Customising your wallpaper is a simple yet effective way to add personal style.
From dynamic scenes that change with the day to generating unique AI creations and playful emoji designs, your Pixel phone offers diverse options. First things first, let's guide you to the right place. Here's how to find the wallpaper settings on your Pixel:
Touch and Hold an empty area on your home screen.
Tap "Wallpaper & style".
Select "Change wallpaper" to explore options.
Go beyond static images with the "Living Universe" and “Live Bloom” collection. With Google AI, these live wallpapers subtly shift with time or respond to your phone's movement, offering an immersive experience.
How to add a "Living Universe" wallpaper:
Touch and Hold on an empty part of your home screen.
Tap "Wallpaper & style".
Select "More wallpapers".
Tap on "Living Universe" and browse the collection: Tap on each option to see a preview and read its description to understand how it interacts with your phone or environment. Make sure to download the wallpaper for the live function to perform.
Once you find one you like, tap "Apply" and choose whether to set it for your Home screen, Lock screen, or both.
Keen for a change in background without lifting a finger? The "Daily wallpaper" feature is your go-to. Set a category you love – be it stunning landscapes, vibrant cityscapes, or abstract art – and your Pixel will automatically update your wallpaper with a new image from that collection every single day. It's like getting a daily dose of visual inspiration!
How to set a "Daily wallpaper":
Go to "Wallpaper & style" (via a long press on the home screen).
Tap "Change wallpaper".
Look for categories with the "Daily wallpaper" option (often indicated by a clock icon).
Select a category that appeals to you.
Tap "Apply" and choose where you want the daily wallpaper to appear. Now, sit back and enjoy a new vista each day!
Your own photos can become even more special with Cinematic Wallpapers. This Pixel-exclusive feature adds a subtle 3D motion to your favourite portrait shots, bringing them to life on your screen. Imagine your cherished family photos or stunning travel portraits gaining a gentle sense of movement every time you wake your phone. This feature is available on Google Pixel 6 phone series and later.
How to create a Cinematic Wallpaper:
Navigate to "Wallpaper & style" > "Change wallpaper".
Select "My photos".
Choose a portrait-oriented photo with a clear subject.
If the "Cinematic wallpaper" option is available for that photo, you'll see a prompt. Tap "Create cinematic wallpaper".
Tap "Apply" and select where you'd like to use your animated memory as a wallpaper.
Your Google Pixel 8 and 9 series phone lets you harness the power of AI to generate unique wallpapers based on your imagination. Simply enter a text prompt describing the scene, style, or mood you're after, and let Google AI work its magic to create a wallpaper that's uniquely yours.
How to generate an AI wallpaper:
Go to "Wallpaper & style" > "Change wallpaper".
Select "AI wallpaper".
Explore categories or enter your own prompt. Tap "Create wallpaper".
Choose your favourite and tap "Apply".
Create playful and unique wallpapers using your favourite emojis. Play with different patterns and colours, and watch as your chosen icons transform into a unique and eye-catching background.
How to create an Emoji wallpaper:
Go to "Wallpaper & style" > "Change wallpaper".
Look for "Emoji wallpaper".
Play with patterns: Experiment with different layouts and arrangements for your emojis, such as grids, cascades, or random placements.
Choose your colours: Select the background colour and the colour(s) for your emojis to create the perfect visual combination.
Preview your creation: See how your Emoji wallpaper looks before applying it.
Your Pixel intelligently extracts colours from your wallpaper to subtly theme your system interface, creating a cohesive visual experience. Simply set a wallpaper, toggle the 'Themed icons' to the right under 'Wallpaper & style' and observe how accent colours in your quick settings and apps adapt.
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AI wallpapers may not be available for certain account types, such as Family Link accounts.
Feature Availability: The availability of certain wallpaper features, such as Cinematic Wallpapers and AI Wallpaper generation, may vary depending on your specific Pixel device model and the Android version it is running. Please refer to your device settings for the most up-to-date information on supported features.