Lock screen as on iPhone on Xiaomi: 5 ways to transform a smartphone

Xiaomi owners often envy iPhone users for their minimalistic and stylish lock screen. But what if we said you could get similar functionality on your Redmi, POCO or Mi without buying a new phone? In this article, we’ll look at how to approximate the look and behavior of Xiaomi locking to iOS — from replacing fonts to tweaking animations.

It's important to understand that a full copy of the iPhone lock screen on Android is not possible due to architectural differences, but with themes, launchers and hidden MIUI settings, you can achieve visual similarity by 80-90%. We tested all methods on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 - the results exceeded expectations.

Why is the iPhone lock screen so popular?

The design of the iOS lock screen has become a benchmark for many manufacturers for a reason: Here are three key reasons for its success:

• 🎨 Minimalism: no unnecessary elements, clear hierarchy of information (time, notifications, widgets).
• 🔄 Smooth animations: unlocking with the effect of "lift", smooth appearance of notifications.
• 🔒 Security: Face ID and the absence of "holes" in the system (unlike some custom shells Android).

Xiaomi defaults on the MIUI shell, which offers many features but often suffers from interface congestion, such as the weather, steps, music player, app shortcuts and advertising (in some regions), in stark contrast to the laconicity of iOS.

Fortunately, MIUI is flexible, and even without root rights, you can:

• 📱 Remove unnecessary widgets from the lock screen.
• 🎨 Apply a theme that mimics iOS.
• 🔧 Change the fonts and icons to "Apple".
• ⚡ Add an animation unlock as on the iPhone.

Method 1: Using themes from MIUI Themes

The easiest way to bring the lock screen closer to iOS is to set up a special theme, and MIUI has a built-in theme store with hundreds of options, including an iPhone simulation.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the search box, type "iOS" or "iPhone lockscreen".
3. Choose your favorite theme (recommended "iOS 16 Lockscreen" or "Minimal iPhone").
4. Click "Apply" and confirm the changes.

Note that some themes can pay to unpack all elements. Free versions often limit the setting of wallpaper or fonts. Also check the rating of the theme and reviews - this will help to avoid bugs.

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⚠️ Note: After applying the theme, some system icons (such as the charging indicator) may not display correctly. MIUI Solution: manually replace icons through the Icon Changer app (available on Google Play).

Method 2: Manually adjusting the lock screen

If you don't want ready-made themes or want a finer setup, you can change the locking elements manually.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. In the "Block screen style" section, select "Minimalistic".
3. Disable all unnecessary elements: 🌤️ Weather widget 🎵 Music player 📊 Step statistics 📰 Advertising banners (if any)

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For a full imitation of the iPhone, we also recommend:

• 🖼️ Install wallpaper with blur ("Depth Effect" effect as in iOS 16). Download the appropriate wallpaper here.
• ⏰ Change the format of the time to 24-hourly (in iOS by default used) 12-clock-format AM/PM, But Russia is more familiar 24-clockwork).
• 🔤 Replace the font with San Francisco (Apple font) via iFont app (Permission to install fonts required).

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To make the wallpaper look as natural as possible, select an image with a resolution of at least 1080×2400 (for most Xiaomi). For blur effect, use the Blur Wallpaper app (available from the Play Market).

Critical nuance: on Xiaomi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60 Pro) black wallpaper will save battery life significantly, as the pixels simply turn off instead of displaying black.

Method 3: Launchers with iOS-style support

If you don't have much change to just the lock screen, consider installing a launcher that mimics iOS entirely.The best options for Xiaomi are:

• 📱 Launcher iOS 16 – Copies the design of the latest version of iOS, including the lock screen, docking station and notification center.
• 🔄 iLauncher – supports unlock animations like on iPhone, plus there is a gesture setting.
• 🎨 OS16 Launcher - a minimalistic launcher with the ability to customize icons and fonts.

Launcher installation:

1. Download the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
3. In Xiaomi settings, go to Settings → Applications → By default → Launcher and select the installed launcher.
4. Set up the lock screen via the launcher menu (usually “Lockscreen” or “Block”).

⚠️ Note: Some launchers may conflict with system services MIUI, Especially if you use the dual application or protection space function. Before installing, back up your data via Settings. → The phone. → Backup.

Method 4: Animation of unlocking as on the iPhone

One of the most memorable features of the iPhone is the unlock animation, where the screen is sort of "lifted" upwards, which Xiaomi doesn't have by default, but it can be added in two ways:

Option 1: Through the theme (without root)

Some of the themes from MIUI Themes include custom animations, such as the "iOS 16 Animation" theme that adds a smooth slide of the screen up when unlocked, to find themes like this:

1. Open Topics → Search.
2. Enter "iOS animation" or "lockscreen effect".
3. Watch the video preview before installation.

Option 2: With Xposed/EdXposed (for advanced)

If you have root rights or EdXposed installed, you can use the iOS Lockscreen module:

1. Install EdXposed via Magisk.


2 Download the "iOS Lockscreen" module from the repository.




3. Activate the module and restart the phone.




4. Set up animations in the module menu (available through Settings → EdXposed modules).

Warning: Using Xposed may cause system instability, especially on newer versions of MIUI 14. Check compatibility with your model before installing it on the 4PDA forum.

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Unlock animations can increase battery consumption by 5-10%. If you notice a quick discharge, turn off the effects in the theme or launcher settings.

Method 5: Widgets and notifications in the style of iOS

In iOS 16, custom widgets appeared on the lock screen, and they can be imitated on Xiaomi.

1. Install the KWGT Kustom Widget Maker app from the Play Market.
2. Download the widget pack "iOS 16 Lockscreen Widgets" (available on Google Play or DeviantArt).
3. Add a widget to the lock screen: Press your finger in the free space of the lock screen. Select "Widgets" → "KWGT." Set the widget location and size.

For notifications:

• 📱 Enable "Notification Grouping" in Settings → Notifications → Additionally.
• 🔕 Turn off notification sounds for unnecessary apps (in iOS, default notifications are quieter).
• 📋 Use the Notisave app to archive notifications (similar to "Notification Stories" in iOS).

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

When you set up your lock screen for iOS, you may encounter some problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 Unlock animation slows down: Turn it off in the theme or launcher settings. Also check if the phone is overloaded with background processes (Settings) → Battery → Battery utilization).
• 🖼️ Wallpaper with blurry look blurry: Use wallpaper with a resolution not lower 1440×3200 Xiaomi with display 2K. Apply blur through specialized applications, not manually.
• 🔊 Disappeared notification sounds: Check settings in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Notifications. Maybe the theme or launcher reset the settings.
• 🔒 Face Unlock does not work: Make sure to set security settings (Settings) → Screen locking → Face Unlock feature is enabled. On some Xiaomi models, it is disabled when using third-party launchers.

If after using the launchers or the phone began to warm or discharge quickly, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Performance Mode and select Balanced.
2. Clean the cache in Settings → Storage → Cleanup.
3. Turn off unnecessary animations in the launcher settings.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) some launchers may cause overheating due to unoptimized code, in which case use lightweight themes without animations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the lock screen