The “Refresh the lock screen”** on Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco smartphones appears after a MIUI update or reset — and annoys many users. This prompt doesn’t disappear on its own, even if you’ve already “refreshed” the screen hundreds of times. The reason lies in the logic of MIUI: the system believes that the user is not familiar with the unlock gesture (for example, swipe up or double tap).
In this article, 5 proven ways to remove the inscription, from basic settings to advanced methods using ADB. We tested the solutions on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions), so the instructions are relevant for most models, from the Redmi Note 10 Pro to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. If the standard methods did not work, at the end of the section you will find alternative options with an explanation of why they may not work on your device.
1. Method: Disabling the prompts in the lock settings
The easiest method is to deactivate the prompts directly from the lock screen menu, which works on 70% of MIUI 12.5+ devices, but may not be available on older versions or custom firmware.
How to do this:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Lock screen.
- 🔍 Scroll down to the "Hints on the Lock Screen" section (on some models - "Additional Settings»).
- 🔘 Turn off the switch next to Show hints or Refresh the lock screen».
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone (required!) to make the changes take effect.
If this item is not there, then your version of MIUI is hiding it. Go to the next one.
⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Poco) F3 This option may be called “Lock screen hints”**. Use the settings search (the magnifier icon at the top) to find it faster.
2. Method: Resetting the lock screen settings
If the prompt is left after the switchdown in the settings, try resetting the lock screen configuration. This method does not delete your data (passwords, fingerprints, PIN), but returns the lock settings to factory ones.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings.
- Select “Reset settings” (or “Restore by default”).
- Confirm the action by entering the current password/pattern lock.
- After reset, do not set up unlock gestures immediately - first check if the inscription has disappeared.
If the inscription is missing, but comes back after adding a fingerprint or a face, then the problem is the conflict of unlock methods. PIN-(Temporary) then add them again.
Make sure you remember. PIN-code
Turn off the Smart Lock (if you have used it)
Make a backup copy of the data (just in case)
Battery charge > 30%
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Method 3: Using Developer Mode (for MIUI 13–14)
On newer versions of MIUI, the inscription can be tied to a system flag that can be disabled via developer mode, which requires activation of a hidden menu, but does not need root rights.
Step-by-step:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version** (you will be notified “You are a developer”).
Settings → Additional settings → Developer settings
«Debugging by USB»**
"Block screen"**
- “Show the clues” (if any)
- Unlock animations (sometimes conflicting with clues).
After the changes, restart the device. If the label is still there, try to further disable Miutovskaya optimization** in the same menu (may interfere with the application of settings).
What to do if there is no “lock screen” in the developer’s settings?
4. Method: ADB-commands to remove hints (advanced)
If previous methods have failed, you can disable the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), an official tool from Google that does not require root rights, but needs to be connected to a PC.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux;
- 🔌 USB-cable (original or quality);
- 📥 Installed Xiaomi and ADB-tools drivers.
Instructions:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and allow debugging over USB (a request will appear on the phone screen).
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
- Enter the commands in turn: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_hint_enabled 0
- Reset the device.
If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:
adb shell
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.keyguard/.KeyguardUpdateMonitor⚠️ Note: Disabling KeyguardUpdateMonitor may affect other lock screen features (e.g. missed call notifications). If you notice bugs, return everything back by command: pm enable com.android.keyguard/.KeyguardUpdateMonitor
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Before using ADB, check if USB debugging is enabled in the developer settings. If your smartphone is not detected, try another cable or USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 sometimes causes problems).
5. Method: Deletion through editing system files (root)
If you have root rights, you can delete the hint by editing system files, which is the most radical and risky method, but it works on all versions of MIUI.
What needs to be done:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
- Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/values/
- Find the strings.xml file and open it in the text editor.
- Remove or comment on the line with the text of the prompt (usually it looks like this): <string name="lock_screen_refresh_hint">Fresh up the lock screen</string>
- Save the changes, set the correct resolutions (644) and restart the device.
If MIUI stopped running after editing, you have deleted the critical parameter, restore the file backup, or reflash the system partition.
| Method | Difficulty | PC required | Root is required. | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | ⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | 70% |
| Resetting lock settings | ⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | 80% |
| Developer parameters | ⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | 85% |
| ADB-team | ⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | 95% |
| Editing system files | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | 100% |
Why can the message come back after the MIUI update?
Even if you successfully removed the prompt, it may reappear after the firmware update.
- 🔄 MIUI Resets some settings when major updates (for example, when switching from the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14).
- 📦 System applications (including MiuiSystemUI.apk) Reset by returning standard lines.
- 🔧 Xiaomi adds new features to the lock screen that may conflict with your settings.
To avoid returning the inscription:
- After the update, do not set up the lock screen right away – first repeat one of the methods above.
- Turn off automatic MIUI update in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
- Use custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience) where such prompts are removed by default.
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If you've got a sign back after you've updated it, try the ADB or the developer settings first, and they're less likely to reset than the standard settings.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users have trouble trying to remove the clue.-3 mistakes and their decisions:
- ADB can't see the device: 🔌 Check the cable and port USB (Try the original Xiaomi cable). 🔄 Reinstall Xiaomi drivers via Mi PC Suite. 📱 Turn on "Debugging by" USB (security parameters)" in the developer parameters.
- The lock settings are not saved: 🔄 Restart the device after the changes. 🚫 Turn off Miutov optimization** in the developer settings. 📵 Remove conflicting applications (such as third-party launchers or Magisk modules).
strings.xml
- 🔄 Restore the backup file through TWRP.
- 📥 Check it out. MiuiSystemUI.apk stock-stack.
- 🆘 If nothing helps, reset via Fastboot (the data will be lost!).
If it doesn't help, use it. ADB-shutdown:
adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_show_hints 0