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How to set background image without fitting/expanding to fit screen?
When choosing a background/wallpaper image that has a very different size ratio than that of my screen, Android will choose to expand my picture until its height matches that of the screen. In the process, the width gets expanded too, even beyond the screen width if necessary. That means that much o...
When choosing a background/wallpaper image that has a very different size ratio than that of my screen, Android will choose to expand my picture until its height matches that of the screen. In the process, the width gets expanded too, even beyond the screen width if necessary. That means that much of the image is missing (left and right of the center part, by default - but the portion that is visible can be changed).
How can I prevent this from happening, or otherwise choose the zoom factor with which my image gets set ?
PS. Android 11 on Samsung Galaxy A40
Charles
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Oct 18, 2022, 07:54 AM
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How do I set no wallpaper (completely black) on Android?
I've just got a new Samsung Galaxy S22 phone and wanted to customize it. I wanted to have just a black screen as background, but I could not find any way to do it. On S22, one needs to choose some wallpaper, there is no option None. Then I checked my old phone and a new tablet - same there. Then I c...
I've just got a new Samsung Galaxy S22 phone and wanted to customize it. I wanted to have just a black screen as background, but I could not find any way to do it. On S22, one needs to choose some wallpaper, there is no option None.
Then I checked my old phone and a new tablet - same there.
Then I checked all the questions here filtered by "android wallpaper" - and found nothing.
Am I missing something, or is it really not possible to have "wallpaper: None" on Android? (just simple black screen background.)
(I know I could use a black colored image as wallpaper, but is it such a "hack" the only solution?)
Alexander Mihailov
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Aug 5, 2022, 10:37 PM
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Is it possible to delete images from the wallpaper folder on android?
I downloaded a photo from facebook, and set it as the wallpaper on my phone, then decided I wanted to remove it again. The problem is, I have not yet been able to find a way to delete photos from the wallpaper and lock screen selection. I can understand that they might not want me deleting the stock...
I downloaded a photo from facebook, and set it as the wallpaper on my phone, then decided I wanted to remove it again. The problem is, I have not yet been able to find a way to delete photos from the wallpaper and lock screen selection. I can understand that they might not want me deleting the stock ones, but it seems there is also no way to delete the ones I loaded.
I am on the Oneplus 3T, if that makes any difference. Also, I deleted the photo from the downloads folder, but it still remains there as an option for a wallpaper or lock screen.
Michael S.
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Dec 24, 2018, 12:34 AM
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Why doesn't my wallpaper scroll?
At first, my question was why I had to crop my wallpaper wider than it seemed to be, but I saw that that question was already asked and answered here: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/39124/setting-wallpaper-wrong-orientation So now my question is, if wallpaper is cropped wide so that it...
At first, my question was why I had to crop my wallpaper wider than it seemed to be, but I saw that that question was already asked and answered here: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/39124/setting-wallpaper-wrong-orientation
So now my question is, if wallpaper is cropped wide so that it can scroll when you switch between screens, how come mine doesn't move? I am using a picture I downloaded from the internet on my phone, and as far as I can tell it doesn't move at all no matter what I do.
If it matters, my phone is a Motorola Atrix HD.
Kate
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May 2, 2013, 03:03 AM
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Prevent wallpaper from stretching to fit the screen
I want to set an image I saved from [Imgur](https://imgur.com/gallery/lamborghini-gallardo-spatial-wrap-Qk8Chze) as my wallpaper. But the problem is, I'm not getting the image as I want. It stretches when I try to set it as a wallpaper. |Original|Wallpaper| |-|-| |[![][1th]][1]|[![][2th]][2]| I trie...
I want to set an image I saved from [Imgur](https://imgur.com/gallery/lamborghini-gallardo-spatial-wrap-Qk8Chze) as my wallpaper. But the problem is, I'm not getting the image as I want. It stretches when I try to set it as a wallpaper.
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I tried apps from the Play Store and did resizing image, but no progress.
How do I set the wallpaper to just **fitting the screen** with **original resolution?**
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I tried apps from the Play Store and did resizing image, but no progress.
How do I set the wallpaper to just **fitting the screen** with **original resolution?**
Tanuj
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Dec 4, 2016, 01:14 PM
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On Samsung devices, where does the OS save video file for the wallpaper?
I've noticed that even old Galaxy phones have this feature, that I can choose a video file to be a wallpaper. I think it works only for the lock screen for some reason. Does anyone know where the file is saved? Does it require a rooted device to reach it?
I've noticed that even old Galaxy phones have this feature, that I can choose a video file to be a wallpaper.
I think it works only for the lock screen for some reason.
Does anyone know where the file is saved? Does it require a rooted device to reach it?
android developer
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Mar 9, 2025, 04:04 PM
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Wallpaper files in Google Drive backup
I have a new Samsung tablet using Android 14. I have a Google Drive backup of the settings from my old Lenovo tablet using Android 13. I can't figure out how to get the wallpaper file to transfer from the backup to the new device. Any easy solution that a non-techie could manage?
I have a new Samsung tablet using Android 14. I have a Google Drive backup of the settings from my old Lenovo tablet using Android 13. I can't figure out how to get the wallpaper file to transfer from the backup to the new device.
Any easy solution that a non-techie could manage?
Sandra Johnston
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Jul 6, 2024, 12:24 AM
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Where do Samsung phones store downloaded wallpapers?
On Samsung phones, if you hold down on the home screen, you get an option to change the wallpaper. From this menu, you can download additional wallpapers from Samsung. [![enter image description here][1]][1] I found a wallpaper that I liked and also wanted to print out as a custom case for my phone...
On Samsung phones, if you hold down on the home screen, you get an option to change the wallpaper. From this menu, you can download additional wallpapers from Samsung.
I found a wallpaper that I liked and also wanted to print out as a custom case for my phone but I don't know where it's stored.
I also can't find a way to take a screenshot of it without any UI element present.
I found a wallpaper that I liked and also wanted to print out as a custom case for my phone but I don't know where it's stored.
I also can't find a way to take a screenshot of it without any UI element present.
user9564371
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Apr 3, 2024, 11:50 PM
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Where is my wallpaper stored- Galaxy S20, Android 13
I'm in the process of switching from a Galaxy S20 to a Pixel 7 Pro. Both are running Android 13. I completed the data transfer, but my old wallpaper (a picture I took a long time ago which I really like) didn't transfer. I cannot find it in the wallpaper and style control on either phone, and I've t...
I'm in the process of switching from a Galaxy S20 to a Pixel 7 Pro. Both are running Android 13. I completed the data transfer, but my old wallpaper (a picture I took a long time ago which I really like) didn't transfer. I cannot find it in the wallpaper and style control on either phone, and I've tried looking everywhere in the data folder I can think of when the S20 is connected to my PC. This is a picture that I believe I had on a Galaxy S8 and it transferred to my Galaxy S20. I'm trading the S20 in and need to get it in the mail soon. I appreciate any help/advice you can give me.
MikeN
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Jun 27, 2023, 12:18 AM
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I am trying to locate a wallpaper on my phone. What is the folder location where wallpapers are stored?
I need to trade in my old phone soon. The file did not transfer to my new phone (or I cant locate it). I have had the same wallpaper since 2012 and would like to keep it if possible. I am on Android 15
I need to trade in my old phone soon. The file did not transfer to my new phone (or I cant locate it). I have had the same wallpaper since 2012 and would like to keep it if possible. I am on Android 15
Ben
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Feb 26, 2025, 06:07 PM
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Location of wallpaper and lock screen images on Android 13
I have two different images that I use for my wallpaper and my lock screen. These images are of my two oldest sons and have been used for wallpaper and lock screen for a long time. I just had another kid and it is time to update these images to include all three of my boys. Problem is that I cannot...
I have two different images that I use for my wallpaper and my lock screen. These images are of my two oldest sons and have been used for wallpaper and lock screen for a long time. I just had another kid and it is time to update these images to include all three of my boys. Problem is that I cannot find the images and am afraid that if I update the wallpaper and lock screen images, then the current images will be lost forever. I can't lose these images forever. Can anyone tell me how to locate them so that I can copy them to a safe location. I have seen a couple of posts for older versions of Android but it does not seem to apply to Android 13. The path provided in these posts dose not exist on my phone (or tablet).
Edit:
It was suggested that I include device info. Here it is.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
AdamsK
(101 rep)
Jan 25, 2023, 05:43 PM
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How to make a wallpaper centered and not filling the screen?
In all Android phones, whenever we use a picture as a wallpaper, mostly the phone screen is filled with the picture. Moreover, all parts of the picture are not visible. Please let me know the way so that I can set a picture as wallpaper in the center so that the screen shouldn’t be covered with pict...
In all Android phones, whenever we use a picture as a wallpaper, mostly the phone screen is filled with the picture. Moreover, all parts of the picture are not visible.
Please let me know the way so that I can set a picture as wallpaper in the center so that the screen shouldn’t be covered with pictures and all parts of the picture should be visible.
FewL
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May 10, 2024, 07:30 PM
• Last activity: Mar 9, 2025, 03:35 PM
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Disable Wallpaper Autoresize and Scroll
My RCA Voyager Pro (Android 8.1.0) recently got a firmware update. Since the update, I have not been able to set a wallpaper without it "zooming in." Take these screenshots for example. When I select the image I want to use as my wallpaper, it allows me to choose the orientation and zoom before clic...
My RCA Voyager Pro (Android 8.1.0) recently got a firmware update. Since the update, I have not been able to set a wallpaper without it "zooming in."
Take these screenshots for example. When I select the image I want to use as my wallpaper, it allows me to choose the orientation and zoom before clicking "✓ Set Wallpaper."
Before the update, the wallpaper would be set exactly as it looks in the preview. However, after the update, the wallpaper will become enlarged and will scroll as I swipe from right to left:
Here is a side-by-side comparison of how the wallpaper is the in preview (before the wallpaper is set), and how it is on home screen (after the wallpaper is set):
Is there a way I can disable this "auto-zooming?" I miss the way it used to be, where my wallpaper was the same on the home screen as it was in the preview, and did not "scroll" as I browsed my apps.
Before the update, the wallpaper would be set exactly as it looks in the preview. However, after the update, the wallpaper will become enlarged and will scroll as I swipe from right to left:
Here is a side-by-side comparison of how the wallpaper is the in preview (before the wallpaper is set), and how it is on home screen (after the wallpaper is set):
Is there a way I can disable this "auto-zooming?" I miss the way it used to be, where my wallpaper was the same on the home screen as it was in the preview, and did not "scroll" as I browsed my apps.
Cardinal System
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May 6, 2020, 01:35 AM
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Lock screen wallpaper location
The Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with a TripAdvisor lock screen wallpaper that rotates images every X hours of places around the world. Every now and then, it has really cool ones that I would potentially like to save to use as my lock screen permanently, but I can't figure out where in the filesystem th...
The Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with a TripAdvisor lock screen wallpaper that rotates images every X hours of places around the world. Every now and then, it has really cool ones that I would potentially like to save to use as my lock screen permanently, but I can't figure out where in the filesystem they are stored.
I have found a couple of posts saying it is located in
/data/data/com.android.settings/ or something like that, but my /data folder is empty.
TL;DR: Where does Android save the current lock screen image?
Paolo Bergantino
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Dec 19, 2013, 06:48 AM
• Last activity: Mar 9, 2025, 08:54 AM
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Where is current wallpaper stored on Jellybean?
On my Nexus S running 4.1.1, I am unable to find where the current wallpaper is stored. I referred to https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18450/where-is-the-background-image-saved, but my `/data/data/com.android.settings/files` folder is empty (I do have my file browser showing hidden files)...
On my Nexus S running 4.1.1, I am unable to find where the current wallpaper is stored. I referred to https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18450/where-is-the-background-image-saved , but my
/data/data/com.android.settings/files folder is empty (I do have my file browser showing hidden files). It was confirmed in that question that ICS stored it in that location, but did Jellybean move it to a different place?
penguinrob
(355 rep)
Aug 16, 2012, 02:40 AM
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Where is the wallpaper image saved?
I had an image from a website which I set as my wallpaper inside the browser. I am wondering now where I can find the image in the file system, because I can't find it online anymore. I am rooted.
I had an image from a website which I set as my wallpaper inside the browser. I am wondering now where I can find the image in the file system, because I can't find it online anymore. I am rooted.
Deniz Zoeteman
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Jan 17, 2012, 09:54 PM
• Last activity: Mar 8, 2025, 11:04 AM
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How to properly set the Scrolling Wallpaper?
I've set a scrolling wallpaper, but it only accepted 2/3 of the complete image. I've seen some google apps whose wallpapers are 16:9 aspect ratio and still don't overlap and move from extreme left to extreme right. So how can I do the same with my own wallpaper? And not only the app, If I apply a th...
I've set a scrolling wallpaper, but it only accepted 2/3 of the complete image. I've seen some google apps whose wallpapers are 16:9 aspect ratio and still don't overlap and move from extreme left to extreme right. So how can I do the same with my own wallpaper?
And not only the app, If I apply a theme, the wallpaper in that theme also doesn't overlap and moves from extreme left to right.
to see what the app is capable of doing, and what happens when I try to do the same with my edited wallpaper. The app in talk is Wallpapers of The Witcher
Using Redmi Note 5 Pro. Other specific details of the phone in screenshot included in the above imgur link.
First time posting here. I've asked this question at 3 different sites with 0 response. I hope I'll get some answer here. I know what I want is possible as the apps are capable of doing so. Also, I found one question asked before with the same thing asking, but it isn't answered. Coincidentally, the previous asker wanted to apply the same wallpaper that I'm interested in.
Thank you.
PS: The art is not mine. It is from Deviantart artist astoralexander.
to see what the app is capable of doing, and what happens when I try to do the same with my edited wallpaper. The app in talk is Wallpapers of The Witcher
Using Redmi Note 5 Pro. Other specific details of the phone in screenshot included in the above imgur link.
First time posting here. I've asked this question at 3 different sites with 0 response. I hope I'll get some answer here. I know what I want is possible as the apps are capable of doing so. Also, I found one question asked before with the same thing asking, but it isn't answered. Coincidentally, the previous asker wanted to apply the same wallpaper that I'm interested in.
Thank you.
PS: The art is not mine. It is from Deviantart artist astoralexander.
Aditya Soni
(21 rep)
Jul 24, 2018, 01:15 PM
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What size should the background image be so it is not scaled?
What dimensions should an image file have so that it will not be scaled when set as a wallpaper for the lockscreen or homescreen? This question is NOT the same as https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2026/what-is-the-default-resolution-of-a-wallpaper-that-fits-the-homescreen-exactly-i. I only...
What dimensions should an image file have so that it will not be scaled when set as a wallpaper for the lockscreen or homescreen?
This question is NOT the same as https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2026/what-is-the-default-resolution-of-a-wallpaper-that-fits-the-homescreen-exactly-i . I only have a single home screen.
I already tried the dimensions of the screen. That does not work since the image is zoomed in slightly, so that it can be zoomed out when pulling down the notifications menu.
On my phone, the Nokia 5.4, the screen resolution is 720x1560.
My best guess at the best wallpaper resolution is 792x1778, however that size is still not perfect.
FliegendeWurst
(108 rep)
Dec 3, 2024, 02:03 PM
• Last activity: Dec 16, 2024, 05:02 PM
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How to create an "if found" wallpaper for Android?
[This is where I saw the terminology "if found wallpaper"][1]. > **Make an "If Found" Wallpaper** > > However, if you do use a password or pin and lock your phone by default, be sure to update your wallpaper to include contact info. Basically, since we're all locking our phones, you want a wallpaper...
This is where I saw the terminology "if found wallpaper" .
> **Make an "If Found" Wallpaper**
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> However, if you do use a password or pin and lock your phone by default, be sure to update your wallpaper to include contact info.
Basically, since we're all locking our phones, you want a wallpaper that contains contact information, in case it's lost. Is there such a wallpaper for Android?
ripper234
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Jan 3, 2012, 10:13 AM
• Last activity: May 6, 2023, 04:08 PM
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How to remove an image saved as wallpaper from lock screen on Android 4.4.2?
Micromax Canvas 2 Colors with Android 4.4.2 is my first smartphone and I'm finding my way around slowly. I saw an image on a website of Google Chrome and I clicked on the image and pressed save image. I got a message saying image downloading. Later, I opened the image from the gallery, did some size...
Micromax Canvas 2 Colors with Android 4.4.2 is my first smartphone and I'm finding my way around slowly.
I saw an image on a website of Google Chrome and I clicked on the image and pressed save image. I got a message saying image downloading. Later, I opened the image from the gallery, did some size changes as requested, then made it my wallpaper for the lock screen. However, I am unable to remove the image now from the lock screen and go back to the default image.
Where is the image stored for me to go ahead and delete this image so that it goes back to the default option of the phone, when it allowed the default wallpaper in the screen and if I played an app called Saavan, it would put that albums image as the lock screen image automatically?
Guest9
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Oct 20, 2014, 05:49 PM
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