Modern Xiaomi smartphones are famous for their functionality, but sometimes privacy settings can work too intrusive. Users often face a situation where the owner's name or account details are displayed on a locked screen in large print. This is convenient for finding a lost device, but not at all necessary if the gadget is in your hands constantly.
This information usually appears automatically after you log in to your Mi Account or when you activate certain security features. Owners want to know how to remove the name from the Xiomy lock screen so that you don't show personal information to outsiders every time you call or notify them. We'll look at all possible scenarios, from standard settings to specific MIUI features.
In some cases, the problem is not the screen settings, but the synchronization of data or specific widgets. The system interface can change depending on the version of the firmware, so it is important to check several places on the menu. Below is a detailed guide to help hide unnecessary information and return the aesthetic appearance of your device.
Reasons for the owner’s name to appear on a locked screen
Before you start deleting data, you need to understand the source of the data, most often the device owner function, which is the default feature in Xiaomi's security settings, assumes that the phone may be lost, and adds contact information to the lock screen to communicate the finder.
Another common reason is sync with Google Accounts, and if you've recently changed your name in search engine profiles, changes can automatically be pulled into the system, and you should also pay attention to the set themes. Some third-party themes have hard-coded widgets that ignore standard privacy settings.
It is rare, but there is a bug after the MIUI update, when the old cached data is not displayed correctly, in such a situation, a simple switching of settings may not help, and a deeper intervention will be required, and understanding the cause allows you to choose the most effective method of solving the problem.
Delete Owner Information through Security Settings
The main way to remove the name from the Xiomi lock screen is through the security menu, and that's where the main controls on accessing the device are, and you'll need to open the Security app, which is system-based and usually has a green shield icon.
Inside the app, find the section associated with the device lock or lock screen. The path can look like Settings → Passwords and Security → Lock screen. Here you should look for the option "Device Owner" or "Owner Information." If the slider is active, the system forcibly displays the specified data.
- 📱 Open the Security app on the desktop.
- 🔒 Go to the Passwords and Security section.
- 👤 Find the device owner and turn it off.
- ✅ Check the lock screen for changes.
☑️ Checking security settings
Once this feature is disabled, the name should disappear instantly. However, if you use guest mode** or special profiles, the settings may reset when you switch.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling owner information reduces the chances of a phone being returned in the event of a loss.It is recommended to leave at least an alternative phone number if the device is often out of sight.
Setting up the display of Mi Account data
Xiaomi’s ecosystem is deeply integrated into the operating system. Often the name is pulled directly from the Mi Account profile. Even if you have disabled the owner’s feature, the system can continue to display the name associated with the account, especially on greeting screens or when downloading.
To change this, go to Settings → Mi Account. You can edit your profile here. However, it is not possible to completely delete your name from your account, as it will disrupt the services, and the solution lies in the display privacy settings.
In some versions of MIUI, there is a separate "Must display account name on the lock screen" switch. If there is no such option, try logging out and logging in again without saving the data to be displayed on the lock screen when you first set up.
What if the name does not disappear after leaving the account?
It’s also worth checking your sync settings. Sometimes data is pulled up from the Xiaomi Cloud. Make sure that the sync section doesn’t have a tick on the forced display of contact information on all connected devices.
The impact of design themes and widgets
Often users forget that the installed theme can dictate its own display rules. Third-party themes from the Themes store can have rigidly defined widgets that show the username, time or weather, ignoring system settings.
To test this theory, you just have to switch temporarily to a standard Classic or Default theme, and if the name is gone after the change, it means that the problem was the design, so you can either stay on the standard theme or look for an alternative that doesn't have these widgets.
Also, look at the widgets that are placed directly on the lock screen. MIUI has wallpaper carousel or widget tape. They can take information from contacts or profiles. Turn off the wallpaper carousel in the lock screen settings to rule this out.
| Type of element | Probability of influence | Elimination method |
|---|---|---|
| System setup | Tall. | Disconnection in the security menu |
| Theme of the design | Medium | Replacement of the topic with standard |
| Mi Account. | Medium | Profile editing |
| Wallpaper carousel | Low. | Disabling the function |
If you use custom launchers or third-party apps to lock the screen, their settings are a priority. Check the settings of such applications separately, as the Android system changes may not apply to them.
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Before installing a new theme, always look at the lock screen screen screenshots in the description. This will help to avoid unexpected appearance of unnecessary information.
Specifics of different versions of MIUI and HyperOS
The interface of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS is constantly updated, and the location of settings can change. On older versions (MIUI 11-13), the owner’s settings were in the deep security menu. In new versions, Xiaomi aims to simplify access by transferring items to the main settings menu.
In HyperOS, privacy algorithms have become stricter but more complex, and double validation may be required to change the data displayed on the lock screen, and newer versions have introduced Smart Lock, which can only show a name for selected contacts or at a certain time.
If you can't find the right item, search by settings, type Owner or Lock in, and the system will tell you where the right switch is hiding, and this is the fastest way to navigate a confusing menu.
⚠️ Note: When you update your firmware, all personalized settings can be reset to factory settings. After a major update, always check the lock screen again.
Solving Google Sync Problems
Since Android is based on Google services, the conflict between the settings of Google Account and MIUI is a common occurrence: If the name changes on Google but does not change on the phone (or vice versa), there is a desynchronization, and the system can display old data.
Try to do the following: go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. Select your account and click Sync. If that doesn't work, try deleting your account from your device and adding it again, and this is guaranteed to update all profiles.
Also check if Smart Lock or similar trust services are enabled, which may require displaying the owner’s name to verify identity when connecting to certain devices or locations.
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Completely reassigning a Google account is a radical but most effective way to fix data display errors caused by desynchronization.