How to remove black and white mode on Xiaomi: all the ways (including MIUI 14/15)

Why Xiaomi’s screen is black and white and how to fix it

You turned on your Xiaomi smartphone and the screen suddenly lost all colors? Black and white mode (aka monochrome filter or Greyscale) is not a breakdown, but one of the features of the MIUI system that can be activated accidentally or on schedule, and most often users face this problem after updating the firmware, turning on charge saving mode or using special applications to protect vision.

80% of cases are caused by accidentally tapping into special features settings or activating the color filter function through Google Assistant. Less often, the MIUI 14/15 shell malfunctions are to blame, especially on Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13 models. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off black and white mode, including hidden methods for devices with damaged sensors.

Before proceeding to the instructions, check:

• 🔄 Did you reboot your phone? Sometimes the bug disappears after the reboot.
• 🔋 Is ultra-low-consumption activated? It automatically turns on the monochrome filter.
• 👓 Do you use apps like Digital Wellbeing or Bedtime Mode? They can block colors on a schedule.

Method 1: Disconnection through special features settings

The most obvious and quickest method is to deactivate the color filter in the feature menu, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices running MIUI 12-15.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Special Opportunities section (on some firmwares – Additional → Special. features).
3. Select Color Filter or Color Correction.
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck the box from the option Monochrome.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking Ready or Apply.

If the color filter is not in the main menu, try:

• 🔍 Enter the search for settings query "color filter».
• 📱 On models POCO F5 Xiaomi 13 Ultra path may be different: → Screen. → Color mode → Color correction.

Take a screenshot of the current screen settings |

Make sure the battery is above 15% |

Close all background applications |

Shut down. VPN (It can block system settings)-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI for Redmi 9A and POCO M3 The color filter can be hidden behind the Developer Settings option. If the standard path doesn't work, activate Developer Mode (7 times click on Version). MIUI About Phone and check the System Settings section → Color palette.

Method 2: Using Quick Settings (Notification Curtain)

If black and white is turned on because of the power saving mode or Reading Mode feature, it can be turned off directly through the notification panel.This method takes less than 10 seconds and requires no in-depth knowledge.

How to do this:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain.
2. Find a tile that says “Saving Charge,” “Reading,” or “Color Filter” (you may need a swipe left to display all the icons).
3. Touch the tile once to deactivate it. If the tile is active (lit), mode is on.
4. If there is no tile, click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit the bottom of the curtain and add it manually.

On Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the tile may be called Eye Comfort.

• 🌓 Open the Eye Comfort tile.
• 🎨 Go to Additional Settings.
• 🖥️ Turn off the option of Monochrome filter.

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If the color filter is not displayed in the curtain, try adding it through Settings → Notification Panel → Add tiles. On some firmware, it is hidden by default.

Method 3: Reset screen settings (if standard methods don't work)

If previous methods failed, the problem may be that the screen settings fail, in which case resetting the display settings to factory settings will help, which does not affect personal data, but will return all brightness, color temperature and resolutions settings to default values.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Scroll down and select Additional screen settings.
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset Settings.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

Once reset, the phone will automatically restart. If the black and white mode was caused by a software glitch, the colors will return. If not, move on to the next method.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, resetting the screen settings can also turn off Adaptive Brightness and Automatic Color Temperature. After the procedure, it is recommended to manually reset these settings.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the touch screen does not respond to touch or black and white mode is turned on due to a virus, you can use ADB debugging. This method requires a computer and basic knowledge of working with the command line.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).

Commands to disable black and white mode:

adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 0


adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer 0




adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_simulation_enabled 0

After each command is entered, press Enter. If it goes well, the screen will return colors immediately. If not, restart the device with the command:

adb reboot

Method 5: Verification of third-party applications and viruses

Sometimes black and white includes power-saving apps like AccuBattery, parental controls, or viruses, and if you've recently installed programs from unknown sources, they might have changed your system settings.

How to find and eliminate the cause:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by installation date (Recently installed).
3. Check the applications with Special Opportunities or Overlay rights over other windows.
4. Remove suspicious programs (e.g. Battery Saver Pro, Eye Protector)

If you suspect a virus:

• 🛡️ Install Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light and scan your device.
• 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (click the power button) → If the colors are back in safe mode, the problem is exactly in third-party software.

⚠️ Note: Some vision protection apps (e.g. Night Shift or Blue Light Filter) can simulate black and white. Check their settings before removing them - sometimes it is enough to turn off the Gradation function.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, the problem may be related to:

• 🔧 Damage to system files (reflashing required).
• 📱 Hardware malfunction (damage to the screen plume or graphics chip).
• 🔄 Conflict after the update (return to the previous version is necessary) MIUI).

Actions in complex cases:

1. Reset to factory settings (deletes all data!): 📱 Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Delete all data. 🔐 You will need to enter a password from your Mi Account if it is tied.
2. Fastboot Flashing (for advanced users): 💾 Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website. 🖥️ Use the Mi Flash Tool to install it.
3. Contacting the service center: 📍 Find the nearest authorized Xiaomi service through the official website. 💰 The cost of diagnosis - from 500 rubles (free under guarantee).

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If black and white is triggered by a phone drop or moisture, DO NOT try software methods — contact the service right away. This could be a sign of damage to the matrix or plume.

FAQ: Frequent questions about black and white on Xiaomi