Quick Answer
You can set a custom WhatsApp wallpaper for all your contacts by following these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Wallpaper > select “Gallery”
- Choose the image you want to set as your wallpaper
- Tap on “Set for all chats”
This will set the selected wallpaper image for all your WhatsApp contacts. You can choose a single image that will be seen by all your contacts when they open your chat.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here is a more detailed step-by-step guide on how to set a custom WhatsApp wallpaper for all contacts:
- Open the WhatsApp app on your Android phone.
- Tap on the 3 dot menu icon in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Chats.
- Tap on Wallpaper.
- You will see 2 options – Gallery and Wallpapers. Tap on Gallery.
- This will open your phone’s image gallery. Browse and select the image you want to set as WhatsApp wallpaper.
- Once you have selected the image, tap on “Set for all chats” at the bottom.
That’s it! The selected image will now be set as the wallpaper for all your WhatsApp contacts. Whenever someone opens a chat with you, they will see this wallpaper in the background behind your chats.
You can follow the same steps to change the WhatsApp wallpaper anytime you want. The steps will be the same, just select a different image in step 7.
Things to Remember
Here are some important things to remember when setting a general WhatsApp wallpaper:
- The image will be cropped to fit the WhatsApp chat window. So choose an image that works well when cropped to a square aspect ratio.
- Keep the file size small for optimal performance. Images less than 2 MB are ideal.
- Pick an image that is clear and visible on various background colors.
- Avoid images with text or important details that could be obscured when cropped.
- You can set different wallpapers for individual chats if you want.
- There is no option to set an automatic rotating or slideshow wallpaper.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about WhatsApp wallpapers:
Does the other person also see my WhatsApp wallpaper?
Yes, the wallpaper you set is visible to all your contacts when they open a chat window with you. It creates a uniform background for all your chats.
Can I set different wallpapers for different contacts?
WhatsApp does not allow you to set separate wallpapers for individual contacts. The wallpaper you choose will be set for all chats. However, you can set a different wallpaper for a specific chat by opening that chat, tapping the contact name, and selecting Wallpaper > Gallery.
How do I remove or delete a WhatsApp wallpaper?
To remove a wallpaper:
- Go to Settings > Chats > Wallpaper
- Tap on “Reset” at the bottom
This will remove any custom wallpaper and reset to default.
Is there a way to set an automatic changing wallpaper?
Unfortunately, WhatsApp does not provide an option to set a dynamic or changing wallpaper. You can only set one static image that remains fixed. The only way to change it is manually selecting a new image.
Can I use GIFs or my own videos as WhatsApp wallpaper?
No, WhatsApp only allows you to select static images from your phone’s gallery as wallpapers. GIFs and videos cannot be set as a wallpaper.
Will my contacts be notified when I change the wallpaper?
No, WhatsApp does not send any notification when you change your wallpaper. Your contacts will only see the new wallpaper when they open your chat.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are unable to set a WhatsApp wallpaper properly, try these troubleshooting tips:
- Check if you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed.
- Ensure your internet connection is working properly.
- Reboot your phone and try again.
- Open WhatsApp Settings > Storage Usage > Clear Data. Then re-open WhatsApp.
- If the issue persists, uninstall WhatsApp, reboot your device, and reinstall WhatsApp.
- Make sure the image file size is less than 2MB.
- Verify that the date/time settings on your phone are correct.
- Try setting wallpaper for individual chats if general wallpaper isn’t working.
- Contact WhatsApp Support if the problem is still not resolved.
Customizing Wallpapers with Third-Party Apps
While WhatsApp itself doesn’t offer much customization for wallpapers, there are some third-party apps that can help enhance your WhatsApp wallpaper experience:
WAStickerApps
This app lets you create customized wallpapers with stickers, text, images and shapes added on top of your photo. You can make stylized wallpapers tailored to your preferences.
Sticker Maker
This app lets you take existing images and add stickers, emojis, text and drawings to create unique personalized wallpapers for WhatsApp.
Photo Editor Apps
Apps like PicsArt, Canva, PhotoGrid, etc allow editing photos with doodles, textures, shapes, backgrounds and text. You can edit images to make good wallpapers.
Video Wallpaper Apps
Apps like Videotoo and GIF Live Wallpaper allow setting videos and GIFs as live wallpapers which can then be used in WhatsApp.
So explore some third-party apps to make fun, customized WhatsApp wallpapers easily as per your preferences.
Conclusion
Setting a custom WhatsApp wallpaper for all your contacts is easy and can liven up your chat screen. Simply pick an appealing image from your phone’s gallery, set it through the WhatsApp Settings, and all your contacts will see it when messaging you. Choose the image wisely, keeping in mind cropping, file size and visibility on different color backgrounds. Have fun customizing your WhatsApp profile with vibrant wallpapers.