Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones make it possible to turn a locked screen into a stylish and informative accessory. Always On Display allows you to display time, date and notifications even when the device is in sleep mode. Many users want to personalize this element of the interface by making the time font as large and visible as possible.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to make large hours on the Xiaomi screen. You will learn about the hidden settings of the Themes system application, the possibilities of customization through third-party utilities and the intricacies of working with the Xiaomi system. AMOLED-display. MIUI HyperOS offers flexible tools that often go unnoticed in standard use.
Before we start to make changes, it's worth noting that the size of the numbers depends on the style of the dial you choose. Standard system fonts may have limitations, but there are workarounds. AMOLED-In the case of the black pixels, the black background of the big watches is completely off, so the black background of the big watches does not consume the battery.
Always on Display in MIUI and HyperOS
The first step to personalization is activation and basic configuration of the system function. In shells from Xiaomi, this section is often hidden in the lock menu. To access the display settings, you need to go to Settings → Lock screen. Here is the Always On Display switch that you need to activate.
Once the function is enabled, the system will suggest you to choose the operating time: constantly, on schedule or when you receive notifications. To save charge, you should choose the mode "Schedule" or "10 seconds after touch." However, if your goal is maximum visibility, the "Always" mode will be most suitable, especially on new models with energy-efficient panels.
Inside the style setting menu, you'll find some pre-installed options, some of which already have larger fonts. HyperOS offers a more advanced editor where you can change the color and font of the time. If standard options seem too small, you'll need a deeper customization through the theme store.
⚠️ Always on Display on older models of smartphones with LCD-It's not possible to use screens, or it's going to cause a quick burnout of the matrix and a battery drain. AMOLED-display.
It's important to understand that system constraints can prevent watches from becoming giant standard tools. Always On Display is designed to keep important information out of the way and to keep an aesthetic look, so really large numbers often require third-party solutions.
Using the “Themes” application to install large dials
The most effective way to get a huge clock on the lock screen is to use the official Themes app. Unlike standard settings, the theme store contains thousands of author's works, where time font size is the main element of the design. Open the Themes app on your device.
In the search box, type in "Big Clock," "Huge Time," "Large AOD," or "Large Watch," and the system will list the available dials. Many of them are designed specifically for those who are visually impaired or just like minimalism. Choose your favorite option and click "Download."
After downloading, go to the user profile (the person icon in the lower right corner) and select the "Themes" section. Find the downloaded dial and apply it. Now, when you lock the screen, you will see a new time style. Some themes allow you to additionally adjust the size through the "Tune" button under the preview.
- 🔍 Look for tagged topics «AOD» Or “Always On” to make sure you support the permanent screen.
- 🎨 Pay attention to the background color: AMOLED You should choose topics with black backgrounds (True Black).
- 📱 Check compatibility: Some themes may not display correctly on screen cutouts (camera selfie).
It's worth noting that free themes can contain ads or require you to watch videos to activate. Paid options usually lack these restrictions and offer higher graphics quality. If you find the perfect theme but it's paid, sometimes it's easier to find a similar title in the free segment.
Set up widgets on the desktop and lock screen
If you're interested in big watches not only on the black lock screen but also on the desktop, Android provides powerful widget tools. On Xiaomi, time widgets can take up a significant portion of the screen. To add a large widget, tap and hold your finger on the empty desktop space.
In the menu that appears, select Widgets. In the list, find the Watch category. Here are the different options: digital, analog, with seconds and without. Drag the widget you select to your desktop. Stretching the boundaries to increase the size to the maximum possible.
HyperOS has the ability to place widgets directly on the lock screen over Always On Display (in certain modes), which allows you to combine functionality. However, the classic AOD will still overlap with the widget only after the screen wakes up, but before unlocking.
☑️ Checking the widget settings
Some third-party launchers, such as Nova Launcher or Niagara, allow for even larger time widgets to be installed, ignoring system constraints, but using third-party launchers can affect smooth interfaces and power consumption.
⚠️ Attention: Placement of bright, constantly active widgets on the desktop can significantly accelerate battery discharge, as unlike the battery. AOD, Colored pixels can burn here, not just black pixels.
Third-party applications for screen customization
When system capabilities are scarce, specialized applications from Google Play come to the rescue, and the leader in this niche is the Always On AMOLED app, which allows you to create your own dials with any font size, color and location.
Once you install the app, you'll be asked to customize your profile. Select "Create New." In the editor, you can set the text (e.g., current time {time}), select the font, and most importantly, set the huge text size. You can make numbers that occupy 80-90% of the screen height.
Other popular apps include Screen Always On and Burn-in Free Always On Display, which work in a similar way, intercepting the display of information on a switched-off screen, and giving such applications the necessary permissions, including access over other windows and running in the background, is important.
| Annex | Flexibility of setting | Impact on the battery | Advertising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always On AMOLED | Tall. | Average. | Got it (free) |
| Screen Always On | Medium | High. | There is. |
| System AOD | Low. | Low. | No. |
| Widget AOD | Medium | Average. | No. |
Using third-party software requires careful setting of the exceptions in the Battery menu. Xiaomi aggressively unloads the background processes. Find the installed application in the list, go to Energy Saving and select No Limits mode. Only this way the watch will work steadily.
Technical Features and Impact on the Battery
Increasing the size of the watch on the screen has its technical implications: the larger the area of glowing pixels, the higher the power consumption. If a standard AOD consumes about 1-2% of the charge per hour, then custom large watches can increase this consumption by two to three times.
Particular attention should be paid to the risk of burn-in. AMOLED-These panels have protective mechanisms (pixel shifts), static images of huge numbers in the same position for months can leave a mark on the matrix.
How to prevent screen burnout?
Optimization of brightness also plays a role. Automatic brightness in the dark can make huge numbers too dim or, conversely, blinding. In AOD settings, there is often a separate brightness slider for the always-on screen mode. It is recommended to set it to a minimum for comfortable indoor use.
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Use dark themes with red or orange digits, which are the least straining in the dark and slightly less energy-intensive on some types. AMOLED-matrices compared to bright white or blue.
Solution: if the watch is not displayed or is turned off
Users often encounter a situation where the tuned large clocks stop showing after a while.The most common reason is aggressive battery optimization. MIUI/HyperOS. The system “kills” the process responsible for drawing AOD, consider it inactive.
To solve the problem, go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find the application you are using (such as “Themes” or “Always On AMOLED”). Go to Auto Run and turn it on. Then select “No Limits” in the Battery section.
Another reason is the conflict of topics: If you have a third-party interface design theme, it can block the lock screen settings. Try to return the standard design theme by leaving only the AOD settings. Also check if the Power Savings mode is turned on, which forcibly disables beautiful but costly features.
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Stable operation of large watches on Xiaomi is possible only with a comprehensive setup: the correct theme + settings for energy saving "Without restrictions" + compatibility with the screen model.
In some cases, cleaning the cache of the Themes app helps. Go to App Management, find Themes, click Clear, and select Clear All. After rebooting the device, the settings can reset, but this often solves problems with incorrect graphics display.