How to change the color of the time on the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 working methods

Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on a smartphone, and the color of the display of time on it can significantly affect the perception of the design. Many users want to personalize this element, but face the limitations of standard MIUI settings. Depending on the shell version (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14) and the device model (for example, Redmi Note 12, Poco X5 or Xiaomi 13), the options available can be radically different.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the color of time, from official settings to hidden functions and third-party solutions, you will learn how to circumvent the limitations of the system, what tools will be needed, and what to do if you update the system. MIUI The old methods have stopped working. AMOLED-screens, where the color scheme plays a key role in energy saving.

Why can’t you just change the color of the time?

In most MIUI versions (especially on budget models like Redmi 10A or Poco M5), the manufacturer artificially limits the customization of the lock screen.

• 🔹 Design Unification – Xiaomi strives for uniformity of the interface on all devices.
• 🔹 Resource savings – extra settings increase the size of the firmware and the load on the processor.
• 🔹 Marketing Purposes – flagships (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra) often have more options available than budget models.

However, even in limited versions of MIUI, there are loopholes: for example, in MIUI 14 on some devices, the color of time is tied to the theme of the design, and in MIUI 12.5 it can be changed through a hidden developer menu.

Method 1: Change through the themes of the design (official method)

The safest and easiest way is to use built-in MIUI themes. The color of the time on the lock screen often depends on the theme you choose, even if there is no direct setting. Here's how it works:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the section My topics → Local or Online.
3. Select a theme with the right color scheme. Pay attention to the lock screen preview, which displays the color of the time.
4. Apply the topic and check the result.

🔹 Hint: Topics with dark backgrounds (AMOLED Black, Dark Mode, often make time white or gray, and light themes (Light, Pastel) black or color. Some premium themes (like "Neon Clock" or "Gradient Time"`) Specially designed for time customization.

Theme with lock screen preview |The color of the preview time corresponds to the desired |Theme is compatible with your version MIUI | After application there are no bugs with display-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A s MIUI 12.0.8) After changing the theme, the color of the time can reset in a few hours.

Method 2: Hidden MIUI settings (for advanced users)

MIUI 12.5-14 has a hidden menu that allows you to change the color of the time without root rights.This method does not work on all devices, but it is tested on the Xiaomi 11T, Poco F4 and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Enter your password if needed.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Color of the clock on the lock screen

Lockscreen Clock Color

#FF5733

🔹 Important: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13.0.4 for Redmi K50) This is a deeper option, and you might need to see it:

• 🔧 Turn on Debugging. USB developer-setting.
• 🔧 Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global lockscreen_clock_color_enabled 1

Method 3: Use of third-party launchers (without root)

If the built-in methods didn't work, you can trick the system with third-party launchers that replace the lock screen.

• 📱 Nova Launcher + Nova Lockscreen plugin (paid, but with a trial period).
• 📱 Action Launcher – supports customization of lock-on clocks through widgets.
• 📱 KLCK Lock Screen (requires Android 10)+) — Specialized application for lock screen design.

🔹 Step-by-step adjustment KLCK:

1. Install KLCK from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and select a template with a customizable watch.
3. In the editor, tap on the time block and select Color → Custom.
4. Please specify the color you want (e.g. #00FF00 for green).
5. Save and apply the theme.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and Android 13 (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite) KLCK may conflict with the system launcher. Before installation, disable battery optimization for the application in Settings → Annexes → Application management → KLCK → Battery → No restrictions.

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If the lock screen does not change after installing KLCK, restart your phone and check if the permissions for the application have reset in Settings → Applications → Permissions → Lock screen.

Method 4: Editing system files (root only)

For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights (such as Magisk), there is a radical way to edit system files, a method that is suitable for MIUI 12-14, but requires caution: wrong actions can lead to a bootloop.

🔹 Instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer with superuser rights.
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen/ or (for newer MIUI versions): /product/media/theme/default/lockscreen/
3. Find the file. clock_style.xml or colors.xml.
4. Open it in the text editor and find the line with clock_color.
5. Replace the value with the right one. HEX-code, #FF00FF pink).
6. Save the file, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---).
7. Reset the device.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 Xiaomi 11T Pro) file clock_style.xml It might be absent. lockscreen_clock_color into /system/build.prop — Add the line ro.lockscreen.clock.color.=#HEXCODE.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI through OTA All changes to system files will be reset. To avoid this, make a backup folder before upgrading. /system/media/theme/ through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

Method 5: ADB-commands for forced-change color

If you don’t have root rights but have access to ADB (e.g., through Platform Tools on PC), you can try forcefully changing the color of the time.This method works on MIUI 12.5-14, but may require reuse after a reboot.

🔹 Steps:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and activate Debugging via USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Run the command to check the connection: adb devices (should display the serial number of your device).
4. Enter a command to change the color (replace #RRGGBB fittingly HEX-code): adb shell settings put global lockscreen_clock_color #RRGGBB For example, for red: adb shell settings put global lockscreen_clock_color #FF0000
5. Reboot the lock screen with the command: adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS

🔹 Limitations of method:

• ❌ On some devices (e.g. Poco) X4 Pro) the colour is reset after locking/unlocking the screen.
• ❌ Not working. MIUI 14 Android 13 Xiaomi models 13/13 Pro due to new security restrictions.
• ❌ Color may not be displayed correctly in Always-On Display (AOD).

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ADB-For permanent effect, combine this method with custom theme setting or use Tasker to automatically apply the command after unlocking.

The answer to the problem: why does the color change?

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

🔹 Specific model bugs:

• Redmi Note 11 (MIUI 13.0.4): The color of time can flicker when using live wallpaper.
• Poco F3 (MIUI 12.5.5): ADB-Teams only work after disconnection MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings.
• Xiaomi Mi 11 (MIUI 14): Hidden color menu is blocked if Protective Mode is enabled.

FAQ: Frequent questions about time color setting