How to remove the clock from the lock screen on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12-14

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones displays not only wallpaper and notifications, but also large watches – an element that many users think is redundant. AMOLED-It's a screen where you keep displaying time, you know, reduces the life of the matrix, or you want to use minimalist design. MIUI The option to hide the watch is often missing, but there are several workarounds - from simple tricks to deep system changes.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove time from the lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, including methods for different firmware versions (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14) You will learn how to do this through the theme settings, hidden developer settings, and also using the help of ADB-Importantly, some methods may differ depending on the model and regional firmware, so we will specify the nuances for each version.

Why can’t Xiaomi just turn off the locking clock?

Unlike many other manufacturers (such as Samsung or Google Pixel), Xiaomi deliberately limits the ability to customize the lock screen in the standard interface.

• 🎨 Corporate identity MIUI. The company positions its shell as “intuitive and uniform”, so many elements (including watches) are rigidly sewn into the system.
• 📱 Regional constraints. Global firmware (MIUI Global functionality is often reduced compared to the Chinese versions (MIUI China).
• 🔒 Security: The lock watch serves as an additional visual indicator of screen activity (e.g. when an incoming call is made).
• 💰 Xiaomi makes money selling premium themes in Themes where some styles offer an alternative time display.

However, you can bypass these limitations – and we will show you how to do this without losing the warranty or stability of the device.

Method 1: Using themes without clocks (the simplest method)

The safest and most reversible way to hide a watch is to establish a theme that it is initially missing or visually blending into the background, which works on all versions of MIUI and does not require technical skills.

Steps:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Online section and search for “no clock lockscreen” or “minimal lockscreen”.
3. Choose a theme with a minimalist design (e.g., Pure Black, Minimalist Dark, or Transparent Lock).
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

If standard themes don't work, you can use third-party resources, such as miuier.com, which has custom themes that support hidden watches.

• 📲 Enable Installation from Unknown Sources in Security Settings.
• 🔄 Use a file manager to manually install a.mtz file.

Warning: Some custom themes may contain advertisements or display interface elements incorrectly.

Method 2: Configure through the Theme Lab (hidden section)

MIUI 12.5-14 firmware has a hidden Lab section where you can edit individual lock screen elements, including the clock, which does not require superuser rights, but may not be available on some models (e.g., POCO F3 or Redmi 9A).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5-7 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → Theme Lab (or Special Opportunities → Theme Lab).
4. Select Lock Screen → Watch and move the slider Show the clock to the off position.

If there is no section Labs, try an alternative way:

Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings → Lock screen layout

Important: After the MIUI update, the laboratory settings may reset, and we recommend that you capture the current parameters with screenshots.

Method 3: Disable the clocks via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for debugging Android devices, which does not require root rights, but involves working with the command line.

Preparation:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (the official package from Google).
2. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → Return → Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

Commands to turn off the clock:

adb shell settings put global hide_lockscreen_clock 1

To return the clock, do:

adb shell settings put global hide_lockscreen_clock 0

If the command fails, try the alternative (for MIUI 13+):

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_show_clock 0

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Before execution ADB-Create a Restore Point in Settings → System system → Backup. This will help roll back changes when they fail.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) The team may not work due to blocking system parameters.
• ⚠️ After rebooting or updating MIUI settings may reset.

Method 4: Edit system files (routed devices only)

If you have root rights, you can manually edit the system files that display the watch, which is the most radical and potentially dangerous method, because the wrong changes can lead to a bootloop.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Follow the path:

/system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/layout/

1. Find the files. keyguard_clock.xml or miui_keyguard_clock.xml.
2. Open the file in the text editor and replace the android:visibility="visible" setting with android:visibility="gone".
3. Save the changes and restart the device.

Warnings:

⚠️ Warning: Editing system files without a backup can make your phone inoperable. Create a full copy of the partition before making changes /system through TWRP ornamental.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Dynamic Partition (e.g. Xiaomi) 13 Pro) direct access /system It can be blocked even from root, and you'll need to mount the partition in rw mode through Magisk.

Method 5: Alternative launchers and lock screen

If none of the above methods work, you can completely replace the standard lock screen with a third-party one, and Google Play apps like:

• 🔐 Always on Display (for the record) AMOLED-screens - allows you to adjust the display of time on a schedule.
• 🎨 Lock Screen & Wallpaper – Offers flexible customization, including hid watches.
• 🛡️ AcDisplay – Minimalist lock screen with gesture support.

When using third-party launchers, consider:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption (up to 5-10%) due to constant application activity.
• 🔒 Possible problems with fingerprint or face unlock.
• 📱 Not all apps support all applications MIUI 14 (check compatibility in the description).

Recommendation: Before installing a third-party lock screen, disable the standard through Settings → Lock screen → Lock style → No (if available).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

For most users, a combination of themes and a lab is the best solution. If you're ready to experiment, try ADB. Root methods are the last resort.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14), some methods may not work due to tightening security policies, leaving only themes or third-party apps.

FAQ: Frequent questions