How to change widgets on the lock screen Xiaomi: a complete guide with tips

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a random click protection, but also a convenient space for quick access to important information. Widgets can show the weather, notifications, calendar or even smart home management. However, not all users know that they can be completely customized: add, remove, change places or customize to their needs. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to change the widgets on the lock screen for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones on different versions of MIUI – from 12 to 14.

It's important to understand that the customization options are different from the firmware version and the device model, for example, the POCO F5 with MIUI 14 has some options, and the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5 has other options, and we'll take these nuances into account and show you the universal methods that work on most devices, and you'll learn how to return standard widgets if something goes wrong, and what applications will help expand the functionality.

What widgets can be added to the lock screen Xiaomi

By default, MIUI offers a limited set of widgets for the lock screen, but they can be supplemented with third-party apps.

• 🌤️ Weather – temperature, forecast, humidity (data taken from the system application Weather).
• 📅 Calendar – Upcoming Events from Google Calendar or Mi Calendar.
• 🔔 Notifications – the latest messages from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).
• 🏠 Smart Home – Quick buttons to manage Mi Home devices (if connected).
• ⏰ Alarm clock – the nearest alarm clock set.
• 🎵 Music player – playback control (works with Mi Music and some third-party players).

Newer versions of MIUI 13/14 have added additional options, such as a step widget (Mi Fitness data) or quick notes, but some models (such as the Redmi 9A) may not support all features due to hardware limitations.

Third-party applications like KWGT or UCCW allow custom widgets to be added, but they require unlocking the bootloader or root rights to work, and we’ll talk about this in a separate section.

Step-by-step: how to change widgets on the lock screen

The widget setup process takes less than a minute, but the path to the menu may vary depending on the version of MIUI. We will show a universal way that works on most devices:

1. Unlock your phone and go to Settings (the gear icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Scroll down and select the Lock Screen section (on some models it may be called Lock and Protection).
3. Slip on the item Widgets of the lock screen or Customize widgets.
4. You'll see a list of available widgets. To add a new one, click on + next to the desired item. To remove, swipe the widget to the left or click on the basket.
5. To change the order, pinch the widget and drag it to a new place.
6. Click Ready or Save to apply the changes.

If you have MIUI 14, the interface may look different: widgets are configured via Settings → Always on screen and lock → Widgets. On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) the option Dynamic widgets is available, which change depending on the time of day.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check if time and date synchronization is enabled

Make sure the appropriate apps (Weather, Calendar) are installed

Turn off energy saving mode (it can block widget updates)-->

An important caveat: if you use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher), lock screen widget settings may not be available, in which case go back to the standard MIUI launcher or use customization apps.

Why widgets are not updated or working

One of the most common problems is that widgets don't show up-to-date information, like the weather displays yesterday's data, and the calendar doesn't sync.

If the widgets are completely gone after resetting your settings or firmware, try:

1. Reset the lock screen settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset lock settings.
2. Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
3. Install the MIUI update via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

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If the weather widget shows incorrect data, try manually specifying your city in the Weather app. Sometimes automatic location is not working properly.

How to add custom widgets with KWGT

If standard widgets aren't enough, you can use the KWGT Kustom Widget Maker app, which allows you to create unique widgets from scratch or install ready-made themes from the community, but you will need to unlock the bootloader or root rights to work on the lock screen.

Here's how to do it:

1. Install KWGT from Google Play and KWGT KLCK (lock screen module).
2. Download your favorite widget theme from the Explore section in the app.
3. Open the KLCK and select the downloaded theme.
4. Click Apply and follow the instructions for setting permissions.
5. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

Warning: Custom widgets can lead to security vulnerabilities if you install themes from unreliable sources. Always check reviews and theme rankings in KWGT.

How to return standard widgets if something goes wrong

If after experimenting with the settings widgets disappeared or the lock screen began to work incorrectly, you can return everything back in two ways:

• 🔄 Reset the lock screen settings: Go to Settings → System system → Reset settings. Choose Reset lock settings. Confirm with a password or a pattern lock.

Recovery through Safe Mode

If the phone is stuck or widgets cause errors, restart the device in Safe Mode (press the power button → long tap on Turn off → Reboot in Safe Mode). In this mode, all third-party widgets will be disabled, and you can remove the problematic application.

If the reset didn’t work, try updating MIUI to the latest version or performing a full reset (but it will remove all the data from the phone!).Be sure to back up through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset before doing so.

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Resetting the lock screen settings does not delete your data (photos, contacts, messages), but returns all lock settings to factory ones.

Tips for optimizing widgets on the lock screen

To ensure that the widgets work quickly and do not drain the battery, follow these recommendations:

• 🔋 Turn off unnecessary widgets, every active widget consumes resources. Leave only those you use daily.
• 📶 Set up automatic updates – for weather widgets and calendar, enable background synchronization in the settings of the respective applications.
• 🛡️ Check permissions – some widgets (like a smart home) require access to location or contacts. → Annexes → Permits and set them up.
• 🌙 Use a dark theme -- on AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro) dark widgets save battery life.