How to turn off the auto-turn off the screen on Xiaomi: all ways

Xiaomi’s screen, which goes out after 15 to 30 seconds of inactivity, can be a serious obstacle, such as reading long articles, browsing recipes in the kitchen or using the phone as a navigator. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn off the automatic display, from standard settings to hidden features for power users.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including settings through the smartphone menu, developer mode, ADB commands and third-party applications. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and popular models - Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and others. You will also learn how to avoid battery discharge 2-3 times faster with constant screen operation.

1. Standard screen settings: maximum waiting time

The easiest way to increase screen time to auto-turn off is to take advantage of the built-in MIUI options, a method that is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the budget Redmi A2 and the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

By default, the system offers options from 15 seconds to 10 minutes. However, on some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market), the maximum value can be limited to 5 minutes.

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Sleep Mode (or Screen Timeout in older versions).
3. Set the maximum value available – it’s usually 10 minutes.

If you don’t have Sleep Mode on your menu, try an alternative route:

Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery settings → Sleeping Mode

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI For China (China version) ROM) This item may be called Screen timeout and is located in the Additional settings section.

2. Developer Mode: Hidden Settings for Advanced

If the standard 10 minutes are not enough, you can activate the developer mode and manually set any latency — up to completely turning off auto-switches. This method works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 11 and later, but requires caution: incorrect settings can lead to failures.

To enable the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will be notified “You became a developer”).
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new Developer Options section.

Now, look for the Sleep timeout option, and you can choose:

• 🕒 15 minutes – maximum default value.
• ⏳ 30 minutes is not available on all models.
• 🔄 Never – the screen will not go out until manually switched off.

Important: When choosing Never, the screen will remain on even when the power button is blocked, which can significantly reduce battery life – up to 30-40% in 6-8 hours.

3. ADB-Teams: Full control of the screen

For users who are willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge, there's a way to completely turn off the auto-turn off screen or set custom time.This method is universal for all Xiaomi, including the one that is not used in the first place. POCO F5 redmi K60, but requires a computer and USB-cable.

First, prepare the device:

Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings

Install Xiaomi USB Drivers on PC

Download platform-tools from the Android Developers website

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trusted device-->

Now run one of the commands in the terminal (command line):

⚠️ Attention: Team stay_on_while_plugged_in 3 will cause the screen to remain on only when charging. To completely turn off auto-switch, use the combination with screen_off_timeout.

After you execute the commands, restart the phone. The changes will persist even after the MIUI update, but can reset when you completely reset your settings.

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If ADB-commands do not apply, check if the option is included USB debugging (Security settings) in the developer settings. MIUI It is hidden behind additional confirmation.

Third-party applications: alternative solutions

If you don’t want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can use apps from Google Play, which are suitable for Xiaomi on any version of MIUI, but require permission to access special features.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📱 Keep Screen On is a simple switchboard for turning on/off constant lighting. MIUI 14 without root rights.
• ⚡ Caffeine - Adds notification bar for quick timeout management. supports Redmi Note 11 and newer.
• 🔧 Tasker is for advanced users, and it allows you to create rules like "don't turn off the screen in the Google Maps app».

To install any of these applications:

1. Download it from Google Play (links are better to open in the phone browser).
2. Launch and grant permission to Overlay over other applications.
3. Turn on the Keep Screen awake option or similar.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Keep Screen On) may conflict with energy-saving modes MIUI. If the screen goes out anyway, add the app to the battery exceptions: Settings → Battery → Choice of applications → [name] → No restrictions.

5. Features for different Xiaomi models

Despite the common MIUI platform, some Xiaomi models have unique nuances when setting up the screen.

For devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K50 Ultra) the display can burn out pixels continuously, to minimize the risk:

• 🔄 Use dynamic wallpaper or dark themes.
• 🌓 Reduce brightness to 50-60% when working long hours.
• ⏱️ Turn on Do Not Disturb mode so notifications don't make the screen blink.

6. Energy saving vs. constant screen operation: how to save charge

Turning off the screen auto-turn off is convenient, but increases battery consumption by 1.5-3 times.+ s AMOLED-With a display and an active screen, the discharge can reach 10-15% per hour:

Optimization methods:

• 🔋 Enable Battery Mode in Settings and Add the Apps You Need to Exceptions.
• 📉 Set the minimum comfortable brightness (optimum - 30-40%).
• 🌑 Use a dark theme (Settings) → Display. → Dark subject matter).
• 🔄 Turn off Adaptive Brightness and Automatic Color Adjustment.

For devices with LCD-screens (e.g., screens, POCO M5) constant backlighting is less critical, but still reduces autonomy by 20-40%. → Battery → Battery utilization.

If you need to keep your screen from going out only in certain apps (like Google Maps or YouTube), use:

Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access → Battery Optimization → [select app] → Disable optimization

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after all the settings, Xiaomi’s screen can continue to go out. Let’s look at the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

1. Have automatic control profiles installed (e.g., Sleep mode in MIUI 14)?
2. Does not block the screen antivirus or optimizer (for example, Security or Clean Master).
3. Is the mode for children included (Settings → Special features → Mode for children).

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Some Xiaomi MIUI firmware (e.g. EU ROM) has a hidden Force GPU rendering option in the developer settings, which can help if the screen flashes or goes out spontaneously.

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