How to remove double clocks on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 working ways

You turned on the Xiaomi Redmi 9, unlocked the screen, and instead of the usual time, saw two overlaid dials? This bug occurs in many users of MIUI firmware (especially versions 12-14) and is associated with a conflict of system widgets or launcher errors. Duplicate watches not only spoil the appearance, but can signal deeper failures in the shell.

In this article, we will analyze all possible causes of double clocks on the Redmi 9 lock screen – from banal duplication of widgets to errors after software updates. You will learn how to remove the second dial through standard settings, launcher reset or even manual editing of system files (for advanced users). MIUI and prevent such bugs in the future.

Why do you have a double clock on the lock screen?

The redmi 9's time-duplicate clocks are not accidental, but the result of specific actions or failures.

• 🔄 Widget conflict: Install a third-party launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher or Nova Launcher) POCO Launcher) can lead to the imposition of the system widget clock on the custom.
• 📱 Mistake. MIUI-Launcher: After updating the firmware (especially "over the air"), the launcher cache is not cleared, which causes duplication of interface elements.
• ⚙️ Failure in lock settings: Manually added watch widget (for example, through Settings) → Lock screen → Widgets may conflict with system timer.
• 🔄 Duplicate Xiaomi accounts: If multiple Mi-accounts are tied on the device, synchronizing themes and widgets may not work properly.
• 🛠️ Damage to system files: Rarely, but it happens that after a failed update or manual intervention (for example, through a ADB) The files responsible for displaying time are damaged.

Most often, the problem arises after:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI Up to the new version (especially if the update is interrupted or manually installed via Recovery).
• 📱 Install custom launcher or those from the Mi Theme Store.
• ⚡ Resetting settings to factory (if prior to that, unofficial patches were installed).

⚠️ Note: If the double watch appeared after installing custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the problem may be due to an incorrect ported version. MIUI. In this case, only reflashing with a complete cleaning of the system partition will help.

Method 1: Remove the duplicate widget through lock settings

The easiest and safest method is to check if the watch widget is manually added, and users often accidentally duplicate it in an attempt to customize the lock screen.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Widgets (or Additional Settings → Widgets in some versions of MIUI).
3. Check the list of active widgets. If there are two watch icons (such as “Clock” and “Digital Watch”), delete one by clicking on the basket icon.
4. Restart the device (Long hold of the power button → Reboot).

If there are no widgets in the list, but the clock is still duplicated, move on to the next method.

Make sure your phone has enough charge (minimum 30%)

Close all background applications

Backup important data (in case of reset)

Remember the Mi-account password (may be required to log in after rebooting)-->

Method 2: Resetting settings MIUI-launcher

The MIUI launcher (Xiaomi’s standard shell) often caches data incorrectly, leading to visual bugs including double clocks, and resetting its settings will return the interface to its default state without losing user data.

How to drop the launcher:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter Launcher (or Launcher in English firmware).
3. Select MIUI Launcher (or POCO Launcher if installed).
4. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the reboot:

• 🔄 The main screen and lock screen will return to the standard view.
• 📱 All widgets (including watches) will be reset – they will have to be reconfigured.
• ⚠️ If the problem remains, try to turn off the launcher for 5 minutes: in the same settings of the application, click Disconnect, wait, then turn on again.

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If all the icons from the home screen are gone after the launcher is reset, don't panic! Just drag them back from the app menu. The phone's data and settings won't be affected.

Method 3: Disable the third-party launcher (if installed)

Third-party launchers (such as Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, or Hyperion) can conflict with MIUI system widgets, especially if they have their own time display modules. Even if you don't use them as the primary, their background processes can affect the lock screen.

How to check and resolve the conflict:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the installed launchers (except MIUI Launcher).
3. Do it for each of them: 🔄 Clear the cache and data. 📱 Disable the application (button Disable). ❌ If you wish, remove it completely.

Reboot the phone.

If the third-party launcher's double clock had disappeared after it was shut down, it was the problem.

• 🔄 Use only one launcher (or standard launcher) MIUI, third-party).
• 📱 In the third-party launcher settings, disable the option “Show widgets on the lock screen” (if any).
• ⚙️ Update the launcher to the latest version – developers often fix compatibility bugs with the latest version. MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Some launchers (e.g. Microsoft Launcher) integrate deep into the system and may leave tails even after removal).

Method 4: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

If previous methods failed, the problem may lie in corrupted system theme files or lock screen configurations, which require root rights or ADB access and is only suitable for advanced users.

Instructions for users with root:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/system/users/0/ Find the file. lockscreen_settings.xml (or similar to the lockscreen in the name).
3. Make a backup of the file (copy it elsewhere).
4. Open the file in the text editor and find the lines containing: clock_widget_dual=true widget_clock_enabled="1" (There may be a few references).
5. Remove or replace these lines with: clock_widget_dual=false widget_clock_enabled="0"
6. Save the file, set resolutions 644 (rw-r-----).
7. Reboot the phone.

For users without root, but with access to ADB:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
2. Run the command to reset lock settings: adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui Warning: This will reset all lock screen settings, including fingerprints and pattern lock!
3. Reset the device.

Method 5: Complete resetting of settings (last resort)

If none of these methods work, the last option is hard reset, which is a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to eliminate all software bugs, including double clocks.

• 📱 Make a backup of the data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and Reset or Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Remember or write down the Mi-account password – after reset, the phone may request it to unlock.
• ⚡ Charge your phone at least 50% to avoid turning off during the process.

Resetting instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (or Wipe All Data in Recovery).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the completion (it will take 5-10 minutes).
4. After restarting, set your phone as new.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI After the reset, you may have an error, "This device is linked to another account." To unlock Redmi 9, you will need to enter the username and password from the Mi-account that was tied before the reset. If you do not remember it, use Xiaomi's recovery service.

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Resetting to factory settings is a last resort, and try all other methods before you use it, because after a hard reset, you'll have to set up your phone from scratch, including installing apps and restoring data.

How can we prevent double clocks in the future?

To prevent the problem from returning, follow these recommendations:

• 🔄 Update your firmware carefully: Install updates MIUI Only through the official update center (Settings) → The phone. → System Update: Avoid "raw" beta versions of firmware unless you're bug-ready.
• 📱 Limit lock screen customization: Don't install more than one watch widget. Use only official themes from the Mi Theme Store.
• ⚙️ Control third-party launchers: Before installing a new launcher, remove the old one. Disable auto-update launchers on Google Play to avoid conflicts with the new launcher. MIUI.
• 🛠️ Clean the cache regularly: Clean the cache once a month MIUI-launcher and System UI Use an optimizer (such as Xiaomi’s Security) to clean up your garbage.

If you’re actively experimenting with firmware or mods, back up your NVRAM (Network and Interface Settings section) through TWRP Recovery to help you quickly restore your system to good health after a failed change.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double watches on Redmi 9