How to set a live wallpaper on Android
To set a live wallpaper on Android, download the loop to your gallery, long-press an empty area of your home screen, tap Wallpaper & style (or Wallpapers), select the video, and tap Set. Most Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and OnePlus phones support this directly.
Android handles live wallpapers natively, though the exact menu names vary slightly by manufacturer. The steps below cover the common path; Samsung labels it Wallpaper and style, while Pixel uses Wallpaper & style. Some phones need a free live-wallpaper app to play standalone video files.
Steps
- 1
Download the live wallpaper
Open the live wallpaper on LWP.gg and tap Download. The MP4 loop saves to your phone's gallery or Downloads folder.
- 2
Open wallpaper settings
Long-press an empty area of your home screen and tap Wallpaper & style (or Wallpapers). You can also reach it via Settings > Wallpaper & style.
- 3
Pick the live wallpaper
Choose the downloaded video from your gallery. If your phone doesn't let you set a video directly, open it in a free live-wallpaper app and choose Set as wallpaper.
- 4
Apply it
Confirm whether to apply it to the home screen, lock screen, or both, then tap Set wallpaper.
Questions answered.
How do I set a live wallpaper on Android?
Download the loop, long-press your home screen, tap Wallpaper & style, select the video from your gallery, and tap Set wallpaper. On some phones you may need a free live-wallpaper app to set a video file.
How do I set a live wallpaper on a Samsung Galaxy?
On Samsung Galaxy phones, go to Settings > Wallpaper and style, tap Change wallpapers, choose your downloaded video, and set it. Samsung's One UI supports video wallpapers natively on most recent models.
Are LWP.gg live wallpapers free for Android?
Yes. All live wallpapers on LWP.gg are free to download in HD and 4K, with no account, no watermark, and no paywall.
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