How to turn off double watches on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways (including hidden)

The double clock on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 10 is one of the most annoying features of the MIUI firmware that users encounter after the updates. You turn on the phone, and the screen displays two times at once: the main clock in the upper corner and the duplicate clock in the middle or below. This feature was added for convenience (showing time in different time zones or styles), but in practice creates visual chaos.

Compounding the problem, the standard Redmi 10 settings don’t always disable the duplicate with a single click, depending on the MIUI version (12, 13 or 14) and regional firmware (global, Chinese, European), the solutions may differ. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from basic to advanced, including editing system files via ADB.

If you see a double watch only after the last update, it’s not a bug, it’s a feature of Xiaomi. The manufacturer periodically returns this element in different versions of MIUI, citing “improved user experience.” In fact, most Redmi 10 owners want to return the usual minimalist lock screen. Next, you will find solutions for everything from simple disconnection in the menu to deep settings for power users.

1.Why do you have a double watch on Redmi 10?

Duplicate watches on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 10 is not an accident, but the result of several MIUI functions.

🔹 Double clock in settings. In some firmware versions (especially in the case of the MIUI 12.5 and later) this option is activated automatically after updating or resetting settings. It is designed to display time in two time zones simultaneously - for example, local and UTC.

🔹 Many custom themes from the Mi Theme Store have built-in time widgets that conflict with standard watches. Even after changing the theme to a standard duplicate, you may still have a time widget.

🔹 Regional features of firmware. On the Chinese versions MIUI Double clocks often display Beijing time (+8 UTC) This is related to Xiaomi's policy for the domestic market.

🔹 Errors after the update. Sometimes the duplicate appears due to a bug in the new firmware version, when the system incorrectly applies the lock screen settings. MIUI 14 Many users complained about the inability to remove the second time through the standard menu.

🔹 Conflict with launcher apps: If you use third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion), they can overlay their widgets over the system clock.

To determine the exact cause, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI
• 🌍 Firmware region: Global (Global), European (EEA) or Chinese (China)
• 🎨 Active theme: Standard or user-generated

2. Method 1: Disconnection through standard settings

Let's start with the simplest method, which works on most versions of MIUI for Redmi 10, and it doesn't require superuser rights or PC connectivity.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (or Lock and Password in some firmware).
3. Find the option for additional settings or watch style.
4. Scroll down and find the option Double Watch (or Second Time).
5. Turn off the slider next to this option.
6. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

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Attention! In MIUI 14 firmware for the European Region (EEA), this item may be called "Time in two formats," and if you don't have an option on the menu, your firmware version doesn't support it, and you need to use alternative methods.

🔍 What to do if there is no double watch?

• 🔄 Check system updates: sometimes Xiaomi returns this option after patches.
• 🌐 Change the firmware region to global (if you have a Chinese version).
• 🎨 Set a standard design theme (double hours can be part of a custom theme).

Method 2: Reset the lock screen settings

If the double watch comes after you install a new theme or update, resetting the lock screen settings can return to the standard look.This method does not affect personal data, but resets all widgets and display styles.

🛠️ How to reset the settings:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Choose the watch style.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner (or Additional).
4. Choose Reset settings.
5. Confirm the action.

💡 After discharge:

• 🔙 The clock will return to its standard appearance (one time in the top corner).
• 🎨 All custom widgets and styles will be removed.
• 🔄 If the double clock is left, the problem lies deeper (for example, in firmware).

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Attention! On some MIUI 13 firmware, resetting the lock screen settings may cause temporary loss of fingerprints.They will recover after the reboot, but it is better to check the backup in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud.

If the reset did not help, it means that the double clock is rigidly spelled out in the system files of your version. MIUI. In this case, it will be necessary to use ADB-commands or edit configuration files (method 4).

Method 3: Using ADB to turn off double clocks

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off double watches via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your PC and enabling developer mode, but doesn’t need root rights.

🖥️ What's the matter:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Developer Mode on Redmi 10.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate Debugging on USB.
• Connect Redmi 10 to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
• Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global dual_clock_enabled 0
• Reboot the phone.

✅ Verification of the result:

• 🔍 After the reboot, the double clock should disappear.
• 🔄 If not, try the alternative command: adb shell settings put secure dual_clock_enabled 0

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Attention! Some MIUI 14 firmware for China ROM may not work because of manufacturer restrictions, requiring editing of system files (method 5) or flashing to a global version.

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If ADB-Try to run adb shell settings list global | grep dual and adb shell settings list secure | grep dual to find the exact parameter in your firmware.

5. Method 4: Editing system files (for experienced)

If all previous methods failed, the most radical way is to manually edit system files, which requires root rights or using Magisk to temporarily mount the /system partition.

🔧 Essential tools:

• 📱 Redmi 10 with unlocked bootloader and root rights.
• 💻 PC fitted ADB and text editor (e.g. Notepad)++).
• 🔧 root application (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).

📜 What files need to be edited?

Double clocks are controlled by the parameters in the files:

• /system/cust/prop/local.prop is a global firmware setting.
• /data/system/users/0/settings_global.xml — customization.
• /system/media/theme/default/com.miui.systemui/lockscreen_clock_style.xml — Clock styles (in some firmware).

🛠️ Editing instruction:

1. Create a backup of your files (required!).
2. Open up. /system/cust/prop/local.prop and find a line: ro.miui.dual_clock_enabled=1 Replace. 1 on 0.
3. In the file /data/system/users/0/settings_global.xml find: <setting id="dual_clock_enabled" value="1" /> Change the value="1" value="0".
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

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Attention! Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop. If you are not sure about your actions, use alternative methods or consult a specialist. Also remember that after updating MIUI, all changes can be reset.

🔄 Alternative option without root:

If you don’t have root rights but have an unlocked bootloader, you can temporarily mount /system in write mode via TWRP and edit files directly from your phone.

Method 5: Installation of custom firmware

If the double watch is not a bug, but a feature of your MIUI version, and neither method worked, the radical solution remains: reflash the Redmi 10 on custom firmware without this element.

📦 Top.-3 double-clock firmware:

🔧 How to Refuse Redmi 10:

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7 days).
2. Install TWRP for Redmi 10 (Selene model).
3. Download the firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) from the official website.
4. Download to TWRP and run Wipe → Format Data (all data will be deleted!).
5. Install the firmware through Install.
6. Reboot the phone.

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Attention! Installing custom firmware will void Xiaomi’s warranty and may result in data loss.Be sure to back up via TWRP or Mi Cloud before the procedure. Also note that some features (such as Mi Pay or Game Turbo) may not work on unofficial firmware.

7. Alternative solutions (if nothing has worked)

If all the methods were useless, and you do not want to reflash the phone, you can make small compromises:

🎯 5 alternative options:

• 🖼️ Hide the clock with wallpaper. Set up dark wallpaper with a black top bar, and the double clock becomes less visible.
• 🔄 Use a third-party launcher. Some launchers (like Nova Launcher) allow you to hide system widgets.
• 📱 Turn off the lock screen. PIN-Use Smart Lock to unlock your phone automatically at home.
• 🔧 Install Magisk. Magisk repository has modules for fine-tuning. MIUI, for example MIUI Tweaks.
• ⏳ Xiaomi periodically removes double clocks in new versions of the firmware.

💡 The easiest roundabout:

If the double clocks are showing time in different time zones, you can set them up so that they show the same time.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Activate the Double Clock.
3. Set the same time zone for the second time as for the main time.
4. Turn off the time zone tag display.

Visually, it will look like a single watch, but with a duplicate display.

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If the double clock has been updated MIUI, There's a good chance that the next firmware version will remove them. → Update of the PO.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)