How to remove the inscriptions from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi: from the owner to notifications

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is not just a protection against accidental clicks, but also an information panel that can display unnecessary data: the owner’s name, notifications from messengers, the weather or even banner ads. For many users, such inscriptions become an annoying factor, especially if the text occupies half the display or contains confidential information. Fortunately, MIUI provides several ways to clean the lock screen – from standard settings to hidden features that few people know about.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods to remove text from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi (including Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 11 Prime, POCO X5, etc.). Some solutions work at the system level and require only a couple of clicks, others involve the use of third-party tools or even editing system files - choose the appropriate option depending on your version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and technical skills. Important: some methods can lead to reset lock widgets, so save important data in advance.

1. Delete the owner name and signature on the lock screen

The most prominent sign that appears on the Redmi lock is the name of the owner of the device, which appears below the clock and can be duplicated at the top of the screen, and is easiest to remove through the standard settings:

1. Open Settings → System and Device folder → Additional → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Signature on the lock screen.
3. Remove the text in the input field or replace it with a space (sometimes the system does not keep an empty field).
4. Save the changes and restart the smartphone (optional, but helps with bugs).

If the signature is not on the lock screen, your version of MIUI is hiding it elsewhere.

• 🔍 Settings → Wallpaper. → Lock screen → Setting up → Text (for) MIUI 14).
• 🔍 Settings → Screen. → Lock screen → In addition (for MIUI 12/13).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. global) MIUI 13.0.6 for Redmi Note 10) the owner name can be returned after the system update. To avoid this, disable automatic update widgets in Settings → Wallpaper. → Widget settings.

2. Disable notifications on the lock screen

Notifications from WhatsApp, Telegram or SMS are often displayed directly on the lock, revealing the contents of messages to hide them:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Lock screen.
2. Select the option of Do Not Show Notifications or Hide Content (depending on the MIUI version).
3. For individual applications (such as Viber), click Notification Settings → Lock screen → Disable.

If notifications continue to be displayed, check your privacy settings:

• 🔒 Settings → Confidentiality → Special permits → Notifications on the lock screen.
• 🔒 Turn off the slider for unnecessary applications.

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On MIUI 14 appeared the function "Black list of notifications" - add messengers to their messages are not distracted by the blocking.

3. Hiding the weather, calendar and other widgets

Weather, pedometer or calendar widgets take up space on the lock and can interfere to remove them:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the lock screen.
2. Slip the Settings (cog) icon in the lower menu.
3. Turn off sliders next to unnecessary widgets (e.g. Weather, Calendar).

If the widgets are not removed through the menu, try resetting them to the standard:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Wallpaper. → Lock screen → Reset the settings.
• 🔄 Select Reset widgets (does not affect wallpaper and password).

4.Removal of ads and banners on the block

Some Xiaomi firmware (especially Chinese ones) may display banner ads from Mi Browser or GetApps on the lock screen to remove them:

1. Open Settings → folder "System and device" → Additional → Advertising.
2. Turn off the slider Personalized advertising.
3. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, find GetApps and turn off the permission to Show on top of other windows.

To completely remove advertising, you will need:

• 🚫 Install a patch through Magisk (requires root).
• 🚫 Use it. ADB-commands to disable system applications: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications through ADB It can lead to unstable work MIUI. Before executing commands, make a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

5. Advanced methods: editing system files

If standard methods fail, you can manually edit the files that display text on the lock, a method that is suitable for advanced users and requires root rights or access to ADB.

Instructions for deleting the "Owner" inscription:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and activate Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode).
2. Enter the command to mount the system partition: adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system
3. Delete or rename the file with the caption: rm /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/assets/lockscreen_owner_info.xml
4. Reset the device.

To delete missed calls or SMS notifications:

• 📱 Edit the file. /system/csc/others.xml, line <CscFeature_LockScreen_ShowMissedCall>true</CscFeature_LockScreen_ShowMissedCall> and replacing true with false.
• 📱 Use the Xposed or LSposed module with a patch MIUI Lockscreen Tweaks.

Backup via TWRP| Install ADB drivers on PC| Enable debugging via USB| Check battery charge (minimum 50%) | Download the original firmware for recovery-->

6.Alternative solutions: third-party launchers and firmware

If none of the methods worked, consider replacing the standard launcher or firmware:

• 🌐 Install Nova Launcher or Action Launcher – these allow you to customize the lock screen through plugins.
• 🌐 Go to custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no restrictions. MIUI.
• 🌐 Use apps like Lock Screen Customizer (requires root).

When choosing custom firmware, consider:

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Custom firmware removes all MIUI restrictions, but can take away warranty and lead to data loss. Before installing, check compatibility with your Redmi model on the XDA Developers forum.

FAQ: Frequent questions