How to remove two hours from the lock screen on Xiaomi: reasons and solutions

Double clocks on the Xiaomi lock screen are a common problem that occurs after MIUI updates, resets or installing third-party themes. This bug not only spoils the appearance of the device, but can also signal conflicts in system files. In most cases, duplicate clocks are associated with the imposition of a standard time widget on a custom element from the theme of the design or an error in the service of the system clock.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to fix the problem, from simple customizations in the personalization menu to manually editing configuration files. Particular attention will be paid to Xiaomi 12/13/14, Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO F4/F5, where the bug is most common. If you experience double hours after upgrading to MIUI 14/15 or installing third-party firmware, here you will find a solution.

Why do two hours appear on the lock screen?

The reason for the duplication of watches is almost always a conflict between standard and custom elements of the interface.

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) system widgets may be duplicated due to errors in the migration of settings.
• 🎨 Installing third-party themes: Some of the themes from the Mi Theme Store contain their own time widgets that overlap with standard watches.
• ⚙️ Resetting: When you restore from a backup or reset to factory settings, there may be duplicate system services.
• 🛠️ Root rights and modifications: Devices with unlocked bootloader or custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) often encounter a bug due to incorrect integration of services.

On Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi K60 models, the problem often occurs after the Always On Display (AOD) function is activated, in which case not only the clock is duplicated, but also the notification elements. It is important to note that the bug does not affect performance, but can drain the battery faster due to unnecessary display processes.

Method 1: Resetting themes to standard design

In 60 percent of cases, double watches are caused by conflicting themes, and even if you haven't explicitly set custom themes, some system updates automatically apply new styles to bring back the standard look:

1. Open the settings → registration.
2. Select theme item and tap on Standard (or Default on global firmware).
3. Confirm the application and restart the device.

If the standard theme doesn’t work, try temporarily installing another official theme (such as Mi LAN or Dark Mode) and then going back to the standard one.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI EU Resetting themes can lead to loss of custom icons and fonts.We recommend taking screenshots of current settings in advance.

Method 2: Manually disabling the duplicate widget

If the double watch appears after installing a third-party launcher (Nova Launcher, HyperOS Launcher) or widget (for example, Another Widget), it can be removed through the personalization menu:

1. Press the free area on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets and find the duplicate time element (usually called a Clock or a Clock).
3. Drag the widget to the Remove (basket) icon at the top of the screen.

For models with MIUI 14+, the path may be different:

Settings → Main screen → Widgets → Remove unnecessary

If the widget is not removed in the standard way, try disabling it through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Widgets.

Method 3: Cleaning the cache of system applications

Duplicate hours are often associated with a damaged cache of com.android.systemui or com.miui.home. Clearing the cache will not delete your data, but it can solve the problem:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, enter System UI (or System interface on Russian firmware).
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Repeat the steps for the Launcher app (Mi Launcher).

After cleaning the cache, be sure to restart the device. If the problem persists, try further clearing the cache for Settings (com.android.settings) and Themes (com.android.themes).

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If the clock is gone after cleaning the cache, but returned after a few days, try turning off automatic updates to the themes in Settings → Registration → Auto-Update themes.

Method 4: File editing lockscreen_settings.xml (advanced)

If previous methods failed, the problem may lie in the lock screen configuration file, which requires root rights or ADB access:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to unlock the developer mode).
2. Open the command line and do: Adb pull /data/system/lockscreen_settings.xml
3. Open the downloaded file in the text editor and find the lines from clock_style or dual_clock. Delete duplicate records.
4. Save the file and download it back: adb push lockscreen_settings.xml /data/system/ adb shell chmod 644 /data/system/lockscreen_settings.xml
5. Reset the device.

Critical detail: If in the file lockscreen_settings.xml line missing <boolean name="dual_clock_enabled" value="false" />, Add it manually before closing tag </map>. This will forcefully disable duplication.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloope (cyclic reboot).Before changes, make a backup of the file command: adb pull /data/system/lockscreen_settings.xml lockscreen_backup.xml

Method 5: Reset the lock screen settings

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to reset the lock screen settings to factory settings, which doesn't affect user data, but it will bring all display settings back to standard:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Lock screen settings.
2. Choose Resetting (or Restore by default).
3. Confirm the action and enter the password / pattern lock.

After discharge:

• ⏱️ Set the clock up again through Settings → Lock screen → Clock style.
• 🔒 Make sure that the Always On Display feature is disabled (you can turn it on later).
• 🎨 Do not use third-party themes for 24 hours – let the system stabilize.

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Resetting the lock screen settings is the most reliable way, but it also removes custom wallpaper, watch style, and notification settings. Save important elements in advance (e.g., take a screenshot of the current wallpaper).

Additional recommendations for specific models

On some Xiaomi devices, the problem is solved in unique ways:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13 Ultra and 13T Pro: Turn off Dynamic Island in Settings → Always on screen - it can conflict with the clock.

For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), try disabling UI animation in Settings → Special Features → Animation. In some cases, this removes display artifacts, including double clocks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double watches on Xiaomi