The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often overloaded with unnecessary labels: the MI logo, operator name, missed call notifications, date and time in an uncomfortable format. These elements not only spoil the appearance, but can distract or even divulge personal information (for example, when the phone is lying on a desk in a public place). Fortunately, most of the inscriptions can be hidden or disabled - both by standard MIUI means and using hidden functions.
In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to clean the lock screen, from basic settings to advanced tricks with ADB and third-party apps. The instructions are relevant for Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13, POCO X3/X4/X5 and other devices on MIUI 12–14 (including global and Chinese firmware versions). If you use custom firmware (such as Pixel Experience or LineageOS), some methods may not work, as we’ll mention separately.
1. Remove the "MI" logo and model name
The most prominent sign on the lock screen is the MI (or Redmi/POCO) logo at the bottom of the screen, which newer versions of MIUI can hide without root rights, but only if you have global firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), which may not be available on the Chinese versions (MIUI China).
To remove the logo:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Lock screen.
- 🔍 Scroll down to the Lock screen style section.
- 🖼️ Choose any style (e.g. Simple or Digital Watch).
- ⚙️ Press Style Settings. → uncheck the box with Show the logo of the device.
⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi) 9T) This option may be called Show Device Information. If you don't have an option, try changing the theme to the standard one (Settings). → Theme → My subjects. → Standard).
If the logo is still there, your firmware is not supporting the change, and then only disabling it through the ADB (method №4) or installing a custom theme without logos (method) №5).
2. Hide notifications of missed calls and messages
By default, MIUI displays on the lock screen notifications of missed calls, SMS and messages from messengers. Not only does it spoil the appearance, but it can also be unsafe - anyone can see who called or texted you.
Method 1: Through notification settings
- 🔔 Go to Settings. → Notifications → Notification settings on the lock screen.
- 🔕 Choose Do Not Show Notifications (or Hide Notification Content if you want to leave icons but no text).
- 📱 For individual apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), click App Notification Management and turn off the display on the locked screen.
Method 2: Through security settings (for MIUI 13/14)
- 🔒 Go to Settings. → Passwords and security → Confidentiality.
- 👁️ Activate Hide Notifications on the Lock Screen.
- 🔄 Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.
| Type of notification | How to hide | Works for MIUI. |
|---|---|---|
| Missed calls | Notification settings → Don't show me | 12, 13, 14 |
| SMS-message | Notifications Management → Messages → Disable on the Lock | 12–14 |
| Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) | Application settings → Notifications → Privacy | 13–14 |
| System notifications (updates, battery) | ADB-team №4) | Anybody. |
⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi with NFC If you pay by phone through Google Pay or Mi Pay, disabling notifications on the lock can prevent quick access to the cards, in which case it is better to choose the option to hide the content rather than disabling notifications completely.
3. Clean up date, time and weather
By default, MIUI shows the date, time and weather at the top of the screen, which can be edited or removed altogether:
Step 1: Change the style of the watch
- ⏰ Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Lock screen style.
- 🎨 Choose a No Watch or Minimalist style (if available).
- 🔧 In the style settings, turn off Show date and Show weather.
Step 2: Hide the time completely (ADB required)
If you want to take time away completely (for example, for a minimalist look), you can't do it with standard means. ADB:
adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_clock 0To bring back time, do:
adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_clock 1☑️ Preparation for work with ADB
If you are not familiar with ADB, don’t worry, in the next section we will talk about a simpler way to use themes.
4 Advanced Methods: ADB and Hidden Settings
Some labels (for example, operator name or status) SIM-You can't remove the cards from the standard menu. ADB-commands or edit system files. Below is a list of the most useful commands:
| What's hiding | ADB-team | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name of operator | adb shell settings put global lock_screen_carrier_text "" | After the reboot. |
| Battery notifications | adb shell settings put global lock_screen_battery_info 0 | It doesn't work on all models. |
| Swipe tips | adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_hint_text "" | Text under the lock icon |
| All information except time | adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_info 0 | May be reset after the update |
To make the changes effective after the execution of commands:
- Turn the phone off the PC.
- Reboot the device (Long press of the power button → Reboot).
- Check the lock screen.
⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB reset after updating MIUI Or reset the settings, and to get the screen back, you'll have to do it again, and if you're afraid of losing commands, save them to a text file.
What to do if ADB is not working?
5.Use custom themes without inscriptions
If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can set up a design theme that has a clean lock screen in the beginning.
- 🌐 Official repository of Xiaomi themes EU (registration).
- 🎨 ZTeme Themes – Minimalist Theme Collection.
- 📱 Built-in Topics app on the phone (minimalism or AMOLED).
How to set the topic:
- Download the theme file (.mtz).
- Open the Themes app on your phone.
- Click on the profile icon → Import → select the downloaded file.
- Apply the theme and restart the phone.
Recommended themes for a clean lock screen:
- 🖤 Pure Black is a completely black screen with a minimalist watch.
- ⚪ Minimal White – white background without unnecessary elements.
- 🌌 Dark Matter – a dark theme with an emphasis on wallpaper.
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Before you install the theme, back up your current settings in Settings → Additional → Backup. Some themes may reset wallpaper or notification sounds.
6. Alternative methods: third-party applications and root
If none of the above methods have helped, radical measures remain:
1. Applications for customization
Some apps from Google Play allow you to change the lock screen without root rights.
- 🔐 Always On Edge – Configurable Lock screen with support AMOLED.
- 🎨 Pepper Lock Screen – Replacement of the standard lock screen.
Cons: These applications can increase battery consumption and conflict with system notifications.
2. Obtaining root rights
With root access, you can:
- 🗑️ Delete system files responsible for displaying logos (/system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI).
- 🔧 Use Xposed Framework or Magisk modules to fine-tune.
- 📝 Edit build.prop files to remove model information.
⚠️ Attention: Getting root rights voids warranty and can lead to unstable phone performance.On new Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Unlocking the bootloader requires waiting 7 days after linking the Mi Account.
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Third-party lock screen apps may conflict with MIUI and cause lags. Before installing, check user reviews of your model.
7. Frequent problems and solutions
When cleaning the lock screen, users often face the following problems:
Problem 1: Settings are reset after the update
Solution: After updating MIUI, do it again:
- 🔄 Repeat. ADB-team (section) №4).
- 🎨 Reinstall the custom theme.
- 🔒 Check the privacy settings (Settings) → Passwords and security).
Problem 2: ADB is not working (device unauthorized error)
Decision:
- 🔌 Turn off and connect the phone to the PC again.
- 📱 The phone will be asked for debugging permission - confirm it.
- 🖥️ On PC, execute the command adb kill-server, then adb start-server.
Problem 3: The lock screen is left with gray text
Solution: This is a shadow from the old logo that remains on the AMOLED-To get rid of it:
- 🌈 Install wallpaper with a uniform color (for example, all black).
- 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the shadow disappears.