How to remove excess from the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a protection against accidental clicks, but also an information panel that can be overloaded with unnecessary elements. Weather widgets, unnecessary notifications, banner ads or duplicate app icons often interfere with quick access to basic functions. In this article, we will discuss how to completely clean the lock screen of all unnecessary elements, saving only the necessary elements.

The problem is particularly relevant for MIUI and the new HyperOS, where the manufacturer defaults on many widgets and services, some of which cannot be disabled by standard means, and others are hidden in the depths of settings, and we will look at all possible ways, from basic to advanced, including working with ADB for power users.

It is important to understand that cleaning the lock screen not only improves visual perception, but can also increase privacy (for example, by hiding the content of notifications from outsiders).

1. Removal of widgets from the lock screen

Widgets on the lock screen Xiaomi are divided into two categories: system (weather, calendar, steps) and third-party (from installed applications).

To remove the widget:

• 📱 Unlock the phone and swipe right across the lock screen (on some models – swipe up).
• ⚙️ At the bottom of the screen will appear the button Edit or Settings – click on it.
• 🗑️ Press the cross (×) Some system widgets (like Weather) can only be hidden, but not completely removed.
• 🔄 After deleting, click Ready or Save to make the changes effective.

If there is no edit button, try an alternative method:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the lock screen widgets.
3. Turn off the sliders in front of unnecessary items.

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On some models (such as the Redmi Note 12), weather widgets are tied to the Mi Weather system app. To remove them, you may need to disable auto-renewal weather in the settings of this app.

2. Disable notifications on the lock screen

Notifications on the lock screen can reveal personal information (messages, letters, calls). MIUI and HyperOS have three levels of notification display:

• 🔓 Full text – shows the contents of the notification.
• 🔒 Hidden text – only displays the app icon.
• 🚫 Disabled – notifications are not shown at all.

To adjust the display:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notifications on the lock screen.
2. Choose one of three options for all applications or configure each separately.
3. To completely disable, select Do not show notifications.

On HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the path may be different:

Settings → Applications → Notification Management → Lock screen

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3. Hiding system icons (battery, time, operator)

The system icons at the top of the lock screen (charge level, time, operator name) are usually not intrusive, but some users prefer a minimalist look. Unfortunately, Xiaomi does not provide a direct option to remove them, but there are workarounds.

For models on MIUI 12-14:

• 🕒 The date and time can only be hidden through ADB (see section 6).
• 📶 The operator icon can sometimes be removed by disabling the display of the network name in Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Name of operator → Hide.
• 🔋 The battery charge percentage is adjusted in Settings → Battery → Battery percentage (select Hide).

On HyperOS, some of these options may not be available, in which case only ADB or installing a custom theme through Themes will help (but this is a temporary solution, since the theme will reset after the update).

4.Removal of MIUI Advertising and Recommendations

One of the most annoying things about MIUI is the banner ads and "recommendations" on the lock screen, which can appear as:

• 📢 Advertising Notifications from Mi Browser or GetApps.
• 🎯 Banners with a proposal to install applications.
• 📊 Widgets with popular services (e.g. Mi Pay or Mi Video).

To disable the ads:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone and click on the MIUI version 7-10 times to activate the Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities → Advertising.
3. Turn off the slider Personalized recommendations.
4. Then go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, find GetApps, Mi Browser and turn off notifications from them.

If the ad continues to appear, check the settings of the following apps:

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Even after you turn off your ads, some banners may appear due to system updates. Check your settings regularly after your MIUI/HyperOS updates!

Setting up fast switches (shortcuts)

At the bottom of the lock screen Xiaomi displays shortcuts for quick access to features (lightlight, camera, Google Assistant, etc.) can be edited or removed altogether.

To change the labels:

1. Open Settings → Lock screen → Shortcuts.
2. Choose which shortcuts to display (2-5 slots are available depending on the model).
3. To remove the labels completely, move all sliders to the off position.

On HyperOS, the path may be different:

Settings → Display → Lock screen → Quick actions

If shortcuts are not removed through settings, try:

• 🔧 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) and configure gestures to replace lock screen features.
• 📱 Use it. ADB to disable system shortcuts (see next section).

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6. Advanced methods: ADB and custom firmware

If standard settings don’t help, there are two radical ways:

1. Using ADB – allows you to disable system elements without root rights.
2. Install custom firmware - gives full control, but requires unlocking the bootloader.

To work with ADB:

1. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on PC.
2. Connect the phone in debugging mode via USB (enable debugging over USB in the developer settings).
3. Execute commands to disable unnecessary items. Examples: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0 # Disable Adb shell pm hide notifications com.miui.weather2 # Hide the weather widget

Important: pm hide commands only work on MIUI 12+ and require pre-activation of the function via adb shell pm grant.

For custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience):

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (risk of loss of warranty!).
• 📥 Install the firmware through TWRP Or OrangeFox.
• ⚙️ Set up the lock screen via the firmware menu (usually there are options for full customization).

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Before working with ADB, back up your system via adb backup or Mi Cloud. Errors in commands can cause system failures!

7. Reset the lock screen settings to factory

If after all the manipulations the lock screen began to work incorrectly (for example, important elements disappeared or artifacts appeared), you can reset its settings.

For this:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full phone reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

This method will return all widgets, notifications and shortcuts to factory settings, but will not affect personal data.

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Resetting the lock screen settings does not remove fingerprints or the pattern lock. Use Settings → Password and Security → Delete lock data (you will need to enter the current password) to completely reset the protection.

8. Additional Optimization Tips

In addition to cleaning the lock screen, it is worth paying attention to:

• 🔒 Security: Enable Smart Blocking in Settings → Password and security to allow the phone to automatically unlock on trusted networks (such as home).
• 🎨 Themes: Install a minimalist theme from the Mi Theme Store (e.g. Pure Black or Minimal) UI).
• 🔄 Auto Updates: Turn off automatic widget updates in Settings → Annexes → Auto-start so they don't load unnecessarily.

For owners. POCO-device:

On POCO smartphones (such as the POCO X6 Pro), the lock screen is configured via Settings → Lock screen → POCO Style. Here you can choose between the classic MIUI and the proprietary POCO Launcher interface, which is usually more minimalistic.

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