How to add a personal inscription to the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi's lock screen is not just a barrier to random clicks, but a business card for your smartphone. Adding a personal label (name, contact for communication or motivational phrase) makes the device unique and sometimes saves in emergency situations. For example, if the phone is lost, an alternate number will help an honest finder contact you without unlocking the device.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to add text to the lock screen for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware). You’ll learn how to configure standard system features, bypass restrictions on some models, and even add dynamic text with weather or notifications. And if something goes wrong, there’s a section on solving problems at the end of this article.

Before you start, make sure your device has official firmware installed. Castom builds (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may not support all of the features described. Also check the MIUI version: the path to settings may vary slightly depending on the shell.

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on most modern Xiaomi devices (starting with the Redmi Note 8 and later) and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Protect in some versions).
3. Select Text on the lock screen (may be called the lock screen signature).
4. Enter the desired text (up to 50 characters) Emojis are supported, but their display depends on the model.
5. Click Save and check the result by locking the screen.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 with) MIUI 13) this item may be hidden. If you do not find an option, try updating the firmware or using alternative methods from the following sections.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check the available space on the device (minimum 500 MB)

Disable VPN (can block system settings)

Reboot your smartphone before changing your settings-->

Standard text is displayed at the bottom of the screen in fine print. If you want to highlight information (for example, make it larger or color), move to the method with custom fonts.

2. Alternative method: through “Security”

On some devices (especially MIUI for the Chinese market), the option to add text is hidden in the security menu, which is suitable for POCO X3, Redmi 9 and others with firmware, where there is no direct path through the Lock Screen.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select Lock Screen Information (or Owner Data).
3. In the Text field, type the desired text. You can specify up to 100 characters here, but long phrases will be cropped on the screen.
4. Activate the switch Show on the lock screen.

💡 If you want to add a few lines (like name and phone), use the portability symbol. | or \n (not all models work:

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This text will be displayed under the clock or at the top of the screen, depending on the theme of the design, and to change its position, you will need to install a third-party theme (for this in the next section).

3. Custom fonts and themes: how to make the text more visible

The standard text on Xiaomi's lock screen is often lost on wallpaper or too shallow.The solution is to use custom MIUI themes that allow you to change the font, color and position of the inscription, which requires an Internet connection and a Mi Account account.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. In the search bar, type in Lockscreen text or Lock Screen text.
3. Choose your favorite theme with custom text support (note the description). Popular options are: Minimal Lock, Elegant Clock.
4. Click Apply and go to the theme settings (cog in the upper right corner).
5. Find the Lockscreen Text section and enter your text: 🎨 Font color (white, black, gradient). 📏 Size (from small to large). 📍 Position (top, bottom, center).

⚠️ Note: After changing the theme, the original text settings from the Lock Screen section may reset. Always keep a backup of important notes in your notes.

For advanced users: If you want to completely replace the font on the lock screen (including hours and notifications), set MTZ-topically MIUI Theme Editor (PC required) Detailed instructions for creating such topics are available on the forum XDA Developers.

Dynamic text: weather, battery, notifications

If you find a static label boring, you can add dynamic information to the lock screen: charge level, weather, number of notifications or even quotes of the day (AOD) or Lock Screen Widgets.

Recommended annexes:

Example of settings through Always On Display:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Notices.
3. In the Text section, add the necessary information (e.g. Battery: %battery% for displaying charge).
4. Set the position, color and font.
5. Activate the option to Show on the lock.

If nothing works, check if your device has security policies (such as Knox or corporate MDM) that can block text change on the lock screen.

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Before resetting, take a screenshot of the current lock screen (click Volume Down + Power) to help restore the location of widgets and text after reset.

6. Hidden opportunities: ADB-Teams for experienced users

If standard methods do not work, and the firmware of the device does not allow you to change the text through the menu, you can use the ADB-This requires connecting your smartphone to your PC and basic knowledge of working with Android Debug Bridge.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
2. Connect the device to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of your device to appear.
4. Use one of the commands to add text: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_owner_info"Your text is here or for MIUI 13+: adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_custom_text"Your text"
5. Reboot your smartphone (adb reboot).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other settings through settings put unless you are sure of their purpose. captive_portal_detection_enabled 0 Disable Internet connection checks, which can disrupt mobile network.

To delete text through ADB, use:

adb shell settings delete global lock_screen_owner_info

7.Security: What can and cannot be written on the lock screen

Adding text to the lock screen is a convenient feature, but it can become a security vulnerability.

• 🚫 Don't specify: Passwords, PIN-codes or graphic keys, bank card numbers or CVV. Personal information (address, date of birth).
• ✅ You can specify: Alternative phone number (for example, work), Email for communication (without password.

🔐 Privacy tip: If you lose your phone frequently, instead of a real number, provide an email or a link to a social network profile (for example, a link to your phone, @vk:your_profile). This will reduce the risk of misuse of your data.

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi Mi 10T), text on the lock screen is visible even when you hide notifications. If privacy is critical to you, turn off text display in public places or use custom themes with encryption.

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Never provide data on the lock screen that can be used to reset your password (such as your mother’s maiden name or pet’s nickname).

FAQ: Frequent questions about text customization on the lock screen