While Google is not hailed as the hardware king, we can all agree that when it comes to software, UI design, aesthetics, and especially wallpapers, it brings the best experience out of a smartphone. Google just announced the Pixel 5 and brought a handful of live wallpapers that we are a fan of. Last year, we detailed a simple guide on how to install Pixel 4 live wallpapers on any Android device. Following the yearly ritual, we have come up with a guide on how to get Pixel 5 live wallpapers on any Android smartphone. So on that note, let’s go ahead and learn the steps.
This is a general guide for all Android devices running Android Nougat and above. In case, you are facing issues such as live wallpaper not applying on the lock screen then you can find the solution in the next section.
Next, install the live wallpaper APK just like any other Android APK. If you get a security prompt then tap on “Settings” and allow the installation.
Simply tap on your choice of wallpaper and select “Set Wallpaper“.
If the Wallpapers app doesn’t show the “Open” button then follow this step to manually trigger the Wallpapers app. Go ahead and install Activity Launcher (Free) on your Android smartphone.
In case, the Pixel 5 live wallpaper is not being applied on the lock screen then follow this simple trick. Press and hold the home screen and open “Wallpaper”. Now, open the “Wallpapers” menu that is located at the center.
Check Out Pixel 5 Live Wallpapers on Your Android Smartphone
So that is how you can install Pixel 5 live wallpaper on Android devices running Nougat and above. I tested this feature on my OnePlus 7T running OxygenOS 10 and Redmi Note 7 running MIUI 11. While the live wallpapers worked out of the box on my OnePlus 7T, I had to tweak a bit on Redmi Note 7 to get it running.
