If your vivo S50 refuses to change wallpapers, you might feel stuck with the same home screen or lock screen background no matter what you select. You tap Apply, but nothing updates. This issue is usually caused by launcher glitches, theme conflicts, or system restrictions, and you can fix it with a few targeted steps.
Why Your vivo S50 Wallpaper Is Not Changing
- The system launcher is not responding properly.
- A theme is overriding your custom wallpaper.
- The Gallery app does not have permission to modify system settings.
- The image resolution is incompatible or corrupted.
- Temporary system bugs after a recent update.
Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes the system UI and clears minor glitches that may prevent wallpaper changes. It resets background services without deleting your data.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the device to reboot, and then try setting the wallpaper again.
Remove Any Active Theme
Themes can override wallpapers automatically. If a theme is applied, your selected image may not appear even after tapping Apply.
Open Settings, and then tap Themes and lock screen.
Select the current theme, and then switch to Default.
Go back to your Gallery and try applying the wallpaper again.
Set Wallpaper from Settings Instead of Gallery
Sometimes the Gallery app fails to apply wallpapers due to permission issues. Setting it directly from system settings can bypass this problem.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen and Lock screen.
Tap Wallpaper, and then choose the image you want to apply.
Select Home screen, Lock screen, or both, and confirm your choice.
Clear the Launcher Cache
If the home screen launcher is frozen, it may ignore wallpaper changes. Clearing its cache forces it to reload fresh system data.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then find System Launcher.
Tap Storage, and then tap Clear cache.
Check App Permissions
If you are setting a wallpaper from the Gallery, it must have permission to modify system settings. Without this permission, the wallpaper will not apply properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select Gallery.
Tap Permissions, and ensure it can modify system settings.
Try a Different Image
Some images may not apply due to unusual resolution or file corruption. Testing with another photo helps determine whether the issue is image-specific.
Open Gallery, and then select a different photo.
Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm the selection.
Wallpaper problems on the vivo S50 are usually linked to launcher or theme conflicts. Once you refresh the system or remove restrictions, your chosen background should apply instantly.
FAQs
Why does my vivo S50 wallpaper revert back after changing it?
This often happens when a theme is active. Switching to the default theme usually fixes the issue.
Can a third-party launcher stop wallpapers from changing?
Yes. Some launchers override system wallpaper settings, which prevents changes from applying correctly.
Will clearing the launcher cache delete my apps?
No. Clearing the cache only removes temporary files and does not uninstall apps or erase personal data.
