How to put a big watch on the screen Xiaomi Redmi

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often want to personalize their gadget, making it not only functional, but also visually convenient. One of the most popular interface elements is large dials that allow you to read time at a glance without looking at small details. This is especially true for people with low vision or those who prefer minimalism in the interface. Modern shells MIUI and HyperOS provide ample opportunities for customization of the desktop and lock screen.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to put a large watch on the screen of the android Xiaomi Redmi. You will learn about the standard system tools, hidden functions of the engineering menu and third-party applications that can turn your smartphone into a stylish accessory. We will also touch on the topic of widgets Always On Display, which save energy but remain informative even in sleep mode.

Use of standard widgets of MIUI and HyperOS system

The easiest and most reliable way to resize your desktop clock is to use the built-in shell tools. Xiaomi by default offers several widget options that can be scaled or replaced. First, you need to unlock the screen and go to the main desktop, where there are no open applications.

Push two fingers across the screen, or just pinch the blank area with your finger for a few seconds, and the desktop editing menu will open, and at the bottom of the screen you'll see a few icons that you can select "Widgets," and you'll see all the system elements available, including the various clock variations, displayed here.

• ⏰ Standard digital watches – classic version with large numbers.
• 📅 Date and time – a combined widget showing the day of the week.
• 🌡️ Weather watches – a functional element that displays temperature.
• 🎨 Stylized watches – widgets with a unique design in the style of Material You.

Pick the right one and drag it to the free space of the screen. Once you install the widget, you can resize it. You can hold the widget down until you have a vibration and let it go. You'll have blue markers around the edges, and you can pull it around, you can stretch the widget over the entire screen or make it compact. The maximum size is usually only available for certain types of widgets, so it's worth experimenting with different options.

⚠️ Note: Not all widgets support resizing. If you don't show up with a marker when you drag and drop, it means that the element has a fixed size, specified by the system developer.

For owners of new HyperOS models, an extended widget store is available. By clicking on the Download More widgets (the arrow-down icon), you will be taken to a catalog where you can download additional sets of watches from community designers, which allows you to find truly unique and huge watches that are not in the basic firmware.

Setting up the time format and fonts in the interface

If the standard widget size isn't enough, you can visually zoom in on the clock by changing the system font or time display format. It doesn't make the widget itself bigger physically, but the numbers will get bolder, sharper and more noticeable. To do that, go to your smartphone settings, look for the Screen or Wallpaper and Personalization section.

You can choose from a preset font menu that is different in thickness, typefaces with names like "Bold," "Heavy," or "Giant" are perfect for our purpose, and once you use the font, the changes will affect the entire interface, including the desktop clock and the status bar.

Settings → Screen → Text Size and Font → Font

You also have to pay attention to the time format. Some widgets have format displays «24 The hour takes up more space than «12 clock-indicator AM/PM. You can switch in the "Additional" section inside the date and time settings.

• 🔤 Fat fonts make numbers more readable in bright sun.
• 🕒 The 24-hour format often looks more concise and takes up less space in width.
• 🎨 Dark interface theme saves charge AMOLED-screen.

Remember that installing third-party fonts through the theme can conflict with system widgets. System font is the most stable option. If the clock doesn't display correctly after changing the font (for example, instead of square numbers), just return the standard Roboto or MiSans font.

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Use dark widgets on the AMOLED-The black pixels on these displays don't glow, which actually saves battery power when using widgets of large hours.

Always On Display (AOD) widgets for lock screens

Always On Display allows you to display information, including time, even when the smartphone screen is off.It’s the perfect way to have a constantly visible watch without consuming a lot of power. On Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, this feature is built into the system, but requires the right setup.

To activate AOD, go to the settings, select Lock Screen, and find "Always On Display." Here you'll see a style gallery. Many of them are big, stylish watches. Choose your favorite style and click "Apply".

It is important to note that some Redmi budget models may not have AOD or may be software-hidden, so the system will offer a simplified mode or will not show this option at all.

⚠️ Warning: Always On Display can significantly reduce battery life of a smartphone.It is recommended to use Schedule or Smart Mode mode so that the screen lights up only when you look at the phone.

You can use the Themes app to customize AOD. Search for "AOD" or "Always On" and you'll find thousands of options, from minimalist digits to complex animations. Set up a third-party AOD theme without root rights and is done in a couple of clicks.

Third-party applications for desktop customization

If built-in tools aren't enough, apps from the Google Play Store come to the rescue, allowing you to create widgets of any size and shape that you wouldn't be able to use in a standard shell, with Widgetsmith, KWGT Kustom Widget Maker, and Digital Clock & Widget leading the way.

KWGT is a powerful tool for advanced users, and it allows you to create a widget from scratch, with any font size, color, transparency, even animation, and you can make a watch that occupies 80% of the screen in any detail.

The process of installing a third-party widget usually looks like this:

1. Download the selected application from the store.
2. Add the app widget to the desktop through the widget menu.
3. Click on the added widget to open the editor.
4. Choose the “Big Watch” template or create your own.
5. Save the changes.

However, it is worth remembering the resource consumption: Third-party widgets, especially with animation or complex graphics, can consume more RAM. On older Redmi models, this can lead to more frequent unloading of background applications, optimization in this case is more important than beauty.

Engineering menu and hidden font settings

For those who are willing to go further, there are hidden system settings available through the Engineering Menu or ADB. This method allows you to change the system scaling parameters, making all interface elements, including the clock, significantly larger.

To get into the engineering menu, open the Phone app and enter the code ##6484## (for some models, the code may differ, for example ##4636##). In the menu that opens, look for sections related to Version or Common where there may be DPI settings (pixel density).

adb shell wm density 480

Using the ADB command (as in the example above) changes the pixel density throughout the system. Decreasing the DPI makes the elements smaller and increasing larger. The standard value for most Xiaomi smartphones is about 400-440 dpi. Changing it by 300 will give you giant interface elements.

• 📉 Reduce DPI Increases the workspace, but reduces the text.
• 📈 Increase DPI Makes text and watches huge, but reduces usable area.
• ⚙️ You can reset the settings with the adb shell wm density reset command.

Be extremely careful when changing the DPI. Too high a value can make the interface unusable (unusable) when the buttons become too big for the screen and you can’t press back or home.

⚠️ Note: Change of system parameters through ADB Or an engineering menu can cause the system to malfunction. Backup the data before the experiment.

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Changing the DPI is a system setup that affects all applications at once, and it is the most radical, but also the most effective way to increase the size of watches without installing third-party launchers.

Solution: Widget is gone or not updated

Users often face a situation where the installed large clock stops showing the correct time or simply disappears from the desktop after rebooting, a problem associated with aggressive battery optimization in MIUI/HyperOS. The system kills the widget process, considering it an unnecessary energy user.

To fix this, you need to prevent the system from unloading the widget. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Find the app responsible for the watch (this could be the Watch, System Launcher, or the name of a third-party application) and click on it and select Activity Control.

Set the value "No Limits." It's also useful to lock the app in memory: open the menu of running apps, find the window of the clock, press it and press the lock, which ensures that the widget will always work in the background and display the current time.

To sum up, installing a large watch on Xiaomi Redmi is a creative and simple process. Start with standard tools, then try AOD themes and widgets, and only if that’s not enough, resort to third-party apps. Your smartphone can become not only a tool, but also a stylish accessory with a unique face.