How to add a personal inscription to the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods

Lock screen personalization is one of the most popular tweaks among Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners, because the standard MIUI interface offers only basic options: time, date and notifications. What if you want to add your own name, motivational phrase or contact information in case of losing your phone? It turns out that you can do this in at least three ways — and not all of them require root rights.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of adding text to the lock screen for Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T), labor-powered MIUI 12, 13 and 14. You'll learn how to get around system constraints, which applications actually work, and where not to experiment. ADB, which allow you to insert text without risk of guarantee.

Spoiler: The most reliable way is through ADB, but it requires a PC connection, but the result persists even after resetting, and popular apps like Lock Screen Widget on newer versions of MIUI are often blocked by security, but that's all in order.

1. Method through standard MIUI settings (without root)

Let's start with the simplest of them, the built-in MIUI tools. Unfortunately, Redmi 9 doesn't have a direct "Add text to lock screen" option, but there's a workaround through lock widgets, but it doesn't work on all firmware versions.

Here's what we need to do:

1. Unlock your phone and go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the lock screen widgets (if not, the method is not suitable for your version of MIUI).
3. Select Text or Notes widget (the title may vary).
4. Enter the text you want (up to 50 characters) and save the changes.

⚠️ Note: This method only works on MIUI 12 and older, but even there, the text is displayed in small print at the bottom of the screen. MIUI 14 lock widgets are often disabled by default due to Xiaomi's security policy.

If there is no “Widgets” item on your menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → Additional → Special features → Notifications on the lock screen

You can turn on the display of notification text here, but it’s not the same as a static inscription.

2. Use of third-party applications (with restrictions)

If the built-in tools don’t work, you can try third-party utilities, and the main thing is to choose those that do not conflict with MIUI Optimization (the built-in optimization system of Xiaomi, which often blocks background processes).

Top.-3 Proven applications for Redmi 9:

• 📱 Lock Screen Widget — allows you to add text, weather and even mini-applications. minus: requires permission to display on top of other windows and can be reset after a restart.
• 🔧 Hi Locker is a full-fledged launcher for the lock screen with support for customization.
• 🖋️ Text on Lockscreen is a specialized text application. MIUI 14.

Instructions for Lock Screen Widget:

1. Download the app from Google Play (a direct link may not work – search manually).
2. Run the utility and provide all the permissions you have requested (including Display over other windows).
3. In the application settings, select Text widget and enter your inscription.
4. Activate the widget in the Lock Screen → Widgets menu (if the item is missing, use ADB).

⚠️ Note: Applications are often blocked by the system MIUI To avoid this, add them to Autostart and Without battery restrictions (Settings section) → Annexes → Permits).

Disable MIUI Optimization (Settings → Developers → Disable)

Add an app to auto-start

Permission to display over other windows

Disable battery optimization for the application-->

3. ADB-Teams: A reliable method without root

If you want to constantly display text without resets, the best option is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Initiated Debugging Mode USB Redmi 9 (how to turn on - see below).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Steps for adding text:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command prompt (Win + R → cmd) and type: adb devices If the device is displayed, continue. If not, install Xiaomi drivers.
4. Execute the command to add text: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_custom_text "Example: Adb shell settings put global lock_screen_custom_text "Get the phone back! +79991234567"
5. Reboot Redmi 9. Text will appear at the bottom of the lock screen.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14, this command may not work due to changes in system settings:

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_owner_info_enabled 1


adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_owner_info "Your text"

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If text doesn't appear, check if it's disabled in the lock screen settings. Sometimes MIUI hides user captions under the option to Show Owner Information (Security → Owner Information).

4. Root methods: complete freedom of customization

If you're willing to take drastic measures, root access will open up unlimited options for changing the lock screen, but remember, this will void the warranty and may lead to a device blink if you act carelessly.

Root methods:

• 📝 Editing System Files: Root Explorer or Mixplorer can change files to /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen/, registration-holder.
• 🎨 Xposed Framework: LockScreen Customizer allows you to add text, change fonts and place elements.
• 🔧 Magisk Module: There are ready-made modules for Magisk that add customization options (e.g., customization options, MIUI Lockscreen Modifier).

Example of editing a system file:

1. Install Root Explorer and provide root access.
2. Cross the path. /system/media/theme/default/ and find the file. lockscreen_desc.xml.
3. Open it in the text editor and add a line: <text android:text="Your text" android:layout_gravity="center" />
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped boot). TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

5. Alternative solutions: if nothing works

If none of these methods worked, consider alternatives:

Wallpaper with text

• 🖼️ Create a lock wallpaper with the right inscription in Photoshop or Canva.
• 📱 Set them up through Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper.
• ✅ Plus: No technical skills required.
• ❌ Disadvantage: text will be part of the image, not a separate element.

Weather widget with custom text

Some weather widgets (like Overdrop) allow you to add arbitrary text to the bottom panel, and set it to appear on the lock screen.

Note on the main screen

If the goal is to show you contact information in case you lose it, create a note with text on the home screen and fix it. It's not the same as the text on the lock, but you can see it without unlocking it.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Problem 1: Text does not appear after ADB-team.

Decision:

• Check if the option to Show Owner Information is enabled in Settings → Lock screen.
• Reboot the phone.
• Repeat the command with a different text (sometimes MIUI blocks suspicious characters).

Problem 2: The widget application is reset after rebooting.

Decision:

• Add the app to Autostart and Without battery limitations.
• Turn off MIUI Optimization in the developer settings.
• Use Tasker to automatically restart the widget.

Problem 3: No method works on MIUI 14.

Decision:

Update your firmware to the latest version or roll back to MIUI 13 (if possible). Use text wallpaper or root methods as a last resort.

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Redmi 9s. MIUI 14 Most Reliable Way — ADB-Third-party apps are unstable due to Xiaomi’s tightening security policy.

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