Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the desire to personalize the look of their device, making it more comfortable for the eyes or just more vivid.The standard black background of the interface can seem too gloomy, especially in the daytime, when the white background provides better readability of text. Changing the color range of the display is not just an aesthetic choice, but a way to reduce the load on vision under certain lighting conditions.
MIUI and its new version of HyperOS offer a wide range of tools to manage the display of content. The user can choose between a full color inversion, changing the theme or activating special modes for reading. Understanding the differences between these features will allow you to customize the device as accurately as possible to your preferences.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available methods for turning a black screen into white, from simple settings to hidden system features, learn how to use standard tools without installing third-party programs and what risks can arise when using radical palette changes.
Use of the color inversion function
The fastest way to turn black into white in all applications, including system menus and the browser, is to activate the inversion function, which literally changes colors to the opposite: black becomes white and white becomes black, which is useful not only for visual comfort, but also for people with visual impairments who require high contrast.
To enable this feature on Redmi and Poco smartphones, you need to go to the special features section. Find Settings → Advanced Settings → Special. Here you should find the item responsible for the color spectrum and activate the switch. The interface will instantly change to inverted.
⚠️ Note: When you enable full color inversion, images and photos will also become negative, which can make it difficult to view the gallery.
It's worth noting that inversion affects all of the content on the screen without exceptions. If you're watching a video or a photo, the colors will get distorted, which is not always convenient. However, for text documents or dark-themed web pages, this can be an effective solution. Once you use the function, it's easy to disable through the same menu or quick access bar.
Change the theme of design through the application Themes
A more aesthetic and flexible way to change the color scheme is to install a new theme. Themes store is pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices and contains thousands of design options. When you choose a light theme, you automatically replace the black elements of the interface with white or light gray.
The installation process is simple: open the Themes app, search or directory. In filters, you can often choose the category "Light" or "White". After downloading a favorite theme, click "Apply" and the system will tell you to choose which elements to change: lock screen, system icons or the entire interface.
- 🎨 Open the Topics app and go to profile.
- 🔍 Enter the search for “White” or “Light".
- ⬇️ Download your favorite topic and click Apply.
- 🔄 Restart the device to correctly display all elements.
It is important to understand that third-party themes may not completely repaint all applications. Some programs, especially from Google or social networks, may ignore the system theme and use their own color settings, in which case using the built-in “Mixing colors” feature in the theme settings helps.
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If after installing the theme icons became illegible, try in the theme settings to disable the item "Change icons", leaving only a change in wallpaper and style of the system.
Setting up the reading mode and paper wallpaper
For those who want to change the color of the screen, mainly for reading books or articles, MIUI has a special "Read Mode" that does not just invert colors, but gives the screen a shade of e-paper, making the background yellowish-white, which significantly reduces the strain on the eyes during prolonged use.
You can activate this mode through the control panel or in the display settings. Go to Settings → Screen → Reading Mode. Here you can set the turn-on schedule, for example, only for certain applications like browsers or readers, which allows you to save the usual black interface for the rest of the time.
You can also install paper wallpaper on the lock screen and desktop, which creates the illusion of a white sheet over the entire surface of the device, a setting that is especially popular among users who value minimalism and want to visually brighten their gadget without using bright pictures.
⚠️ Warning: Continuous use of maximum brightness on a white background can result in faster battery discharge compared to dark themes on a white background AMOLED-screen.
Table of comparison of colour change methods
To make it easier for you to choose the right option, we have prepared a comparison table of basic methods, which will help you assess the pros and cons of each method depending on your goals and model of the smartphone.
| Method | Influence on photo | Battery consumption | Difficulty setting up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color inversion | Negative (distorting) | High-pitched | Low. |
| Bright topic | No change. | Medium. | Low. |
| Reading mode | Sepia/Yellow | Low. | Medium |
| Third-party launchers | No change. | Medium. | Tall. |
As you can see from the table, inversion is the most radical method, completely changing the perception of the picture, but it is inconvenient for watching media. Light topics are the golden mean for everyday use. Reading mode is ideal for texts, and launchers give maximum flexibility, but take time to customize.
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For everyday use, the combination of a light theme and automatic night-time switching is best, which maintains a balance between comfort and functionality.
Use of third-party launchers
If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t meet your needs, you can install a third-party launcher. Programs like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher allow you to completely replace the desktop, making it completely white and customizing each pixel to your liking.
Once you install the launcher from Google Play, you need to give it the necessary permissions, so you can select a white background of the desktop from the launcher menu, change the color of the icons and even the font of the system inscriptions, which gives a level of customization that is not available in the standard shell.
However, it is worth remembering that third-party launchers can consume more CPU resources. On budget Redmi models, this can lead to slight delays in the interface. Before installing, make sure that your device has enough performance to smoothly operate heavy shells.
How do you get back the standard launcher?
Solving problems with color display
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screen turns white spontaneously or colors are displayed incorrectly after updating. This may be due to an error in the work of the video driver or conflict of topics.
Also, a sensor sticking or software failure can be a problem. If the screen is white and no longer responsive to touch, try to force the reset by holding the power button on the back of the device. 10-15 It often helps to bring back normal color reproduction.
In rare cases, incorrect display of colors (for example, going to blue or yellow) indicates physical problems with the display matrix. If software methods, such as calibrating the color in the engineering menu, do not help, you may need to replace the screen in the service center.