How to change the style of the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

The lock screen of Xiaomi Redmi is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and the watch on it plays a key role in the perception of the design. Many users do not realize that the style of displaying time can be changed in just a few touches — from minimalistic numbers to animated weather dials. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods, including hidden settings MIUI, installing themes from the official store and even manually editing system files for advanced users.

It’s important to understand that customization options depend on the firmware version and the Redmi model. For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with MIUI 14 has 12 built-in watch styles, whereas budget models like the Redmi 10A can have only 3-4, and we’ll take these nuances into account and show how to circumvent restrictions – including using third-party apps that don’t require root rights.

If you're tired of the standard watch or want to fit it into the overall theme of your smartphone, this guide will help make the lock screen unique. And for those who like experimentation, we've prepared an exclusive way to use it. ADB-Unlocking the hidden styles of the clock MIUI — You will not find this information in the official documentation of Xiaomi.

1. Standard method: change style through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for all Redmi models (from Redmi 9 to Redmi Note 13 Pro+) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some versions of MIUI it is called Lock and Protection).
3. Slip on the item Clock style or Clock on the lock screen.
4. Choose your favorite option from the ones available. In MIUI 14/15, there are usually 6-12 of them: from classical analog to digital with animation.

Note that some firmware watch styles are customized to the theme. For example, if you use a dark theme, some of the watch designs will automatically adapt to it. To see all the options, temporarily switch to a light theme in Settings → Display → Dark Mode.

If you have fewer than 5 styles on your list, it means that the firmware limits your choice, so move on to the following methods — especially the ADB method, which reveals hidden options.

2.Use of themes from the official Xiaomi store

The MIUI theme store offers thousands of free and paid themes, many of which include unique lock screen watch styles, which not only changes the design of the time, but also completely transforms the smartphone interface.

How to Set Up a Theme With a New Watch:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. In the lower menu, select the Lock Screen section.
3. Scroll through the list of topics and look for the C clock or Custom clock mark in the description.
4. Slip on your favorite topic, click Apply and confirm the changes.

Some themes allow you to customize the watch separately from the rest of the design.

• 🔍 After applying the theme, go to its settings (Setting button or three dots in the upper right corner).
• 🎨 Select the Locked Watch and select the style from the suggested ones.
• 🔄 If the theme is paid, check if there is a free analogue – often the designs are duplicated.

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Check reviews before installing the theme – some users complain that the watch is displayed incorrectly (for example, cropped or flickered) on certain Redmi models.

The downside to this method is the author-specific dependency of the theme. If the developer stops supporting it, the MIUI update may reset the watch to a standard look. To avoid this, save backups of the theme through Settings → Themes → My Themes → Backup.

3. Third-party applications for customization of watches

If the built-in options and themes from the store are not enough, third-party utilities come to the rescue, offering flexible customization, from changing the font and color to adding weather widgets or steps next to the clock.-3 Proven applications that work without root:

Before installing the app, check its compatibility with your Redmi model. For example, Always On Edge may not display the watch on Redmi correctly with the Redmi. AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60 Pro) due to conflict with the native mode Always-on Display.

Make sure the app supports your version of MIUI|

Disable battery optimization for utility (Settings → Applications → Permissions → Battery Optimization)|

Grant permission for "Mastering over other windows" |

Backup of current lock settings

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Important: Some applications require the standard MIUI lock screen to be disabled.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Lock Screen (or System Lockscreen).
3. Click Disable (this won’t remove it, it just hides the standard interface).

⚠️ Note: Disabling the native lock screen may cause your fingerprint or Face Unlock to malfunction. Before doing so, check if the selected application supports biometric authorization.

4. Hidden settings: changing style through ADB

This method for advanced users allows you to unlock hidden watch styles that Xiaomi does not include in the standard MIUI interface.It works on all Redmi models with Android 10 and later, but requires connecting the smartphone to a PC.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap the version, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_clock_style 3 Where 3 — it ID It's a hidden style. It's a value that's available: 0–15 (experiment!).
3. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

After you reboot, the clock on the lock screen will change. If you don't like the style, repeat the command with a different number.

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_clock_style 0

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9T s MIUI 12.5) parameterization lock_screen_clock_style To capture style, use the command: adb shell settings put global. lock_screen_clock_style_persist 1

5. Manual editing of system files (for experienced)

If you're willing to go further than standard settings, you can manually edit the system files that display the watches, which requires root rights or access to TWRP, but gives you complete control over the design.

The files responsible for the clock on the lock screen are located along the path:

/system/media/theme/default/lockscreen_clock/

This folder stores:

• 📄 clock_style.xml — configuration of available styles.
• 🎨 digital_clock.png/analog_clock.png — graphical.
• 📝 fonts/ — clock-filler.

To change the style:

1. Back up your original files (for example, copy them to your PC).
2. Edit it. clock_style.xml any text editor by adding new styles or changing existing parameters (e.g. color, size, position).
3. To replace the clock graphics, replace your.png files with your images (resolution must match!).
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Example of editing clock_style.xml new-style:

<ClockStyle


id="custom_1"




name="My Custom Clock"




preview="@drawable/my_clock_preview"




font="fonts/my_font.ttf"




color="#FF5722"




size="48sp"




position="center"/>

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot).Before changes, make sure you have a working backup in place. TWRP Or the ability to flash your smartphone through Fastboot.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the style of the watch on Xiaomi Redmi, users face typical mistakes.

If the lock screen starts to glitches after the changes (for example, the clock disappears or flickers), try:

1. Return the standard style through Settings → Lock screen → Reset.
2. Reverse the latest MIUI update (if the issue has occurred after the update).
3. Reset the lock screen settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset lock settings.

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Before experimenting with ADB or manual file editing, always check if your Redmi model has custom recovery (TWRP) as the only way to recover a smartphone in case of a critical error.

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