How to get Xiaomi MIUI 12 wallpapers on your Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, or any other Android device

Get MIUI 12 wallpapers

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi, has rapidly ascended into a rather comfortable position in the smartphone industry. They didn’t do anything fancy to draw crowd, by the way. They simply bumped up the value-for-money factor and let the customers have their pick. Finally, the topped it off with best-in-class software support, even for budget devices.

Initially, they drew heavy fire for their UI’s — MIUI — similarities with Apple’s iOS. But with time and through countless refinements, Xiaomi has managed to create its own unchallenged identity.

Recently, Xiaomi rolled out the latest version of its user interface, called MIUI 12. As per the company, this version of MIUI ensures airtight privacy and robust features, making MIUI 12 one of the most dynamic members of the iconic lineup. 

MIUI 12 has a lot going for it, but no other feature is as striking as the one we’d be talking about, today. “Super Wallpapers” — as Xiaomi likes to call them — blend stunning imagery with a fast transition effect, leaving you wanting for more.

Thanks to a member of the XDA Developers’ forum, you can now enjoy Xiaomi’s stunning “Super Wallpapers” on your non-Xiaomi smartphone. Let’s see how to.

What are Super Wallpapers?

Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 exclusive “Super Wallpapers” lie somewhere between static wallpapers and fully dynamic live wallpapers. On your lock screen, you see a 3D model of Earth or Mars. Once you unlock, you’re sucked into a breathtaking landscape. From a glacier on Earth to a red mountain range on Mars — the selection is quite elaborate.

Where can you get them?

As mentioned, an active member of XDA Developers’ Forum has extracted the wallpaper from MIUI 12 and made them compatible with any Android smartphone running Oreo (8.1) and above. He has also added additional variants of the default wallpapers and uploaded them all to APK Mirror. You can download them for free by clicking on the links below:

How to set the wallpapers?

Step 1: Images have been packed as individual APK files. So, you must first install the package first.

Step 2: Download the Google Wallpapers app from the Play Store.

Step 3: Open the app and scroll down to the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: Go to Live Wallpapers and select the wallpaper by Linuxct. Set it as both lock and home screens.

That’s it! Enjoy Xiaomi’s “Super wallpapers” on your non-Mi smartphone.

GIF courtesy: Android Police

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