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INDEPENDENT FIELD MANUAL · UPDATED AUG 25, 2026

Wallpaper Engine for Android

Install the companion app, pair it with the Windows app on the same network, then send a compatible wallpaper.

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Pairing steps

  1. Install the official Wallpaper Engine Android companion app.
  2. Open the Mobile section in Wallpaper Engine on Windows.
  3. Keep both devices on the same local network.
  4. Enter or confirm the pairing code.
  5. Choose a compatible wallpaper and send it to the phone.

What Android does

The Android app is a companion, not a standalone copy of the Windows editor or Steam Workshop browser.

Connection tips

Disable VPN isolation temporarily, allow local-network access, and ensure the router does not isolate wireless clients.