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How to Change Your Android Wallpaper

Spruce up your Android screen with pictures and animations

By Thomas Phelps Thomas Phelps Writer Le Moyne College Former Lifewire writer Thomas Phelps is an IT sales and technical writing professional with more than two decades of experience. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 14, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Easiest: Long-press the wallpaper on the home screen and select Wallpapers > choose image > Set Wallpaper.In Settings, go to Display > Wallpaper > choose image > Set Wallpaper. This article explains how to change the background image on an Android device and where to find wallpaper images.

Change the Wallpaper

To change the image used in the background of the home screen of an Android phone: Open the Settings app. Select Display. Select Wallpaper. In the Choose wallpaper from list, select a location. Choose Gallery to use one of your own images. Choose Wallpapers to use a stock image. If you chose Wallpapers, scroll through the list of images or installed wallpapers. As you scroll, the screen changes to display the selected wallpaper. If you chose Gallery or My photos, a file browser opens. Tap menu (the three stacked lines) and select Images. In the list of image locations, navigate to the folder where the background image is stored, then tap the image's thumbnail. In the Wallpapers screen, your chosen image is at the front of the wallpaper list and selected. To make the change, tap Set wallpaper. Your chosen wallpaper is applied to the home screen.

Use a Shortcut to Change the Wallpaper

To change the look of your home screen even more quickly: Long press the wallpaper on the home screen. Long press until you feel a feedback vibration and the screen changes. Tap Wallpapers. Browse the existing choices of wallpapers and live wallpapers or tap My Photos to choose a photo from your gallery. Live wallpapers look the same as standard wallpapers when viewed in the browser. These background images say Animated in the thumbnail, indicating that the wallpaper on the phone is interactive. Tap Set Wallpaper. The main screen appears with the new wallpaper.

Find New Wallpapers

To find an unlimited number of wallpapers, search Google Play for wallpapers. You'll find several free apps available for download with thousands of free wallpapers. Find wallpaper images on the web from sites such as Unsplash. Unsplash offers high-resolution images that can be downloaded free of charge. If you'd prefer to get your wallpapers directly, download images to your phone or transfer images from your PC to your phone over a USB cable. Android screens are becoming higher resolution with each release, requiring equally high-res images to look crisp and clear. Consider this when choosing your wallpaper source. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How Do I Change the Wallpaper on My Computer or Phone? How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Set Your iPad's Background Wallpaper How to Make a Video Your Wallpaper on Your Phone How to Use Live Wallpaper on Your iPhone How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android How to Change the Desktop Background in Windows 11 How to Open the iPad's Settings The Best Free Wallpaper Apps For Android in 2022 THEMEPACK File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Remove Ads on an Amazon Fire Tablet How to Change the Instagram Icon in iOS and Android How to Change Google Backgrounds How to Find Windows Spotlight Images How to Change Your Facebook Cover Photo The 6 Best iPad Pro Wallpapers of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies