How to change the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: from standard themes to hidden features MIUI

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is not just protection from accidental clicks, but a full-fledged personalization tool. Many users do not even realize that here you can change not only wallpaper, but also the style of displaying time, quick access widgets, unlock animations and even hidden gestures. MIUI offer not all the features – some of the functions are hidden in the developer, and some require third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the lock screen on the Redmi Note 10 (including the Pro, Pro Max and Pro models). 5G), From basic to advanced, you'll learn how to set up live wallpaper, hide notifications, add music when you unlock, and even replace the standard font, and what mistakes users make most often and how to avoid them.

⚠️ Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights. This can lead to loss of warranty and unstable system operation!

1. Standard settings MIUI: What can be changed without third-party applications

Let’s start with the simplest: built-in tools. MIUI 12/13/14 (Depending on the firmware version of your Redmi Note 10). Even without installing additional software, there are many customization options here:

• 🎨 Change of wallpaper: Standard static or dynamic backgrounds from the gallery MIUI.
• ⏰ Clock styles: 5+ Time display options (analog, digital, minimalistic).
• 🔔 Notifications: Set up transparency, hide confidential data.
• 🔄 Animations: Effects when unlocking (wave, particles, dimming).

To get into these settings, go to Settings. → Lock screen. Here you'll see three main sections:

1. Wallpaper: You can choose from pre-installed or download your own (supported formats.jpg,.png,.gif with resolution up to 1080×2400).
2. Clock style: Includes options with stopwatch, date, weather and even animation (like falling snow in winter).
3. Additionally: There are useful options like “Show the owner” (your name on the screen) or “Double tap to wake up”.

Hidden Opportunity: If you pinch your finger on the wallpaper in the selection menu, the option “Tear” will appear – it allows you to precisely fit the background under the cutout of the front camera Redmi Note 10 (especially important for wallpaper with faces or text).

2. Live wallpaper and animations: how to add dynamics

Standard wallpapers are boring quickly, and live background images make the lock screen unique. On the Redmi Note 10, there are three ways to install them:

Method 1: Integrated live MIUI wallpaper

In the theme gallery (Settings) → Wallpaper) there is a section "Live wallpaper" with animations from Xiaomi:

• 🌊 Ocean: Waves respond to phone tilt.
• 🌌 Space: Stars and Nebulae with Paralax Effect.
• 🐉 Mythical Creatures: Dragons or Phoenixes (not available in all regions).

Nuance: These wallpapers consume up to 10-15% You get extra battery power per day because of the constant animation, and if you notice a quick discharge, go back to the static backgrounds.

Method 2: Third-party applications (without root)

For more diverse animations, suitable:

• 📱 Zedge: Free live wallpaper with categories (nature, abstraction, games).
• 🎮 KLWP Live Wallpaper: Allows you to create custom animations with widgets (weather, battery, notifications).
• 🖼️ WallpapersCraft: HD-supportive 4K and AMOLED-optimization.

Installation instructions:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select your favorite wallpaper and click "Install".
3. In the window that appears, select Lock Screen (not to be confused with the main screen!).
4. Confirm changes in settings MIUI.

Method 3: Castom animations through ADB (advanced)

If you want a unique unlock animation (like on iPhone or Samsung), you can replace system files through the ADB. This method requires:

• 🔧 Unlocked loader.
• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📂 Backup copy of the original files /system/media.

Warning:

⚠️ Incorrectly replacing system files can lead to a "bootloop" ( looped boot). TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

Example of a command to replace animation (requires root rights):

adb push custom_bootanimation.zip /system/media/

3. Hidden functions of the lock screen: what can MIUI, but does not

Xiaomi often hides useful options in the developer or depth of settings. Here's what you can activate on the Redmi Note 10:

Secret trick: If you pinch the Camera icon on the lock screen, you'll see a quick access menu to the shooting modes (portrait, video, night mode) that works even if the phone is locked!

4. Installation of custom fonts and watch styles

Standard fonts MIUI Not everyone likes them, they look too Chinese or don't fit in with the overall style. There are two ways to change them on the Redmi Note 10:

Method 1: Through MIUI Themes

Themes (Themes) → Fonts) offers dozens of free and paid options:

• 📜 Classic: Times New Roman, Arial.
• 🎨 Handbooks: Imitation of handwriting, calligraphy.
• 🤖 Futuristic: Digital, pixel, neon.

Limitation: Not all fonts support Cyrillic – check reviews before installing!

Method 2: Manual addition through MTZ-file

For advanced users:

1. Download the.mtz font file (for example, from the official forum) MIUI).
2. Place it in the MIUI/theme folder on the internal drive.
3. Open Topics → Local. → Select a file.
4. Apply the font through My themes → Fonts.

Important: Some custom fonts can break the character display in system applications (e.g. Settings or Messages). Create a restore point before installing!

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If after changing the font, some applications began to display "crackers", clear their cache through Settings. → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

5. Music and sounds when unlocking: how to add a melody

By default, the Redmi Note 10 makes a standard unlock sound, but you can replace it with your favorite tune.

Method 1: Through sound settings

Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Unlocking sound. You can do it here:

• 🎵 Choose from standard tunes MIUI.
• 🔕 Turn off the sound completely.
• 📱 Set vibration instead of sound.

Method 2: Castomic sound through file manager

If you want your tune:

1. Put the audio file in (.mp3 or.ogg, up to 5 second) in the folder MIUI/sound.
2. Rename the file to unlock.wav (exact name is important!).
3. Reboot the phone.

Technical requirements for the file:

• 🎧 Format: MP3 or WAV (compressively).
• ⏱️ Duration: not more than 5 seconds.
• 📏 Size: up to 500 KB.

⚠️ Note: If the unlock sound is gone after the update MIUI, Check the access rights to the folder /MIUI/sound. Sometimes the system resets them to "read only".

Problems and Errors: What to Do If the Lock Screen Is Not Working

After the changes, the lock screen may be unstable.

Critical case: If, after experimentation with ADB or root lock screen stopped appearing at all (black screen or endless loading), you will have to do a hard reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the reset and restart the device.

This method will delete all data from your phone, including photos and apps, and if you didn't have a backup, you can't recover it.

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Before any manipulation of the system files of the lock screen, create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset or third-party utilities like Titanium Backup (requires root).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions