Xiaomi Double Watches: Why They Appear and How to Remove It Forever

You turned on a Xiaomi smartphone and found that the lock screen or notification panel displays two identical times? This bug occurs on devices with MIUI 12-15, especially after updates or changes in region. Duplicate hours not only spoil the appearance of the interface, but can also signal system services failures.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to fix the problem, from simple tweaks to deep system interventions, you will learn why duplication occurs, which Xiaomi models (including Redmi, POCO And Black Shark, the one that suffers most from this bug, and how to prevent it from reappearing, all the instructions are up to date for 2026 and are stitched on the latest versions. MIUI.

If you're not sure about your technical skills, start with the first methods — they don't require root rights or complex manipulation. For power users, we've prepared advanced solutions, including working with ADB and hidden settings.

Why is there a double watch on Xiaomi?

Duplicate time on Xiaomi is not an accident, but a result of a conflict of system processes.

• 🔄 Time synchronization failure after update MIUI (especially when moving from 12 on 14/15 version).
• 🌍 Regional Settings Conflict: if one region is installed in the system and another region is installed in the Mi Account.
• ⚙️ Error in the work of the service com.android.systemui, responsible for displaying the interface.
• 📱 Install custom themes or launchers that redefine standard widgets.
• 🔄 Duplicate widgets after resetting settings or transferring data from another device.

The problem most often occurs on Xiaomi 12/13/14, Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO F4/F5 models, but it can also occur on other devices with MIUI. It is important to note that double watches are not a virus or a result of a system hack.

If you've recently updated your firmware or changed your region in your settings, the probability of a bug is 3 times higher. In the next section, we'll start with the simplest solutions, which help 70% of the time.

Method 1: Reset and synchronize time

Start with basic actions – often they solve the problem without additional tweaks.

After the reboot:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Activate options: ✅ Autodetermining date and time ✅ Time zone autodetermination

Choose your time zone manually (even if it’s already correct) and save the changes.

If the clock is still duplicated, move on to the next method. Importantly, don't change the date manually, which can make the problem worse.

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If the watch is displayed correctly for a short time after rebooting and then duplicated again, the problem lies in the background service. Try clearing the Settings app cache (instruction in Method 3).

Method 2: Resetting your region and language settings

Regional conflict is one of the main reasons for the duplication of watches, and even if you didn't deliberately change the region, it could have crashed after the update.

Follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Region.
2. Check the current region. If it's different from your country (e.g. India instead of Russia), change it.
3. Click on Settings Reset at the bottom of the screen (not to be confused with a full phone reset!).
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

If the region reset didn't work, the problem could be in the system application cache, and that's in the next section.

Method 3: Cleaning the cache of system applications

Clogged Settings and System UI applications often result in visual bugs, including double clocks. Clearing the cache won’t delete your data, but may require re-configuring some settings (such as wallpaper or widgets).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type “Settings” and select the com.android.settings app.
3. Press "Storage» → «Clear the cache».
4. Repeat steps 2–3 for the System UI application (search for “System UI”).
5. Reboot your smartphone.

If the clock is still duplicated after cleaning the cache, try removing the updates for the Settings app:

• 📌 In the Settings app menu (step 2 above), click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
• 📌 Select “Delete Updates” (if the button is active).

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Cleaning the System UI cache can temporarily reset the notification panel settings. Don't be afraid if some icons disappear after the reboot - they can be returned manually.

If none of the methods worked, move on to deeper settings.

Method 4: Disabling the duplicate widget via ADB

This method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which is suitable for power users and helps in cases where duplication is caused by a system widget malfunction.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Steps:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of your device to appear.
4. Run the command to remove the duplicate widget: adb shell pm clear com.miui.home This command will reset the launcher settings, but will not delete your data.
5. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

If the clock is still duplicated after the reboot, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put global clock_dual_display 0

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Back up important data before working with ADB, and while the commands above are secure, any manipulation of system settings carries risks.

If ADB doesn't work, the last method is factory reset, but before you do that, check if the duplication is related to a particular application.

Method 5: Remove conflicting applications

Some third-party apps (especially weather widgets, alarm clocks, or launchers) may conflict with the system clock. If a problem occurs after installing new software, try:

1. Remove recently installed widgets or applications to customize the interface (e.g. Nova Launcher, KWGT, UCCW).
2. Check the list of active widgets: 📌 Keep your finger on the main screen. → «Widgets». 📌 Remove all time-related widgets (e.g., “Clock”, “Weather” or “Watch»).

Settings → Passwords and security → Device administrators

If you use Mi Fit or Zepp to sync with your smartwatch, try:

• 🔄 Disable time synchronization in the application settings.
• 📱 Reinstall the application.

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If the duplicate clock disappeared after the application was removed, but you want to return it – try installing an older version of the software or contact the developer to fix the bug.

If none of these methods work, the last resort is factory reset, but before you do that, check if the duplication is due to a hardware problem (such as damage to the display or motherboard).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways but the double clock still shows up, perhaps the problem lies at a deeper level:

• 🔧 Damage to system files after an incorrect update, in this case, only flashing through Fastboot or Recovery will help.
• 🛠️ Hardware failure (such as a display controller error) is unlikely, but is possible on devices after falls or repairs.
• 🐞 Failure in the firmware of a particular model. Check the forums (e.g, 4PDA XDA-Developers for similar complaints.

Before you drop your phone to factory settings, try:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version via Settings → System Update.
2. Install a beta version of the firmware (if available for your model).
3. Contact the Xiaomi service center with a description of the problem (indicate that you have tried all the software methods).

If you decide to reset before factory settings, do not forget:

⚠️ Warning: Full reset will delete all data, including photos, contacts and messages. pre-backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup or Mi Cloud Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double watches on Xiaomi