You can set a video as your wallpaper on Android by using a third-party app. Here's how:
Steps to Set a Video as Live Wallpaper
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Download a Video Live Wallpaper App: Search for and install a "Video Live Wallpaper" app from the Google Play Store. There are several options available, such as "Video Live Wallpaper" (the literal name), or "Video Wallpaper - Set Custom Video as Live Wallpaper".
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Grant Permissions: Open the app and select the option to "Choose Video" or a similar phrase. The app will likely request permission to access your media files. Tap "Allow" to grant this permission.
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Select Your Video: Browse your phone's storage and select the video you want to use as your live wallpaper.
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Adjust Settings (Optional): Some apps allow you to adjust settings like video scaling, audio (mute/unmute), and how the video fits the screen (e.g., crop to fit, maintain aspect ratio).
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Set as Wallpaper: After selecting your video and adjusting settings, choose the option to "Set as Wallpaper" or a similar option. You may be prompted to choose whether to set it as the home screen wallpaper, lock screen wallpaper, or both.
Example using "Video Live Wallpaper" App:
While the steps are generally similar across apps, here's an example using an app literally called "Video Live Wallpaper" on the Google Play store:
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Install: Install the app from the Google Play Store.
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Open: Open the Video Live Wallpaper app.
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Choose Video: Tap "Choose Video".
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Grant Permissions: Grant the app permission to access your media.
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Select Video: Select the desired video file from your phone's storage.
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Set Wallpaper: Tap the "Set as Wallpaper" button.
Important Considerations:
- Battery Life: Using a video as your live wallpaper can consume more battery than a static wallpaper.
- Video Length: Keep the video relatively short to minimize battery drain and avoid excessive looping.
- App Quality: Choose a reputable Video Live Wallpaper app from the Google Play Store to avoid potential security risks or performance issues. Read reviews before downloading.
- Performance: Depending on your phone's processing power, a video wallpaper might slightly impact performance.