Double time on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi: how to remove forever

Double time display on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi is a common problem faced by users of smartphones based on MIUI. Watches can be duplicated due to conflict of system widgets, update errors or incorrect theme settings. In most cases, the bug does not affect the functionality of the device, but spoils the appearance and annoys owners.

In this article, we will discuss 5 And we'll use proven ways to reduce double time, from simple adjustments to radical solutions like launcher resets, to learn why duplication occurs, how to diagnose the cause, and what actions to take for different versions. MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14). We will pay special attention to the Redmi Note models. 10/11/12, where the problem is most often encountered.

Why does the lock screen have double time?

The main reason for time duplication is the conflict of widgets in the MIUI shell. The system can simultaneously display:

• 🔹 Standard watches (built into lock screen)
• 🔹 Time widget from the theme or launcher
• 🔹 Watches from a third-party app (such as Google Clock or Microsoft Launcher)

Other possible causes:

• 📱 Error after update MIUI (Especially when moving to a new version)
• 🎨 Incompatible theme from Xiaomi Theme Store
• 🔄 Failure of the launcher (for example, after cleaning the cache)
• 🛠️ Manual modification of system files (through ADB rat)

On some Redmi models (such as the Note 10 Pro or Redmi 9T), the bug appears after the "Always-on Display" (AOD) function is activated, in which case not only the clock is duplicated, but also the date, notifications or charge indicators.

Method 1: Reboot the MIUI launcher

The fastest and safest method is forced launcher reboot, which helps in 60% of cases where duplication is caused by a temporary failure.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type "Luncher" (or "Launcher" for English firmware).
3. Select "Lawncher" MIUI" (or "MIUI Launcher").
4. Click on "Forced Stop", then confirm the action.
5. Return to the main screen – the launcher will reboot automatically.

If the double time has disappeared after the reboot, but Later has reappeared, try clearing the launcher cache:

1. Same menu, "Luncher." MIUI" press "Memory and cache".
2. Select “Clear Cache” (Do not delete data!).
3. Reboot your smartphone.

Method 2: Reset the lock screen settings

If the launcher reboot didn't work, the next step is to reset the lock screen settings to factory settings, which will bring back the standard time display without duplication.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select "lock screen style".
3. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Reset".
4. Confirm the action - the lock screen will return to the standard view.

After the reset, check:

• ✅ Is the time displayed in one copy.
• ✅ Is the date or notifications displayed missing.
• ✅ Does the fingerprint/face unlock work (if used).

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If after reset, your favorite wallpaper on the lock screen disappeared, you can restore them through Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen.

Important: on some firmware, resetting the lock screen also removes the password/pattern lock. PIN-code!

Method 3: Turning off Always-on Display (AOD)

The Always-on Display feature often conflicts with the main lock screen, resulting in time duplication. AOD can solve the problem.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always-on Display.
2. Turn the slider to the "Off" position.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

If the double time has disappeared after the AOD shutdown, but you want to keep the function, try:

• 🔄 Change style AOD (For example, choose a minimalist option without a watch).
• 📱 Update the firmware - in new versions MIUI bug can be corrected.
• 🎨 Set another topic (some topics are optimized for the AOD).

Method 4: Remove conflicting themes and widgets

Some of the themes from Xiaomi Themes store contain built-in time widgets that duplicate with the system clock, the solution is to remove the current theme and return the standard one.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings → Wallpaper and themes.
2. Go to the tab "My topics".
3. Find an active topic and click on it.
4. Select "Delete" (or "Reset" if the theme is system-specific).
5. Set the standard theme for MIUI Default.

If the problem is in a third-party widget (e.g. from Google or Microsoft):

1. Hold your finger on the main screen → select “Widgets”.
2. Find the time widget and remove it (drag it to the cart).
3. Reboot your smartphone.

List of topics that often cause duplication of time:

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, you have to completely reset the device, which is a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to eliminate software conflicts.

How to reset Redmi to factory settings:

1. Make a backup of the data through Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Resetting settings.
3. Select "Erase all data."
4. Enter your password (if required) and confirm the reset.

After the reboot:

• ⚠️ Do not restore the backup immediately – first check if the double time has disappeared.
• ⚠️ Don’t set old topics that could have caused conflict.
• ✅ Install updates MIUI through settings → Updating the system.

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Resetting to factory settings deletes all data, including photos, contacts, and apps, and only use this method if other methods have failed.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Note 8 Pro or Redmi) K30) After the reset, you may need to re-assign your Mi Account. Make sure you remember your login and password!

Additional advice and prevention

To avoid the recurrence of double time:

• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI — In new versions, bugs with display are corrected.
• 🎨 Use only official themes from the Xiaomi Themes store.
• 📱 Do not install third-party launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Apex) unless you are ready for conflict.
• 🔧 Periodically clean the launcher cache (every 1-2 months).

If the problem occurs after the firmware update, try:

• Reverse to the previous version of MIUI (via Fastboot or Recovery).
• Install custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU) where the bug is fixed.
• Contact the Xiaomi service center if the duplication is due to a hardware error.

On forums, Redmi users often share temporary solutions, such as:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_clock_double 0

This command disables clock duplication via ADB, but does not work on all firmware and requires enabled debugging over USB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double time on Redmi