Ambient Mode (or “Ambient Mode”) on Xiaomi smartphones was conceived as a useful addition: it displays time, notifications and other data on the lock screen during charging. However, for many users, this mode becomes a source of irritation — especially at night when the bright display interferes with sleep, or during the day when unnecessary lighting consumes battery power. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI (starting with the 12th), developers removed the direct option to disable Ambient Mode when charging, leaving it active by default.
In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to disable Ambient Mode – from standard settings to hidden settings and commands through ADB. You will learn how to deactivate the mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13/14 and other models with MIUI 12-15. Also consider why the function can turn on spontaneously after updates and how to avoid it. If you are tired of unnecessary screen highlighting while charging, read on.
What is Ambient Mode on Xiaomi and why you want to disable it
Ambient Mode (some firmware called Always-on Display or AOD) is a feature that activates the lock screen in minimal mode when the charger is connected.
- 🕒 Current time and date
- 🔔 Notification icons (calls, messages, mail)
- 🔋 Battery level of charge
- 🎵 Information on the music played (if included)
On paper, this looks convenient, but in practice, users face problems:
- 🌙 Night glow – bright screen prevents sleep, even if the phone is down screen.
- 🔋 Battery consumption – despite charging, the display’s constant operation increases the full cycle time.
- 🔄 Spontaneous inclusion – after updates MIUI settings can be reset.
- 📱 Incompatibility with cases - some accessories block the proximity sensor, because of which the screen does not go out.
It's important to understand that Ambient Mode when charging and Always-on Display (AOD) are different functions, although similar in principle: AOD works all the time (even without charging), and Ambient Mode is activated only when connected to the network, and you can turn them off individually.
Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings
In some versions of MIUI (especially on older models or custom firmware), the option to disable Ambient Mode when charging is saved in the menu.
- Open the Settings → Display.
- Scroll down to the Lock Screen or Ambient Display section.
- Find Show when charging (may be called Turn on when power is connected).
- Move the slider to the off position.
If there is no such item, then your version of MIUI does not support it, in which case move on to the following methods.
☑️ Checking the availability of the option in MIUI
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ (For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Xiaomi 13 Ultra, this item is often missing, the manufacturer removed it to "simplify" the interface, but in fact it is a marketing ploy - so users see the screen more often and less often forget about the phone.
Method 2: Disable from Always-on Display (AOD) settings
If you don't have a direct option, you can go around the clock, through Always-on Display, and these two functions are related: sometimes turning off AOD automatically deactivates and Ambient Mode when you charge.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → Display → Lock screen → Always-on Display.
- Turn off the main AOD switch.
- In some firmware, an additional window with a choice of modes will appear - uncheck the tick with Show when charging.
- Restart your phone (required!) to make the changes effective.
This method works for POCO F3/F4, Xiaomi 11T/12T and other models with AMOLED-On devices with screens. IPS-matrices (e.g. Redmi) 9/10) AOD may be absent altogether.
| Xiaomi model | Screen type | Supports AOD? | Does the shutdown through AOD work? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | AMOLED, 120Hz | Yes. | Yes (100%) |
| POCO F4 GT | AMOLED, 120Hz | Yes. | Yes (90%) |
| Redmi Note 11 Pro+ | AMOLED, 120Hz | Yes. | Partially (50%) |
| Redmi 10 | IPS LCD, 90 Hz | No. | No. |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | IPS LCD, 144 Hz | No. | No. |
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If Ambient Mode still works after you turn off the AOD, try turning the AOD back on, then turning it off again and restarting the phone, sometimes dropping hidden flags in the system.
Method 3: Using hidden settings through ##
MIUI has a hidden CTA (Customer Test Application) menu that allows you to manage functions that are not available in the standard interface.
- Open the Phone app.
- Enter the combination: ##6484###.
- In the menu that appears, look for the Display or Ambient Display section.
- Turn off options related to Charging or Power.
Warning: Not all items on this menu have a description. Do not change other settings unless you are sure of their purpose, this can cause malfunctions in the screen.
What if the #6484## code doesn’t work?
Method 4: Disconnection through ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)
If previous methods have failed, the most reliable way is to disconnect via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but is guaranteed to work on all Xiaomi models with MIUI.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until the notification "You're a developer" appears.
USB debugging
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Turn on the debugging switch over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands: adb shell settings put global ambient_display_allowed_in_lockdown 0 adb shell settings put secure doze_always_on 0 adb shell settings put global ambient_display_enabled 0
- Reset the device.
Once these commands are executed, Ambient Mode will be turned off at the system level when charging, and to get it back, replace 0 with 1 in the commands.
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro after update MIUI To detect changes, use the command: adb shell cmd overlay enable-commands But this requires root rights and can disrupt the stability of the system.
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ADB-The only universal method that works on all versions MIUI, But it requires minimal technical skills.
Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications
If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can use third-party utilities.
- 🔧 Ambient Music Mod (requires root) – allows you to flexibly configure Ambient Mode, including turning off when charging.
- 🛠️ Tasker (no root) – Create a task that turns off the screen when you connect the charger: Event: Power → Power Connected.Action: Display → Display Off.
- 🔄 MacroDroid is a simplified alternative to Tasker with ready-made templates for turning off the screen.
The downside is that the background is constantly running, which can slightly increase battery consumption, and some apps (like Ambient Music Mod) require root rights, which voids the warranty.
If you choose Tasker, note that for proper work you need:
- Disable battery optimization for the application.
- All necessary permissions (including Special Access)
- Manually test macros before automation.
Why Ambient Mode Can Turn on Again and How to Prevent It
Many users complain that after updating MIUI or resetting the settings, Ambient Mode is activated again when charging.
- 🔄 Auto reset – some firmware resets user settings after the update.
- 📦 Restores from backup – if you were restoring settings from Mi Cloud or Google Drive, old settings could return.
- 🤖 Failures in work MIUI — Sometimes the system will allow functions to “improve the user experience".
To prevent spontaneous inclusion:
- After disabling Ambient Mode, back up your settings via Settings → About Phone → Backup.
- Before updating MIUI, check the change list – if it mentions Ambient Display, be prepared to reset.
- Use it. ADB-commands for fixing settings (as described in Method 4).
If the problem is repeated regularly, consider rolling back on a previous version of MIUI or installing custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) where settings are more flexible.