X
wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time.
This article has been viewed 218,525 times.
Learn more...
Live wallpaper is a moving background on your Android. You can use your own videos on your computer for Live Wallpaper with a free app.
Steps
-
1Search for "Video Live Wallpaper" in the Play Store. Click "Install."
-
2Hit the "Accept and download" button to install the app on your phone.
-
3Hit the menu button on your Android's homescreen and select "Wallpaper."
-
4Click on "Live Wallpapers" in the wallpaper screen that comes up.
-
5Select "Video Live Wallpapers" from the list. Click on "Settings" and then select the video stored on your computer that you want to use. Click "Set wallpaper" to set the live wallpaper.
Community Q&A
-
QuestionHow do I turn an image into wallpaper?
Community AnswerThat is a function provided with your phone. Go to the wallpaper settings (the location of this different depending on which launcher you use), select "photos" and then chose your photo. -
QuestionHow about videos captured from the phone's camera?
Community AnswerVideos captured from the camera should work. They should be in your gallery.
Warnings
- Live wallpapers can consume a large amount of energy on your phone.Thanks!
