How to set or change the clock on the lock screen Xiaomi: detailed instructions

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a protection against random clicks, but a full-fledged information hub. It displays notifications, controls and, of course, the watch - one of the most important widgets. However, not all users know that the look of the watch can be customized: change the style, size, add seconds or even hide them completely. If you want to personalize the lock screen, but can not find the right settings - this article is for you.

We will discuss in detail how to add a watch to the lock screen Xiaomi (including the Redmi models, POCO and Black Shark, if they are missing, how to change their style depending on the version MIUI (12, 13, 14), and what to do if the settings are not saved (AOD) We will explain why the clock may not display correctly after the system update.

Why is there no clock on the Xiaomi lock screen?

If you suddenly find that the lock screen clock has disappeared, there may be several reasons.

• 🔄 Resetting – After resetting to factory settings, many widgets, including watches, are automatically disabled.
• 📱 Update MIUI — New firmware versions sometimes reset user lock screen settings.
• 🎨 Style – in some themes (Super Wallpaper, Minimal) watches can be hidden or blended into the background.
• 🔧 System error is rare, but it happens that after installing applications or changing permissions, the clock stops displaying.
• 🔋 Power saving mode - on some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) in Ultra Battery Saver mode, the watch can disappear.

Before you start setting up, check if you have Developer Mode turned off with system widgets. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and click on this line several times. If the mode is already activated, go to Additional Settings → For Developers and make sure that the option to Turn off system widgets is turned off.

How to add a clock to the lock screen: universal instruction

In most cases, the watch on the Xiaomi lock screen is enabled via the standard MIUI settings. Instructions are suitable for devices on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including the Redmi Note 11, POCO F4, Xiaomi 12T and other models.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some firmwares it may be called Lock and Password).
3. Select Lock Screen Style or AOD Settings (if you have Always-On Display).
4. Slip on the option of Watch or Watch View.
5. Turn on the Switch to Show the clock (if it is turned off).
6. Choose the display style from the offered options (Digital, Analog, Minimalistic, etc.).
7. Press Ready or Save.

If the watch never comes up after this, try restarting the device, and sometimes the changes only apply after the reboot.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Make sure the lock screen is not hidden by the theme

Turn off the power saving mode

Check the developer's settings-->

Customization of the style of the watch on different versions of MIUI

Depending on the version of MIUI, the available watch styles and the path to customization may vary, and below is a comparison table for the most popular firmware:

MIUI 14 has a unique feature called a dynamic watch that automatically changes color and style depending on the wallpaper or time of day. To activate it, select Dynamic Style in the watch settings and enable wallpaper sync.

Watches on Always-On Display (AOD): How to set up?

Xiaomi devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi) K50, POCO F5 Pro and others) support the Always-On Display function (AOD), It allows you to display hours, dates and notifications even when the screen is off. AOD nuanced:

1. Open the Settings. → Always on screen.
2. Activate the Always-On Display switch.
3. Select the item "Style of watches".
4. Scroll through the list and select your favorite option (e.g. Minimalist, Digital with Seconds, or Analog).
5. Press Apply.

There are fewer styles available in AOD than on the main lock screen, but you can set the display schedule here, for example, turn on the clock only at certain hours or if there are notifications.

1. From the Always-On Display menu, select a schedule.
2. Set a time interval or select the option to Show at notifications.
3. Save the changes.

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If the clock AOD If you flicker or display incorrectly, try turning off Adaptive Brightness in your screen settings. AMOLED-display.

What if the watch is not displayed or reset?

If you have followed all the instructions, but the clock on the lock screen is still missing or periodically disappears, try the following solutions:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The clock may be lost due to a conflict with installed launchers (for example, Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher). MIUI Update it to the latest version.

• 🔄 Reset the lock screen settings: Go to Settings → Lock screen → Select Settings Reset. Confirm action and restart the device.
• 📲 Cleaning the cache of system applications: Open Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find System settings (or Lawnchair if you use custom launcher). → Clear the cache.
• 🔧 Permissions Check: Make sure that the system application Lock Screen has all the necessary permissions. → Annexes → All applications. Find the lock screen or the System. UI. Check that permissions Display over other windows and Change system settings are enabled.

Firmware update:

If the problem appears after the update, try rolling back to the previous version of MIUI or wait for the patch. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

On devices with root access, the clock may be lost due to modified system files. If you have installed custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), check the compatibility of the MiuiClock module in Magisk.

Additional settings: seconds, date, weather

In addition to the basic settings of the watch, you can include additional information on Xiaomi:

• ⏱️ Second hand: In some watch styles (e.g. Analog or Digital with seconds), a second display option is available. To activate it: Go to the clock settings (Settings) → Lock screen → Select a style marked with C seconds. Save the changes.
• 📅 Date: To display the date next to the clock, select a style marked with a date or activate the option to Show the date in additional settings.
• 🌤️ Weather: On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) the weather can be displayed in the watch. To do this: Enable geolocation in the settings. From the watch menu, select a style marked "C" for the weather. Make sure the weather app has access to the location.

Battery charge:

MIUI 14

Settings → Lock screen → Additional information

If you don't have the style you want in the standard settings, you can set custom watches through themes.

1. Download a theme with support for custom watches (such as iOS Style or Material You) from the Xiaomi theme store.
2. Apply it to Settings → Themes.
3. Go to the lock screen settings and select a new watch style.

Hidden Chips: How to Make a Watch Unique

Few people know, but MIUI has hidden ways to customize watches that are not obvious at first glance.

• 🎨 Colour of the clock: On MIUI 13/14 You can change the color of the watch manually. To do this, choose the style of the watch marked Colorful. To tap the palette icon next to the watch. Choose the color of the suggested or specify your own in the color of the watch. HSV-format.

Clock font:

Font Changer

Clock position:

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Dark mode for the watch:

Invert colors

For advanced users, there is another way to customize - through ADB-For example, to forcefully turn on the clock on the lock screen, even if it is hidden by the theme, you can perform:

adb shell settings put system lock_screen_clock_style 1

Where 1 is the style ID (you can choose from 0 to 5 experimentally), be careful: incorrect commands can lead to malfunctions in the lock screen.

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If you use Always-On Display, remember that the clock is always displayed on the screen. AMOLED-The screen can reduce battery life by 5-10%. The best option is to adjust the schedule of the display. AOD daytime.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi