How to change the clock on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways and settings

Why does Xiaomi’s lock screen not display a watch or it doesn’t look the way you want it to?

Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone. The watch here not only shows the time, but also serves as a design element that can (and should!) be adapted to suit yourself. However, many users face problems: the watch suddenly disappears, displays in an uncomfortable format or its style does not match the topic of design. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to adjust the clock on the lock screen for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from basic parameters to hidden MIUI functions.

It is important to understand that customization options depend on the firmware version (MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14 or HyperOS) and the smartphone model. For example, flagship devices (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 14) often get advanced options earlier than budget ones (Redmi Note 12 or POCO M5).

If you can't find the right settings, don't be quick to blame the manufacturer.

• 🔄 Resetting settings after update MIUI;
• 🎨 Conflict topics (e.g., set theme with its own watch style);
• 🔒 Work profile restrictions (on corporate devices);
• 🛠️ System bugs of a specific firmware version.

Where are the clock settings on the lock screen Xiaomi

The main settings of the watch are hidden in the Settings menu → Lock screen. However, the path to them may vary depending on the version of MIUI.

If you don’t have a watch style item on your menu, try:

1. Update the firmware to the latest version (often new features appear after the update).
2. Set a standard theme (Settings → Themes → My Themes → Standard).
3. Reset the lock screen settings (Settings → Lock screen → Reset).

How to change the format of the display time (12/24 hours)

Xiaomi uses a 24-hour format by default, but it is easy to change, which is independent of the system language and is customized separately:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Slip on the line "Time format."
3. Choose a 12-hour or 24-hour.
4. Return to the lock screen – the changes will apply automatically.

If the watch on the lock screen has not been updated after changing the format:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone;
• 🎨 Set another theme and return the standard one;
• 🔧 Clear the Settings app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache).

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On some models (for example, Xiaomi 11T Pro) after changing the time format, you need to manually update the style of the watch in the lock screen settings.

How to change the style and font of the clock

MIUI offers several built-in watch styles, and HyperOS has increased the number of watches to 10+.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Watch style (or Personalization → Lock screen in HyperOS).
2. Scroll through the list of available styles. There may be animation options at the bottom (e.g. Dynamic Clock).
3. Stick to your favorite style – changes will be applied immediately.

For extended customization:

• 🎨 Install a third-party theme from the Topics App (some themes change the font of the clock);
• 🖌️ Use apps like Always On Display (requires root or unlocked bootloader);
• 🔧 Set up transparency and size through Settings → Special facilities → Type size (affects the clock).

Make sure your smartphone is over 20 times charged%|

Backup your current settings |

Check for updates to MIUI|

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How to remove the clock from the lock screen (or return it back)

In some situations, the clock may interfere (for example, when using wallpaper with its own timer or weather widget) to hide them:

1. Open Settings → Lock screen → Watch style
2. Choose the No Clock option (or Hide in HyperOS).
3. Confirm the change.

If there is no option No watch:

• 🔄 Set a theme without a clock (e.g. Minimal Black in the Topic App);
• 🖼️ Use wallpaper with a transparent background for the watch;
• 🛠️ Disable the system application of the Watch (requires) ADB root).

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) Hiding the clock can cause notifications to fail, and resetting the lock screen settings will help.

Additional settings: color, position, animation

MIUI 14 and HyperOS have expanded options for the watch:

• 🎨 Color: Choose manually or sync with wallpaper (Settings) → Lock screen → Colour of the clock).
• 📍 Position: Drag the clock up/down on the preview screen.
• 🎞️ Animation: Enable a smooth appearance of the clock when unlocking (Settings) → Animation of the system).
• 🌙 Night mode: The clock automatically dims in the dark.

For models with Always On Display (AOD) (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro):

1. Activate AOD in Settings → Always on the screen.
2. Choose the style of the watch specifically for AOD (different from the main lock screen).
3. Set up a display schedule or leave it constant.

Problem Solving: The clock doesn’t change or disappears

If the settings don’t apply or the clock is gone without your intervention, try the following steps:

For a deep diagnosis:

1. Check the system logs through Settings → About phone → Debugging → Logs.
2. Turn off optimization for the Settings app (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Battery → No Limits).
3. Reset the lock screen settings (Settings → Lock screen → Reset).

⚠️ Warning: On HyperOS devices, resetting the lock screen settings can delete all stored fingerprints and graphics keys. PIN-code!

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If the clock on the lock screen is missing after the MIUI update, first try to clear the Settings app cache – this solves the problem in 70% of cases.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi