How to turn on the clock on the locked screen Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI

Why Xiaomi’s lock screen doesn’t have a clock and how to fix it

Do you take out a Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, and a locked screen is empty instead of the usual time? Or do you have a watch that is too small, uncomfortable or hidden behind wallpaper? This problem is familiar to many owners of devices on MIUI, the Xiaomi brand shell. The reasons can vary from random changes in settings to features of a particular firmware version.

In this article, we will explore all the possible ways to return a watch to the lock screen, including hidden settings that do not lie on the surface, how to set the time display on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, what to do if the watch is lost after the update, and how to customize its appearance, and also why time sometimes disappears on its own and how to avoid it.

Important: The instructions below are relevant for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Android 10–14 models. If you have a device older than 2019 (like the Redmi Note 7 or Mi 9), some menu items may be slightly different – we’ll mention that too.

Method 1: Basic settings through the “lock screen”

The most obvious way is to check the lock screen settings, and often the clock disappears after a MIUI update or reset.

1. Open Settings → Lock screen (or Lock and Protect on older versions of MIUI).
2. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen (in some firmware - Lock type).
3. Choose any style that has a watch (usually Digital, Analog, or Minimalist options).
4. Click Apply and check the result.

If there is no suitable watch in the style list, then your MIUI theme does not support it, so the solution is to change the theme (more on this in the next section).

☑️ What to check before setting up the clock

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) after choosing a style, you need to additionally turn on the option Show the clock on the locked screen - it can be hidden in the submenu Additional settings.

Method 2: Change the MIUI theme to return the clock

MIUI branded themes often override the standard display of items on the lock screen. If you use a custom theme (like a downloaded one from the Theme), it could have deleted the watch. Here's how to fix it:

1. Go to Settings → Themes (or the Themes app on the desktop).
2. Select the standard MIUI theme (usually the first one on the list).
3. Apply it and restart the device.

If the watch came up, the problem was the subject, so you could keep your customization up.

• 🎨 Find the option in the store that supports the clock (see the description of the phrase "Lockscreen clock").
• 🔧 Manually edit the topic through MTZ Editor (requires root rights).
• 📱 Use third-party launchers like Nova Launcher, which allow you to customize the lock screen separately.

MIUI 14 has Super Wallpaper, which can also conflict with the clock. If you use it, try turning it off in Settings → Wallpaper → Super Wallpaper.

Method 3: Configure via “Additional Settings” (hidden section)

In some versions of MIUI (especially on Redmi and POCO), the display option is hidden in deep settings to get to it:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Swipe on the three dots in the upper right corner (or swipe left on some models).
3. Select additional settings (or extended settings).
4. Find the Show Clock or Time switch on the lock screen and activate it.

If this item is not, try another way:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → System Applications → Lock screen → Permissions → Enable Time Display

On models with Always-On Display (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60 Pro), the clock on the locked screen can conflict with AOD. To display them both, you need to turn on the option “Repeat the style of the lock screen” in the AOD settings.

Some firmware (especially global ones) don't have this section. ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_clock 1

To do this, you need to enable debugging by USB in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times on the build number) and connect the smartphone to the PC.

Method 4: Reset the lock screen settings

If the watch is lost after updating or experimenting with settings, the easiest way to return everything to factory settings is to not affect your data, but to reset the lock style, password and fingerprints (they will have to be added again).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Reset Lock Settings (or Reset Default Settings).
3. Confirm the action and enter the current password (if any).
4. After reset, the watch should appear in a standard style.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13 and later resetting lock settings can also delete Mi Wallet data (e-keys, bank cards). → Xiaomi account → Cloud. → Backup.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party solutions, and there are several reliable applications that replace the lock screen and allow you to flexibly adjust the time display:

• 🔄 Always On Edge – Adds the clock to the edge of the screen (works even with the display off). AMOLED-screen).
• ⏰ Lock Screen Clock Widget – a customizable watch widget (requires permissions to overlay).
• 🎨 KLCK — Advanced lock screen designer (paid, but with a free trial period).

How to determine:

1. Download the app from Google Play (e.g. Always On Edge).
2. Run it and grant permissions to Overlay and Manage the lock.
3. Select the style of the watch and activate the display.

The disadvantage of this method is the additional battery consumption (especially on devices with a battery). LCD-On the screens. AMOLED (for example, Xiaomi 12S Ultra influence is minimal.

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Before installing third-party applications to block, check reviews - some of them may contain ads or collect data.+.

Why the clock disappears on its own and how to prevent it

Sometimes the clock on the locked screen disappears for no apparent reason, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate it:

• 🔋 Energy saving regime: MIUI It can turn off animations and some interface elements. → Battery → Energy saving regime.
• 📱 Update MIUI: After major updates, lock settings are reset. Always check the screen after the update.
• 🎭 Conflict of topics: Some custom themes break the time display. Use only proven themes from the official store.
• 🔒 Password reset: When changing the way you unlock (s) PIN on the print) screen settings are sometimes reset.

To minimize the risks:

1. Turn off automatic themes in Settings → Themes → Auto-Update Themes.
2. Check your lock settings regularly after updates.
3. Use the standard MIUI theme if stability is more important than customization.

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If the clock goes missing after each MIUI update, it’s a sign of a firmware bug, and the solution is to roll back on the previous version or wait for the patch (usually released within 1-2 weeks).

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