How to change the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 remains one of the most popular smartphones of the brand even years after its release - thanks to balanced characteristics, reliable build and flexible firmware MIUI. However, the standard lock screen with a bunch of unnecessary widgets and limited design options sooner or later begins to annoy. Fortunately, it can change its appearance and functionality in several ways - from basic settings to installing alternative launchers.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to customize the lock screen on the Redmi Note 7, from official MIUI 12/14 tools to third-party solutions with advanced features. Particular attention will be paid to hidden settings that Xiaomi does not advertise in the standard menu, but that allow you to, for example, remove ads or add dynamic wallpaper.

1. MIUI Standard Settings: What You Can Change Without Root

So, to start with, the basics are the built-in MIUI tools, and even without superuser rights or third-party apps, you can:

• 🎨 Change wallpaper - both static and live (dynamic) from the gallery MIUI.
• 🔄 Set up widgets — add or remove weather, calendar, and steps.
• 🔒 Change the unlock style—swipe, PIN-code, pattern lock, or fingerprint.
• 📱 Activate Second Screen mode to display notifications on the locked device.

To get into the settings menu, go to Settings → Lock screen. Here you will see a few tabs:

• Locking style – the choice between a classic swipe and Mi Lockscreen (with a weather widget).
• Wallpaper is a gallery of standard and uploaded images.
• Notifications – Managing the display of alerts on a locked screen.
• Additionally, hidden parameters like Double-touch to wake up.

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If there is no tab with dynamic wallpaper in the Wallpaper menu, update the Themes app via Google Play or Mi App Store. After the update, restart your smartphone.

Note that MIUI 14 has Super Wallpapers, which are smoothly animated when unlocked, but on the Redmi Note 7, they are unstable due to hardware limitations. If you start to brake after activation, return the standard wallpaper.

2. Hidden MIUI features: how to remove ads and unnecessary widgets

One of the main complaints users have about MIUI is the intrusive ads and the extra elements on the lock screen, and fortunately, most of them can be turned off without root rights.

If, even after these manipulations, the ads continue to appear, check the settings of the Themes app (Themes → Settings → Recommendations).

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi Note 7 firmware (especially global ones), the option to disable ads may be hidden. → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the data. After that, the ads will disappear, but all user themes will be reset.

Installation of a third-party launcher: complete freedom of customization

If you don't have enough built-in MIUI tools, you can go ahead and install a third-party launcher.

• 🖼️ Use any wallpaper, including GIF and video.
• 🔧 Adjust gestures (e.g. swipe up to start the camera).
• 📱 Change the style of notifications and their location.
• 🔒 Add additional security features (e.g., pin code for individual applications).

The most popular launchers for Redmi Note 7:

• Nova Launcher is a flexible setup of icons, gestures and animations.
• Action Launcher – support for adaptive icons and quick settings.
• Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration and cloud features.
• Smart Launcher 6 – Automatic sorting of applications and minimalist design.

To set up the launcher:

1. Download the selected application from Google Play.
2. After installation, click Home and select a new launcher as your primary.
3. Go to the launcher settings (usually via a long press on the desktop).
4. Configure the lock screen according to the application instructions.

Make a backup of current settings|Check the compatibility of the launcher with MIUI 12/14|Disable battery optimization for launcher|Make sure there is a free space (minimum) 200 MB)-->

Important: Some launchers may conflict with MIUI, especially if you have custom firmware installed. If after installation, the smartphone began to slow down or spontaneously reboot, return the standard launcher through Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher.

4.Use of applications to customize the lock screen

If you don't want to change the launcher entirely, but you need more options to configure the lock screen, you can use specialized applications that run on top of the standard shell and allow you to:

• 🎨 Install animated wallpaper (including 3D- effects).
• 🔐 Add additional unlocking methods (e.g., by face or voice).
• 📊 Set up widgets with weather, currency rates, news.
• 🔧 Change fonts and time display style.

The best customization applications:

Check the Redmi Note 7 compatibility reviews before installing – some apps are optimized for AMOLED- displays only and may not work properly on your device’s IPS- screen.

5 Advanced Customization: Root Rights and ADB- Commands

For the most experienced users willing to take risks, there are ways to change the lock screen at the system level, which requires root rights or the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

• 🔧 Complete control of system files MIUI.
• 🚀 Ability to install custom firmware with unique lock screens.
• 🔒 Removal of built-in Xiaomi restrictions (e.g., blocking font changes).

But there are also serious risks:

• 💥 Loss of warranty (if the device is still warranty).
• 🔄 The ability to "brick" the smartphone with incorrect actions.
• 🛡️ Vulnerability to viruses (if untested modules are installed)

If you do, here are the basic commands to work with ADB:

Disable system notifications on the lock screen


adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0




Remove the weather widget (requires root)



adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2




Enable an alternative unlock style (only for MIUI 12+)



adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_style 1

⚠️ Warning: Before using ADB or getting root rights, make sure to make a full backup of data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. If you fail, you will have to refashion the device, which will result in the loss of all data.

For those who don’t want to mess with ADB but are ready for experimentation, there’s a safer option: install a customized recavator (like TWRP) and firmware a modified version of MIUI with advanced lock screen settings. Detailed instructions can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums (look for topics dedicated to the Redmi Note 7 codenamed lavender).

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When changing the lock screen on the Redmi Note 7, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the lock screen settings to the standard.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI (or Launcher) system interface.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

This will return all lock screen settings to factory settings, but will not affect your data or installed applications.

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Before any manipulations with the lock screen, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Some features (like Super Wallpaper) only work on MIUI 12 and later.

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