How to change the style of the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9T: all ways + hidden functions

The lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9T is not just protection from random clicks, but the business card of your smartphone. the style of the watch here plays a key role, from minimalistic numbers to animated weather dials. Many users do not even suspect that Redmi 9T can change not only the color and size of the font, but also completely transform the display of time — up to the installation of third-party themes with paralax effects.

The problem is that the clock settings are hidden in different parts of MIUI, and some features are based on the firmware version. For example, MIUI 12 has 7 standard styles, whereas MIUI 14 has 12 of them, plus dynamic wallpaper support. We've put together all the working ways to change the style of the watch, including hidden tricks for advanced users. And if you like experiments, we'll show you how to install custom fonts without root rights.

Before you start settings, make sure your Redmi 9T has the latest firmware installed. Some watch styles (such as Analogue with Animation) only appear after upgrading to MIUI 13+. Check the version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. Standard watch settings in MIUI: where to look and what can be changed

The basic time settings on the lock screen are hidden in the Themes menu, with 5-12 preset styles available (depending on the MIUI version), as well as color and transparency settings.

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section.
3. Select the Watch tab.
4. Scroll through the list of available styles and tap on the one you like.

MIUI 14 has a Dynamic Watch feature that automatically changes color depending on wallpaper or time of day. To activate it, select a style marked Dynamic and switch on the Adaptive Color switch.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Make a backup of current theme settings

Make sure time synchronization is enabled in the settings

Close all background applications (sometimes they block changes)-->

Note that if you use third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion), the clock settings may reset after the reboot, due to a conflict of system services, the solution is to temporarily return the standard MIUI launcher before setting up.

2. Hidden watch styles: how to unlock additional options

Redmi 9T firmware has up to 20 alternative watch styles hidden in it that don’t appear in the standard menu, and it takes a little trick with the theme editor to activate them:

1. Download the MTZ Theme Editor app (or similar) from the Mi Store.
2. Open the Lockscreen section and find the folder. clock_styles.
3. Import a file with the.mtz extension containing an alternative watch (you can find them on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums).
4. Apply a new theme and reboot your phone.

Important: Some hidden styles may conflict with MIUI system animations, especially if you use custom paralax wallpaper. Before installing, check the style compatibility with your firmware version (this information is usually indicated by the authors of the theme).

For users who don’t want to mess with theme editors, there’s an easier way to use secret combinations, for example, if you tap the Topics → Lock screen 5 times on the current watch style, a hidden menu with additional options will open (it doesn’t work on all versions of MIUI).

3. Castom fonts for watches: installation without root rights

If you get bored with standard styles, you can completely replace the clock font on the lock screen. You do not need to get root access - just use the iFont app (available on Google Play):

1. Download and install iFont.
2. In the app, select the Online section and find fonts marked MIUI Lockscreen (e.g. Digital-7 or DS-Digital).
3. Download your favorite font and click Set.
4. In the menu that appears, select MIUI Theme and confirm the installation.
5. Reboot the phone.

Limitations:

• 🔹 Not all fonts support Cyrillic (check before installation).
• 🔹 Nana MIUI 12 and below may require additional Module Manager.
• 🔹 Animated fonts (with neon or gradient effect) work only on the MIUI 13+.

If the font of the watch has not changed after installation, check if it conflicts with the current theme. Sometimes it helps to reset the lock screen settings to the standard (Settings → Lock screen → Reset settings).

4. Dynamic clock with weather and animation

One of the most spectacular innovations in MIUI 13/14 is a dynamic watch that changes its appearance depending on the time of day, the weather, or even the battery level.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Watch style.
2. Select a style marked Dynamic (e.g., "Weather" or "Energy").
3. Activate the Adaptive Color and Animation switches.
4. In the Additional Settings section, select the data source for animation (weather, battery, steps).

For the correct operation of dynamic clocks it is necessary:

• 🔹 Enable geolocation (to display weather).
• 🔹 Allow access to sensors for the Weather app.
• 🔹 Set automatic time updates in settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time → Autodetermination).

The unique feature of Redmi 9T: in dynamic watches of style "Energy" color of filling of the dial depends on the level of battery charge (green - 100-50%, orange - 50-20%, red - less than 20%) This is convenient for visual control of charge without unlocking the phone.

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If a dynamic watch slows or severely drains the battery, turn off background animation in the style settings, which will reduce energy consumption by 15-20% without losing the main visual effect.

5. Problems with displaying the clock and their solutions

Sometimes, after changing the style of the watch, there are bugs: time is lost, displayed incorrectly or reset after a reboot.

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the lock screen settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → More.
2. Choose Reset settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Warning: Reset will remove all custom settings, including wallpaper and widgets, and we recommend pre-screenshots of the current lock screen for recovery.

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Before experimenting with custom styles, always check their compatibility with your version of MIUI. Some themes created for the Redmi Note 10 may not work properly on the Redmi 9T due to differences in screen resolution (720p vs 1080p).

6. Alternative methods: widgets and third-party applications

If built-in capabilities MIUI Not enough, you can use third-party apps to customize your watch. 9T:

• 🔹 Always On Display AMOLED — It also adds to the effects of always-on. LCD-screen (imitated).
• 🔹 Lock Screen Widgets – allows you to install watch widgets from third-party developers.
• 🔹 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker – an advanced designer for creating unique styles (requires design skills).

To install widgets on the lock screen:

1. Download one of the listed applications.
2. Create or import a ready-made widget.
3. In the lock screen settings (Settings → Lock screen → Widgets), add a new element.
4. Select the widget created and adjust its position.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party widgets may conflict with system clocks MIUI. If lags occur after installation or the phone starts to overheat, remove the widget and clear the cache of the com.miui.home app (via Settings). → Annexes → All applications).

For maximum performance, opt for widgets with minimal animation, such as static Bauhaus-style watches that consume 30% less power than dynamic watches. 3D-effects.

7. Comparison of features in different versions of MIUI

The functionality of the watch on the lock screen is highly dependent on the firmware version, and the table below shows the key differences for the Redmi 9T:

If your Redmi 9T is still running MIUI 12, it makes sense to upgrade to MIUI 13, which will open up access to the dynamic clock and make it easier to install custom fonts. You can check for updates in the Settings menu → About Phone → System Update.

⚠️ Note: when manually updating via Recovery or Fastboot, there is a risk of losing lock screen data (including saved watch styles). → Additionally. → Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up a Redmi watch 9T