Setup icons on the lock screen Xiaomi: a complete guide with tips and life hacks

Why the icons on the lock screen Xiaomi deserve attention

Xiaomi's lock screen is not just a barrier between you and your smartphone, it's a full-fledged information hub. It displays notifications, weather widgets, music players and, of course, fast access icons. But many users don't even realize that these elements can be moved, but completely redefined their functionality, for example, instead of a standard flashlight, you can put on the lock screen the launch of a voice assistant or your favorite messenger.

In this article, we will analyze all the ways of customizing icons on the Redmi lock screens, POCO and flagship Xiaomi under management MIUI 12/13/14. You'll learn how to add new elements, hide unnecessary ones, change their order, and even replace standard icons with your own images. MIUI, which are not written in the official instructions – for example, how to return old icons from previous versions of the firmware.

Important: customization options may vary slightly depending on the smartphone model and version MIUI. If you have an Android One device (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) A3), Some of the functions will be unavailable – we will also mention this separately.

Where are the locking buttons in the MIUI

To start customization, you first have to find the right menu. MIUI It looks like a path:

1. Open the settings (cog on the desktop).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Protect on some models).
3. Select the icons on the lock screen or lock shortcuts.

On screens with MIUI 14 may require an additional tap on Additional settings — the interface has become more layered. POCO Launcher, the path will be different: Settings → POCO Launcher → Lock screen.

In this menu, you'll see all the customizable items. There's usually no more. 5-6, But the list can be expanded - about this in the next section.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Xiaomi) 11T) After resetting the lock icons, they go back to factory. To avoid this, back up before reset via Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.

How to add new icons to the lock screen

Standard set of icons in MIUI It includes a flashlight, a camera, a voice assistant, and a Google Assistant. But what if you need other apps? Here's how to expand the list:

1. Press any icon on the lock screen with your finger. 2-3 A few seconds before the editing menu appears.
2. Put the badge on. + (or Add textually).
3. In the list that appears, select the desired application. The system will show only those programs that support the operation from the lock screen.

If the desired application is not on the list, there is a workaround:

• 📱 Create an app widget on the home screen and then drag it to the lock screen (it doesn’t work on all models).
• 🔗 Use launcher apps like Nova Launcher that let you add any shortcuts.
• 🛠️ For advanced users: through ADB You can unlock hidden opportunities (instruction below).

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Update the firmware to the latest version

Make a backup of current settings

Connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi to download widgets-->

Nana POCO F3 And Xiaomi 12 Pro has an interesting feature: you can add dynamic icons that change the appearance depending on the time of day or the weather:

1. Select a replacement badge.
2. In the editing menu, tap the icon's style.
3. Choose the dynamic or adaptive option.

Removing and hiding unnecessary icons

If the lock screen is captured by unnecessary elements, they can be easily removed.

Method 1: Through the settings menu

1. Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Badges on the lock screen.
2. Slap the badge on the badge.
3. Choose Delete or Hide (depending on version) MIUI).

Method 2: Quickly remove from the screen

1. Unlock your phone (you don’t have to enter a password).
2. Hold the badge for 2 seconds.
3. Drag it into the basket that appears at the top of the screen.

On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) You can't remove the flashlight icons and the camera, they're locked at the firmware level:

• 🔄 Replace the icon with another (for example, instead of a flashlight put a calculator).
• 📵 Completely disabling the display of icons through Settings → Lock screen → Style. → Minimalist.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, when you delete the Google Assistant icon, voice control from the lock screen may disappear. To return the function, you will have to reset the lock screen settings to the factory.

Changes in order and appearance of icons

MIUI Not only does it allow you to add/delete icons, but it also completely repositions and designs:

Moving icons

Just press the badge on. 1-2 Just a few seconds before it gets stuck off the screen, then drag it to a new place. MIUI 14 Magnetic grid function appeared – icons are automatically aligned along invisible lines, which simplifies the creation of a symmetrical layout.

Change of badge style

In the icon editing menu (Settings) → Lock screen → Badges → Style) options available:

• 🎨 Colored – Standard icons with accent colors.
• ⚪ Minimalistic – Monochrome icons.
• 🌈 Adaptive – change color depending on the wallpaper.
• 🖼️ Castomic – upload your images (not available on all models).

To install your own icons:

1. Download the icon pack in.png format (at least resolution) 108x108px).
2. Put the files in the folder. MIUI/theme/custom_lockscreen (Create it manually).
3. In the icon settings, select Download the image and specify the path to the file.

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If after replacing the icons they are displayed blurry, check that the files have a transparent background (format) PNG-24) You can use 1:1 aspect ratio to create icons, like Canva or IconKit.

Xiaomi. 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Pro have a hidden icon animation feature to activate it:

1. Enable Developer Mode (7 taps by build number in Settings) → The phone).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the option Animation of the lock screen and set the value 1x or 2x.

Advanced settings via ADB (for advanced)

If there are few standard options, you can use them. ADB (Android Debug Bridge to unlock hidden features Warning: these actions require experience and can lead to system crashes.

Here’s what you can do with ADB:

• 🔓 Unlock hidden icons (such as screen recording or Do Not Disturb mode").
• 🎛️ Change the maximum number of icons (default - 5, you can increase to 8).
• 🔄 Bring back old styles of icons from MIUI 10/11.

Instructions for adding hidden icons:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and activate USB Debugging in the developer settings.
2. Open the command line and enter:

adb shell settings put secure sysui_lockscreen_shortcuts "com.android.camera2,com.miui.voiceassist,com.android.dialer,com.miui.screenrecorder,com.android.settings"

Wherever sysui_lockscreen_shortcuts through the comma listed application packages (in the example: camera, voice assistant, phone, screen recording, settings).

To increase the number of icons to 8, use the command:

adb shell settings put secure lockscreen_shortcut_count 8

⚠️ Note: After changes through ADB If the lock screen stopped working correctly, return the default settings with the command: adb shell settings delete secure settings sysui_lockscreen_shortcuts

Solving badge problems on the lock screen

Sometimes, after updating or changing the theme, icons stop working correctly, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

After the update MIUI The badges are thrown to the factory, try it:

1. Restore settings from backup (Settings) → Additionally. → Restore).
2. Manually reconfigure icons (remember or take a picture of the previous layout).
3. Reverse to the previous version MIUI via Fastboot (extreme case).

Nana POCO X4 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro encounter a bug when icons are duplicated after applying a custom theme:

1. Delete the current topic.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Apply the theme again, but without the option Apply to the lock screen.

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If badge problems occur after installing custom firmware, check it for compatibility with your Xiaomi model. Unofficial builds often break the lock screen.

Hidden chips and life hacks for the lock screen

MIUI It hides a few useful features that few people know about:

• 🔍 Quick Search: Add a Google or Mi Search icon to the lock screen to search for information without unlocking.
• 🎵 Music Management: On MIUI 14 you can put the player on the lock screen as a separate widget (included in Settings) → Lock screen → Widgets).
• 📊 Use statistics: Digital well-being icon will show screen time right on lock.
• 🔋 Fast charging: On some models, the battery icon can be replaced with Ultra Fast Charging Mode (available on Xiaomi 12 Pro, 13 Ultra).

Xiaomi owners with Always-On Display (AOD) there is a separate life hack: you can configure the display of icons only when active AOD. For that:

1. Activate. AOD In Settings → Lock screen → Always-On Display.
2. Choose Minimalist or Digital Watches.
3. In the icon settings, turn on the option to Show only in AOD.

Nana POCO F4 GT And Black Shark 5 has a unique feature of game icons, which allows you to quickly run games or activate performance mode right from the lock screen:

1. Install. MIUI Game Turbo from GetApps.
2. Add the Game Turbo icon to the lock screen.
3. In Game Turbo settings, select games that will be displayed in quick access.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up icons