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How to Set Up Live Wallpapers on Android | DesktopHut Guide

Transform your Android phone with stunning animated wallpapers in just a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the entire process using Wallpaper Engine and wallpapers from DesktopHut. July 16, 2025 20:23

Transform your Android phone with stunning animated wallpapers in just a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the entire process using Wallpaper Engine and wallpapers from DesktopHut.

1 Choose and Download a Live Wallpaper

  1. Visit desktophut.com
  2. Browse the collection and select a live wallpaper you love
  3. Download the video file to your phone
DesktopHut website showing live wallpaper selection
Tip: Make sure to remember where you saved the downloaded file (Downloads folder recommended).

2 Install Wallpaper Engine App

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android phone
  2. Search for "Wallpaper Engine"
  3. Install the official Wallpaper Engine app
Google Play Store showing Wallpaper Engine app

3 Open and Configure Wallpaper Engine

  1. Launch the Wallpaper Engine app
  2. Wallpaper Engine app interface
  3. Tap the Import File button
  4. Import file button in Wallpaper Engine
  5. Locate and select your downloaded wallpaper file
  6. File selection screen in Wallpaper Engine
  7. Confirm your selection by tapping the checkmark
  8. Confirmation screen in Wallpaper Engine

4 Set and Enjoy Your Live Wallpaper

  1. Tap Set Wallpaper
  2. Set wallpaper button in Wallpaper Engine
  3. Choose where to apply it (Home screen, Lock screen, or Both)
  4. Wallpaper placement options
Success! Your live wallpaper is now active. The animation will play when you're on your home screen.

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💡 Troubleshooting Tips

  • Battery Optimization: Disable battery optimization for Wallpaper Engine to prevent wallpaper from stopping
  • File Location: Make sure you remember where you saved the downloaded wallpaper file
  • Permissions: Grant Wallpaper Engine all necessary permissions when prompted
DesktopHut lets you put live wallpapers on your computer screen and mobile phone. You can use both 3D and 2D animated wallpapers. DesktopHut is the best tool to get these dynamic wallpapers on your PC! Get it from Microsoft Store