Night mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for protecting vision, but sometimes it works inappropriately: the screen becomes too warm, colors are distorted, and automatic transitions are annoying. This is especially noticeable when watching videos, working with graphics or playing games where color reproduction is important. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off night mode on devices with the shell of MIUI (versions 12-14), including hidden settings and solutions for cases when standard methods do not work.
Complicating the problem is that MIUI is regularly updated and the layout of options may vary depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and the firmware version. We have compiled the current instructions for 2026, given the latest changes in settings, you will learn how to turn off night mode through ADB if it is blocked by manufacturer policies, and what to do if the feature is turned on by itself.
1. Standard night-mode shutdown through settings
The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which works on most devices, including Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi’s flagship models.
1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Go to the Screen section (on some firmwares it may be called Additional → Screen).
3.Look for Night Mode (or Color Temperature on older versions of MIUI).
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck the box from the option Automatically.
- 📱 For MIUI 14: The path may look like Settings → Screen. → Night mode. → Turn it off.
If you activate the mode again after you turn off, check the schedule in the night mode settings — you may have automatic turn on for time or sunset. Some apps (such as Google Health or Mi Fit) may force you to include a dark theme.
2. Disconnect through the Quick Settings Panel
The fastest way to deactivate night mode is to use the notification bar, which is suitable if you need to temporarily turn off the feature, for example, to view photos or videos.
1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to deploy the notification panel.
2. Find Night Mode tile (usually it looks like a crescent with stars).
3. Tap the tiles once to turn off mode. If there is no tiles, click Edit (pencil icon), find Night Mode in the list and drag it to the active area.
⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 12 Lite) Tile can be called Color filter or Vision Protection. If after pressing nothing happens, check the settings in the first section of the article.
If the tile is missing even after editing, it could mean that the feature is locked at the firmware level (e.g. on corporate devices).
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Add Night Mode tile to the top of the Quick Settings panel to turn it off in one tap. To do this, hold the tile and drag it to the top of the list.
3. Night mode not switched off? Check these settings
If the standard methods don't work, the problem may lie in the additional parameters of the system.
- 🕒 Schedule: Go to Settings → Screen. → Night mode. → Schedule and make sure that no automatic time or geolocation (sunset/dawn) is set).
- 🌓 Adaptive lighting: In some firmware (MIUI 13+) There's an option called Adaptive Color that can mimic night mode. Turn it off in Settings. → Screen. → Adaptive color.
- 🔒 Reading mode: On devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) Read Mode can be enabled, which also changes color temperature. → Screen. → Reading mode.
- 📱 Third-party apps: Apps like f.lux, Night Shift, or Mi Fit can override system settings. → Annexes → Manage applications and check the rights to change system parameters.
If the night mode is on by itself, the cause could be a malfunction of the light sensor.
- Close the screen with your palm and shine a flashlight on the sensor (usually located next to the front camera).
- If the brightness of the screen is not changing, the sensor is defective, and only the service center will help.
How to reset the screen settings to factory?
4. Disable Night Mode via ADB (for power users)
If night mode is locked at the system level (for example, on corporate devices or after a firmware update), it can be disabled through ADB, an Android debugging tool, which requires connecting the smartphone to a computer.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi and Platform Tools drivers.
- 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
Instructions:
- Connect the smartphone to the computer and confirm the debugging permission on the device screen.
- Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with Platform Tools.
- Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of your device to appear.
- Execute the command to turn off the night mode: adb shell settings put secure night_display_active 0
- Reboot your smartphone.
If the mode is activated again after the reboot, try turning off the automatic schedule:
adb shell settings put secure night_display_auto_mode 0⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, see a specialist, and note that when you update your firmware, you may reset your settings.
Install Platform Tools on PC
Enable USB debugging on Xiaomi
Connect your phone with the original cable
Check the connection with the adb device command
Make a backup copy of the data
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5. Night mode on different Xiaomi models: features
The MIUI interface may vary depending on the model and the firmware region, and below is a comparison table with the paths to settings for popular devices:
| Model | MIUI version | The way to night mode | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | 14.0+ | Settings → Screen → Night mode | There is an option called Adaptive Color, which can conflict with the night mode. |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | 13.0–14.0 | Settings → Screen → Color and brightness → Night mode | The tile in the quick settings may be absent by default. |
| POCO X5 Pro | 14.0 (Global) | Settings → Additional → Screen → Night mode | Some of the firmware mode is called Eye Comfort. |
| Black Shark 5 | 13.0 (JOYUI) | Settings → Display → Night mode | The game mode can block changes in color temperature. |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | 14.0 | Settings → Screen and brightness → Night mode | There is a separate setting for Read Mode with a blue light filter. |
If your model is not in the table, try using the search by settings: open Settings and enter a request for night mode or night mode in the search bar (in English firmware).
On China firmware (CN ROM) devices, the path to settings can be drastically different. For example, on the Redmi K50 with CN MIUI 14, the night mode is hidden in Settings → System → Additional → Vision Protection.
6. Night mode turns on itself? Solve the problem
If night mode is activated without your involvement, the reasons may be as follows:
- ⏰ Automatic Schedule: Check the settings for the Night Mode on time → Timetables. Sometimes clocks or geolocations get lost.
- 📲 Third-party apps: Health apps (Mi Fit, Google Fit) or SEOs (Security, Clean Master) can be forced to turn on mode. → Annexes → Rights.
- 🔄 System Failure: If the problem appears after the update, try clearing the system cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show system-based → Settings → Clear the cache.
- 🛠️ Damaged files: In rare cases, resetting screen settings helps (see spoiler in Section 3).
If night mode is only enabled in certain apps (like Chrome or YouTube), check the settings of the apps themselves – some of them have built-in dark themes that conflict with system settings.
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Most often, night mode turns on itself because of a schedule failure or conflict with third-party apps. Start your diagnosis by checking for automatic turn on time!
7.Alternative methods: disconnection via Safe Mode and factory reset
If none of these methods work, radical measures remain. Back up your data before using them!
Method 1: Safe Mode (Safe Mode)
Download your smartphone in Safe Mode to check if the third-party app is to blame:
- Press the power button until the shutdown menu appears.
- Hold the option to turn off until the prompt to switch to Safe Mode appears.
- Confirm and wait for the reboot.
- In Safe Mode, check to see if night mode is on, and if not, uninstall the newly installed apps.
Method 2: Reset to factory settings
This is an extreme measure that will delete all data from the device, and only use it if other methods have failed:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select Reset all settings (do not delete all data unless you want to lose files!).
- Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO F3, Redmi 10) may need to re-activate your Mi Account after a reset. Make sure you remember your login and password!