Changing the visual design of a smartphone is the easiest way to personalize a device and make it more enjoyable. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO gadgets have access to a powerful customization tool that allows you to change not only the icons of the application, but also the appearance of the lock screen. The standard shell MIUI or the new HyperOS offer built-in mechanisms for this without requiring superuser rights.
Many users are limited to standard wallpaper, unaware that dynamic themes can dramatically change the perception of the interface. The lock screen in the Xiaomi ecosystem is not just a static picture, but an interactive platform with widgets, animations and functional elements. In this article, we will discuss in detail the process of installing, configuring and troubleshooting possible design problems.
Before we make any changes, it’s worth noting that some features can only be accessed with a Mi Account, a security and data synchronization requirement that takes only a few minutes to change, but the result will stay with you for the duration of your device.
Available types of lock screen design
Android, coupled with a Chinese manufacturer's branded shell, offers several levels of customization, and understanding the difference between them will help you choose exactly what you want, and static wallpaper is a basic level, which is a normal, motionless image.
A more advanced version is Live Wallpapers, which respond to touch or movement of the smartphone itself, creating a depth effect, but magic begins with the use of full-fledged themes that change fonts, notification sounds and watch style.
- 🎨 Standard Topics: Official packages from the store that have been tested for viruses and compatibility.
- ⚡ Super Wallpaper: Branded development for high refresh rate screens, providing smooth animation.
- 🔒 Wallpaper carousel: Automatically changing images from the selection with each screen turn on.
It's important to distinguish between theme and wallpaper. The theme is a complex package of changes that affects system elements, whereas wallpaper only affects the background. For deep customization, the first option is better.
Instructions for changing the topic through the "Themes" app
The main look management tool is the Themes app (or Themes) that is preinstalled, located in the Tools folder on the home screen or in the system settings, and that's where the entire catalog of available content is concentrated.
To get started, open the app and go to the Profile tab (the person icon at the bottom right) and there is a Theme button that displays a list of the designs you have already downloaded or purchased. If you want to find something new, use the Catalog tab.
☑️ Pre-installing check
Once you have selected your favorite design, click Download and then Apply. The system automatically redirects you to the lock screen for preview. If everything is fine, confirm the action. In some cases, you may need to reboot the device to correctly display all the elements.
⚠️ Note: Some topics may be paid or require a subscription. carefully study the terms before downloading to avoid accidental debiting of funds from the linked card.
Customization of wallpaper carousel and live backgrounds
If you like variety, the wallpaper carousel feature is the perfect solution, allowing you to upload new images from the Internet automatically every time you turn on your smartphone, eliminating the need to manually search and install new backgrounds.
To activate this mode, go to Settings → Wallpaper and Personalization → Wallpaper Carousel. Here you can select categories of images: nature, architecture, art or space. The system will select the content according to your preferences.
For speakers, there's a live wallpaper available, and they consume more energy because they use GPU resources, but the visuals are worth it, and you can pick them up from the same menu by switching to the Live Wallpaper tab.
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Use the Wallpaper Carousel feature in Wi-Fi mode to avoid wasting mobile traffic on loading heavy images in high resolution.--WIDGET
Working with widgets and watch styles
Modern versions of the shells allow you to change not only the background, but also the location of the elements. Widgets on the lock screen can display weather, currency rates, steps or music, their appearance depends on the chosen theme.
Newer versions of HyperOS offer the ability to edit watch styles regardless of the theme, tapping the time area on a locked screen (if the theme supports this feature) opens up a menu of fonts and colors to create a unique composition.
| Type of element | Functional | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|
| Static clock | Time show. | Minimum |
| Animated watch | Time + Effects | Average. |
| Weather widget | Temperature + forecast | Low (update) |
| Music player | Track management | Medium (activity) |
Some third-party apps from Google Play can also embed their widgets on the lock screen, but their stability on MIUI is not guaranteed.
Use of third-party launchers and applications
If standard features aren’t enough, users often turn to third-party solutions, with apps like Hi Locker or Lock Screen & Notifications replacing the system lock screen entirely, offering advanced security and customization features.
But installing these programs has its nuances: Android can limit their performance in the background to save energy, you have to manually allow auto-start and remove battery restrictions to work properly.
Risks of using third-party loxcrins
For advanced users, you can install modified themes from resources like 4PDA or Telegram channels, which are installed through the Import menu in the Topic app (files with the.mtz extension), which gives you access to an exclusive design.
⚠️ Note: Uploading themes from unverified sources may contain malicious code. Use only files from trusted authors and check them with antivirus before installing them.
Frequent problems and ways to solve them
Users may encounter bugs during customization, such as a theme that may be partially applied or the lock screen may stop responding to swipes, most often by clearing the theme app cache through the application management menu.
Another common problem is time desynchronization or no widgets, which often happens when using older versions of themes on newer versions of Android, in which case it is worth looking for an updated version of the design or going back to the standard theme.
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If the theme is slow or warm after you install it, remove it immediately and restart the device.--WIDGET
If the lock screen is "hanging" or not unlocking, try pressing the power button for 10-15 seconds to force a reboot. In extreme cases, you may need to log in to Recovery Mode and clear the cache of the Wipe Cache Partition, but this is rarely required just because of the theme.