How to add an inscription to the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a protection against random clicks, but also a convenient place to post important information. Contact in case of loss of the phone, motivational phrase or reminder – all these can be displayed on the locked screen. However, standard MIUI settings do not always allow you to do this intuitively, especially on new versions of firmware.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to add text to the lock screen for Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones, from official features to hidden features and third-party apps. We’ll focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12-15) and models where the interface may differ. If you want a locked screen to display a phone number, email address or any other inscription, read on.

1.Official method: setting up via the “Block screen”

The easiest method is to use built-in MIUI options. It works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15 firmware, but may not be available on some budget models (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO M3).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Lock screen.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the "Text on the Lock Screen" section (or "Owner's Signature" in older versions).
• ✏️ Enter the text you want (up to 50 characters) and support letters, numbers and basic characters (@, -, ), but not emojis.
• 💾 Save the changes – the inscription will appear at the bottom of the screen under time.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No way to change the font, color or position of the text.
• ❌ In some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi Note 11) option hidden in the submenu "Additional settings»**.
• ❌ Text is only displayed on the main lock screen, not on all screensavers.

2. Alternative method: use of the Notes widget

If your MIUI version does not have a direct option to add text, you can bypass the restriction with the Notes widget, which works on all devices with MIUI 14+ and allows you to place up to 100 characters, including line transfers.

Step-by-step:

1. Long press on the free place of the main screen → “Widgets”**.
2. Find the Notes widget** (the pencil icon) and drag it to the screen.
3. Choose a size of 2×1 or 4×1 for compactness.
4. Enter the text you want to see on the lock screen (e.g., “Return for loss: +7(999)123-45-67”**).
5. Return to Settings → Lock screen → Widgets and activate the display of the Notes widget**.

Important: the widget will only be visible on the main lock screen, not on the screensaver with clocks or notifications, and the text may crop if it is too long - test the display before saving.

3. Hidden function: editing lockscreen.db file

For advanced users who are ready to work with system files, there is a way to add text by editing the lock screen database, which requires root rights or access through ADB, but allows you to configure the display more flexibly.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and activate Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode).
2. Open the command line and type: adb shell su cd /data/system/ sqlite3 lockscreen.db "UPDATE lockscreen SET owner_info='Your text is here';"
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can cause the lock screen to crash.Before making changes, back up the lockscreen.db file with the adb pull command. /data/system/lockscreen.db.

4. Third-party applications: more opportunities

If you don't like the built-in MIUI, you can use third-party tools that allow you to add text, but also images, change fonts and colors.

• 📲 Lock Screen Widget supports multi-line text, font change and background transparency. Requires permission to display over other windows.
• 🎨 Hi Locker – a complete replacement of the lock screen with the ability to add custom inscriptions, animations and even weather.
• 🔒 Lock Screen (from Microsoft) – minimalist design with support for notes on the lock screen.

⚠️ Note: Lock screen replacement apps may conflict with Xiaomi system services, especially on devices with a lock screen. MIUI 14+. Before installation, disable Battery Optimization** for the selected application in the settings.

For installation:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, APKPure).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings → Apps → Special Permits).
3. Launch the app and follow the setup wizard.

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If your fingerprint or Face Unlock stops working after installing a third-party blocker, return the standard lock screen to Settings → Applications → By default → Lock screen.

5. Features for different Xiaomi models

The interface and options available may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. Here are the key nuances:

• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12: The option “Text on the lock screen” is available in Settings → Lock screen → Signature of the owner.
• 📱 POCO F3/F4/F5: You need to activate Developer Mode** to access advanced settings.
• 📱 Mi 11/12/13: Supports widgets on the lock screen without additional manipulations.
• 📱 Redmi 9/9A/9C: No official option – use the Notes widget or third-party apps.

On devices with MIUI 15 (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13), it is possible to add dynamic text that updates automatically (such as weather or current date).

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Style.
2. Select Dynamic and customize the displayed elements.

6. How to remove the inscription from the lock screen

If you decide to delete the text or it is displayed incorrectly, do the following:

• 🔄 For the official method: return to Settings → Lock screen → Text on the lock screen and clear the field.
• 🗑️ For Notes widget: remove the widget from the main screen and deactivate its display in the lock settings.
• 🛠️ To edit lockscreen.db: run the command: sqlite3 lockscreen.db "UPDATE lockscreen SET owner_info='';"
• 📱 For third-party applications: delete the program or reset its settings.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO X5 Pro, Redmi K50) After deleting the text through lockscreen.db, the lock screen wallpaper may reset.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

Users often have difficulty adding text to the lock screen, and consider typical situations:

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If after updating MIUI lost the ability to add text, reset the lock screen settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset lock settings.

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