Data processing method and electronic terminal

Example data processing methods and apparatus are provided. In one example, an electronic terminal obtains target data that includes at least one data item, converts the target data into a data image by using a data visualization technology, and then sets the data image as wallpaper, where the data image includes at least one graphic element, and the graphic element is in a one-to-one correspondence with the data item. The target data is user data, and may include operation event information of operating the electronic terminal by a user, or information that is associated with a user account and that is based on at least one network platform, so as to automatically generate the wallpaper and show the user data to the user by using the wallpaper.