Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a random press protection, but also a convenient information board. One of the most useful features here is the display of current weather: temperature, status icon (sun, rain, snow) and even a forecast for several days. However, many users are faced with the fact that the weather is either not displayed at all or shows incorrect data. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to adjust the weather on the lock screen for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI 12, 13 and 14, and also solve typical problems.
It’s important to understand that the feature depends on several factors: firmware version, regional settings, Weather app rights, and even device models. For example, on budget devices like the Redmi 9A or POCO M3, there may be restrictions compared to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro. We’ll look at the universal methods that work on most devices, and also point out the nuances for specific lines.
If you've just upgraded your smartphone or reset to factory settings, the weather on the lock screen may disappear. It's not a mistake, it's just the system hasn't synced the data yet. In most cases, it's enough to wait 10-15 minutes, but if the problem persists, follow our instructions below.
1. Basic weather setting through lock screen settings
The easiest way to turn on the weather is through standard MIUI settings, which works on all modern versions of the shell (starting with MIUI 10) and does not require superuser rights.
- Open the settings (the gear icon on the desktop).
- Go to the Lock Screen section (in some versions – Lock and Protection).
- Select option Additional settings or Lock screen style.
- Find the weather option and activate the switch.
- If available, select a display style (e.g. Minimalist or Detailed).
After activation, wait for data synchronization (usually takes up to 5 minutes). If the weather does not appear, check the Internet connection - the function requires an active connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network). Some devices (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi Note 10) may require a smartphone reboot.
Active Internet connection (Wi-Fi/4G/5G)
Included geolocation (GPS)
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Note: On devices with MIUI 14, the path to settings may be different. If you don't find a Weather item, try an alternative route: Settings → Desktop → Lock screen style → Setup → Weather.
2. Set up the Weather app to display correctly
Often the problem is not the lock screen itself, but the weather system app, which is responsible for providing data, and if it's locked, disabled or disenfranchised, the information won't show up. Here's what you need to do:
- 📍 Allow geolocation: Go to Settings → Confidentiality → Application authorizations → Geodata and make sure that the Weather application is always or only installed during use.
- 🔄 Update data manually: Open the Weather app, pull the screen down for updates. If the data isn't loading, check your internet connection.
- 📱 Reset the application settings: In Settings → Annexes → Application management → Weather press Warehouse. → Clear data (this will delete saved cities, but often solves the problem).
- 🌍 Check the region: Make sure to set up your smartphone (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and region) the right region (e.g. Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan) is selected).
Critical detail: some firmware (especially global) may not work if China is installed in the region of the smartphone, in which case change the region to any other (for example, India or Singapore), even if you are physically in Russia.
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If the weather doesn’t show after all the manipulations, try removing the Weather app updates (if it was updated via Google Play).
- Go to Settings → Apps → Weather.
- Click on the three dots in the top corner and select Remove Updates.
- Reboot your smartphone.
3. Alternative ways to display weather on the lock screen
If standard methods don't work, you can use workarounds, which are suitable for devices with custom firmware, outdated versions of MIUI, or if the system application Weather is removed.
Method 1: Weather widget from third-party applications
Some launchers (such as Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher) allow you to add widgets to the lock screen.
- Install a weather app (such as AccuWeather, Yandex.Pogoda or Windy).
- Add the app widget to the main screen.
- Use the launcher functions to transfer the widget to the lock screen (if supported).
Limitation: On most Xiaomi smartphones, lock screen widgets only work with official launchers (MIUI Launcher or POCO Launcher).
Method 2: Always on Display (AOD)
On devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50, POCO F4) You can also use the weather function Always on Display:
- Go to Settings → Screen → Always On Display
- Choose a style with weather display (e.g. Digital Watch + Weather).
- Set up a schedule or activate the Always On mode.
The downside of this method is increased battery consumption (although this is not very high on AMOLED), but the weather will be visible even when the screen is locked.
Why can’t the weather be updated in AOD?
4. Solving problems with weather display
If the weather on the lock screen never appeared, check the following points:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The weather is not displayed at all. | Weather system application disabled | Include it in Settings → Apps → Weather → Include |
| Showing the wrong city | Incorrect geolocation settings | Update location manually in the Weather app |
| Data not updated | Background restrictions for the application | Remove restrictions in Settings → Battery → Background restrictions |
| Weather disappears after reboot | System cache failure | Clear the cache in Settings → Memory → Clear the cache |
| The “!” icon is displayed next to the temperature. | No connection to weather servers | Check the Internet or change the source of data in the application settings |
Pay special attention to the application permissions. On MIUI 13/14, the system actively restricts background activity to save battery life, so that the weather updates automatically:
- Go to Settings → Battery → Background restrictions.
- Find the Weather app and select No Limits.
- Activate the AutoRun option for this application.
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If the weather is showing the wrong temperature, try manually adding your city to the Weather app, and sometimes automatic location doesn't work properly, especially in small communities.
5. Features for different Xiaomi models
Not all Xiaomi smartphones are equally supportive of weather display on the lock screen, here are the key nuances for popular lines:
- 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra: Full weather support, including animations (e.g. falling snow in the cold). MIUI 14 Available for the forecasting 5 days.
- 📱 Redmi Note 11/12: Weather is displayed, but no animations. - On budget models (Redmi) 10A) There may be no option in the lock screen settings.
- 📱 POCO F4/F5: Activation is required through Settings → Desktop → Lock screen style. Some firmware only have weather available in Always On Display.
On the POCO M4 Pro and Redmi K40, users often experience the weather disappearing after the MIUI update, in which case the lock screen settings reset helps:
- Go to Settings → Lock screen → Style.
- Choose another style (e.g. Simple), then go back to the previous one.
- Reset the device.
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On devices with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi 10C, POCO M4 5G), the weather may be updated less often due to energy optimization. To fix this, turn off UltraSaving mode in the battery settings.
6.Weather on the lock screen via ADB (for advanced users)
If the standard methods do not work, you can try to turn on the weather through the ADB-This is a way for advanced users to connect the smartphone to the computer!
First, make sure that your PC is installed. ADB-drivers, and on the smartphone enabled Debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
Next, follow the following steps:
- Connect the smartphone to the computer and confirm debugging on the device screen.
- Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type:
adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_show_weather 1If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:
adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_weather 1After you have completed the commands, restart your smartphone. Weather should appear on the lock screen. If not, check if your settings have reset after the reboot (sometimes). MIUI ignore ADB-Teams Due to Security Policy).
⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause a system failure if you type in the wrong command. ADB You don't understand what it means, but you also know that when you reset your settings or update your firmware, you can actually fly the changes.
7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
Even after a successful setup, the weather on the lock screen may not work properly, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:
- ❄️ Weather not updated: Check if Traffic Savings mode is enabled in the settings SIM-It can block background updates.
- 🌡️ Temperature shows incorrect values: In the Weather app, manually select your city (automatic determination is sometimes wrong).
- ⚡ Weather disappears after update MIUI: Reset the lock screen settings to standard, then configure again.
- 🔒 No Weather option in Settings: Update your firmware to the latest version or install a custom launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher).
- 📵 Weather only displayed when unlocked: This is a feature of some lock screen styles. Try changing style to Classic or Digital watch.
If none of these methods worked, maybe the problem is regional firmware constraints. MIUI For Xiaomi, the weather on the lock screen is disabled at the system level, in which case you can either accept or reflash the device on the device. EU-version MIUI (For example, xiaomi.eu).
⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware (xiaomi.eu, LineageOS) will void the warranty and may cause the device to malfunction. Before firmware, back up your data via Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.