How to Change Wallpaper on Android
Every Android phone is slightly different, but the process is similar. Here's a guide for all major brands in 2025.
Universal Method (Works on All Android)
- Long press an empty area on the home screen
- Tap Wallpapers (or "Wallpaper & style")
- Choose your source: Gallery, Wallpapers, or Live Wallpapers
- Select your image
- Crop and adjust position
- Set for Home screen, Lock screen, or Both
Samsung (One UI 6 & 7)
- Go to Settings → Wallpaper and style
- Tap Change wallpapers
- Choose from My wallpapers, Gallery, or Live wallpapers
- Set for home screen, lock screen, or both
- Tap Apply
Samsung also supports Good Lock for advanced wallpaper customization.
Google Pixel
- Long press home screen → Wallpaper & style
- Or: Settings → Display → Wallpaper
- Choose from Photos, Google Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers
- Pixel 9 has AI wallpaper generation built in
Xiaomi (MIUI/HyperOS)
- Long press home screen → Wallpaper
- Or: Settings → Display → Wallpaper
- Choose from Gallery or Wallpaper app
OnePlus (OxygenOS)
- Long press home screen → Personalize
- Tap Wallpaper
- Choose from Gallery or built-in collection
How to Use a Downloaded Wallpaper
- Download your wallpaper from WallpaperCartoon.com
- Open Gallery or Photos app
- Find the downloaded image
- Tap the three dots or share button
- Select Set as wallpaper
- Choose home screen, lock screen, or both
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