How to change the color of the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi smartphone owners often strive to maximize personalization of their device, and the Redmi Note 9 Pro is no exception. The standard MIUI interface offers many features, but hidden design settings may not be obvious to the beginner. The change in the appearance of the interface begins with the lock screen, which we see first when you activate the gadget.

Many users have wondered why you can't just choose the color of the dial on the standard menu, like on a smartwatch, because in the Android operating system, and in the MIUI shell in particular, the design of system elements is strictly tied to the chosen theme of the design. Direct color change is possible only through changing the theme or using special widgets, which requires understanding the logic of the system.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to customize the dial on Redmi Note 9 Pro. We will consider the regular tools of the system, the possibilities of the theme store and third-party applications that allow you to achieve the desired result without obtaining root rights.

Built-in MIUI personalization capabilities

The first thing to start looking for the design you want is standard system settings. The MIUI shell on the Redmi Note 9 Pro provides basic functionality to change the style, although it may seem limited compared to what users expect, and allows you to change not only the numbers, but also the format of the display time.

To access the basic settings, you need to go to the Settings menu → Lock screen. Here you'll find options to turn on or off the double tap to turn on the screen, as well as setting passwords. However, this section often hides the watch style switch, if the theme supports it. Sometimes the system offers a choice between analog and digital formats, which already changes the perception of time.

And it's important to note that the standard font set also affects the appearance of time. By going to the Themes app and selecting the Font tab, you can change the numerical pattern. Some fonts have a unique geometry that visually changes color by the thickness of lines or by the presence of serifs.

• 🎨 Standard styles are limited to selected themes of design.
• ⏱️ Time format (12/24 (a) changes under “Date and time».
• 🔤 Changing the font system affects the display of the dial.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the system font can affect the readability of text in other applications, so make sure you are comfortable with the new style before making a global change.

Using the Themes app to change design

The most effective and safest way to dramatically change the color of the watch on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is to use the official Themes app. It is a built-in tool that controls the visual style of the entire operating system. This is where thousands of design options created by both Xiaomi and independent designers are concentrated.

The process of installing a new theme is simple, but requires care. Open the Themes app, go to Profile (human icon) and select My Topics. Here you can find the category Online or search for keywords like Neon Clock or Minimalist Lock Screen. Once the theme is downloaded and applied, the lock screen will change completely, including color, font and time animation.

There's an important caveat: not all themes allow you to change individual elements. Most often, you change the entire design package. However, some advanced themes have built-in settings. After applying the theme, try pressing the lock screen for a long time or going into the settings of the theme through the application - there may be a color switch.

It is worth considering that some themes may be paid or contain advertising when downloading. Free options are often not inferior to paid counterparts in graphics quality. When choosing, pay attention to the rating and number of downloads - this is a guarantee of stability of the theme on your device.

Always on Display and its configuration

The Always On Display technology allows you to display time and notifications even when the smartphone screen is formally off. AMOLED-Matrix, which makes this feature energy efficient, as only individual pixels glow.

To activate, go to Settings → Lock screen and find “Always On Display.” Here you can choose from one of the preset styles. Unlike a regular lock screen, brighter and contrasting colors are often available here, since the background remains black. You can choose a second hand dial, lunar phases or even personalized images.

You can set a schedule in Always On Display settings, such as the screen can only turn on from 8:00 to 23:00 or respond to a smartphone lift, which helps save battery power while maintaining the ability to quickly glance for a while.

Third-party customization applications

If built-in tools are not enough, apps from the Google Play Store come to the rescue. There are many programs that create a layer on top of the standard lock screen, offering unlimited possibilities for changing the color and shape of the watch.

The way these apps work is to intercept the event, and when you press the power button, instead of the Xiaomi lock system screen, you start the interface of the third-party application, and you can set any typeface, gradients, GIF-Animation and even weather widgets over time.

But these programs have their own peculiarities: they require a wide range of permissions, including access to surfaces on top of other applications and work in the background. On MIUI, you need to manually prevent the system from "killing" the process of such an application in the background, otherwise, in a couple of minutes, the lock screen will stop starting.

• 📲 Allows you to use any images as a clock background.
• ⚙️ Requires complex permission settings in MIUI.
• 🔋 May increase battery consumption.

⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party lock screens may conflict with security features such as a fingerprint scanner or face unlock.Always check compatibility before installing.

Problems in the application of topics and their solution

Redmi Note 9 Pro owners may experience a situation where the downloaded theme is not applied or displayed incorrectly, often due to regional restrictions. If your Mi Account is linked to Russia or CIS, the theme directory may be stripped and some features blocked.

To address this issue, experienced users recommend changing the region in your smartphone settings. Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Region and select India, Indonesia or Singapore. Once you reboot, the theme catalog will be updated and you will have access to thousands of new design options, including those that can flexibly adjust the color of the watch.

Another common problem is desynchronization after the system update. If the theme has gone off after the MIUI update or the watch has turned white instead of color, try re-applying the theme in your profile. In some cases, cleaning the theme app cache through the memory management menu helps.

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Before changing the region, take a screenshot of important settings, as some system applications may change their location in the menu or name after changing the location.

The Impact of Reading Mode and Night Theme

And remember, system features that can force you to change colors on the screen: Night or Dark Theme mode inverts the colors of the interface, making the background black and the text white, and this can also apply to the face on the lock screen, if the theme supports dynamic color change.

There's also Read Mode, which puts the screen in black and white to reduce eye strain. If your watch suddenly turns gray or monochrome, check if it's activated, and you can control it through the notification curtain or in Settings → Screen → Reading Mode.

Understanding these mechanisms allows you to use them for your own purposes, for example, you can set up an automatic turn on a dark theme at sunset, which automatically changes the color of the watch to more pleasing to the eye in the evening without requiring a manual change of the theme.

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System color filters (night mode, reading) take precedence over the theme settings and can override the color of the dial you choose.

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