Change wallpaper on Samsung Fascinate
How to set an image or video as background on a Fascinate
In this guide we explain how to change the wallpaper on your Samsung Fascinate. You can choose from the default wallpapers on the device, download wallpapers or themes from the Samsung theme store, or use your own photos and videos.
In addition, it is possible to customize both the home screen wallpaper and the lock screen wallpaper. Follow the steps detailed below to give your Fascinate a unique touch quickly and easily.
You'll need an image or photo that's at least 480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi pixel density), so it will display correctly on the Fascinate's 4.0 inches (~56.9% screen-to-body ratio) display.
Estimated time: 2 minutes.
This guide has a total of 8 steps.
1- First step:
To access the Samsung Fascinate settings, first locate the gear icon, which should appear on the device's home screen. If you can't find it there, swipe up from the bottom edge of the home screen to open the list of applications. In this list you will find the system search engine; type "Settings".
2- Second step:
Scroll down through the settings until you find the "Wallpaper" section. Click to access it.
3- Third step:
You will see the combination of lock screen and home screen wallpaper that your Samsung Fascinate currently has. You can choose between Samsung Fascinate's own wallpapers, downloaded wallpapers, or your own photos and videos. In this case, we are going to explain how to set a photo or video as wallpaper, so you must click on "Gallery".
4- Fourth step:
You will see the gallery of photos and videos of your Samsung Fascinate. Tap on the image or video you want to set as your home screen wallpaper or lock screen wallpaper. If you want to go directly to the videos to set an animated wallpaper, tap on "Videos".
5- Fifth step:
After selecting the image or video, you must click on "Done", which is the button that appears at the top right of the screen.
6- Sixth step:
A message will appear with three options: you can set the image as your lock screen wallpaper, your home screen wallpaper, or both screens. Tap the option you prefer.
7- Seventh step:
You can adjust the image by zooming or moving it so that it appears in the right place on the home or lock screen. When you're done, tap the "Set on home screen" or "Set on lock screen" button.
8- Eighth step:
A message will appear indicating that the wallpaper has been applied to the Home screen or Lock screen.
You can go back and repeat the process to choose a different photo or video for your home screen or lock screen.
There is also the possibility of downloading themes from Samsung's Galaxy Themes store, you should keep in mind that the wallpapers and themes that are downloaded may be free or paid.
