How to change the style of the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The visual redesign is the first thing new gadget owners turn to, and the lock screen is the main interface for user interaction with their smartphone during the day, and this is where we see the time, notifications and missed calls most often.

Owners of the popular Redmi Note 7 often wonder about personalizing the zone. The standard time widget may seem boring or not informative enough. Fortunately, the MIUI shell provides ample opportunities for customization without obtaining superuser rights.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the ways you can change the look of your watch, learn how to use built-in themes, customize Always On Display, and use third-party solutions to make your Xiaomi a truly unique device.

Use of built-in design themes

The easiest and safest way to change the design of a watch is to use the official theme store. Themes app is preinstalled on every Xiaomi device and contains thousands of design options. Here you can find styles that dramatically change the appearance of the lock screen.

To get started, you need to run the Themes app on your desktop. At the bottom of the interface, select the Profile tab or find the My Pages section, and that's where all the system components you downloaded, including lock styles, are stored.

Find the "Block Styles" or "Block Screen" option, and the system will offer a list of available options that are already in the device's memory. If the standard set doesn't suit you, click the "Search Theme" button to access the online directory.

• 🎨 Open the directory and type in “Clock” or “Time».
• ⬇️ Select your favorite design and click “Download».
• ✅ After downloading, click "Apply" to activate.

⚠️ Note: some topics may only change the font of numbers, leaving the layout of the elements the same.

Once you apply the theme, the screen will go out and light up again with the new design, and if you don't like the result, you can always go back to the themes menu and choose a different option, or return the standard Classic style.

Setting up the Always on Display feature

The Redmi Note 7 features AMOLED-like technology or the Always On screen function (depending on the regional version and the type of matrix), which allows you to display the time and date even when the display is in sleep mode, consuming minimal energy.

To activate and configure this mode, go to the main system settings. Find the Lock Screen or Wallpaper section. Here you are interested in the item "Always screen on and time format." This is the menu that hides the main display settings.

Inside the menu, you'll see the activation switch, and when you turn on, you'll have different styles of watches, and the system offers a range of options, from minimalist numbers to complex graphic compositions with animations when you lift your smartphone.

It is important to note that the constant operation of this mode affects the autonomy of the device, and it is recommended to adjust the schedule of the function so that it is activated only during working hours or when the phone is lying on the table.

Some users prefer to disable the animation of the appearance of the watch to save battery power, this can be done in the additional settings of the section, removing the tick from the item "Animation", the interface will react instantly, without visual effects.

Change of system fonts and time widget

Global time style change often requires a system font replacement, and unlike those that only change the picture, the font affects the display of text throughout the system, including the clock on the lock screen and in widgets.

Go to the Themes app and go to the Fonts section, which has a huge selection of paid and free headsets, and search for stylish options, type in "Bold", "Thin" or "Digital".

Once the font is loaded, the system will ask you to restart the device or apply changes instantly. Note that some complex fonts may not properly display the Cyrillic alphabet, turning Russian letters into squares or question marks.

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Before installing a new font, take a screenshot of the current settings or write down the name of the standard font to quickly return everything as it was in the case of readability problems.

To check compatibility, use the preview function. Type "Eat more of these soft French buns" into the check box to make sure all letters are displayed correctly, which is especially important for Redmi Note 7 owners using the Russian-language interface.

If the font is too thin or complex, the time on the lock screen can become unreadable in bright sunlight, and in such cases it is better to return to standard system headsets optimized for high contrast.

Creating your own style through the themes editor

For advanced users who don’t have enough standard solutions, Xiaomi provides tools to create their own themes. MIUI Theme Editor allows you to edit almost every element of the interface, including the clock.

To get started, you’ll need to download the theme editor to your computer or use the mobile version if it’s available in your area, and the process of creating a theme requires carefulness and a basic understanding of working with graphic layers.

In the editor, you will need to find the file responsible for the lock screen (usually lockscreen), inside the project you can replace the image of the dial with your own, created in the graphics editor.

After the file modification, you need to put the project into an installation package with the.mtz extension, and then import it into the Topics app through the Local menu, which gives you maximum creative freedom.

⚠️ Warning: When creating custom themes, always back up the original files. XML This can lead to a cyclical reboot of the system interface.

Using third-party applications to block

If MIUI is not enough, apps from the Google Play Store come to the rescue. Third-party screen locking programs can offer functionality not available in standard Xiaomi firmware.

Popular apps like Hi Locker or KLCK Lock Screen allow you to create complex time widgets with weather, currency rates and news, replacing the standard lock screen entirely.

However, using such programs has drawbacks: they consume more CPU resources and can conflict with the Redmi Note 7 energy saving system. You will have to manually configure exceptions in the Battery section.

When you install a third-party lock, Android security can alert you to the risks several times, which is standard procedure to confirm that you knowingly allow the app to block other windows.

Solving Time Display Problems

Sometimes, after updating the system or installing a new theme, the watch may disappear or not display correctly, a common problem with a theme cache or launcher error.

First, try resetting the theme to the standard one. Go to the Themes app, select a profile, and click "Apply" on the Classic or Default theme, which will return the system files to their original state.

If the problem persists, clear the Topic and Wallpaper cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, find the process you want, and select Clear Data. Don't worry, your downloaded themes won't be deleted.

In rare cases, a complete reset of the lock screen settings helps, find the lock screen in the settings and reset all the design options, and then reselect the desired style.

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