How to remove the inscription on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note: all working methods

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is often a source of irritation: system notifications, MIUI advertising slogans, or accidentally added text spoil the appearance and distract. Especially relevant problem for users who bought a used device - the previous owner could leave his contact information or even advertising spam in the form of a permanent inscription. In this article, we will analyze all possible reasons for the appearance of text on the loxcrin and how to remove it, from basic settings to deep system changes.

It is important to understand that the labels on the lock screen are of three types: 1 System notifications (app alerts, weather, Mi Store promotions), 2 User text (added manually through settings or third-party applications), 3 Advertising banners (embedded in MIUI firmware for Chinese/global versions).

Each type requires a different approach. If you see on the lock screen that says "This phone is stolen" or "Return to the owner at +7...", this may be due to the activation of the Find Device function - this will require radical measures up to unlock the bootloader.

1. Check the basic settings of the lock screen

Start with the simplest: it may have been because of the feature that enabled the display of information on the locked screen. In MIUI, this is regulated in the Settings menu → Lock screen → Additional settings. Here you can activate:

• 📱 Show notifications on the lock screen – disable this option if you see text messages or alerts.
• 🌡️ Weather and temperature – a system widget that sometimes displays extra information.
• 📝 Owner's Text - User inscription that can be added to Settings → The phone. → Owner's information.
• 🛒 Banner advertisements MIUI — Appear in regional firmware (especially in Chinese versions).

If the text disappears after you disable those parameters, the problem is solved, but often the text stays because it's embedded in system applications or added through ADB, so move on to the next section.

2. Delete user text via ADB

If the label was added through the owner’s settings or a third-party app (like Lock Screen Message) but is not removed in the standard way, the ADB command will help. This method works on all Redmi Note models (from Note 4 to Note 12) and does not require root rights.

First, enable USB debugging: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times until the message “You became a developer”).

Then go back to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.

Connect your phone to your PC, open Command Prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_owner_info_enabled 0


adb shell settings delete global lock_screen_owner_info

After you've done the commands, restart the device. If you have the text, try an alternative method:

adb shell pm clear com.android.settings

Enable the developer mode

Activate debugging over USB

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Download ADB Platform Tools

Connect your phone to the original cable-->

3. Disabling MIUI Advertising and System Notifications

MIUI firmware (especially the Chinese and global versions for India) often displays banner ads on the lock screen, not just text, but entire blocks offering to install apps or buy products from the Mi Store.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications on the lock screen and disable all unnecessary apps (especially Mi Browser, Mi Store, Themes).
2. In the same menu, find the item "Advertising Notices" and deactivate it.
3. To completely disable ads in MIUI, use this trick: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 10 times on the MIUI logo to open the hidden menu). In the window that appears, select Disable Ads (if there is no such item, your firmware does not support this method).

If the adverts are left, it means that they are embedded in system applications, in which case only removing the bloatver (see section 5) or flashing on the system will help. EU-version MIUI.

4. Resetting the lock screen settings

If the message appears after a firmware update or a third-party launcher is installed, try resetting the lockscreen settings. This will not delete your data, but will return the standard look of the lock screen.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the System Settings app and select Storage.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

Once you reboot, reset the lock screen, and if the text is back, the problem is deeper, and you'll need to tamper with the system files.

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Before resetting, take a screenshot of the current lock screen settings (background, widgets, shortcuts) and after cleaning the data, you will have to reconfigure them.

5. Remove system applications (requires unlocking the bootloader)

Some labels on the lock screen are added by system applications that cannot be removed by standard methods, such as:

• 📢 Mi Push Service – responsible for advertising notifications.
• 🛍️ Mi Store - shows promotions and discounts.
• 🌐 Mi Browser – can display news headlines.
• 🔒 Security – sometimes adds security warnings.

Their removal will require:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (instructions on the Xiaomi website).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP).
3. Use it. ADB or file manager with root access to delete APK-file.

Example of commands for removal via ADB:

adb shell


su




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution




pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.analytics

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Deleting system applications may disrupt some features (such as air updates or Xiaomi Cloud services). TWRP!

6.Flashing to a clean version of MIUI

If nothing else has worked, the radical solution is to reflash the phone to a clean version of MIUI without advertising or unnecessary system applications.

Firmware process:

1. Unlock the bootloader (can take up to 72 hours due to Xiaomi restrictions).
2. Install TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery.
3. Make a full backup of the current firmware.
4. Sweat the selected firmware through recovery.
5. Do the Wipe Dalvik/Cache.

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Before you run your firmware, check for firmware compatibility with your Redmi Note model. For example, the firmware for the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) won’t work for the Redmi Note 9S (curtana).

7.If the inscription appeared because of the "Find Device" function

One of the most frustrating situations is when the lock screen displays a message like “This phone is stolen” or “Return to the owner at +7...” This means that the previous owner activated the Find Device feature (analogue to Find My iPhone) and linked the device to his Mi Account.

In this case, standard methods will not help - you will need:

1. Contact the previous owner and ask them to untie the device from the account via account.xiaomi.com.
2. If you cannot contact us, contact Xiaomi support with proof of purchase (check, purchase agreement).
3. In extreme cases, perform a complete reset via Fastboot with MIUI firmware via Mi Flash Tool (this will delete all data, including account binding).

⚠️ Note: Clear all and lock will delete all data without recovery, this method should only be used if other methods have not helped, and the phone is not stolen (otherwise the lock can return after connecting to the Internet).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the labels on the lock screen