1. Using Multipicture Live Wallpaper
Multipicture Live Wallpaper splits up all of your home screens so that the wallpaper and/or background can be chosen for each screen independently from the other screens. Despite the name, you cannot have different live wallpapers on each screen – just static images. If you prefer live wallpapers, consider these live weather wallpapers.
Adding an Image to an Android Home Screen
Multipicture Live Wallpaper acts as a live wallpaper, so you will need to set it as your wallpaper just as you would any other live wallpaper on Android. Once you’ve installed the app, follow these steps: Note: Since the app is a live wallpaper app, it wants you to select a folder as the source for the images. This will just change your Android home screen wallpaper to a slideshow. To show a different wallpaper on each Android home screen, you have to assign each page individually.
Things to Consider
Even if your Android home screen wallpapers aren’t switching in and out like a live wallpaper, this is still a live wallpaper app. This means it will use your resources just as heavily. If you have an entry-level device, older device, or one that already uses battery quickly, this app will drain your device much more quickly. Even with higher-end devices, you will notice the battery draining more quickly. Tip: customize your Android device even further by creating custom icons for your apps.
2. Using GO Multiple Wallpaper
GO Multiple Wallpaper has built-in images, but you can also choose from your own images to add different wallpapers to each Android screen. Upon installing it, you’ll be prompted to also install the GOLaunch Ex Launcher app, but this isn’t required. You may also see a warning that the app is made for older devices, but it also works on newer Android devices.
3. Using FiveWallpapers
While the previous two options are older apps, FiveWallpapers was last updated in 2022. There are known bugs that cause the app to crash, but the developer has stated that those are currently being worked on. The good news, however, is that it’s designed to let you assign different wallpapers to each Android screen quickly. Note: if you want a random selection, turn you phone to the side and back again. This refreshes a random set of images chosen from your phone’s images.
Transition effect – if your wallpapers are transitioning, you can choose an effect. You can also opt not to transition your wallpapers. Compatibility mode – this is only for launchers that don’t support scrolling wallpapers. Auto change – your wallpapers will automatically change at a set interval. Set this to “Never” if you don’t want them to change/transition. Double tap to change – change your wallpapers automatically when you double tap the screen. Shake to change – changes wallpapers when you shake your phone. Default position – choose whether to fill or fit the screen. Pictures quality – set your quality level. The higher the quality, the more strain on your resources.
We recommend turning Auto Change to “Never” and turning off “Double tap to change” and “Shake to change” if you want static wallpapers. Now all that’s left to do is to tap your back button on your device and select “Apply.” Good to know: customizing your lock screen is another cool thing you can do on Android. We show you how.
4. Create Your Own Multi-Screen Wallpaper
There is an alternative to using a live wallpaper app; however, you’ll need to be a little creative. In this case, you’ll be making your own wallpaper that spans across multiple screens – typically, two to three screens at most. To make this work, you’ll need to use an image-editing tool to merge two or more wallpapers together. While you can use any editor, Canva is simple and free. We recommend doing this in a browser, as it’s easier to manipulate the images. It may take some trial and error to get the perfect sizing, but this will prevent your battery from dying faster. For instance, you may want to leave some white space on the outer sides of your images to show more of them on your screen. Want to try your hand at desiging your own Android widget? We demonstrate how to build a simple one from scratch. Image credit: Unsplash. All screenshots by Crystal Crowder. While there is a premium version with additional features, try the free one first to ensure it works on your device. Some Galaxy users have reported that the free version worked, but the premium didn’t. The same issues apply with GO Multiple Wallpaper. If you’re using FiveWallpapers, you must turn off the “Auto Change” and “Shake” options to avoid cycling.
