How to increase the clock on the screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Are you tired of squinting while trying to make out the time on the Xiaomi screen? Standard watches in the status bar are too small, and Always On Display displays them inconveniently, POCO Mi – especially for older users or those who often check time from afar.

Fortunately, in MIUI There are several ways to make watches bigger, from built-in features to third-party apps, and we tested all of them on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and other models. POCO F5, So you can choose the best option without experimenting:

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Not all methods are equally good: some eat up the battery, others require root rights, and still others just don't work on older versions of firmware. We'll be honest about the pitfalls of each option so you don't waste your time.

1. Always On Display (AOD) — built-in AMOLED-screen

The most obvious way is to use the Always On Display feature, which shows the time on the screen off. It is available on most Xiaomi devices. AMOLED-Matrix (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50, POCO X5 Pro).

To activate the AOD:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen. → Always On Display
2. Choose the style of the watch (classic, digital or animated)
3. Set up a display schedule (always on schedule or at notifications)
4. Activate the option to Show when blocking

✅ Pros: does not require third-party applications, minimum battery consumption (on the AMOLED), It works even when the phone is on the table.

❌ Cons: On IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi 10) AOD It is not officially supported; it can only be included through ADB Or custom firmware, but it will eat up to 15% of the charge per hour.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO M4 Pro, Redmi Note 11 after update to MIUI 14 AOD It starts to glittle, the clock disappears or it's shown curved. Solution: reset the screen settings to Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the screen settings.

2. The widget of the clock on the main screen is an easy way to do without AOD

If your Xiaomi doesn't AMOLED-screen or you don’t want to waste your money on AOD, You can add a watch widget to the home screen, and it works even with older models like the Redmi. 9A or POCO M3.

Instructions:

1. Click and hold the empty space on the main screen
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu
3. Scroll to the Watch section and choose your favorite style.
4. Drag the widget onto the screen and stretch to the desired size.

🔹 Advice: Digital Watch Widget 4×2 It shows the time the biggest. If it's not on the list, update it. MIUI Up to the latest version or install Google Clock from Play Market – it has widgets with custom font size.

Install the widget on the main screen|Choose a style with maximum digit size|Disable the date display (if it interferes with)|Check for updates MIUI new-style-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI Global POCO F3) Watch widgets can be reset after rebooting Solution: Disable Battery Optimization for the Lawnchair app (if you use it) or reset the launcher cache to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher.

➕ Pros: works on all models, does not discharge the battery, you can choose the design.

➖ Cons: the watch is visible only on the main screen (not on the lock), takes place among the icons.

3. Third-party applications for giant watches

If you don't have many built-in options, you can install specialized applications, and we tested 7 programs and selected the top 3:

• 🏆 Big Clock – a simple widget with a customizable font size (up to) 200pt!). Suitable for the elderly.
• ⚡ Always on Edge - imitating AOD on IPS-screens with minimal battery consumption (about 2% per hour).
• 🎨 Clock Widget — 100+ Watch styles with support for transparency and animation.

📌 How to set up a Big Clock:

1. Install an app from the Play Market
2. Add a widget to the screen (size) 4×2 more)
3. In the widget settings, select the font Digital-7 and set the size 150pt
4. Activate Always on Top so that the watch is displayed on top of other apps

Only for Xiaomi: Always On Edge has a special mode for the MIUI, It's a system that bypasses the background activity restrictions, so you can turn it on, after you install it:

1. Go to Settings → Special Permissions → Autorun


2.Allow autoplay for Always On Edge




3. In the application settings, select "MIUI Mode"

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If the clock in the application flicker, turn off the option Adaptive refresh rate in the screen settings (Settings) → Screen. → Frequency of update).

4.Setup of the font system - enlarge ALL inscriptions

If you need a large watch not only in widgets, but throughout the system (including the status bar), you can zoom in the font in the settings. MIUI. It'll work even on Redmi. 8A or POCO C31.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Screen. → Size of text
2. Move the slider to the right to the value of Large or Very Large
3. Return to the screen settings and select font style → Mi Sans Bold (Bold) visually increases numbers)
4. Restart your phone so that the changes apply.

⚠️ Important: At maximum scale, some interface elements (such as icons in the Notification Panel) may be cropped. If this happens, go back to the Average value and use the widget instead.

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Increasing the system font affects ALL apps, not just the clock, and can ruin the layout in some programs (such as Instagram or banking apps).

🔹 Alternative: If the standard settings don't work, install FontFix from the Play Market:

• 📏 Set up font sizes separately for the clock and the rest of the text
• 🎨 Change the font to Roboto Condensed (narrow numbers look larger)
• 🔄 Apply changes without rebooting

5. The "For the Visually Impaired" Mode - Extreme Increase

V MIUI There's a hidden mode for people with visual problems that makes all the interface elements giant -- including the status bar clock -- and this is a great way to do it if you want to see time from a distance. 3-4 meters.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Increase
2. Activate the option Large text
3. Choose a scale of 150% or 200%
4. Go back and turn on the color inversion (black background) + White numerals improve readability)

⚠️ Side effects:

• 📱 It's only gonna fit on the screen. 2-3 app icons
• 🔋 Some games (PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty will not display correctly
• 📶 The notification panel will not fit all the icons (you will have to scroll)

💡 Tip: To return the normal look without turning off the magnification for the watch, create a profile of special features:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Profiles


2. Create a new profile called "Clock"




3. Only include the "Close Text" and "Color Inversion" options.




4. Attach the profile to a gesture (e.g. triple pressing the power button)

6. Custom firmware - for advanced users

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install custom firmware with advanced watch settings.

• 🔧 Pixel Experience is an Android-based firmware, where the watch in the status bar is 30% larger than in the standard. MIUI
• 🎭 Havoc-OS – allows you to adjust the size, color and animation of the watch through Havoc Settings
• 🔄 MIUI EU — European version of the firmware with additional styles AOD

⚠️ Warning: Installation of custom firmware:

• 🔓 Requires unlocking the bootloader (bootloader)
• 📵 Resets all data (do backup!
• 🛡️ Can deprive of warranty (on new models Xiaomi check the status of the loader during repairs)

📌 Instructions for MIUI EU:

1. Unlock bootloader through the official tool Xiaomi
2. Download the firmware. MIUI EU for its model from the website xiaomi.eu
3. Set it through TWRP (The instructions are on the same website)
4. After installation, go to Settings → Screen. → Watch style and select XLarge

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Custom firmware gives you maximum customization freedom, but requires technical knowledge. MIUI or third-party widgets.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

🔹 Recommendations for selection:

• 📱 For AMOLED-Screenplay: Always on Display + main-screen widget
• 👓 For the elderly: regime for the visually impaired + Big Clock
• 🔋 For battery saving: Clock Widget with minimal upgrade
• 🛠️ For geeks: Havoc-OS cadaver firmware with fine tuning

FAQ: Frequent questions about big watches on Xiaomi