Changing your home screen wallpaper on a Realme device is straightforward, offering various options to personalize your phone's look and feel with ease.
Quick Steps to Change Your Wallpaper
Realme UI provides multiple ways to customize your device's background, whether you prefer a static image, a dynamic live wallpaper, or a cherished photo from your gallery.
Method 1: Using the Home Screen Gesture (Recommended)
This is the fastest and most common method to access wallpaper settings on Realme UI.
- Access Wallpaper Settings: On your Realme phone, press and hold (long-press) on any empty space on your home screen. Alternatively, you can pinch in on the screen with two fingers.
- Select "Wallpaper": A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the "Wallpaper" option.
- Choose Your Wallpaper:
- Pre-installed Options: Realme UI offers a wide array of beautifully designed static wallpapers, live wallpapers, and even interactive live wallpapers. Browse through these collections to find a style that suits you.
- From Your Photos: To use a personal image, select "Local Albums" or "Photos" to navigate your phone's gallery. You can set any picture from your album as either your desktop (home screen) or lock screen wallpaper.
- Apply Wallpaper: Once you've selected an image, you'll see a preview. Confirm your choice and select where you want to apply it: "Set as Home Screen Wallpaper," "Set as Lock Screen Wallpaper," or "Set as Both."
Method 2: Via the Settings Menu
You can also access wallpaper settings through your phone's main Settings application.
- Open Settings: Tap on the "Settings" icon from your home screen or app drawer.
- Navigate to Personalizations: Scroll down and tap on "Personalizations" (or "Home screen & Lock screen" on some older UI versions).
- Select "Wallpapers": Within Personalizations, tap on "Wallpapers" to open the wallpaper selection interface, similar to Method 1.
- Follow Steps 3 & 4 from Method 1 to choose and apply your desired wallpaper.
Method 3: Directly from Your Gallery App
If you've just taken a photo or downloaded an image you want to use, you can set it as wallpaper directly from the Gallery or Photos app.
- Open Gallery: Launch your phone's "Photos" or "Gallery" app.
- Select Image: Find and open the picture you wish to set as your wallpaper.
- Set as Wallpaper: Look for an option like "More" (often represented by three dots), then select "Set as wallpaper" or "Use as."
- Confirm Placement: The app will then guide you to crop or adjust the image and confirm whether to set it as a home screen, lock screen, or both.
Types of Wallpapers Available on Realme UI
Realme UI provides rich options for personalizing your device's background:
- Static Wallpapers: These are traditional, fixed images that remain still on your screen.
- Live Wallpapers: Featuring subtle animations or moving elements, live wallpapers add a dynamic flair to your home screen.
- Interactive Live Wallpapers: These unique wallpapers may react to your touch or the device's movement, offering an engaging visual experience.
- Personal Photos: Utilize any image from your phone's gallery to truly customize your device with your memories or favorite pictures.
Tips for Best Wallpaper Results
- Resolution Matching: For the sharpest display, choose images with a resolution that matches or exceeds your phone's screen resolution (e.g., 1080x2400 pixels for most Full HD+ displays).
- Cropping and Positioning: Take advantage of the cropping and positioning tools available during the wallpaper setting process to perfectly frame your chosen image on your screen.
- Consider Theme: Think about how your wallpaper will interact with your app icons and widgets. A busy wallpaper might make icons harder to see.
| Method | Description | Ideal Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Press Home Screen | Press and hold an empty space or pinch in on the home screen, then tap "Wallpaper." | Quick changes, browsing pre-installed options. |
| Settings Menu | Navigate to Settings > Personalizations > Wallpapers. |
When making multiple customization changes. |
| Gallery App | Open an image in Photos/Gallery, then use the "Set as Wallpaper" option (often under "More" menu). |
Directly setting a recently taken or downloaded photo. |
For more advanced customization options and troubleshooting, you can refer to the Realme Support Center.
