How to disable duplicate lock screen on Xiaomi: the full guide 2026

Why Xiaomi has two lock screens and how to fix it

Dual lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a common problem that occurs after a MIUI update, installing third-party launchers or experimenting with system settings. On the surface, it manifests itself as follows: when you unlock, you first get a standard screen with hours and notifications, and after a swipe up, a second one, often with a different background or widget, sometimes even a delay of 1-2 seconds, which annoys users.

The reasons for the overlap of the lock screen are in the MIUI architecture: the system may conflict with:

• 🔄 Firmware updates that add new layers of security (e.g., to the MIUI 14+ There is a separate screen for Lockscreen Widgets)
• 📱 Third-party launchers (Nova Launcher, Hyperion, Apex) that intercept the control of the lock
• 🔐 Applications for blocking (AppLock, FingerSecurity), which create additional layers of protection
• 🛠️ Manual editing of system files through ADB root-access

It's important to understand that dual screen isn't always a bug. In some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 13 Global for Xiaomi 12 Pro), it's laid out as a feature: the first screen shows widgets, the second screen shows classic locking. But if you're annoyed by that, below we'll take a look at all the ways to disconnect, from simple to advanced.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The safest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most models (Redmi Note 11, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and does not require technical skills.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Lock Style section and select Classic (if available).
3. Go back and go to Additional Settings → Lock screen widgets.
4. Turn off all widgets (weather, calendar, music) – they often create a second layer.
5. Restart your phone (Power → Reboot).

If the second screen is left after these actions, check the security settings:

• 🔒 Go to Settings. → Passwords and security → Locking settings.
• 🔄 Make sure that the option Show the lock screen when turned on is on (paradox, but sometimes turning it off leads to duplication).
• 📱 Disable Smart Lock (if active) – it may conflict with the main screen.

All widgets on lockdown disabled |

Classic lock style selected |

No active third-party launchers |

Security settings checked-->

Critical detail: on some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14.0.4 for Redmi K50), the Lock Screen Widget option is hidden. To see it, install any widget (e.g. weather) first, then it will appear in the menu to disable it.

Method 2: Reset the launcher settings (if a third-party launcher is to blame)

If you use an alternative launcher (like a Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher), it could have hijacked the lock screen.

1. Return to the standard MIUI launcher: Settings → Applications → Silence → Launcher → MIUI Launcher
2. Reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [The name of the launcher] → Warehouse → Clear the data
3. Reboot the phone.

If the problem has disappeared but you want to return to the third-party launcher, do not give it permission to control the lock on the first run.

• 🔄 Double Lockscreen (in Nova Launcher)
• 📱 Lock Screen Integration (in Action Launcher)
• 🔒 Secure Folder Lock (in Microsoft Launcher)

💡

Before resetting the launcher, export its settings (if you have one). For example, in Nova Launcher, this is done through Settings → Backup.

Method 3: Remove the duplicate through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works on all Xiaomi models, but requires a computer and USB debugging enabled.

Steps to remove the second screen:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute commands: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper.editor
4. Reset the device.

These commands remove the system applications that are responsible for wallpaper and lock widgets. If after the reboot the screen became standard, but the wallpaper is gone, install them again through the Themes.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 15 Beta) these commands can cause system themes to crash. If the lock screen turns black after execution or does not respond to swipes, follow:

adb shell cmd overlay enable-exclusive com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.circle

Method 4: Manual editing of system files (root only)

If you have root access, you can manually disable duplication by editing MIUI configuration files, which is risky, but it's 100% effective. Use Root Explorer or Mixplorer with superuser rights.

Instructions:

1. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/values/
2. Find the bools.xml file and open it in the text editor.
3. Find a line: <bool name="config_double_lockscreen_enabled">true</bool> and replace true with false.
4. Save the file, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---).
5. Reboot the phone.

If bools.xml is missing, check the alternative paths:

• 📁 /vendor/overlay/ (custom-fix)
• 📁 /system/vendor/overlay/ (some POCO)
• 📁 /data/system/theme/ (if custom themes were used)

💡

You can't edit system files without root. If you don't have superuser rights, use methods 1-3.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, then you have a hard reset, which is a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to remove all the systemic conflicts.

• 📱 Make a backup of the data through Settings → The phone. → Backup.
• 🔐 Remember or write down the password from the Mi Account – after the reset, authorization will be required.
• 📡 Make sure that SIM-card not blocked PUK-code (check through *#06#).

Resetting instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Erase All Data (not Reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On models with locked bootloader (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) after reset, you may need to link the device to your Mi Account through the official website. If you forget your password, restore it in advance!

How to prevent the reappearance of a double screen

To prevent the problem from returning after a successful fix, follow these rules:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Only through official channels (not beta versions!).
• 📱 Do not install launchers with Lock Screen (for example, GO Launcher).
• 🔒 Use only one application to block (e.g., or a standard App Lock from the app). MIUI, one-way).
• 🛠️ Do not edit system files without a backup.

If you like customization, the alternative is to install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there is no problem with duplication of locking, but this requires unlocking the bootloader and losing warranty.

For experimentation enthusiasts: MIUI 15 (expected to be in 2026) promises to remove the double screen by default, but so far this only works on test builds for Xiaomi 14.

FAQ: Frequent questions about dual lock screen on Xiaomi