How to display the watch on the screen Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all the ways to photo and video

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but its owners often face unobvious interface settings. One of the common problems: users can not find how to display a watch on the home screen or lock screen. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from standard widgets to hidden MIUI functions and third-party applications.

It’s important to understand that time display depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14), the theme of the design, and even regional settings. We tested all methods on current versions of the software and collected working solutions, including those that are not documented in the official Xiaomi Help.

If you want your watch to be always on hand - on your desktop, in the notification bar, or even when the screen is off - read on.Spoiler: for models with a AMOLED-display (e.g. Poco) X3 Pro is available as a feature Always On Display (AOD), which shows time without battery consumption.

The easiest way is to add a watch widget directly to your desktop. MIUI does this in a different way than pure Android, so many users can't find this option.

Instructions:

📱 Click on the free space on the main screen (not the icon!).
🔧 In the menu that appears, select Widgets (or Widgets in English version).
⏰ Scroll through the list to the Clock section and select your favorite style (analog, digital, weather-friendly).
🖱️ Drag the widget onto the screen and adjust its size (if supported).

Please note that some of the themes may not have watch widgets, in which case:

☑️ What to do if the watch widget is not displayed

Check the theme (switch to standard)Update the Watch app on Google PlayReset the launcher settings (in MIUI Home settings)Install a third-party widget (e.g. Chronus or Digital Clock Widget)

Done: 0 / 4

If the widget is added but not updated, check the permissions for the Watch app in Settings → Apps → App management → Watches → Permissions. Make sure that Exact Location (for weather watches) and Display over other windows are enabled.

2. The clock on the lock screen: setting and customization

By default, the Poco X3 Pro lock screen displays the watch, but it can be changed or returned if it has disappeared after the update.

How to set up:

Open the Settings → Lock screen.
Choose Lock Screen Style (Lock Screen Style).
Scroll through the available templates - most of them have the clock displayed by default.
For additional customization, click More and select the font, color, or position of the watch.

If there is no clock at all, check:

🔄 Is the No Watch mode disabled in the lock style settings.
📱 Is there a third-party launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher) that may conflict with system widgets.
🔧 Have you reset your lock screen settings (sometimes after the update) MIUI).

📊 What type of locking clock do you like more?

Digital (time + date)

Analog (shooting)

Minimalistic (time only)

With weather and notifications

On models with Always On Display (AOD) (including the Poco X3 Pro), you can customize a separate watch style for the screen off.

3.Always On Display (AOD): Watch on the screen off

Poco X3 Pro is equipped AMOLED-A display that supports Always On Display technology (AOD). This allows you to display hours, notifications and other data when the screen is off without significant battery consumption.

How to turn on the AOD:

Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display.
Activate the Always On Display switch.
Choose the style of the watch (available 5-7 options depending on the version of MIUI).
Set up a display schedule (for example, only at night or always).

Important nuances:

🔋 AOD consumer ~1–2% charge per hour (depending on brightness and refresh rate).
📅 In some firmware, the function is hidden - it can be enabled through Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Always On Display.
🔄 If AOD It is not working, check if it is switched off in battery saving mode.

How to return AOD after MIUI update if it is missing

If after the MIUI update, Always On Display disappeared from the menu, try resetting the lock screen settings: Open Settings → Lock screen → Additional. Choose Reset settings. Reboot your phone. Check for AOD again. If that didn't help, your firmware version may not support AOD. In this case, you can use third-party applications, such as Always On AMOLED (requires root permissions for full operation).

For advanced users: if standard AOD styles don’t like, you can install custom themes through MIUI Theme Editor (requires an unlocked bootloader).

4.The clock in the notification panel and status bar

By default, the Poco X3 Pro displays time in the upper right corner of the screen (at the status bar), but it can be moved to the center, change the format or add seconds.

How to set up:

Open Settings → Notification Panel and Status Bar.
Select a time and date in the status bar.
Configure: Position (left/center/right) Format (12-hour or 24-hour) Display seconds (on/off).

If you don't have an option, your version of MIUI doesn't support status bar customization, and you can use:

📲 System application UI Tuner (requires) ADB-activation).
🔧 Xposed or Magisk module (e.g. GravityBox).
🎨 Change the theme of design to the one where the clock in the status bar is located differently.

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If you need to display the date next to the time in the status bar, but the settings do not have such an option, install the iOS 15 or Pixel Experience theme from the official MIUI theme store.

You can also hide the watch in the status bar if it is duplicated by a widget on the home screen. Use the option to hide the watch in the status bar in the notification panel settings (not available in all regional firmware).

5. Third-party applications for displaying watches

If standard MIUI features don’t suit you, you can use third-party apps, which offer more customization options, animations, and additional features (weather, calendar, steps).

Top.-5 Watches on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro:

Annex	Features	Needs root?	Reference
Chronus	Weather, calendar, step widgets. Theme support.	No.	Google Play
Digital Clock Widget	Minimalistic digital watch with font and color settings.	No.	Google Play
Always On AMOLED	Alternative to AOD with support for custom images.	For full functionality, yes.	Google Play
UCCW	Creating fully custom widgets (requires design skills).	No.	Google Play
Clock Plus	Analog and digital clocks with animations, alarm clocks.	No.	Google Play

Before installing third-party widgets:

⚠️ Note: Some watch customization apps (e.g. Always On) AMOLED) They require permissions to display over other windows and Auto Run. Without them, the widget may not update or disappear after rebooting:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application Name].
Turn on Auto Start, Display over other windows and Ignore battery optimization.
Reboot the phone.

If you use Always On AMOLED without root rights, note that the app will periodically “wake up” the screen to update the time. This can slightly increase battery consumption (by ~5-10% per night).

6. Hidden settings and customization through ADB

For advanced users who want more control over the display of the watch, there are hidden MIUI settings available through ADB or the engineering menu.

Customization methods:

🔧 Changing the font of the clock through ADB: adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.0 adb shell settings put system clock_font_style 2 (where 2 — ID font style; available values: 0–5).
📱 Activation of the hidden mode AOD (If it is disabled in firmware: adb shell settings put global aod_mode_enabled 1
🎨 Change the color of the watch in the engineering menu: Enter the code ##36446337## in the phone app. → Clock Color. Choose a color in the format HEX.

Warnings:

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands can cause interface failures. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset: If the clock is gone or is not displayed correctly after the changes, reset the settings via the command: adb shell settings reset system This will return all system settings to factory settings, but will not affect user data.

For users with an unlocked bootloader, deeper settings are available through Magisk modules, for example:

MIUI Clock Mod – Changes the style of the watch in the status bar.
AOD Enabler – Forced to enable Always On Display on unsupported firmware.
FontManager – installs custom fonts for watches.

⚡ Why Always On Display Plants a Battery Quickly?

AOD on the Poco X3 Pro normally consumes ~1–2% charge per hour. If the rate is higher: Check if the mode is always on instead of Scheduled. Make sure the brightness of the AOD is set to a minimum. Turn off the display of notifications in AOD (they update the screen more often). Check if AOD conflicts with third-party applications (such as Greenify or Battery Savers). If the problem persists, try calibrating the battery (discharge the phone to 0%, then charge to 100% without interruptions).

🔄 Can you move your watch to the center in a status bar, like on an iPhone?

Yes, but not in all firmware. Methods: Set a design theme that mimics iOS (e.g., iOS). 15 for MIUI from the official theme store. ADB-Adb shell settings put global status_bar_clock 2 (where 2 — centre-place; 1 — left, 0 — Install the GravityBox module. [MM] You can use Magisk to set the clock in its menu, and you can reboot it after you've applied the changes.

📱 Why did the clock on the main screen disappear after the launcher change?

Third-party launchers (e.g. Nova Launcher, Apex) do not support MIUI widgets by default. Solutions: Add the watch widget via the launcher menu (usually long-pressing screen → Widgets). Use third-party widgets (see Section 5). Return to the standard MIUI Home launcher if widgets are critical. Nova Launcher can also enable the option to Show the clock in the dock panel (in the dock bar settings).

🔧 How to return the clock to the lock screen after resetting settings?

Once reset, lock screen settings are often reset. To return the clock: Go to Settings → Lock screen → Lock style. Choose any style other than No Watch. If there are no styles, click Download and Download the standard template. Reboot the phone. If the styles don't load, check your Internet connection and update the Themes app on Google Play.