How to move the clock on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

Xiaomi's lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and the location of the watch on it can significantly affect usability, POCO Or Mis have a problem: the standard time position is not always optimal — it can overlap the wallpaper, interfere with the widgets or just look unaesthetic. MIUI There are several ways to change the position of the watch, and some of them work even without root rights.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of moving clocks on the lock screen for Xiaomi devices based on the device. MIUI 12, 13 and 14, you'll learn how to move time up/down, left/right, and how to get back to the standard location if the experiments didn't go according to plan. Note that not all methods are universal – some work only on certain models or firmware versions, so we will specify the nuances for each instruction.

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may not work, in which case we recommend you to consult the theme settings or install a third-party launcher that supports lock screen customization.

Before you start making changes, make sure that your device has the latest version installed. MIUI. To check, go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system. This will help avoid bugs when setting up.

1. Standard settings MIUI: shifting clocks without third-party apps

Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has added limited options to customize the lock screen directly to the system settings, which is the most secure method, since it does not require superuser rights or install additional software. 9A, POCO M3) may not be lucky.

To try to shift the clock in the standard way:

1. Open the settings on your smartphone.
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Protect on some firmware).
3. Select the Clock Style or the Clock Setting.
4. If the option is active, move the slider or tap the screen to change position.

On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or POCO F4) You can also choose one of the preset time display styles that automatically change the time location. If you don't have a shift option, then you can go to the following methods.

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI Attempt to use this method on older versions may lead to system instability.

If you don't have the flexibility of standard settings, consider using themes. Themes has collections with alternative clock layouts, some of which allow you to move time closer to the edge of the screen or even hide it completely.

2. Use of design themes to change the position of the clock

One of the easiest ways to change the position of a watch is to set the theme in which it is originally located differently.This method does not require root rights and works on all Xiaomi devices with a different location. MIUI 10 and newer. The downside is that you depend on the design of the theme, and you can't always tailor your watch exactly to your needs.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 🔍 In the search bar, type in a “bottom clock,” “lockscreen clock left,” or “minimalist clock left».
• 🎨 Browse through the available themes and choose the one where the watch is convenient for you. Pay attention to the screenshots of the lock screen.
• 📥 Click Apply to set the topic.

Popular topics for shifting the clock:

• 🕒 Minimal Clock – Watches shifted to the left, minimalist design.
• 🕓 Bottom Clock – Time is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
• 🕔 Transparent Lockscreen – a translucent lock screen with a clock in the center.

⚠️ Note: Some themes may conflict with system fonts or icons, which will cause them to be reset. Before installing, back up your current design in Settings → Topics → My subjects.

If there's no one theme that works, you can try editing it manually. APK topics (e.g. from miuithemes.com), unpack it and modify the layout files. XML-Files and does not guarantee success on all firmware.

3. editing system files (required by Magisk or TWRP)

For advanced users willing to risk system stability, there is a way to change the position of the clock by editing system files. MIUI 12-14, requires:

• 📱 Unlocked bootloader (unlocked bootloader).
• 🔧 Established Magisk (for root rights) or TWRP (manually editing).
• 💾 Backup of the system (required!).

Instructions for users with Magisk:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Mixplorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /system/product/overlay/ or (for some firmware): /vendor/overlay/
3. Find the file. LockscreenClockOverlay.apk Similar (the name may vary depending on the model).
4. Copy it onto your computer and unpack it with APKTool.
5. In a file. res/values find the file dimens.xml and change the parameters. lockscreen_clock_margin_top, lockscreen_clock_margin_left etc.
6. Gather it. APK back, sign it and replace the original file in the system.
7. Reset the device.

Example of changes in dimens.xml shifting 50 pixel:

<dimen name="lockscreen_clock_margin_left">50dp</dimen>

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot).If the phone does not turn on after the changes, restore the original file through the TWRP or re-flash the device.

Some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 Pro) the path to the file may be different. LockscreenClockOverlay.apk, Try searching for the clock keyword in folders /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.

Make a backup copy through TWRP|Install Magisk and File Manager with root|Download APKTool for decompiling|Check the free space on the device (minimum 1 GB)|Disable the antivirus (can block changes)-->

4. Applications for customization of the lock screen

If you don't want to go through system files, you can use third-party apps, which don't provide the exact setup that manual editing does, but they don't require root rights and work on most Xiaomi devices.

1. Always On Display (AOD) + Lockscreen

• 📌 Allows you to adjust the position of hours, dates and notifications.
• 🔹 Works on MIUI 12-14 without root, but some functions are paid.
• 📥 Download it to Google Play.

2. Lock Screen Customizer

• 📌 Flexible font settings, colors and position of the clock.
• 🔹 Special work opportunities are required.
• 📥 Available on F-Droid.

3. Kwgt Kustom Widget Maker

• 📌 Advanced tool for creating custom widgets, including a clock on the lock screen.
• 🔹 You have to be able to work with KLWP-template.
• 📥 Link to Play Market.

When using third-party applications, consider:

• 🔋 They can drain the battery faster because they are in the background.
• 🛡️ Some features (such as changing the font) require deactivation MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI settings may reset.

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If the application does not apply changes, try disabling system optimization: go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to turn on Developer Mode, then in Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Turn off optimization MIUI.

5. Reset the lock screen settings to standard

If after experimenting with the watch, the lock screen starts to glitches (for example, time is lost or a curve is displayed), you can return everything to the factory settings. You do not need to reset the entire phone, just reset the lock screen settings.

How to do this:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Reset or Restore by default (name depends on version) MIUI).
3. Confirm action. The watch will return to its standard position (usually centered at the top of the screen).

If there is no reset option, try:

• 🔄 Set a standard design theme (Settings) → Topics → Standard).
• 📱 Reboot your device – sometimes it helps to put the clock back in place.
• 🔧 Manually roll back changes through TWRP, If you have edited system files.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K40) Resetting the lock screen settings can also remove fingerprints and a pattern lock. PIN-code!

If the reset didn’t help and the clock still doesn’t display correctly, the cause could be damage to the system files.

1. Update MIUI to the latest version.
2. Perform a reset via Fastboot (will save data, but return all settings to factory).
3. Contact the service center if the problem appeared after an unofficial firmware.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the position of the clock on the lock screen Xiaomi users often encounter errors, we have collected the most common of them and ways to fix them:

If your problem is not described in the table, check:

• 📱 Compatibility of your model with the chosen method (e.g. Redmi) 7A does not support the shifting of the clock MIUI 11).
• 🔄 Conflicts with other modifications (for example, if you have previously changed fonts through iFont).
• 🛠️ Updates for installed applications (especially if you use them) KWGT or AOD).

7. Alternative ways: widgets and Always on Display

If none of the above methods work, you can go around the clock and turn off the standard clock and use alternative solutions.

1. The watch widget on the main screen

Many launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) allow you to add time widgets directly to the lock screen.

• Install a launcher with support for widgets on the lock.
• Add a watch widget (like Chronus or Digital Clock Widget).
• Adjust his position and style.

2. Always On Display (AOD)

On devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 11T Pro, POCO F3) can be included AOD and set up a timeline in it:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always On Display
2. Choose the style of the watch (some allow you to shift the time).
3. Activate the option to show when blocking.

3. Live clock wallpaper

Some live wallpapers (such as WallpapersCraft or Kappboom) have built-in clocks that can be placed anywhere on the screen, the downside being that they only work on the home screen, not on lockdown.

These methods won’t replace the standard lock screen clock, but they can be a good alternative if other methods don’t work.

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If your goal is to just make room for wallpaper, try reducing the size of the watch through the theme settings or installing a transparent style, which often solves the problem without complex manipulation.

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