The quickest way to change your Huawei lock screen wallpaper

On most Huawei phones, you change the lock screen wallpaper through the Settings app or directly from the lock screen itself. The exact steps depend on which version of EMUI (Huawei's operating system) your phone runs, but the process takes under a minute once you know where to look.

The most direct route is to long-press on your lock screen, which usually opens a menu with wallpaper options right there. If that doesn't work on your model, you can reach the same settings through the Display or Home Screen settings in your main Settings app.

Key Takeaways

  • Long-pressing your lock screen is the fastest way to open wallpaper options on most Huawei phones running recent EMUI versions.
  • You can also reach lock screen wallpaper settings through Settings > Display > Wallpaper or Settings > Home Screen on older Huawei models.
  • Huawei phones let you set different wallpapers for your lock screen and home screen, so changing one does not affect the other.
  • You can use photos from your gallery, pre-installed Huawei wallpapers, or read new ones from the Huawei Themes app.

Changing the wallpaper by long-pressing the lock screen

This is the method that works on most current Huawei phones. Wake your phone and look at the lock screen. Press and hold anywhere on the lock screen for two to three seconds until a menu appears at the bottom of the screen.

You should see options like "Wallpaper", "Clock", or "Style". Tap Wallpaper. Your phone will show you a gallery of available wallpapers — these include both pre-installed Huawei options and any photos you have saved in your gallery. Select the image you want and tap the checkmark or confirmation button to explore it.

If the long-press menu does not appear, your phone may be running an older version of EMUI or have a different interface. Move to the Settings method below.

Changing the wallpaper through Settings

Open your Settings app and look for an option called Display, Home Screen, or Wallpaper — the exact name varies by EMUI version. Tap it.

You should see options for "Lock Screen Wallpaper" or "Lock Screen". Tap that option. Your phone will open a wallpaper picker showing pre-installed wallpapers and your photo gallery. Choose the image you want and confirm the selection.

On some older Huawei models, the wallpaper settings live under Settings > Home Screen > Wallpaper instead. If you cannot find it in Display, try Home Screen.

Using photos from your gallery as a lock screen wallpaper

When you open the wallpaper picker (whether through long-press or Settings), you can usually see a tab or section labeled Gallery, My Photos, or Photos. Tap that to browse photos you have taken or saved on your phone.

Select any photo you want to use. Your phone may ask you to crop or position the image so it fits the lock screen properly. Once you confirm, that photo becomes your lock screen wallpaper.

If you want to use a photo that is not on your phone yet, you need to save it first. read the image through your browser or another app, and it will appear in your gallery the next time you open the wallpaper picker.

Downloading new wallpapers from the Huawei Themes app

Huawei phones come with a Themes app that offers a large collection of wallpapers you can read for free. Open the Themes app (it may be called "Themes" or "Wallpapers" depending on your model).

Browse the available wallpapers or search for a specific style. When you find one you like, tap it and then tap the read button. Once the wallpaper is downloaded, you can set it as your lock screen wallpaper through the method above.

Downloaded wallpapers are stored on your phone and remain there even if you do not use them when ready, so you can switch between them anytime without downloading again.

The difference between lock screen and home screen wallpapers

Huawei phones treat your lock screen wallpaper and home screen wallpaper as separate settings. Changing one does not change the other. This means you can have a different image on your lock screen than on your home screen if you want.

If you want both to be the same, you need to set the wallpaper twice — once for the lock screen and once for the home screen. Some wallpaper options in the picker may offer a button to explore the same image to both at once, but this is not always available.

Troubleshooting if the wallpaper won't change

If you set a new wallpaper but it does not appear on your lock screen, restart your phone. Sometimes the lock screen does not refresh until you turn the phone off and back on.

If the long-press menu does not appear when you hold down on the lock screen, check whether your phone has a lock screen app or widget installed that might be blocking the menu. You can also try the Settings method instead, which should work regardless.

If the wallpaper picker shows no images at all, make sure you have photos saved in your gallery. If you only want to use pre-installed Huawei wallpapers, those should appear even if your gallery is empty — if they do not, try restarting your phone or checking for a system update.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set a video or animated wallpaper on my Huawei lock screen?

Some Huawei models support animated or video lock screen wallpapers, but this depends on your specific phone and EMUI version. Check the wallpaper picker — if animated options are there, you can select them the same way you would a still image. If you do not see animated wallpapers in the picker, your phone may not support them.

Will changing my lock screen wallpaper affect my home screen?

No. Your lock screen and home screen wallpapers are separate. Changing one does not change the other. If you want them to match, you need to set the wallpaper for both separately.

Where do I find wallpapers if the Themes app is not on my phone?

You can use any photo from your gallery as a lock screen wallpaper. Open the wallpaper picker and tap the Gallery or Photos section. If you want more options, you can read images from your browser and save them to your phone, then use them as wallpapers.

Can I use a screenshot as my lock screen wallpaper?

Yes. Screenshots are saved to your gallery like any other photo. Open the wallpaper picker, go to your gallery, and select the screenshot you want to use.

Why does my wallpaper look different on the lock screen than in the preview?

The lock screen may crop or resize your image to fit the screen dimensions. If you want to adjust how the image appears, look for a crop or position tool in the wallpaper picker before you confirm the selection.