How to completely disable all the inscriptions on the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a protection against random clicks, but also an information panel that by default displays the time, date, notifications, battery status and even banner ads. For many users, this flow of data becomes redundant: someone wants a minimalist design, someone worries about privacy, and someone just gets in the way of bright inscriptions on beautiful wallpaper. Unfortunately, MIUI does not offer one universal button “hide everything” – you will have to dig into the settings or use workarounds.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable the lock screen, from the standard options on Xiaomi menus to hidden features for power users. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12, 13 and 14 (including shells for Redmi, Poco and Black Shark), but some methods may vary depending on the model and the firmware region. If you’re looking for a way to make the lock screen clean, you’ve come to the right place.

1. Standard MIUI settings: what can be turned off without root

So to start with the simplest of them, the built-in options, even without the superuser rights, there are some switches in MIUI that allow you to hide some of the information.

• 📅 Date and time: hidden in the lock screen settings, but with reservations (see below).
• 🔔 Notifications: you can disable the display of content or even prohibit the output to the locked screen.
• 📱 Status badges (Wi-Fi, battery, network signal): partially managed via notification panel.
• 🚫 Banners: They can be turned off globally in settings MIUI.

However, there is a caveat: on some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or Poco F4), the option of hiding the time and date can be blocked by the manufacturer, in which case only one of the alternative methods described below will help.

To get to the right menu:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Go to Lock Screen Style (or additionally, depending on the MIUI version).
3. Look for options like Show date or Show notifications.

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If you don’t have a Hide Time option on your menu, try changing the lock screen style to a minimalist one (like Simple or Digital Watch).

2. How to remove notifications from the lock screen

Notifications are one of the most intrusive parts of the lock screen, and they not only distract, but can also reveal personal information (such as the content of messages), and MIUI has three layers of notification management:

• 🔒 Full cover-up: Notifications are not shown at all.
• 📌 Hiding Content: Only the name of the application (e.g., “WhatsApp”) is visible, but not the text of the message.
• 👁️ Display only for unlocked screen: notifications appear after unlocking.

To set up:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Set the desired level of privacy (we recommend you do not show notifications for complete concealment).

For individual applications (for example, Telegram or Viber), you can set individual settings:

1. In the same notification menu, select Application Notification Management.
2. Find the desired application and turn off the option to Show on the lock screen.

3. Hiding time and date: workarounds

If your version of MIUI doesn't have a direct option to hide the time and date, you can do a trick. One way to work is to use a blank widget or a special wallpaper that visually covers the inscriptions. Here's how to do this:

Method 1: "Empty Screen" Widget

Some launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Hyperion) allow you to add empty widgets to the lock screen.

1. Install an alternative launcher from Google Play.
2. Add a 4×1 widget (or similar) to the home screen.
3. Drag it down so it covers the area with time.

Method 2: Wallpaper with "masking"

Create or download wallpapers that have a dark block or gradient in the time and date area, for example:

• 🎨 Use Photoshop or Canva editor to add a black rectangle at the top of the image.
• 🔍 Google Play has apps like Wallcraft or Zedge where you can find wallpapers with a “cut out” area for time.

Another radical method is to turn off the system clock via ADB, but this requires a connection to the computer and can cause crashes, which we will discuss in the advanced user section.

4. disable status icons (battery, Wi-Fi, signal)

The icons at the top of the screen (charge level, network indicators) are also "signatures" that many want to remove. Unfortunately, MIUI does not allow you to hide them completely without root rights, but there are two partial solutions:

Method 1: Hiding in the notification panel

You can remove some of the icons from the status bar:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status String → Status String.
2. Turn off options like Show battery percentage or Show network icons.

Method 2: "No distractions" mode

Some firmware has a Do Not Disturb or Concentration mode that hides some of the indicators:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode and select Hide notifications on the lock screen.

Make sure you have the latest version of MIUI| Make a backup of your settings | Check if you are using status bar-dependent widgets |Be prepared for some icons to come back after the reboot-->

To completely remove icons, you will need to edit system files (see Section 6) or install custom firmware.

5. Removal of advertising and MIUI "recommendations"

One of the most annoying things about MIUI is the banner ads and "recommendations" on the lock screen, which you can turn off, but the path to settings isn't always obvious.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Find the Guidelines section or MIUI Recommendations (the name may vary).
3. Turn off all switches related to advertising: 📢 Show recommendations on the lock screen 🔍 Personalized recommendations 🛒 Banner advertisements

Receive recommendations

Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities

If the advertisement continues to appear, check:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI before the latest version – in the new firmware advertising has become less.
• 🛡️ Install AdGuard or another ad blocker with support for system applications.
• 📦 Turn off automatic updates for Mi Browser, Mi Video and GetApps apps – these are often sources of advertising.

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Ads on the lock screen can return after MIUI updates. Check your settings regularly or use blockers like AdGuard.

6 Advanced Methods: ADB and System File Editing

If standard settings don’t work, you’ll have to resort to more drastic measures, which require Android experience and can cause crashes, so use them at your own risk.

Method 1: Turning off the clocks through ADB

With ADB commands, you can turn off the system clock:

adb shell settings put global hide_lock_screen_clock 1

To get it back:

adb shell settings put global hide_lock_screen_clock 0

This will require:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times on the line with the version, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands via Platform Tools.

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If the team ADB If you have not worked, try to first execute adb shell pm grant com.android.systemui android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS, Then repeat the main command.

Method 2: Editing systemUI (requires root)

For full control of the lock screen, you can edit the systemUI.apk files:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer with superuser rights.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk.
3. Open the file in the editor (e.g. APK Editor) and find the lines responsible for displaying the time/date (usually in res/layout/keyguard*.xml).
4. Remove or comment on unnecessary items, save and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing systemUI.apk This can lead to bootloop.Always back up the original file and be ready to recover via Fastboot.

7.Alternative firmware: complete freedom from inscriptions

If you don't like the limitations of MIUI, the only way to get full control of the lock screen is to install custom firmware.

To install custom firmware:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 7-30 days).
2. Install custom Recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Sweep through the selected firmware and GApps (if you need Google services).

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware resets all data on the phone and may deprive you of warranty. Before the procedure, check the firmware compatibility with your model on the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the lock screen