How to remove weather from the lock screen Xiaomi: all ways 2026

The weather widget on the Xiaomi lock screen is a useful feature for some and an annoying element for others. If you fall into the second category, you know that the standard MIUI settings do not always allow you to remove it in two clicks, especially for MIUI 13/14 firmware, where the manufacturer stubbornly returns the widget after updates.

The problem is compounded by the fact that on different models (Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Xiaomi 13T) the path to disconnect may be different: somewhere you just remove the tick in the settings, and somewhere you have to edit system files or use ADB. We tested all the current methods on devices in 2022-2026 and selected working solutions from simple to radical.

Important: Before changing system settings, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone. Some methods only work on global (Global) or Chinese (China) firmware.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in options, which is suitable for most MIUI 12-14 devices, but there are nuances:

On some models (Redmi 10, Poco M4 Pro) the menu item may be called differently or not at all. If your version of MIUI does not have the option of Lock Widgets, try an alternative way:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Lock screen
• 🔍 Scroll down to the "Additional" or "Blocking Style" section»
• 🖱️ Click on “Set up the layout” (or “Edit widgets»)
• ❌ Remove the tick from the “Weather” or move the slider to the left

Why might it not work? In the latest versions of MIUI 14 (especially on Xiaomi’s 13/14) flagships, the manufacturer hid this option, leaving only the choice of weather display style.

2. Disconnection through Developer Mode (without root)

If standard settings don’t work, activate hidden system options, which works on 80% of Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 11, Poco F4 and Xiaomi 12T.

First, turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. 7 times click on the MIUI version (you are a developer notification)
3. Go back to the basic settings and open a new section for developers.

Now turn off the weather widget:

• 🔧 In the “Developer Mode” find the Debugging by USB And activate it.
• 📱 Connect your phone to your PC (you need a data cable)
• 💻 On your computer, open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux)
• 📋 Enter the command: adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_show_weather 0

Critical detail: Once the device is restarted, the widget can return. To fix the result, repeat the command or use Tasker to automatically execute when the phone is turned on.

Install ADB-PC drivers|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Connect your phone to the original cable|Allow debugging in the pop-up window on Xiaomi|Check the connection with the adb device command

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3. Editing system files (for experienced)

This method requires root rights or access to the system partition via TWRP. Suitable for users who are willing to risk the stability of the system for a clean lock screen.

Instructions for devices with Magisk or TWRP:

1. Back up /system partitions via TWRP or OrangeFox
2. Use Root Explorer or Mixplorer (with root rights) to go on the path: /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/xml
3. Find the file. lock_screen_customize.xml Open it in the text editor.
4. Remove or comment on the line with lockscreen_weather
5. Save the changes, restart the phone

Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop.If you are not sure about your actions, use alternative methods.

4.Use of third-party launchers

If the software methods don't work, you can fool the system with alternative launchers, which doesn't physically remove the widget, but hides it behind a custom interface.

The best options for Xiaomi:

• 🌐 Nova Launcher – allows you to hide system widgets through the settings “lock screen»
• 🔄 Action Launcher – supports customization of the lock on MIUI
• 🎨 Lawnchair – Lightweight launcher with weather shutdown option

How to set up:

1. Install the selected launcher from Google Play
2. Set it as the default launcher in Settings → Applications → By default
3. In the launcher settings, find the section “Block screen” or “Hidden elements”
4. Turn off the display of system widgets

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Note: Some scalings may be in conflict with MIUI Optimization (optimization) MIUI). If after installation there are lags, disable optimization in the developer settings.

5. Resetting the lock screen settings

The last method is to reset the locking settings to factory ones, which will delete all widgets, including the weather, but also erase fingerprints, graphic keys and other personal data.

Step-by-step:

• 🔒 Go to Settings. → Passwords and security → Lock screen
• 🔄 Select “Reset Settings” (may be called “Restore by default»)
• 📱 Confirm the action with a password / pattern lock
• ⚙️ After resetting, set up the lock again, but do not add a weather widget during the customization stage.

This method is guaranteed to remove the weather, but requires re-tuning the biometrics and PIN-Suitable for users who are preparing to sell a phone or want a clean start.

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Before reset, take a screenshot of the current lock screen settings (blurring, wallpaper, fonts) to quickly restore them after the procedure.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make the choice easier, we have collected the key parameters of each method in the table:

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For most users, the best choice is a combination. ADB-This is a robust result without risk to the system.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after a successful weather shutdown, users are faced with the widget returning, and consider typical scenarios and ways to solve them:

Problem 1: The widget returns after the MIUI update.

Solution: Repeat the disabling procedure via ADB or use Tasker to automatically execute the command after the reboot.

Shell: settings put secure lock_screen_show_weather 0

Problem 2: There is no weather shutdown option on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60.

Solution: These models use HyperOS (new shell instead of MIUI).

• 🔧 Turn off “Smart Weather” in Settings → Lock screen → Smart functions
• 📱 Install Good Lock (for Samsung, but there are ports for Xiaomi) and hide the widget through LockStar

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Warning: On HyperOS devices (2026), standard MIUI techniques may not work. If your phone is upgraded to this shell, use only proven solutions for the new system or wait for custom firmware to come out.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions