Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often encounter intrusive interface elements that appear immediately after the screen is turned on: these can be advertising slogans, system hints or even inscriptions from third-party applications. The lock screen is designed to protect data, but sometimes it turns into an information board that annoys the user.
Compounding the situation, the constant updates to the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS, where developers change the layout of settings and add new personalization features. Many users do not understand where the text comes from and how to quickly remove it to return a clean and minimalist look to their gadget. In this article, we will analyze all possible causes of inscriptions and provide step-by-step instructions for their elimination.
We'll look at both standard system settings and hidden settings that are often overlooked, learn how to distinguish between system messages and advertising junk, and learn how to permanently eliminate unwanted content on your device. It's critical to understand the difference between a MIUI system slogan and text from a third-party blocking app.
System slogan and settings of the theme of design
The most common reason for text to appear under the clock or at the bottom of the screen is the built-in MIUI or HyperOS shell feature. By default, the system can display random quotes, news or advertising slogans that change with each lock on the device. It's part of the ecosystem, but it's easily disabled through a standard menu.
First, you need to check the theme settings. Often users install third-party themes from GetThemes that force you to add their captions. If you notice the text immediately after the change of design, this is the problem, return the standard theme or choose another to check if the inscription disappears.
To remove the system text, follow the following steps:
- 📱 Open the Themes app on the desktop.
- 👤 Go to the user profile (the icon of the person in the corner).
- ⚙️ Select Settings and find Wallpaper Carousel or Lockscrin option.
- ❌ Turn off the switch Include wallpaper carousels or select standard wallpaper.
If you have the text left, check the lock screen settings in the main menu. The path may vary depending on the OS version, but the logic remains the same: look for the section that displays information before unlocking. In some cases, simply resetting the theme to the factory helps.
Disabling Advertising and MIUI Recommendations
Xiaomi is known for its aggressive advertising policy, which is implemented at the system level. The text on the lock screen can be part of the MSA (MIUI System Ads) recommendation program. Even if you don't see the banners, the text prompts can be disguised as advertising for the company's services.
The first thing you need to do is turn off ad personalization, and this won't take away all ads, but it will significantly reduce their number and impact on the interface, go to your password and security settings, find the Advertising Services section, and deaktiv Receive recommendations.
Next, you need to limit the system application msa, which is responsible for collecting data and displaying ads, and turn it off through the application menu:
- 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
- 🤖 Find it on the msa list (MIUI System Ads).
- 🚫 Click Disable or Limit and cancel all permissions.
- 🔄 Repeat the procedure for the Mi Video and Music app if they display text.
⚠️ Note: After disabling the msa application, the system may ask to wait 10 Don't give up and hit "Disable" again if you don't work the first time. 2-3 once.
Also check the lock screen settings. In the lock screen menu, turn off the Receive recommendations and tablet mode (if available) options, which will prevent news feeds and text blocks from Google or Yandex services that integrate into the system.
☑️ Checklist for cleaning up ads
Third-party blocking applications
Often, text doesn't come from the system, but from the applications that the user has installed, which can be cleaning wizards, antiviruses, battery-saving apps, or special launchers, and they have permission to "display on top of other applications," and they can overlay their own interface layer.
You can tell the culprit by the nature of the text, and if it says "charged," "clear memory," or the logo of an unknown service, that's exactly third-party software. Think about the apps you installed shortly before the problem, and often you have those features in Clean Master, DU Battery Saver, or various flashlights.
To delete the text, follow the following steps:
- Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
- Please check the list for suspicious programs.
- Select the application and click Permissions.
- Find the Display item on top of other apps and disallow it.
If you can't find a specific app, try running your phone in Safe Mode. To do this, press the off button, and when the menu appears, (hold) the "off" option until you get a prompt to go to Safe Mode. If the text is missing in this mode, then the problem is exactly in third-party software.
Set up widgets and owner information
Sometimes users add text to the lock screen without forgetting it, and the MIUI shell has a handy feature called Owner Information, which allows you to display a phone number or message on a locked screen, which is useful in case of loss, but if you don't need it, you have to manually remove it.
Text can also generate widgets. With newer versions of HyperOS, widgets are more interactive and can take up a significant portion of the screen, overlapping the clock or creating text blocks. Check if you have a weather, calendar or note widget activated in Always On Screen (AOD) mode.
Instructions for removing user text:
- ℹ️ Go to Settings. → Lock screen.
- 📝 Find the item Owner Information or Owner Data.
- 🗑️ Click on the text box and delete all characters, then save.
- 🌤️ Check the widgets section in the same menu and disable unnecessary items.
Don't forget to check the Always On Display settings. AMOLED-screen, text can burn even in sleep mode. Turn off this feature or select a style without text in the Wallpaper and personalization menu → Always on screen.
Comparison of methods of text elimination
Different sources of text require different approaches to the solution. Below is a table that will help you quickly identify the problem and choose the right method to deal with it. Not all methods are universal, so it is important to act consistently.
| Type of text | Probable cause | Method of decision | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Wallpaper carousel/Theme | Change of subject, shutdown of carousel | Low. |
| "Clear the memory." | Third-party annex | Disable the rights over windows | Medium |
| Phone number | Owner's settings | Editing the Owner Profile | Low. |
| News/Weather | Widgets/Recommendations | Lock screen settings | Low. |
| Systemic errors | Firmware failure | Resetting or flashing | Tall. |
If none of the methods worked, the problem may be deeper, and in rare cases, the text may be the result of a system file failure or an unsuccessful update, in which case it is worth checking for system updates or resetting to factory settings, saving important data beforehand.
⚠️ Warning: Before performing a full reset, make sure to back up all contacts, photos and documents. The factory reset process will permanently delete all user data from internal memory.