How to Remove Watches on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to All Models

Watches on the lock screen or Xiaomi desktop can be distracting, occupy extra space or simply do not fit into your design style. Despite the apparent simplicity of the task, the manufacturer does not always provide a direct option to turn them off — especially in new versions of MIUI 13/14. In this article, we will discuss all possible methods, from standard settings to hidden features and technical solutions for power users.

It is important to understand that the MIUI interface is regularly updated, and the location of menu items may vary depending on the firmware version and device model (for example, Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 or POCO F5). We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that are relevant to most modern gadgets of the brand. If you use custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may not work – we will also mention this separately.

1. Standard clock shutdown on lock screen

To start with, the most obvious way that works on most MIUI 12-14 devices is that the manufacturer has made it possible to hide the watch through lock screen settings, but not everyone knows where to look for this option.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Password on some models).
3. Select Lock screen style or Lock screen setting.
4. Slip on the current style (e.g. Digital watches or Analog watches).
5. In the menu that opens, select the option No Watch or Hide the Watch (the name may vary).
6. Confirm the changes by clicking Ready or Apply.

If you don't have a No Watch option on your menu, try choosing a style with a minimalist design (e.g., Date Only or Simple).

⚠️ Note: On devices with Always-On Display (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) Disabling the clock in the main menu may not affect their display in mode AOD. This will require a separate setup – see Section 3.

2. Hiding the clock on the desktop (launcher)

The clock on the home screen (widget) is deleted differently from the lock screen, depending on the launcher used: the standard MIUI Launcher or a third-party (for example, Nova Launcher or Hyperion).

For the standard MIUI launcher:

• 📱 Hold your finger in the free desktop space until the menu appears.
• 🔧 Select Settings (or Screen Settings).
• ⚙️ Go to the Widgets. → Hours/Weather.
• 🗑️ Click on the basket icon or turn off the slider next to the widget.

For third-party launchers:

• 📱 Press the widget with the clock and drag it up to the icon that appears Delete.
• 🔄 If the widget is not deleted, open the launcher settings (like Nova Settings) and find the Widgets or Home Screen section.
• 📵 Turn off the option to Show the watch widget or reset the screen settings.

On some models (for example, the POCO X5 Pro) the watch widget is integrated into the system launcher and is not removed in the standard way, in which case resetting the launcher settings or installing an alternative one (see tip below).

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If the watch widget is missing after the MIUI update, try restarting the device or clearing the launcher cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher.

3. Turn off the clock in Always-On Display (AOD) mode

Devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro) support Always-On Display, which displays time, date and notifications continuously:

Method 1 (via settings):

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Always-On Display
2. Choose a display style (e.g., Date Only or Minimalist).
3. If available, activate Hide the Watch or Show Notifications Only.

Method 2 (disabling the AOD completely):

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Always-On mode.
• 🚫 Turn off the slider or select Turn off.
• ⚠️ Please note that this will also disable notifications and dates.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for POCO F4), there is no AOD watch hiding option, in which case the ADB method or the Magisk alternative module installation (for rooted devices) will help.

4. Use of hidden settings (code commands)

MIUI has hidden menus that are accessible through code commands, one of which allows you to control the display of system elements, including the clock, which does not work on all devices, but can help if standard methods do not work.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (Testing menu opens).
3. Go to the phone information (or Usage statistics) tab.
4. Scroll down and find Force hide clock or similar.
5. Activate the option and restart the device.

If this code doesn’t work, try alternative combinations:

• 📞 ##7780## (Resetting settings, does not delete data, but can return the watch to factory settings).
• 📱 ##1234## (checking the firmware version, sometimes opens additional options).

⚠️ Attention: Using code commands can cause the system to run in an unstable way. If the device starts to brake or overheat after entering the code, reboot. Don't enter unknown combinations - this can cause a reset to factory settings!

5. Disconnect the clock through ADB (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, it remains. ADB-The team is a tool for deep customization of Android, and this method requires connecting the device to a computer and basic knowledge of working with the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification appears You became a developer!

USB debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate the debugging slider over USB.
• Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
• Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
• Follow the command to hide the watch: adb shell settings put global hide_lockscreen_clock 1 Use the following: Adb shell settings put global hide_lockscreen_clock 0
• Reset the device.

If the command fails, try the alternative (for some versions of MIUI 14):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.keyguard

⚠️ This command disables the lock screen system app – only use it if you are ready for possible bugs (for example, a missing fingerprint or face unlock).

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ADB-commands are the most reliable way, but it takes care. Always back up your data before experimenting with system settings.

Alternative solutions: themes and third-party applications

If you can't remove the watch with standard methods, you can go around it by camouflaging it with some third-party utility, which doesn't physically remove the watch, but makes it less visible.

Method 1: Installation of a custom theme

• 🎨 Open the Themes app on your device.
• 🔍 Enter No Clock or Minimalist Lockscreen.
• 📥 Download and apply a theme where the clock is replaced with a transparent element or date.
• ⚠️ Please note that some themes may change other interface elements (images, fonts).

Method 2: Applications for setting the lock screen

Google Play has utilities that allow you to customize the lock screen without root rights.

Before installing third-party apps, check reviews and ratings – some utilities may contain ads or collect data. APK-Analyzers like VirusTotal.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the clock on Xiaomi