The lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your Xiaomi smartphone . It allows you to protect your device with a code, pattern, password, or fingerprint. But did you know you can also customize it to your liking? In this article, we'll show you how to change the appearance, features, and settings of your Xiaomi smartphone's lock screen. Whether you have a recent or older model, running MIUI 10, 11, or 12 , you'll find tips here to make your lock screen more practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Change the lock screen wallpaper

The first thing you can do to personalize your Xiaomi smartphone's lock screen is change the wallpaper. You can choose from system wallpapers, live wallpapers, custom wallpapers, or random wallpapers. Here's how:

• Settings app on your Xiaomi smartphone.

• Tap on Wallpaper.
• Tap Edit below the lock screen image.
• Browse the available wallpapers and tap on the one you want.
• Press the Set .

You can also change the lock screen wallpaper from your Xiaomi smartphone's gallery . Simply open the photo or image of your choice, tap the three-dot button located in the bottom left corner of the screen (this is the options button), and then tap " Set as wallpaper".

Change the position and style of the clock

The clock is an important element of the lock screen, as it allows you to see the time without unlocking your Xiaomi smartphone. But you can also customize it to your liking. You can change its position, style, and color. Here's how:

• Open the Settings app on your Xiaomi smartphone.
• Tap on Lock screen .
• Press Clock Style and Position .
• Choose the position you want: centered, left-handed, or vertical.
• Choose the style you want: analog, digital, or text.
• Choose the color you want: white, black, or custom.

You can also enable or disable the display of seconds, time zone, and calendar.

Enable notifications and shortcuts

Your Xiaomi smartphone's lock screen can also give you quick access to your notifications and favorite apps. You can enable or disable these features as needed. Here's how:

• Settings app on your Xiaomi smartphone.
• Tap on Lock screen .
• To enable notifications, tap Notifications on lock screen and choose the options you want: show all notifications, show notification icons, show notification content, or hide sensitive notifications.
• To activate shortcuts, tap shortcuts and choose the apps you want: flashlight, Mi Home, Mi Remote or none.

You can also change how you access shortcuts: by long-pressing the home button, swiping left or right from the bottom of the screen, or double-pressing the volume down button.

Enable gestures and methods to wake the screen

Your Xiaomi smartphone's lock screen can also offer you greater comfort and convenience thanks to gestures and methods for waking the screen. You can enable or disable these options as you wish. Here's how:

• Settings app on your Xiaomi smartphone.
• Tap on Lock screen .
• To enable gestures, tap Lock screen gestures and choose the gestures you want: double tap to wake, swipe to unlock, launch the camera or control music.
• To enable methods to wake the screen, tap Methods to wake the screen and choose the methods you want: raise to wake, double tap the screen or activate the lock screen for notifications.

You can also enable or disable dark mode on the lock screen, which automatically adapts to ambient light.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about the lock screen of Xiaomi smartphones:

How do I change my lock screen password?

To change your lock screen password Settings app , tap Security , then tap Screen lock . You'll need to enter your current password, then choose a new password , PIN, or pattern.

How do I display the weather on the lock screen?

To display the weather on your lock screen Settings app , tap Lock screen , then tap Show weather. You will need to enable location services and choose a city.

How do I display the battery level on the lock screen?

To display the battery level on the lock screen Settings app , tap Battery & performance , then tap Battery indicator . You can choose between a percentage, a graph, or no indicator.

How do I disable the lock screen?

To disable the lock screen , open the Settings app, tap Security, then Screen lock. You will need to enter your password, then select None as the lock option.

How do I change the lock screen language?

To change the lock screen language Settings app , tap Language & input, then tap Language. You can then choose your preferred language from the available options.

How do I change the unlock sound?

To change your unlock sound Settings app , tap Sound and vibration , then Screen unlock sound . You can choose your preferred sound from the available options. If you're experiencing issues with your Xiaomi smartphone's speaker sound , such as low or distorted volume , you can follow the steps to fix the Xiaomi speaker sound problem in this article .

How do I change the lock screen theme?

To change your lock screen theme Themes app , tap My Account, then tap Custom Screens . You can then choose your preferred theme from those available.

How do I add a custom message to the lock screen?

To add a custom message to your lock screen , open the Settings app, tap Lock screen, then tap Lock screen signature. You can then enter the text you want to display on the screen.

How do I change the font on the lock screen?

To change the lock screen font , which allows you to modify the style and size of the text displayed on the screen, open the Settings , tap Display , then Font . You can choose your preferred font from those offered, or download other fonts from the online store.

How do I change the brightness of the lock screen?

To change the lock screen brightness , which allows you to adjust the screen's brightness level according to lighting conditions, open the Settings , tap Display , then Brightness . You can adjust the brightness manually with the slider, or enable automatic mode, which adapts the brightness based on ambient light.

How do I change the lock screen timeout?

To change the lock screen timeout , which allows you to set how long the screen stays on after you stop using your Xiaomi smartphone, open the Settings , tap Display , then Sleep . You can choose your desired timeout from the available options: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes.

How do I activate Power Saving mode on the lock screen?

To activate Power Saving mode on the lock screen , which allows you to reduce your Xiaomi smartphone's battery consumption by limiting system performance and features, open the Settings , tap Battery & performance , and then tap Power saving. You can enable or disable this mode manually or automatically based on a battery threshold, as well as choose which restrictions to apply: disable mobile data when in standby mode, reduce the processor frequency, disable system animations, etc.

Conclusion

You now have all the tools you need to personalize your Xiaomi smartphone's lock screen . You can change the wallpaper, clock, notifications, shortcuts, gestures, and wake-up methods. This allows you to make your lock screen more attractive, more practical, and better suited to your needs. Feel free to experiment with the different options and find the ones that work best for you. And if you encounter a problem with your smartphone, such as being stuck in fastboot mode on your Xiaomi, you can consult our guide for an easy solution .