How to add an inscription to the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why might Xiaomi’s lock screen need text?

The smartphone lock screen is not just a barrier to random clicks, but also a convenient place to post important information. Owners Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO often want to add contact information to return the device, a motivational quote or a reminder of an important matter. Unlike wallpaper, the text on the lock is always visible - even when the screen is turned off (on models with Always-On Display).

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to add a letter, from standard MIUI functions to third-party applications with advanced features, focus on the hidden settings of MIUI 14/15, which allow you to place text without root rights, and also explain how to avoid typical errors that may cause the letter to not appear or disappear after a reboot.

Important: the ability to edit the lock screen depends on the version of MIUI and the model of the smartphone. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with Always-On Display you can configure the display of time, date and user text, while on the budget Redmi Note 12 these options may be limited.

Method 1: Standard settings through the “lock screen” in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but with some limitations. For example, you can’t add arbitrary text, but only choose from predefined options (owner’s name, contact to communicate).

How to do this:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Text on the lock screen (on some models it is hidden in Additional settings).
3. Activate the switch and enter text (up to 30 characters).
4. Click Save and check the result.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Always-On Display (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T or POCO F5 Pro) this text will only be visible when the screen is on. AOD Additional adjustments will be required (see Method 3).

No more than 30 characters are entered (the Cyrillic alphabet takes up more space)

The text does not contain emojis (they may not be displayed)

The option "Show text on a locked screen" is enabled

The device is not in power saving mode (can block the screen update)-->

Method 2: Using the Notes widget on the lock screen

If you need to post long text (such as instructions or to-do lists), standard MIUI settings will not work. In this case, the Notes widget, which can be added directly to the lock screen, will help. This method works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 13+, but requires pre-configuration.

Instructions:

• 📝 Create a note in the Notes app (or Google Keep) with the right text.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Widgets.
• 📱 Select Notes and add a widget to the screen.
• 🔄 Return to the note and update it – the changes will affect the lock.

💡 Useful tip: If the widget doesn’t update automatically, try restarting your smartphone or clearing the app’s cache Notes (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Notes → Clear the cache).

Contact details for phone return

Motivational Quote or Affirmation

Reminder of an important event/activity

Information about the owner (name, postal service)

Another option-->

Method 3: Configure text in Always-On Display (AOD) mode

Xiaomi devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro, Redmi K50 Ultra supports Always-On Display (AOD), It allows you to display time, notifications and user text even when the screen is off. Unlike standard text on the lock, you can adjust the color, font and position of the inscription here.

How to activate:

1. Go to Settings → Always-On Display and lock style.
2. Turn on the Always-On Display switch.
3. Select the display style (such as Text or Image + Text).
4. Click Set up text and enter up to 20 characters.
5. Choose the font, color and position (top or bottom of the screen).

⚠️ Warning: Always-On Display uses extra energy (about) 1-3% If you notice a strong battery drain, turn off the function or reduce the display time in the settings (Settings) → Display. → Sleeping mode).

Method 4: Third-party applications for lock customization

If MIUI is not enough, you can use third-party apps that allow you to add arbitrary text, change fonts, colors, and even animations, but there are downsides to this method: some applications require root rights, while others may conflict with Xiaomi system services.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 🎨 Always On Display AMOLED — Supports customization of text, time and wallpaper. Works without root, but requires permission to overlay (Settings) → Special facilities → Overlay).
• 🔧 Lock Screen Widget adds widgets with text, weather and fast action. MIUI 14+.
• 🖌️ KLCK Kustom Lock Screen is an advanced lock screen builder.Requires Kustom Live Wallpaper and customization skills.

🔐 Security warning: Lock customization apps request access to notifications, contacts and other sensitive data. Install them only from Google Play and check reviews. AMOLED AppFour developer has a rating of 4.5+ More than 10 million units, which indicates its reliability.

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Before installing a third-party application, back up your lock data (Settings → Google → Backup) to help restore your standard settings if something goes wrong.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

This method is suitable for experienced users who are ready to work with the ADB It allows you to add any text to the lock screen, including HTML-Markup and emoji, but requires unlocked bootloader and root rights.Errors can result in data loss or device blink!

Step-by-step (for Xiaomi with unlocked bootloader):

1. Install Magisk and get root access.
2. Download a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer).
3. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/values/strings.xml.
4. Find the string with the ID lockscreen_owner_info and edit it.
5. Save the changes, restart the device.

🚨 Critical warning: Changing system files without a backup could make your smartphone inoperable.Before editing, create a backup via TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery. If the device doesn't boot after the changes, you'll need to flash it over Fastboot.

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Editing system files is an extreme method, and 90 percent of the time, standard MIUI settings or third-party apps without root are enough, and only use this method if others don't work.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you have set up the text on the lock screen correctly, it may not show up or work properly, and we'll look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The text does not appear after saving.

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes changes only apply after a reboot.
• 📱 Check if the energy saving mode is enabled (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version – there may be bugs in old firmware.

Problem 2: Text is cropped or not placed.

• 📏 Cut the text down to 15-20 Symbols (Cyrillic takes up more space than Latin).
• 🎨 Try a different font in the Always-On Display settings.
• 📱 On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11) the maximum length of text is limited to 12 characters.

Problem 3: Text disappears after the MIUI update.

• 🔄 Re-save text in the lock screen settings.
• 📱 If you use a third-party app, upgrade to the latest version.
• 🔧 Reset the lock screen settings (Settings) → Lock screen → Resetting settings).

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