Xiaomi smartphone owners often face unusual interface behavior after a system update or change the theme. One of the most annoying elements is the appearance of additional dials that can block notifications or simply disrupt the visual harmony of the screen, especially for models with AMOLED-matrixes, where excess active elements consume battery power.
With MIUI and the new HyperOS, there are many parameters that sometimes conflict with each other to display time, which causes the user to see two or even three different times at once, and it can be difficult to understand this heap of settings, because developers often hide the options in the back of the menu.
In this article, we will discuss in detail how to remove the second clock on the lock screen Xiaomi, using the standard system tools. You will learn what style settings affect the dial, how to disable the synchronization of additional time zones and what to do if the problem lies in a third-party design topic.
The reasons for the appearance of duplication of time on the screen
Before you start fixing a problem, you need to understand the source of the problem, and most often, the second watch is triggered by an activated Roaming Time or Second Hours feature, which is designed for travelers, which allows you to see time in your home region while in another country, but on a static device, it only creates visual noise.
Another common reason is to install a third-party theme from MIUI Themes. Theme writers often embed their own time widgets that are independent of system settings. The conflict of system style and theme leads to overlapping elements on top of each other.
Also consider the possibility of software errors after updating the firmware. New versions of Android and Xiaomi shells sometimes confuse the display parameters of widgets, in which case even a standard theme can behave incorrectly, displaying excess information on the lock screen.
- 🕒 The function of displaying the time of the second city or region is activated.
- 🎨 A theme with built-in time widgets that duplicate the system.
- 🔄 There was a failure in the system process "Wallpaper and personalization».
It's important to distinguish between system clocks and widgets. The system clock is built into the lock screen code, and the widgets are add-ons. If you can't clean up the extra time using standard methods, it's probably the widget or theme.
⚠️ Note: If the problem persists after resetting the theme settings, the system may still have an old theme cache, in which case you will need to clean the theme application data through the application management menu.
Disabling the “Second Hours” function in the settings
The easiest and most likely way to solve the problem is through standard lock screen settings. Xiaomi engineers have added the ability to display the time of the second time zone, but by default this feature can be enabled or activated accidentally.
Go to the basic settings of your smartphone and find the section that controls the look. The path may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the item associated with the time or lock screen.
Inside the menu, you need to find the switch that's responsible for the extra time zones. Turning off this option instantly removes the second dial from the lock screen, leaving only the main time. If you didn't find such a switch right away, search by settings, typing in the "clock" query.
- 📱 Open the “Settings” of your Xiaomi device.
- 🔍 Go to the section “Block screen” or “Wallpaper and personalization».
- ⏱ Find the “Second Hours” or “Double Hours” option and deactivate it.
In some firmware versions, this setting is put into a separate style submenu. If there's no simple switch, look for a watch style or similar button, and there may be a choice of display format where you can remove unnecessary elements.
Customize watch styles through “Wallpaper and personalization”
If the standard switches didn't work, the problem lies deeper in the style of the design chosen. The MIUI shell allows you to flexibly adjust the appearance of time on a locked screen. Sometimes the user randomly chooses a style that involves two dials or a complex composition.
To change your style, go to the Security app or Settings immediately, then select Wallpaper and Personalization. At the bottom of the screen or in the profile menu, find the Lock Screen section. Here are various design options, many of which have their own unique time display features.
Choose a standard style or one that you like visually but doesn’t have any extra elements. Once you apply the style, the system will restart the locking process. Note that some “super wallpaper” or dynamic themes may force your time widgets to include, ignoring system settings.
☑️ Checking style settings
It is important to understand that changing style is a safe operation that does not delete your data, but if you use a paid theme, you may lose access to its premium features before reactivating it.
| Style type | Description | Effect on the clock |
|---|---|---|
| Classical. | Standard digital or analog | One dial, minimalism |
| Double city | Designed for travel | Two dials, different belts. |
| Widget | Complex data graphics | Could duplicate time in the corner. |
| Super wallpaper. | Dynamic graphics | The clock is often built into animation |
⚠️ Note: When installing third-party themes from unofficial sources (not through the Xiaomi store), you may see undeletable widgets, in which case only a complete reset of the theme to the factory will help.
Managing widgets on the lock screen
Modern firmware versions allow you to add widgets directly to the lock screen, bypassing the unlocking of the device.This is convenient for viewing the weather, pedometer or currency rate, but often leads to the fact that the time widget from a third-party application overlaps or duplicates the system clock.
To check for extra widgets, lock the screen, and then try swiping your finger across the screen (usually left or right, or with a long tap). If the interface allows editing, you'll see a grid of widgets. Find a time-reflecting object among them and delete it.
Often the culprit is widgets from weather apps or alarm clocks, which tend to show their time by creating confusion, and removing those widgets from the lock screen doesn't remove the app itself, it just stops showing up until the phone locks.
- 🗑 Remove time widgets from third-party apps (Weather, Alarm, etc.).
- 🔒 Check the “My Widgets” settings in the lock screen menu.
- 🚫 Turn off the display of widgets on the locked screen in the security settings.
In some cases, the widget may stick in memory. If you deleted it visually but it reappeared after the reboot, try clearing the cache of the app that owns the widget. This is a common problem with apps from Google and Xiaomi.
What to do if the widget is not removed?
Resetting the theme of design to the factory
If the manipulation of the settings did not work, then the current theme contains rigidly defined parameters that cannot be changed through the menu, in which case the (most effective) solution would be to return to the standard theme Xiaomi.
To do this, open the Themes app. In the user profile (usually the person icon in the lower right corner), find My Themes. Select the Classic or Untitled theme (standard) and click Apply. The system will reboot the interface, and all custom elements, including the extra watch, should disappear.
Once you return to the stock theme, it is recommended to check the lock screen, if the double clock is missing, then the problem was in the third-party theme code, you can continue to use the standard design or try to find another theme, pre-checking the screenshots for double time.
Sometimes, a complete data cleanup of the Themes app helps, which is an action that will return the theme store to its original state by removing the cache and temporary files that may have caused display conflicts.
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Before installing a new paid theme, always watch the preview on the lock screen in the theme store. Often there you can see how many dials the author uses.
Don't be afraid to experiment with themes, but always keep a standard one in your pocket. This is your lifeline for any visual bugs in the system, including fonts, icons and, of course, clocks.
Always on Display (AOD) Problem Solving
The feature Always On Display deserves special attention. AMOLED-Xiaomi screens allow you to display the time, date and notifications when the phone is in sleep mode. AOD lock-screen.
If the second watch is only visible when the screen is asleep (a black background with dim characters), then you need to adjust the AOD. Go to Settings -> Lock screen -> Always On Display. Here you can choose the display style or completely disable the function.
In AOD settings, you can also choose which elements to show, such as ticking the box from Time or selecting a style where time is displayed compactly, without additional time zone indicators, which will help save battery power and remove visual noise.
- 🌑 Go to the "Always on Display" settings».
- 🎨 Choose a minimalist style or turn off the display time.
- 🔋 Remember that AOD It consumes the battery, even if it is not so noticeable.
⚠️ Note: On some models with a refresh rate of 120 Hz function AOD It can run in a stripped-down mode or not at all. This is normal behavior to save the matrix's life.
The combination of lock screen settings and AOD gives you complete control over what you see on your smartphone, and the proper configuration of these settings makes using the device more comfortable and aesthetic.