How to change the size of the watch on Xiaomi: all the ways for smartphones and smart watches

The size of the watch on Xiaomi’s screen is one of the things that can seriously affect the usability of the device: Too large numbers take up half the lock screen, and you have to peer in fine print to see the time, and fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to adjust this setting, both in the standard MIUI settings and with additional tools.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the size of watches for different Xiaomi devices: smartphones (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.), smart watches (Mi Watch, Watch S3) and fitness bracelets (Mi Band 7/8).

If you want not just to change the scale, but to completely customize the appearance of the watch (font, color, animation), at the end of the article you will find an overview of specialized applications and themes for MIUI. And for owners of smart watches, we have prepared a separate section with instructions for working with the branded application Xiaomi Wear.

1. How to change the size of the clock on the lock screen of the Xiaomi smartphone

On most Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI 12-14, the clock size on the lock screen is adjusted through standard theme settings. However, there is an important caveat: the option is not available on all versions of the firmware. If your menu does not contain the item "Size of watches", most likely, the manufacturer has blocked it for your model or region.

To check and change the parameter:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the section My profile → Lock screen.
3. Choose an active theme and click Setup.
4. Find the time scale (or time scale) and move it to the left/right.

If you don't have a slider, try changing the theme to a standard MIUI (like Ocean or Space) -- custom themes sometimes limit settings. Another way is to use a third-party launcher, but we'll talk about that in the next section.

⚠️ Note: On Android One smartphones (such as Mi) A3) or global firmware for Europe, the option of changing the size of the watch is often absent, in which case only the installation of an alternative launcher will help.

2. Alternative launchers for flexible clock settings

If standard MIUI settings don't allow you to resize your watch, third-party launchers will come to the rescue, not only extending customization capabilities, but also adding unique features like dynamic wallpaper or adaptive widgets.

• 🔹 Nova Launcher supports resizing any widget, including the watch. 4×2 or the clock 4×1, Then hold it with your finger and select Change the size.
• 🔹 Hyperion Launcher – a specialized launcher for Xiaomi, which retains the corporate identity MIUI, but adds advanced lock screen settings, including clock scale.
• 🔹 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker is a custom widget application that allows you to customize not only the size, but also the font, color, shadows and even animation of watches.

To install an alternative launcher:

1. Download an app from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. Launch it and select as the default launcher.
3. Add the watch widget to the home screen or lock screen (if supported).
4. Press the widget and drag corners to resize.

Important: Some launchers may conflict with Xiaomi’s proprietary features, such as Second Space or Child Mode. Check compatibility on forums (e.g. 4PDA) before installing.

3. Change the size of the watch on Xiaomi smart watches (Mi Watch, Watch S3)

On Xiaomi smartwatches, the size of the digits on the dial depends on the theme chosen. Unfortunately, unlike smartphones, there is no slider for smooth adjustment, you have to choose a dial with the right scale.

1. Open the Xiaomi Wear app (formerly Mi Fit) on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Profile section → Dials.
3. Choose Classic or Digital – they usually have large-digit options.
4. Click on your favorite dial and select Install.

If none of the standard dials is satisfied, you can download custom through third-party applications:

• 🔹 Amazfit Watch Faces – supports Xiaomi Mi Watch and Watch S3.
• 🔹 Facer – a universal application for creating and installing dials (requires registration).

⚠️ Note: Installing dials from unverified sources can cause the clock to malfunction. Before downloading, check other users' reviews and app ratings.

4.Setting the size of the watch on fitness bracelets Mi Band

On the Mi Band 7/8 and Smart Band Pro, the watch size is tightly tied to the watch face, and unlike the smartwatch, there's no way to adjust the scale manually.

• 🔹 Use dials with minimalist designs – they usually have larger numbers (like Digital Bold or Big Time themes).
• 🔹 Install a custom dial through the Notify & Fitness for Mi Band app (requires root or unlocked bootloader on your smartphone).
• 🔹 Activate the Always-on Display mode (AOD) — It displays the clock in a simplified form, often with a larger font.

To change the dial to Mi Band:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models).
2. Go to the Device Profile section → Dials.
3. Choose the category Big numbers or Sports – they usually have options with extended time.
4. Click Sync to apply the changes.

Please note: Mi Band 8 with AMOLED-Some custom dials can quickly drain the battery due to the active use of pixels, and the best option is to choose a theme with a black background and white digits.

5 Hidden MIUI settings: how to unlock additional options

In some versions MIUI (Especially on Chinese firmware, there are hidden settings that allow you to fine-tune the time display, and to activate them, you need to turn on Developer Mode and use it. ADB-commands or special applications.

Here is a step-by-step guide to unlock hidden options:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times in a row.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_clock_size_scale 1.5 Here. 1.5 — scale ratio (can be specified from 0.8 before 2.0).
4. Reset the device.

If ADB-The commands didn’t work, try the app. MIUI Hidden Settings (available on the 4PDA). It allows you to change the size of the watch without a PC, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands can cause a failure of the lock screen. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

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If the numbers become blurry after changing the watch size through ADB, try resetting the scale to a standard value (1.0), then smoothly increase to the desired level in 0.1 increments.

6. Applications for deep customization of watches

If you don’t have enough standard settings, consider customization apps that allow you to change not only the size, but also the font, color, position of the clock on the screen, as well as add additional elements (date, weather, notifications).

To install custom watches through KWGT:

1. Download and install the app.
2. Choose a theme from the library or create your own.
3. Add the KWGT 4×2 widget to the home screen.
4. Open the widget settings and edit the watch size in the Scale section.

Important: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), customization applications may conflict with proprietary MIUI optimization. If the watch doesn’t show after installing the widget, try disabling the Battery feature → Power Optimization for the app.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the size of the watch on Xiaomi devices, users often encounter typical errors, and we have collected the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🔸 The option "Size of the clock" is not in the settings → Set a standard theme MIUI or update the firmware to the latest version, POCO F3) The option appears only after resetting the lock screen settings.
• 🔸 The watch became blurry after the size change → It involves stretching the standard font. Solution: Set custom font through the iFont app or return the standard scale.
• 🔸 On smart watches are not installed custom dials → Check the firmware version of the watch (should be at least 1.40.0 for the Mi Watch).If the problem persists, try resetting the watch to factory settings.
• 🔸 After updating MIUI clock settings have dropped → This is standard system behavior. To avoid the problem, take a screenshot of the current settings before updating or export the theme through the Topics app.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if your device has activated MIUI Lab (available in Chinese firmware), which sometimes blocks changes in the appearance of the lock screen, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 10 times on the MIUI version until the notification appears.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → MIUI Lab and disable all experimental functions.

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Before any manipulation of system settings (ADB, hidden menus), back up through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will quickly restore the device to work in the event of a failure.

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