How to Set Video Live Wallpapers on Android & iPhone (Ultimate Guide)

How to Set Video Wallpapers on Phone

The ultimate guide to using animated backgrounds on Android and iPhone (iOS). Turn any MP4 video loop into a stunning home screen.

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Android Instructions

Android is the best platform for live wallpapers. You can use our official app to play any video loop with zero battery drain and full customization.

Method 1: The DesktopHut App (Best)

Official Android App

The easiest way to set videos. Supports audio toggle, scaling, and auto-pause to save battery.

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How to use: 1. Open the App & tap "Choose Video".
2. Select any MP4 file you downloaded from our gallery.
3. Tap "Set Wallpaper". That's it!

Method 2: Native Gallery (Samsung/Xiaomi)

Modern phones can set videos directly, but with limitations (15-second limit on lock screen).

Download a video from our Wallpaper Gallery.
Open your Gallery app and open the video.
Tap the 3-dots menu (top or bottom right).
Select "Set as Wallpaper" > "Lock Screen".

iPhone (iOS) Instructions

iOS does not support video files (.MP4) as wallpapers directly. To make it work, you must convert the video into a Live Photo first.

Required Tool You will need a free app like intoLive or VideoToLive from the App Store to convert the video file.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Download a wallpaper from DesktopHut to your iPhone "Files" or "Photos".
Step 2: Open your converter app (e.g., intoLive) and import the video.
Step 3: Convert it to a Live Photo and save it to your camera roll.
Step 4: Go to iOS Settings > Wallpaper.
Step 5: Select the new Live Photo. (Note: Press & hold screen to animate on iOS 17+).

Common Questions

Does it kill my battery?

On Android, our app pauses the video when you open other apps or turn off the screen, using almost zero energy. On iPhone, it only animates when you touch it.

Is there sound?

Android: Yes, you can enable sound in our app settings. iPhone: No, Apple blocks sound on lock screen wallpapers.

What format do I need?

We provide high-quality .MP4 files. These work natively on Android apps and are the standard format for converting to iOS Live Photos.

PC Version?

Yes! To sync your setup, download our free Windows software.