Although Google's generative AI wallpapers for Android won’t be available until autumn, you can currently enjoy emoji backgrounds and cinematic wallpapers on your Pixel smartphone.

Over the years, Android has become known for offering users the ability to customize their devices extensively, whereas the iPhone has been recognized for providing a more streamlined and consistent user experience. Recently, however, Apple has stepped up its game in terms of customization with features like lock screen switching and an emoji wallpaper generator, both of which were introduced in iOS 16.

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In response, Google has launched its own emoji wallpaper generator for Pixel smartphones, which, in many aspects, surpasses Apple’s version. Some Pixel models now also feature cinematic wallpapers, allowing you to add a 3D motion effect to any photo you set as your background. Additionally, there are the GenAI-created wallpapers arriving this fall, which transform into unique images based on subject and style prompts.

For now, cinematic and emoji wallpapers, released on June 13, 2023, offer plenty to keep you occupied with home and lock screen customization. Let’s explore how they work.

Requirements

Cinematic wallpapers are currently available only for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, and 7a. Emoji wallpapers work on all these devices, plus the Pixel 4a, 4a (5G), 5, and 5a (5G).

If you have a compatible device, you must update your Android version to the latest one. Cinematic and emoji wallpapers were included in the June 2023 security update for Android 13 via the Pixel Feature Drop program. These wallpaper options also became available in Android 14 Beta 3.

To update your Pixel, go to Settings → System → System Update, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the update when it becomes available. Your device will need to restart to complete the installation. This should unlock the new Emoji Wallpaper Workshop and Cinematic Wallpaper apps.

Troubleshooting Tip

If the features described below aren’t working or you don’t see the Emoji Wallpaper Workshop and Cinematic Wallpaper apps — which aren’t available for download from the Google Play Store — try restarting your device again.

Several Pixel owners on Twitter have reported issues with the new wallpapers, and Google has responded to some, stating it might take two to three weeks for all features to roll out to all devices. However, rebooting your device may help speed up the process. I restarted my Pixel 6 Pro multiple times to get the Emoji Wallpaper Workshop app to appear, so patience is key here.

Access Your Wallpaper Settings

Tap and hold a blank space on your home screen to display the home screen options, then tap "Wallpapers & Style." You can also access this menu via the Settings app. Next, press the "Change wallpaper" (for Android 13) or "More wallpapers" (for Android 14) button to open the wallpaper picker.

Now, proceed to Step 2 for emoji or Step 3 for cinematic wallpapers.

Create an Emoji Wallpaper

Tap the "Emoji Workshop" thumbnail near the top of the wallpaper options. Since this is your first time creating an emoji wallpaper, you’ll immediately enter design mode.

In the create emoji wallpaper tool, you have three sections for customization:

• Emoji: A few random emoji will be set by default. To select your own set, tap "Edit Emoji," then "Clear all" for a blank slate. Scroll through the emoji picker or tap the shortcut buttons at the top to jump to various categories, then tap the emoji you want to include. You can choose as few as one or as many as 14. Tap the checkmark when finished.

• Patterns: You have five patterns to choose from: Mosaic, Lotus, Stacks, Sprinkle, and Prism. Select one, then swipe the slider to adjust the zoom level.

• Colors: Your color selection is limited to 20 shades. Tap a swatch to apply it.

Once done, tap the checkmark button in the top right to enter preview mode, then skip to Step 5 below to see how to apply it to your home or lock screen.

Whenever you revisit the Emoji Workshop tool, you’ll find a plus ( ) sign to create a new emoji wallpaper, followed by a gallery of your saved emoji wallpapers. Tapping on a previous emoji wallpaper will bring you to preview mode with options to delete the image (trash can icon), edit it (pencil icon), turn on/off live wallpaper (sparkle icon), send it to contacts or apps (share icon), and view more information (circled "i" icon).

Create a Cinematic Wallpaper

Tap the "My Photos" thumbnail near the top of the wallpaper options. Use the default photo picker (likely Google Photos) to select an image from your available media.

Next, you’ll see a preview of the image as your wallpaper. Tap the sparkle icon near the top right, then toggle on the "Create Cinematic wallpaper" switch in the pop-up. After some processing, you can preview the image as a 3D photo.

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