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I want better backgrounds for my Xbox

It should have pictures let this Image

you can set your own image

Customised image

Note Customised images must be smaller than 3 MB, and the best size for backgrounds is 1920 x 1080.

  1. Copy a JPG or PNG file that you want to use to a USB device, and then plug it into your Xbox.

  2. On your Xbox, select Customised image. A dialogue box appears that shows the contents of your console and attached USB device.

  3. Select the USB device, and then choose your image.

Screenshot

  1. Select Screenshot, then choose the one you want.

  2. Select More actions (…) > Background > Set background.

Dynamic background

Note Dynamic backgrounds are only available on Xbox Series X|S.

  1. Select Dynamic background.

  2. Select the background art you want.

  3. Select Apply.

Note Some dynamic backgrounds are only available through promotions with special edition hardware (like the 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller). To see one of these special dynamic backgrounds in your list of options, make sure your special edition hardware is turned on and in use with your console when you set your background.

Remove customised background

If you want to remove your background, select Remove customised background.

Use Microsoft Edge to set customised backgrounds

You can also set a customised image as your background while using the Microsoft Edge app on an Xbox console. To do so, find any image you like within the Microsoft Edge app, move the browser pointer over that image, select the Menu button  and then Set as background.

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Hello SwimmingCrowd45! I'm Nicolas an Independent advisor i will try my best to help you with your issue.

I'm not sure what Xbox do you have but currently you can add personalized backgrounds on Xbox one by going into
Settings < Personalisation < My background < Costumised image
And you can add pictures by using a pendrive or an app from your phone.
I can suggest you this youtube video that explains in more detail:
https://youtu.be/nBC94VfFqv0

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