How to remove the inscription from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is not only data protection, but also the business card of the device. However, standard labels like “Welcome”, the owner’s name or advertising slogans MIUI often annoy users. Especially if the text overlaps wallpaper, time or notifications. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove inscriptions, from official settings MIUI to hidden features for advanced users.

It's important to understand that the methods differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) and the smartphone model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with HyperOS, some options have moved to other menus, and on the old Redmi 9A, a workaround may be required. We tested each method on real devices and indicated where caution is required - so that you do not lose data or lock the phone.

If you see a banner on the lock screen, not just text, for example, “Special Offer from Xiaomi”, this is a separate problem – its solution is described in the last section of the article. Also note that some methods work only when synchronization with Mi Account is disabled. You can check this in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Synchronization.

1. Remove standard labels through MIUI settings

The safest and most recommended way is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most Redmi models on MIUI 12-14 and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open Settings → Lock screen (on some firmwares the path may be Settings → Display → Lock screen).
2. Find the "Text on the Lock Screen" or "Signature" section (depending on the MIUI version).
3. Turn off the switches near the points: 📛 Name of the owner (if your name is displayed) 📱 Model of the device (e.g. Redmi Note 11») 💬 Greetings (phrases like "Good morning»)

Save the changes and check the lock screen.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for Redmi 10), the option is hidden deeper. If you can't see the "Text on the lock screen" section, try:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5-7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → Special features → Lock screen settings.

2. Reset the lock screen settings (without data loss)

If the standard settings don't work, and the labels appear after the firmware update, a partial reset will help, which doesn't affect personal files, but will return the lock screen settings to factory settings.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Resetting settings.
2. Select “Reset the lock screen settings” (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action with a pattern lock or password.
4. After rebooting, set up the lock screen again, but do not type the text into the "Signature" field.

This method often helps to remove the inscriptions that are stuck after changing the wallpaper or updating.

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Resetting the lock screen settings removes all saved wallpaper, font styles and widget layouts. Take screenshots of current settings in advance if you want to restore them.

When this method fails:

• 🔧 If the labels are added by a third-party app (for example, a theme from the Mi Theme Store).
• 📢 If the text is part of the advertising module MIUI (see section 5).
• 🔒 If the device is tied to corporate policy (e.g., a work phone).

3. Use of themes of design without text

One little-known way is to install a minimalist theme that doesn’t have text elements on the lock screen, which works even on devices with limited settings (like the Redmi A1+).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on the home screen).
2. In the search box, enter the search for No Text Lockscreen or Minimalist Lock.
3. Select a topic with a rating above 4.5 and read reviews – they often indicate whether the topic removes the text.
4. Apply the theme and check the lock screen.

Recommended topics (checked on MIUI 14):

If the theme doesn’t remove the text completely, try editing it manually:

1. Download the topic and apply it.
2. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Style.
3. Turn off all elements related to the text (signatures, greetings).

4. editing system files (for advanced users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can try to manually delete text by editing system files, which requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights, and is only suitable for advanced users.

Warning: Incorrect actions can lead to a device blink (complete failure).We recommend backing up through TWRP before starting.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Install a root-access file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen/ or (for newer versions): /vendor/overlay/framework-miui-res/
3. Find files with names: lockscreen_owner_info.xml (name-holder) lockscreen_carrier.xml (operator) lockscreen_clock.xml (timing and date settings)

Make a backup of files (copy them to the SD-map).

Open files in the text editor and delete lines containing:

<string name="owner_info_text">...</string>

Or replace the text with a blank:

<string name="owner_info_text"> </string>

Save the changes, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the device.

For Redmi on HyperOS, the path may be different, and you can find the relevant data in the topics on the 4PDA forum or XDA Developers for your model.

Alternative way without root:

If you do not have root rights, but have an unlocked bootloader, you can use it. ADB-commands to disable system inscriptions:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_owner_info_enabled 0


adb shell settings put global lock_screen_carrier_text_enabled 0

5. Removal of advertising inscriptions and MIUI banners

If you see ad slogans on the lock screen (e.g., “Mi Store Discounts” or “New MIUI Features”), it’s not standard text, but part of the MSA (Miui System Ads) ad module.

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Advertising.
2. Turn off all switches: 📢 Personalized advertising 🔍 Recommendations based on use 📊 Data analytics

Clear the cache of the “MSA” application (Settings → Applications → Application Management → MSA → Clear the cache).

Method 2: Blocking through ADB (without root)

Connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

Method 3: Using third-party utilities

Applications like MIUI Hidden Settings (available on 4PDA) allow you to disable ads without ADB. However, they require the developer mode to be enabled.

✅ Reset the device

✅ Check the lock screen for banners.

✅ Open "Settings" → The phone. → Version. MIUI» Make sure that the advertisements are not returned.

✅ Clear the cache of the Themes app (com.android.themes)

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Why Advertising May Come Back:

• 🔄 After updating MIUI (repeat the procedure).
• 📥 When installing themes from the Mi Theme Store (some contain hidden ad modules).
• 🔧 If you reset your phone settings.

6. Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If no method has worked, and the labels are preventing you from using your phone, you'll have to reset completely, which is a radical solution that will bring the device back to "clean" but delete all the data.

• 🔧 You have tried all the previous methods.
• 📱 The inscriptions appeared after a virus or unofficial firmware.
• 🔒 The device is not tied to Mi Account (otherwise you will need to enter a login / password after resetting).

How to reset Redmi without losing important data

1. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Copy photos, videos and documents to your PC or cloud.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Delete all data.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
5. When you first set up, do not enter your user name in the “Signature on the lock screen” field.

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After reset, do not restore data from the MIUI backup, which may contain files that cause inscriptions to appear.

What to do if after the reset of the inscriptions remain:

• 📵 Check if the theme is set with the default text (change it to the standard one).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (sometimes bugs are fixed in new builds).
• 🛠️ Contact the service center – perhaps the problem is the firmware.

7.Alternative launchers and lock screen

If you can't remove the labels in the standard way, you can completely replace the lock screen with third-party apps, which is a radical solution, but it gives you complete control over the look.

The best apps to replace the lock screen with Redmi:

How to set up a third-party lock screen:

1. Install the application from the table above.
2. Open it and select a style without text (e.g. Minimal or Clear).
3. In the application settings, disable all options associated with: 📛 Name-playing 📅 Date and time (if not necessary) 📢 Notifications

Activate the lock screen in the security settings (Settings → Lock and Protection → Lock screen → Select style).

Important:

• 🔋 Third-party lock screens can increase battery consumption by 5-15%.
• 🛡️ Some apps require you to turn off the standard lock screen MIUI, reduces security.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI You may need to re-configure.

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