Double watch on the lock screen Xiaomi 12: how to remove forever

Why does Xiaomi 12 have two lock screen times?

Duplicate clocks on the lock screen Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro or 12T is a common problem that occurs after updating MIUI, changing the time zone or installing third-party themes. In most cases, this is not a critical error, but a visual bug associated with conflict of system widgets or overlapping interface layers.

The main reasons for the appearance of double hours:

• 🔄 Conflict after update MIUI — New firmware versions sometimes mishandle old lock screen settings.
• ⏰ Dual time synchronization – Simultaneous operation of system clocks and widgets from third-party applications (for example, Google Clock or Mi Fit).
• 🎨 Failure in the theme of design - some custom themes from the Theme → My themes contain their own time widgets that overlap with standard ones.
• 📱 Error in the settings of the "Second space" - if the division of profiles is activated, the clock may be duplicated due to the settings.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove double clocks, including system settings, widget resets, and manual edits, and how to prevent the bug from reappearing after updates.

Method 1: Reboot the smartphone and reset widgets

So let's start with the simplest method, software reboot, and 30 percent of the time, the double clock disappears after the system restarts, because MIUI reassembles the interface cache, and here's how to do it right:

1. Press the power button for 2-3 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Reboot (not “Switch off!”).
3. After turning on, check the lock screen.

If the reboot didn’t help, try resetting the lock screen widgets:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the lock screen widgets.
3. Hold your finger on any widget (such as the weather) and drag it into the basket.
4. Repeat for all widgets, then add them again.

Make sure your phone is 30%+ charged.

Close all background applications

Turn off the VPN (if used)

Take a screenshot of the current widgets for recovery-->

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the widgets the clock is completely lost, check the time synchronization settings in Settings → Additionally. → Date and time. Autodetermination may have been disabled.

Method 2: Disabling the double time synchronization

One common reason for clock duplication is the conflict between MIUI system clocks and Google services, for example, if time synchronization is enabled in the Google account settings and MIUI is its own, there may be an overlay.

To fix this:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select your Google account.
3. Turn off the data sync slider (temporarily).
4. Return to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
5. Activate Date and Time Autodetermination and Time Zone Autodetermination.
6. Reboot the phone.

After the reboot, check the lock screen. If the double clock is gone, you can turn on Google sync again, but without conflict.

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If the problem comes back after turning on Google Sync, try manually setting the time zone in MIUI settings rather than relying on automatic determination.

Method 3: Resetting the themes to standard

Custom themes from the Mi Theme Store often contain their own time widgets that can be superimposed on system ones. If you've recently installed a theme, chances are double watches are her thing.

To check it out:

1. Go to Settings → Themes.
2. Choose My themes and tap on the current topic.
3. Click Remove (unless it is a standard MIUI theme).
4. Use a standard theme (e.g., Default or MIUI 14 Light).

If the clock returned to normal after the theme change, it was the problem.

• 🔍 Try another theme from the official store.
• ⚙️ In the theme settings, disable the option to Show widgets on the lock screen (if any).
• 📥 Update theme to the latest version (sometimes bugs are fixed in new releases).

Method 4: Checking Second Space and Profiles

The MIUI's Second Space feature allows you to create separate profiles with your own settings, and if this option is activated, the clock can be duplicated because each space tries to display its own time.

How to check it out:

1. Open the Settings. → Second space.
2. If the function is enabled, select Leave the second space.
3. Reboot the phone.

If you are actively using the second space and do not want to give it up, try:

• 🔄 Synchronize time settings in both spaces (manually set the same time zone).
• ⚙️ Disable the display of the clock on the lock screen in the second space (Settings) → Lock screen → Widgets).

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI Double clock bugs even appear when the second space is disabled, in which case check for system updates or reset the lock screen settings (see next method).

Method 5: Reset the lock screen settings (last resort)

If none of the previous methods worked, you'll have to reset your lock screen completely, and that will bring all the settings back to factory settings, including widgets, wallpaper and time display style.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the option Reset the lock screen settings and confirm the action.
5. After resetting, set up the lock screen again.

Important: This method removes all user lock screen settings, including fingerprints and a pattern lock. Before resetting, make sure to remember the Mi Account password, as it may require re-authorization.

How to prevent the recurrence of double clocks?

To prevent the bug from returning after another update or change of topics, follow these recommendations:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI regularly – in new versions often fix bugs with the interface.
• 🎨 Use only official themes from the Mi Theme Store (avoid third-party themes) APK).
• ⏰ Turn off unnecessary widgets on the lock screen (such as weather or calendar if they duplicate time).
• 📱 Do not use Second Space if you don’t need it, it’s a common cause of conflict.
• 🔒 Check the permissions of apps that request access to time settings (such as Mi Fit or Google Clock).

If you often experiment with themes or firmware, save the backup of lock screen settings.

1. Install the Mi Mover app from Google Play.
2. Create a backup copy of the System Settings section.
3. If necessary, restore the settings from the backup.

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The most common reason for double watches is the conflict between the MIUI system clock and custom theme widgets. Always check for themes compatibility with your firmware version.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double watches on Xiaomi 12