How to remove the screensaver lock screen on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The screensaver of locking the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a design element, but part of the security system. It protects your data from prying eyes, but can sometimes be annoying: too bright animations distract, standard wallpapers are tired, and constant notifications on the lock screen prevent you from focusing. Fortunately, MIUI offers several ways to customize or completely remove the screensaver - from simply turning off animations to deep customization through hidden menus.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices based on MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS. It is important to understand that completely removing the lock screen is impossible without root rights - this is contrary to Android security policy. However, you can make it as neutral as possible: remove animations, hide notifications, replace wallpaper with a black screen or turn off backlight. Next, step-by-step instructions taking into account the nuances of different versions of the firmware.

Standard MIUI settings: what can be disabled without administrator rights

Starting with the safest and most versatile method, the built-in MIUI settings, which are suitable for all models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and older devices, you can’t completely remove the lock screen (this would violate security), but you can:

🎨 Remove animations when blocking/unblocking
📵 Disable notifications on the locked screen
🖼️ Replace the wallpaper with a monochromatic black background
⏱️ Set up a timeout of screen illumination

To get to the desired menu, go to: Settings → Lock screen → Lock screen settings

Here you will see a few key options:

🔄 "Lock animations – disable the slider to remove effects when the screen is turned on/off.
📱 "Show Notifications – Select “Do Not Show” or “Badies Only” to hide sensitive information.
🌑 "Dark theme – turn it on so that the background of the lock screen turns black (saves battery power on the screen) AMOLED-display).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4) The option "Blocking animation" may not be available, in which case try updating the firmware or using the methods in the following sections.

Back up important data | Check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone | Connect your phone to charge (recommended) | Close all background apps-->

2 Hidden MIUI features: how to remove the screensaver through "Developer Mode"

If standard settings are not enough, you can activate hidden options through Developer Mode, which allows you to disable some system animations, including those that appear on the lock screen. Importantly, changes in this menu can affect the stability of the phone, so follow the instructions carefully.

Steps to activate the developer mode:

Go to Settings. → The phone.
Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row, and the notification will appear "You became a developer!".
Return to the main settings menu and open a new section → For developers.

Now find the following options and turn them off:

🔄 Windows animation – set the value without animation.
🔄 Transition animation – choose No animation.
🖥️ Shut down. HWM (Hardware Overlay – Activate this item (may speed up the interface).

These changes won’t remove the lock screen completely, but will make it appear and disappear instantly, without smooth transitions. On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 12T), this also removes unnecessary animation when unlocking with a fingerprint.

What to do if the developer mode is not turned on?

If nothing happens after 7 clicks on the MIUI Version, check: 1. You have the official firmware installed (not custom). 2. Mi Account is not blocked (check in Settings → Xiaomi Account). 3. Try to restart the phone and repeat the actions. If the problem remains, perhaps your model (POCO M4 Pro and some others) has restrictions from the manufacturer.

3.Use of third-party launchers: bypassing the lock screen

If you're not so much annoyed by the screensaver as by its design or notifications, you can install an alternative launcher that won't remove the lock screen completely (this is impossible without root rights), but will customize its appearance and functionality.

📱 Nova Launcher – supports customization of icons, gestures and even some elements of the lock screen through plugins.
🎨 Action Launcher – offers unique themes and integration with Google Now.
🔧 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher optimized for MIUI.

To change the appearance of the lock screen through the launcher:

Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
Launch it and select as the default launcher (the offer will appear automatically).
In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen or Lock section (in Nova Launcher, this is done through the Nova Lockscreen plugin).
Set up wallpaper, fonts and widgets to your liking.

⚠️ Note: Third-party launchers may conflict with Xiaomi system applications, especially on HyperOS devices. If there are lags or errors after installation, return the standard launcher to Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher.

The main advantage of this method is the flexibility of the configuration. For example, in Nova Launcher you can:

🖼️ Install dynamic wallpapers (including: GIF) lock-screen.
📱 Add weather, calendar or music widgets.
🔒 Set up gestures for quick access to applications.

4. Disabling the screensaver through ADB: for advanced users

If you are willing to take more drastic measures, you can use them. ADB-Android Debug Bridge, which requires connecting the phone to the computer and basic command line knowledge, has the advantage of not having root rights, but the risk of disrupting the stability of the system if used improperly.

Steps to disable the animation block through ADB:

Download and install ADB Tools on your computer (e.g. Google’s Platform Tools).
Activate USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB.
Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable and confirm trust in the computer on the smartphone screen.
Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb devices

Make sure your device is listed. Then follow the commands:

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0


adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0




adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0

These commands will disable all system animations, including those that appear on the lock screen. To get it back, replace the 0 with 1 in the commands above.

ADB Team Team	The effect	Reversibility
window_animation_scale 0	Disables window animation (including locking)	Yes (replace 0 for 1)
transition_animation_scale 0	Remove smooth transitions between screens	Yes.
lockscreen_rotation 0	Blocks the turn of the lock screen	Yes.
pm disable-user com.miui.miservice	Disables MIUI system services (risky!)	Partially.

⚠️ Note: The pm disable-user command com.miui.miservice may cause some functions to fail MIUI, Use it only if you understand the consequences. To return to the original state, do adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

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Before working with ADB, create a restore point in MIUI Recovery. To do this, reboot your phone to recovery mode (press Power + Volume Up) and select Backup → System.

5. Installation of custom firmware: a radical solution

If you don’t like half-measures and want to completely remake the lock screen, the only option is to install custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS).

🔓 Ability to remove the lock screen completely (not recommended for security reasons).
🎨 Complete customization of appearance (fonts, animations, wallpaper).
🚀 Improved performance through optimized code.

However, this method has serious disadvantages:

⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
🔧 Risk of “bricking” (turning the phone into a “brick”) when making an error.
📱 Certain functions MIUI (for example, IR-The blaster or camera may not work properly.

If you do, follow this algorithm:

Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-30 days).
Install TWRP Recovery - custom recovery for firmware.
Download the right firmware for your model (check compatibility on the XDA Developers forum).
Sweat the firmware through TWRP, having previously made a backup.

After installing custom firmware, you can:

🔒 Use alternative screen locking applications (e.g. AcDisplay or C Lockscreen).
🖼️ Customize transparency, blur and effects on the lock screen.
⚡ Disable unnecessary system processes, speeding up the phone.

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Custom firmware is a last resort, and 90% of lock screen problems can be avoided with standard settings or ADB.

6.Alternative methods: disabling through Safe Mode and resetting settings

If the lock screen starts to glitches (for example, constantly appearing ads or not working unlock fingerprint), try the following methods:

🛡️ Downloading to Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

Safe Mode allows you to boot your phone without third-party apps, and if the problem has disappeared, one of the installed apps is to blame.

How to log in to Safe Mode:

Press the power button until the shutdown menu appears.
Press and hold the "Switch off" (or "Reboot" on some models).
Confirm the transition to Safe Mode.

In this mode:

🔍 Check if the problem with the lock screen has disappeared.
📱 Remove recently installed applications (especially launchers or optimizers).
🔄 Restart your phone in normal mode.

⚙️ Resetting the lock screen settings

If the lock screen settings are "tracked" or it began to work incorrectly, you can reset them to the factory:

Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
Confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi 9, POCO X3) This item might not be there, and then it'll only help to reset the settings completely, but it will delete all the data from the phone!

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the lock screen on Xiaomi

❓ Can I completely remove the lock screen without root rights?

No, that's not possible for Android security reasons, but you can make it as neutral as possible, disable animations, remove notifications, and install black wallpaper, and completely remove it requires root rights or custom firmware.

❓ Why After Updating MIUI lock-screen started to lay?

This is a common problem after major updates (e.g., with MIUI 12 on MIUI 13). Try: Clear cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → System → Lock screen → Clear cache. Disable animations through Developer Mode (see Section 2). Reset the lock screen settings (section 6). If nothing helps, wait for the next patch or roll back to the previous firmware version.

❓ How to remove ads from the lock screen on Redmi?

Ads on the lock screen appear because of Xiaomi system applications (e.g. Mi Browser or GetApps).To turn it off: Go to Settings → Lock screen → Lock screen settings. Turn off the Recommendations slider or Show Ads (name may differ). To completely remove the ads, disable the auto-update for GetApps and Mi Browser apps in Settings → Apps. If the ad stays, try the method with ADB from Section 4 (adb shell pm disxable-user com. pic).

❓ Can I put my text or quote on the lock screen?

Yes, MIUI has a built-in feature for adding text. To do this: Open Settings → Lock Screen → Signature on the lock screen. Enter any text (up to 50 characters). Set up the font, color and position of the inscription. Some firmware (e.g. HyperOS) may not have this feature. In this case, use a launcher with support for widgets (section 3).

❓ Why does the lock screen turn on in your pocket?

This is due to random touches or a "Raise to Activate" function. To fix: Turn off Settings → Lock screen → Raise to activate. Activate Settings → Display → Pocket mode (locks the screen when detected in your pocket). Check the sensitivity of the sensor in Settings → Additional → Touch. If the problem persists, try using a magnetic lock case - it will automatically lock the screen when closed.