How to change the inscription on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways (including hidden)

Xiaomi's lock screen is not just a security against unauthorized access, but also the business card of your smartphone. By default, it displays standard information: time, date, notifications and boring "Swipe up to unlock" or Owner information (on international firmwares). But what if you want to add your own name, contact to contact in case of loss or even a motivational quote?

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can change text on your lock screen, from official MIUI settings to hidden features and workarounds for models where the option is blocked. Instructions are relevant for the Xiaomi 11/12/13/14 series, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F/X/M and other devices on MIUI 12-14 (including HyperOS).

1. Official method: through MIUI settings (does not work on all models)

The easiest method is to use the built-in Owner Information feature, but since MIUI 13, Xiaomi has begun to gradually remove this option from the menu on some models, especially on the budget Redmi and POCO.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Additional or Text section on the lock screen (the title may differ).
3. Select Owner Information (or Owner info on global firmware).
4. Enter any text (up to 50 characters), such as: Return for a reward! +7 (XXX) XXX-XX-XX.
5. Save the changes and check the lock screen.

If you don't have the information, don't despair. In the second section, we'll look at alternative methods.

2. Alternative method: through settings SIM-Cards (works on 80% of devices)

Few people know, but the text on the lock screen can be changed through settings SIM-This method works even on models that do not have the item "Information of the owner:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 🔄 Choose an active one SIM-card (if two of them).
• ✏️ Find the name item. SIM-map SIM (on some firmware it is hidden in Additional settings).
• 📝 Enter the text you want (e.g., My phone! Found? Call!).
• 💾 Save and restart your smartphone.

After the reboot, your text will appear under time on the lock screen. Limit: characters are limited to 20-30 characters (depending on the model). If the text does not appear, try the method in the next section.

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Some of the firmware (e.g., Xiaomi) EU) tag-book SIM-This allows you to bypass the 50 character limit by combining both methods.

3. Hidden function: editing via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard methods don't work, you can use USB debugging (ADB), which requires a computer but gives you complete control of the text, and you can also use the wrong commands to cause system failures.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap it 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC, install ADB-tools and execute the command: adb shell settings put global. lock_screen_owner_info"Your text is here"
4. Reset the device.

To return the standard text, use:

adb shell settings delete global lock_screen_owner_info

4. bypass: use of the Notes widget on the lock screen

If none of the above methods worked, you can go for a trick - add a widget with text directly to the lock screen. MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

• 📝 Create a note in the standard Notes app with the desired text.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Widgets.
• ➕ Add the Notes widget and select the created entry.
• 🎨 Set the widget position (you can place it under time).

The disadvantage of the method is that the widget takes up space on the screen and can block notifications, but it is a 100% working way for all models, including the Redmi 9A and POCO M3, where other methods are blocked.

Install ADB Tools on PC

Enable the developer mode on Xiaomi

Activate debugging over USB

Connect the original cable (not charging)

Download the Xiaomi USB Drivers

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5.Table of methods compatibility with popular Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all devices, and below is the compatibility table for popular models (data is up to June 2026):

If your model is not in the spreadsheet, try the methods in order, starting with the simplest. POCO with custom firmware (such as Pixel Experience) may require manual editing of system files.

6. How to return standard text on the lock screen

If after the experiments you want to return the original view of the lock screen, do the following:

1. For the Owner Information method: simply delete the text in the settings and save an empty field.
2. For the Mark method SIM-Cards: Return the standard name (e.g. MTS or Beeline).
3. For ADB: Adb shell settings delete global settings lock_screen_owner_info
4. For widget: delete it through Settings → Lock screen → Widgets.

If the text is still displayed, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🧹 Clear the application cache Settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Reset the lock screen settings (Settings) → Lock screen → Resetting settings).

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Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi EU) may leave an empty line after a text reset. It's not a mistake, it's just a customization artifact.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you change the text on the lock screen, users often face problems, and here are the most common solutions:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14) after the system update, text may reset. ADB — It keeps the settings even after updates.

Problem 1: Text does not appear after saving.

• 🔹 Check if the charge saving mode is enabled – it can block the lock screen update.
• 🔹 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🔹 If you've used ADB, Make sure the command is executed without errors (should appear) OK or).

Problem 2: The text is cut or moved into two lines.

• 📏 Shorten text to 30 characters, which is the universal limit for most models.
• 🔤 Avoid spaces and punctuation marks – they take up extra space.
• 📱 Some Redmi text fonts can be reduced through Settings → Screen. → Type size.

Problem 3: After the MIUI update, the text was gone.

• 🔄 Repeat the settings again – updates often reset the lock screen customization.
• 📥 If you've used ADB, execute the command again.
• 📌 On HyperOS, some settings have been moved to Settings → Personalization → Lock screen.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions