How to remove the clock on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways (including hidden)

Why users want to remove the watch from the lock screen – and whether it can be done safely

Xiaomi's lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, and it displays not only notifications and dates, but also large watches that many people find unnecessarily intrusive. AMOLED-screens where constant display of time can cause pixels to burn out.

But it's not that simple: the manufacturer didn't provide a direct option to "hide the watch" in the standard settings. MIUI, But there are workarounds, from standard settings to use. ADB-In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS, and the possible risks of each method.

Important: Before making changes, make sure your device is not in power-saving mode - this may block some settings. Also check the shell version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Using design themes (the safest method)

The easiest way to hide a watch is to establish a theme where it is initially absent or visually blends into the background.This method does not require root rights and works on all models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the following queries: Minimal Lockscreen, No Clock or Clean Lock.
• 🎨 Select a theme with a minimalistic lock screen (pay attention to screenshots!).
• 📥 Click Apply and Confirm Changes.

If there is no suitable topic, you can edit the existing one:

1. In the Topics app, go to My Profile → My Topics.
2. Choose an active topic and click Edit.
3. In the Lock Screen section, try to reduce the size of the watch or make it transparent.

⚠️ Note: Some topics may contain ads or collect data. Check reviews and theme ratings in the store before installing.

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If the watch is still displayed after changing the theme, try restarting the phone - sometimes changes are applied only after the reboot.

Method 2: Configure the display via “lock screen settings”

Recent versions of MIUI have added customization options to the lock screen, which can partially hide the watch or make it less visible, and this method works without installing third-party apps.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the Lock screen style.
3. Scroll down and click Additional (or Clock Settings in some firmware).
4. Turn off the option to Show the clock on the lock screen (if available) or reduce its size to a minimum.

On some devices (such as Xiaomi 12T) the option of Watch Transparency is available – set it to 100% so that the watch becomes almost invisible.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a deep-tuning tool that requires a connection to a computer, but doesn't need root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_clock 0

Reset the device.

To return the clock, use the command:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_clock 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Before executing commands, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.

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Method 4: Third-party applications for customization

If previous methods don’t work for you, you can use third-party apps like Lock Screen Customizer or Always On Display, which allow you to flexibly configure the lock screen, including hiding the clock.

The best applications for this task:

• 🔧 Lock Screen Customizer Supports MIUI, But requires permission to lay windows.
• 🌓 Always On Display (AOD) — Allows you to turn off the clock on the always-on screen.
• 🎨 KLWP Live Wallpaper – to create a fully custom lock screen (requires customization skills).

How to set up through Always On Display:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide all the necessary permissions.
3. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display.
4. Turn off the option to Show the Watch or select a minimalist style.

Important: Lock screen customization applications may conflict with MIUI system services, resulting in increased battery consumption or occasional reboots.

Method 5: Disable via system file editing (root only)

This is the most radical method, which requires root rights and is designed for power users, and involves editing system files, which can lead to unstable device operation.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default/
3. Find the file. lockscreen_clock.xml and rename it in lockscreen_clock.xml.bak.
4. Reset the device.

If the lock screen stops working correctly, restore the original file:

mv /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen_clock.xml.bak /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen_clock.xml

⚠️ Attention: Editing system files can lead to bootloop.If you are not sure about your actions, use other methods.

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Root access voids Xiaomi’s warranty and increases the risk of malware infection. Use this method only if other options have failed.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When trying to remove the watch from the lock screen, users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: After the theme change, the clock is still in place.

• 🔄 Try to use the theme again or restart the phone.
• 🗑️ Clear the app's cache Themes in Settings.
• 📥 Install an alternative launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher).

Problem 2: ADB-team is not working.

• 🔌 Check if the debugging is included USB and whether the drivers are properly installed.
• 📱 Try another version of Platform Tools (e.g. 34.0.1).
• 🔄 Execute Adb Kill-Server and Adb Start-Server.

Problem 3: After the clock is turned off, notifications are missing.

• ⚙️ Check the notification settings in Settings → Notifications → Lock screen.
• 🔄 Return the watch and try another method (e.g. reducing transparency).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions