Names and menus may differ across MIUI, HyperOS, and regional versions.

Based on official documentation, without hands-on testing of every device. Styling and troubleshooting tips are editorial suggestions.

Enter home screen editing mode

  1. Hold an empty area of the home screen or pinch inward with two fingers to edit it.
  2. Open Widgets and choose an app or widget style.
  3. Adjust its position after adding it, then finish editing. If the page has too little space, place the widget on another page.

Instructions based on: Xiaomi: Add and move home screen widgets

Set a Gallery wallpaper: REDMI 13C 5G example

This model also lets you select images through Wallpaper and personalization in Settings. If another model has different menus, consult its own official instructions first.

  1. Open the saved image in Gallery.
  2. Expand the More menu and find the option to set it as wallpaper.
  3. Confirm the image in the preview and choose Apply.
  4. Follow the prompt to choose a destination, such as the home screen or lock screen, and finish.

Instructions based on: Xiaomi: Set the home screen wallpaper on REDMI 13C 5G

Check the system version before looking for a button

Home screen menu names, widget lists, and regional content may differ between MIUI and HyperOS. If a button is missing, note the system version, model, and launcher you use, then compare the official support page.

Do not assume every step for one model applies to another simply because both are Xiaomi or REDMI. This guide starts with the general editing menu and clearly identifies the model-specific wallpaper example.

Styling tips after setup

Choose a wallpaper with a quiet area before placing a clock or calendar. If the screen feels crowded, reduce the widget count before making all text smaller. The MuseScreen wallpaper catalog helps you compare dark, minimal, and abstract styles.

Frequently asked questions

Why did the widget not appear on the current page?

Check adjacent home screen pages and confirm that the current page has enough continuous open space. Xiaomi's official instructions allow moving a widget to another page when space is limited.

Can I use this guide to set an animated lock screen on any Xiaomi phone?

A static image workflow does not establish animated lock screen support. This guide covers widgets and static wallpaper menus. Animated wallpapers require separate checks of the system, model, and app.

Find your setup method, then your style

Explore wallpaper previews and styling ideas, then save a suitable image to your device. App features depend on the version you have installed.

Browse curated wallpapersWidget styling ideasView Support

Official references

Sources checked: 2026-09-10. After a system update, follow the official instructions and device interface for your version.

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