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Googles phones may be clean and straightforward, but the company has a very playful touch. You can see signs of it as soon as you take a look at the colorful power button. Press it, and thats when things start getting fun. Google Pixel wallpapers are colorful, vibrant, and overall really cool.
We can understand why you might want to rock them, even if you dont have a Pixel phone. Or maybe you like a wallpaper from another Pixel device! Whatever the case may be, weve put them all together here for you. You can download all the latest Pixel wallpapers and set them on any device. Even though some are pretty old, thats the thing about art; wallpapers are kind of timeless.
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Editors note: Well regularly update this list of Google Pixel wallpapers as more are released.
How to download and set wallpapers
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We should start with the basics. Lets help you figure out exactly how downloading and setting a wallpaper is done.
Note: These instructions were put together using a Pixel 4a with 5G running Android 12. Keep in mind steps on your phone might be slightly different, especially if youre running a non-Pixel device.
Start by downloading the wallpaper you want. Dont download the previews shown in this post, though. Those are compressed images with a lower quality. Instead, click on the button below each entry. Youll be directed to a download page where you can get the full-resolution files.
Send the uncompressed image to your phone. You can use Google Drive, send yourself an email, or transfer it using USB or Bluetooth.
Once the Pixel wallpaper is stored on your phone, follow the steps below to set it as your background.
How to set a wallpaper on a stock Android phone:
- Press and hold on to any empty space on your home screen.
- Select Wallpaper & style.
- Tap on Change wallpaper.
- Go into My photos.
- Find the wallpaper youve downloaded and select it.
- Youll now be able to modify and move the wallpaper to your preferred position.
- Tap on the checkmark when ready.
- You can choose whether you want to set the wallpaper on the Lock screen, or on the Home and lock screen.
- After you make your selection, your Pixel phone will process the request for a bit and take you back to your home screen, with your new wallpaper set.
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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
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The Google Pixel 6 comes loaded with awesome wallpapers in different styles. We have multiple batches for you, but the first ones have more muted colors. Google continues to make really interesting and fun Pixel wallpapers we know many of you will enjoy, and these are definitely proof of that.
We also got six wallpapers courtesy of YouTuber M. Brandon Lee, who shared these via Twitter. While still a little playful, the colors are more subtle, and the imagery isnt as wild as the other Pixel 6 wallpapers weve seen.
If you havent had enough wallpapers from the Pixel 6 series, weve also been blessed by a wide variety of Google Pixel 6 Pro ones. These 15 wallpapers come courtesy of the guys over at XDA Developers. They seem to follow the plant/flower theme, but with much more realistic imagery of flowers and foliage.
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If youre looking for something a little more vibrant, you might want to take a look at the Pixel 5 collection. These are just as fun and playful as you would expect Pixel wallpapers to be, but were a bit more colorful. Some can even be considered a bit psychedelic or surreal.
We also have some live wallpapers for you!
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The Google Pixel 5a seems to have been mostly ignored by the industry, and even its wallpaper selection is a bit disappointing. The device only featured two images of its own. These also come courtesy of XDA Developers. Here they are!
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The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were great devices, and their wallpapers were a bit unique too. Were specifically fond of the ones with floating designs that seem to emulate letters. These are playful and unique. These wallpapers come courtesy of YTECHB, so big shout out to them!
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We have a bit more options for the Google Pixel 4a with 5G. The search giant released three sets of wallpapers. These include the Captured on Pixel, Art and Culture, and For Fun series. The last set happens to be the same ones we saw on the Pixel 5.
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The Pixel 4a marked 2020 with an attractive price and great value. It likely started the budget phone hype, and its wallpapers are just as exciting as its bang per buck. You even get some cute pets in a couple of them!
The Google Pixel 3 wallpapers arent as playful as some of the ones weve seen in other Pixel phones, but there is a wide selection of images, and they are still very nice and more elegant. Big thanks to our friends at XDA Developers for keeping these around!
The Google Pixel 3a came with the same backgrounds we had seen in the Pixel 3, but one distinctive wallpaper was made exclusively for it. Its a bit random, showing large dandelion light structures in what looks like a park setting at night.
Released in 2017, the Google Pixel 2 may be an oldie now, but its wallpapers look great even now. Not to mention you get plenty of options with this device. There are three sets of wallpapers included; Keep Looking, Underwater, and Rainy Day.
The Rainy Day set is actually a solitary wallpaper, but its a really nice-looking one. Keep Looking offers 9 Pixel wallpapers with colorful designs, featuring interesting shapes and places. Now, if youre feeling like enjoying nature, the Underwater set features a whopping 34 Pixel wallpapers to choose from, full of coral reefs and sea life.
Are you looking for more cool wallpapers? Google isnt the only option. You can get wallpapers from all manufacturers. Check out this collection of default wallpapers from 125+ Android devices.