How to remove the inscription on the lock screen Xiaomi: from standard settings to ADB

The inscription on the lock screen Xiaomi is a standard feature MIUI, which displays the name of the owner, carrier or system notification. for some users it is useful, for others it becomes an annoying element that spoils the aesthetics. Especially relevant problem for those who bought used devices with foreign text or encountered a bug after updating the firmware.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to remove inscriptions, from basic MIUI settings to advanced methods using ADB and editing system files. It is important to understand that not all methods are universal: their effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14), the smartphone model (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3, Mi 11, etc.), and even regional firmware (global, Chinese, EEA).

If you are not sure of your technical skills, start with the simplest ways – they solve the problem 80% of the time. Advanced methods (for example, working with ADB) require caution: wrong actions can lead to a system failure or loss of warranty.

1. Delete the inscription through the standard MIUI settings

The safest and most recommended way is to use the built-in options, and depending on the version of MIUI, the path to settings may vary slightly, but the general logic remains.

First, check if the sign is the owner's name, which is the most common case, especially if you bought your phone by hand, to remove it.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Slip on the device name (or owner name in older versions).
3. Remove the current text and save the changes (OK button or checkmark at the top of the screen).

If the text is not gone, check the other sections:

• 📱 Settings → Lock screen → Text on the lock screen (in) MIUI 13/14). You can turn off the display of the operator name, date or notifications here.
• 🔄 Settings → Annexes → Application management → System applications → Lock screen. Sometimes there's more options hidden.
• 🛠️ Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Lock screen settings (relevant to POCO and some Redmi).

Important: Some firmware (e.g. Chinese) may have hidden the option to edit the lock text, in which case resetting or switching to the global version of MIUI will help.

⚠️ Note: If the inscription appeared after the firmware update and is not deleted through the settings, it may be a bug. → Update the system or roll back to the previous version via Recovery.

2. Reset the lock screen settings

If the inscription is left after changing the owner's name, the cause may be a cache system or a conflict of settings, in which case will help reset the lock screen settings without losing data.

Follow the following steps:

Make sure you know your password/pattern lock

Keep important notifications (they will disappear)

Remember the current lock wallpaper (you will have to reconfigure)

Check your backup in Mi Cloud-->

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Privacy.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (or Reset wallpaper and style in newer versions).
3. Confirm the action with a password/fingerprint.
4. After rebooting, check if the inscription has disappeared.

This works in 60 percent of cases where the problem is caused by a software failure, so if you have the label, move on to the next one.

3.Use of ADB to remove system label

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll have to debug USB, which requires a computer, cable, and developer mode to be turned on, but doesn’t violate warranty (unlike root rights).

Preparation:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the phone to the PC, confirm the trust in the computer on the smartphone screen.
4. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a separate folder.

Now execute commands in the terminal (command line) in order:

adb shell


settings put global lock_screen_owner_info_enabled 0




settings put secure lock_screen_owner_info 0




reboot

After the reboot, the inscription should disappear. If not, try an alternative command:

adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui

⚠️ Note: pm clear com.android.systemui will reset all interface settings (wallpaper, brightness, gestures) and only use it if other methods have not helped.

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ADB-commands are the most effective way to remove system labels, but they require care. Always check the syntax of commands before executing.

4. editing system files (root required)

For advanced users who are ready to root, there is a radical method of editing system files, a risky way that can lead to loss of warranty and device brik if you make a mistake, but it is guaranteed to remove even the most persistent labels.

Instructions:

1. Get root rights with Magisk or TWRP (instructions depend on the Xiaomi model).
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
3. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk/res/values/strings.xml.
4. Find lines with text owner_info, lockscreen_carrier or lockscreen_owner and remove their contents.
5. Save the file, restart the device.

Alternative path (for some firmware):

• 📁 /data/system/users/0/settings_global.xml — Look for the parameter. lock_screen_owner_info_enabled.
• 📁 /data/system/users/0/settings_secure.xml — parameter lock_screen_owner_info.

Warning: Editing system files can cause cyclical reboots or interface errors. Before starting, back up via TWRP or Mi Flash Tool.

5. Delete the inscription through Mi Account (for used phones)

If you bought Xiaomi with your hands and the lock screen displays the name or number of the previous owner, the problem may be associated with the binding to the Mi Account. In this case, standard methods will not help – you need to untie the device from the old profile.

Steps to address:

1. Ask the seller to log out of Mi Account on the phone: 🔄 Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Get out. 🔐 Enter the password from the seller’s account (if he forgot – restore via account.xiaomi.com).

Hard Reset

• 🛠️ Turn off the phone, press the volume up. + Meals for entering Recovery.
• 📱 Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (delete all data!).
• After the reset, log in to your Mi Account or use your phone without a tether.

⚠️ Note: Phones with Mi Cloud lock (Find Device activated) will require the previous owner’s login/password to be entered after reset. If the seller cannot provide data, return the device or contact Xiaomi with a purchase check.

6. Alternative methods: themes and launchers

If you can't remove the label, you can disguise it with some third-party launchers, and this method doesn't eliminate the cause, but it visually solves the problem.

Options:

• 🎨 Set a theme with a dark lock screen (stealing light text), such as "Pure Black" themes or "AMOLED Dark in Themes → Popular.
• 📱 Use an alternative launcher (such as Nova Launcher or Hyperion) with lock screen customization support.
• 🖼️ Set up wallpaper with high contrast: the inscription will become less noticeable against a motley background.

For the application of the topics:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Select the Lock Screen section.
3. Use a theme with minimalist design (no text blocks).

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If the label only interferes with the photo screen, turn off the notifications in Settings → Lock screen → Notification style → Hide content.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to remove a sign, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

Tip: Before any system manipulation, check the phone model and MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. Some commands and file paths are different for Redmi, POCO and Mi.

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If none of these methods worked, a hardware malfunction (such as damage to a memory partition) could be the cause.

FAQ: Frequent questions