Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often seek to personalize their device, starting from the very first screen they see when they wake up. The standard look can seem boring, and the intrusive banner ads on the MIUI lock screen irritate many users. Fortunately, the system provides ample customization options, allowing you to change not only wallpaper, but also fonts, time widgets and the overall theme of the design.
Changing the lock style is not just an aesthetic pleasure, but also a way to make your device more convenient. You can adjust the display of notifications, change the size of the watch for better readability or remove unnecessary elements. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to change the lock style to shawmi using built-in system tools and third-party applications.
The setup process may vary slightly depending on the version of the Android operating system and the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS. Some features may be hidden in different menu sections, so it is important to follow the current instructions. We will look at all the available methods, from simple change of theme to deep customization of system parameters.
Using the “Themes” application to change the design
The easiest and most effective way to dramatically change the look of your lock screen is to use the official Themes app, which is pre-installed on all of the brand’s smartphones and contains thousands of design options created by both the company and the community. To get started, find the app icon on your desktop or in the Tools folder and launch it.
At the bottom of the screen, go to the Profile tab, and then select the Topic section. Here you will see a list of all installed and previously downloaded designs. However, to find a new style, you better search for keywords such as "Always On", "Minimalist" or "Analog Clock." Once you select the option you like, click Download and then Apply.
⚠️ Note: When installing themes from unofficial sources or from unknown authors in the Themes store, always pay attention to the permissions requested.
It is important to understand that applying a theme often changes not only the lock screen, but also application icons, system sounds and control panel. If you only need a new lock style, after applying the theme, you can go back to the settings and selectively disable changing other elements, leaving only the lock screen.
Setting up time and date widgets
The centerpiece of any lock screen is a clock. In MIUI and HyperOS shells, users can often choose between several preset display styles without installing third-party themes. To do this, go to Settings → Always on screen and lock screen → Lock screen.
Here, the system will offer several options for the location of the watch: center, corner, large print or with additional weather data. Choose the option that suits your preferences. Some styles support dynamic color change depending on the dominant color of the wallpaper installed, which creates a harmonious visual effect.
If standard options are not enough, you can use the Online Resources feature inside the same menu. By clicking on the download icon, you will be placed in the catalog exclusively for lock screens, where you can download and install only the desired design element without affecting the rest of the system.
- 🕒 Classic: The numbers are located at the top of the screen without overlapping the main part of the image.
- 🎨 Art style: Time is integrated into the background image, often using the effect of depth or transparency.
- 📅 Informative: In addition to time, displays the date, day of the week and battery charge.
- 🌌 Dynamic: The style changes depending on the time of day or the music being played.
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Use dark wallpaper with bright numbers to save battery power on the AMOLED-Xiaomi smartphone screens.
Disabling Advertising and Recommendations on the Lock Screen
One of the most common reasons users want to change their lock style is because they have banner ads and news recommendations, which can appear as a carousel of text images or pop-ups, and to get rid of them, you need to turn off the wallpaper carousel feature.
Go to Settings → Always on screen and lock screen. Find wallpaper carousel (some versions called Glance or Wallpaper). Inside this menu, turn off the wallpaper carousel switch. After that, only your static or live wallpaper, as well as time widgets, will remain on the lock screen.
It's also worth checking the settings of the app itself, and sometimes the recommendations can come through it. Open the app, click three dots in the corner, select Settings → About the program, and turn off the recommendation, which will make the interface cleaner and remove unnecessary notifications.
| Function | Where to find out. | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper carousel | Settings → Lock screen | Turn off the switch. |
| Recommendations | Settings → Password and security | Turn off "Receive recommendations" |
| Thematic advertising | Appendix Topics → Profile → Settings | Turn off "Show ads" |
Installation of third-party applications for blocking
If the system is not enough, apps from the Google Play Store come to the rescue. There are many programs that completely replace the standard lock screen, offering unique features such as unlocking from a pattern on a switched-off screen, real-time weather widgets or integration with fitness trackers.
Popular options are Hi Locker, CM Locker or KLCK Lockscreen Maker. The latter allows you to create a lock screen from scratch using an editor where you can place any elements anywhere. Once you install such an application, the system will request permission to display on top of other windows and access to notifications.
⚠️ Warning: Third-party blocking apps may consume more power and sometimes conflict with standard Android security features, such as a fingerprint scanner or Face ID.
It takes a little time to learn the interface to set up the KLCK, you create your design, add layers (hours, date, weather), and then save your profile, and then you have to choose the new app as your primary lock screen setting, which gives you maximum creative freedom, but requires technical skills.
☑️ Check before installing a third-party lockscreen
Create your own style with Always On Display
Xiaomi's AMOLED-enabled smartphones offer Always On Display (AOD), which allows information to be displayed on a screen that is off. While it's not technically a lock screen, it's often the user's first visual contact with the device. The AOD setting allows you to create a unique style that will be visible even without unlocking the phone.
Go to Settings → Always on screen and lock screen → Always on screen. Here you can choose from dozens of styles, from simple digital watches to animated characters. Moreover, in the My Images section, you can upload your own photo, and the system automatically creates a style where time will be superimposed on top of your image.
For advanced users, Scheduled Format is available, so you can customize different styles for day and night, or set AOD displays only at certain times to save battery life, which makes locking styles not only beautiful, but also functional.
- 🖼️ Photo style: Using personal photos with automatic background dimming.
- 👣 Stepmer: Displaying the steps taken directly on the screen turned off.
- 🔋 Battery: Large display of percentage charge as a graphic element.
- 🎨 Drawing: The ability to draw your figures with your finger on a screen turned off (available in some themes).
The secret function of AOD
Problems and their solution when changing style
Customization is not always smooth. Users may find themselves in a situation where, after installing a new theme, the lock screen stops responding to touch or incorrectly displays fonts, often due to a conflict of versions of system components or an error in the theme file itself.
If you notice that time is displayed in "squares" or instead of text incomprehensible characters, try changing the font to the standard. To do this, go to the Topics → Profile → Fonts and select the system font. After rebooting the device, the problem should disappear.
In case the lock screen has completely stopped working (unlocking does not work), you need to load the phone in safe mode. To do this, press the power button, and when the switch menu appears, keep your finger on the "Switch off" item for a long time until the prompt to go to safe mode appears, you can remove the problematic topic there.
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If the phone is unstable after installing the theme, first remove the last installed theme through the Topics app in the Profile section.