How to Remove the Limitless Screen on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to All Devices

The feature of the limitless screen (or Full Screen Display) on Xiaomi devices designed to maximize content visibility by hiding system navigation bars and status icons. However, not all users like this mode - someone loses the usual controls, someone has problems with gestures, and on Mi TV or Redmi Smart TVs, limitless mode can crop important elements of the application interface. If you are looking for how to turn off the limitless screen on Xiaomi, this article covers all possible scenarios, from smartphones on MIUI to TVs with PatchWall and Android TV.

We will discuss why the feature may not work properly, what are the ways to disable it (including hidden settings), and what to do if standard methods do not work. We will focus on models with MIUI 14/15 and TVs on Google TV, where the logic of control is different from the classic solutions.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi devices (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra or Mi) TV Q2) Disabling limitless mode may require rebooting.If after the changes the screen began to display incorrectly, check the zoom settings in Special Options → Screen size.

1. How to turn off the limitless screen on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)

On smartphones running MIUI (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13), the limitless screen function is controlled through display settings, two options for its implementation: full-screen mode for applications (hidden by the bottom navigation bar) and hiding the notch / camera (for models with “brows” or hole display).

To deactivate the mode:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Full Screen Mode (or Screen Style on older versions of MIUI).
3. Turn off the option to Hide the navigation bar or Expand the screen for applications.
4. For models with a cutout (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro), additionally check the Hide screen cutout setting in the same menu.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ After disabling full-screen mode, some applications (such as games or video players) can continue to stretch the content, in which case you will have to manually adjust the display in the settings of each application through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → [Title of the annex] → Full screen mode.

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If the option is grey and inactive, it may mean that:

• 🔄 System update has blocked the function (check version) MIUI In Settings → The phone).
• 🛠️ Custom firmware removed the standard settings (relevant for devices with Xiaomi.eu or LineageOS).
• 📱 Hardware feature of the model (for example, on Xiaomi Mix 4, the front camera is hidden under the screen, and its display cannot be completely turned off).

2.Limitless screen on Xiaomi TVs: Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV

On Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2 series, Redmi Smart TV X, Mi TV Q1), unlimited mode is activated via the PatchWall shell or Google TV. Its disabling depends on the firmware version and type of content:

Method 1: Through screen settings

1. On the remote, press Settings → Display & Sound.
2. Select Picture Mode → Screen Fit (Put under the screen).
3. Turn off the option of Overscan or Full Screen Zoom.

Method 2: For specific applications

Some streaming services (such as Netflix or YouTube) force the image to be stretched to correct this:

• 🎬 When watching the video, press the Menu button (or ⋯).
• 🔍 Select Picture Size (image size) → Normal (ordinary) or Direct (direct).
• 🔄 If you do not have an option, check the settings of the application itself (for example, on YouTube this is Settings). → Quality. → Screen size).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) The path to settings may be different: Settings → Display & Sound → Advanced → Display Area. You can choose Full (no pruning) instead of Normal (with pruning at the edges).

3. Hidden settings: ADB and engineering menu

If the standard methods didn’t work, you can use hidden commands via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or engineering menus, a method that is suitable for power users and requires connecting the device to a computer.

Disconnection via ADB:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Activate Debugging by USB on your device (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click to unlock the developer menu, then enable debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect the device to the PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=* To return the standard mode, use: adb shell settings put global policy_control null*

Engineering menu (for TVs):

On some Mi TV models, you can enter the engineering menu via the remote:

1. Click sequentially: Menu → Settings → All Settings → General → About → Android TV OS Build (5 times in a row).
2. Return to General and Developer Options will appear.
3. Enable Force Full Screen (forced full screen mode) and set the Off value.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect use of the engineering menu can cause the device to malfunction, for example, changing the Overscan settings manually can make the image blurred or biased. On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021, the engineering menu may be absent - in this case, only a software update will help.

4. Problems after disconnection: what to do?

Sometimes, when you deactivate a limitless mode, you have side effects, and let's look at the typical situations and their solutions.

Problem 1: Black bars on the edges of the screen

This means that content now appears in the original aspect ratio (e.g. 16:9 instead of stretched 21:9).

• 📺 On TV: Turn on Zoom or Stretch in your image settings.
• 📱 On a smartphone: check the settings of a particular application (for example, on YouTube, select Stretching in the player menu).

Problem 2: Navigation gestures are not working

On Xiaomi smartphones, turning off full-screen mode can knock down gesture settings.

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Navigation gestures.
2. Select the Standard buttons or MIUI gestures (depending on your preferences).
3. Reset the device.

Problem 3: Applications are not adaptable

Some apps (like TikTok or Instagram) ignore system settings and forcefully stretch content.

• 🔧 Update the application to the latest version.
• 📝 Write in support of the service with a description of the problem (specify the device model and version). MIUI/Android TV).
• 🛠️ Use alternative clients (e.g. ReVanced for YouTube).

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If after the changes the screen began to “shift” when scrolling, try resetting the display settings to factory: Settings → System → Resetting → Reset screen settings (does not affect user data).

Compatibility table: models and methods of disconnection

Not all Xiaomi devices support the same way to control the limitless screen, and the table below shows the current methods for popular models:

⚠️ Note: On custom firmware devices (such as Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience), the path to settings may be different. If your model is not in the table, check the version. MIUI In Settings → About the phone and look for similar menu items.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If the standard and hidden methods didn’t work, consider the following options:

1. Firmware update

The manufacturer regularly fixes the display bugs to update the software:

• 📱 On a smartphone: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📺 On TV: Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

If the update is not available, check it manually on the Xiaomi Firmware website.

2. Resetting settings

The last measure if the screen settings "got lost" after an update or experiment with ADB is:

1. Make a backup copy of the data.
2. Go to Settings → System → Reset → Reset all settings → Reset (does not delete files, only system settings).

3. Use of third-party applications

For smartphones, you can try utilities like Nacho Notch (for managing cutouts) or Full Screen Immersive Mode (forcing full-screen disablement).

• 🚫 These applications require System Alert Window rights and may conflict with the MIUI.
• 🔒 Xiaomi TVs are not working due to Android limitations TV.

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Before using third-party apps, check user reviews of your model – some utilities can cause a screen blink or a graphics driver error.

7. Frequent Questions (FAQ)