How to turn off the automatic screen shutdown on Xiaomi: all methods

Your Xiaomi screen goes out too quickly, interrupting reading, watching videos or working with the navigator? By default, MIUI has a display sleep timer — from 15 seconds to 10 minutes, but it can be turned off or increased to a maximum. The problem is that standard settings do not always offer the option of “Never”, and on some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3) the option is hidden deep in the menu.

In this article, 5 proven ways to turn off screen auto-turning, from basic settings to hidden MIUI functions and commands for power users, we will analyze the nuances for different versions of firmware (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14), and also tell you how to circumvent the restrictions on individual models, where the manufacturer artificially blocks the change of the timer.

If you use your smartphone as a navigator, a surveillance camera, or for long reading, constantly turning on the screen can significantly reduce battery life. GPS-It's necessary, either by the recorder or during streaming, and then you have detailed instructions that are tailored to the different devices.

On budget models (Redmi 9A, POCO M3), some methods may not work due to hardware platform limitations, in which case only manually turning on the screen by double tap or gesture will help.

1. Standard method: screen settings in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-14, including Xiaomi 12, Redmi Note 11 and POCO X4 Pro.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).

2. Go to the Display section (on some firmware - Screen).

3. Find the item "Sleeping mode" (or "Screen timeout", "Screen shutdown").

4. Select the maximum value – usually 10 minutes or 30 minutes (the “Never” option is not available on all models).

If you don't have a "Never" item on your menu, it means that the manufacturer has restricted the functionality, so move on to the following options.

Make sure your smartphone is 30% or more charged

Close all background apps (especially games)

- Turn off the power saving mode.

- Check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone.-->

• ⚙️ Nana POCO F4 GT Xiaomi 13 Pro maximum timer is 30 minutes, even if the menu shows "10 minutes.
• 🔋 In Ultra-Energy Saving mode (turns on at 5% charge), the screen timer is reset to 15 seconds automatically.
• 📱 On Xiaomi Pad tablets 5/6 The “Never” option is available by default – look for it in Settings → Screen. → Sleeping mode.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) Constant pixel lighting can cause the burn-in matrix to burn. Use this mode only when necessary.

2. Hidden developer settings: extended control

If standard options don’t work, activate Developer Options — there are additional screen timer settings, which works on all Xiaomi devices, but requires pre-preparedness.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the line "Version" MIUI" And tap it 7 times in a row.
3. The message will be: “You are a developer!”

Now go back to the main settings menu and open a new section called "Developers" (usually at the bottom of the list).

- "Debugging by USB" (Turn it on if you plan to use it. ADB).

- "Do not turn off the screen" (or "Sleep timeout" in English firmware).

On some devices (Redmi Note 10S, POCO X3 NFC) you can set a timer up to 30 minutes or 1 hour, even if the standard settings maximum 10 minutes.

3.Using apps to block screen sleep

If the system settings don’t work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and they are especially useful for devices with older versions of MIUI (for example, MIUI 11 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro), where there are no flexible options.

Top.-3 screen-timer control applications:

• 🔹 Keep Screen On is a simple widget utility for fast sleep blocker switching on/off.
• 🔹 Caffeine – Adds an icon to the notification panel to temporarily shut down the timer (for example, for 1 hour).
• 🔹 Stay Alive – Extended settings, including exceptions for individual apps (e.g., Google Maps or YouTube only).

How to set up Stay Alive (Step-by-step):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and grant permission to "Overlap on Other Windows" (in Android security settings).
3. In the Screen section, select "Never sleep while charging" (the screen will not turn off when charging).
4. For individual applications (such as Waze), add them to the exception list under Applications.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Stay Alive may conflict with Xiaomi system optimizers (like Security or Battery Saver). If the screen goes out anyway, add the utility to the AutoRun list in the security settings.

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4. ADB-Teams: for experienced users

If none of the previous methods worked, the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) remains, which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but gives full control of the screen timer, including the “Never” option, even on locked firmware.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Google's Platform Tools utility (includes adb.exe).

Step-by-step:

1. Enable “USB Debugging” in the developer settings (see Method 2).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
5. Set a screen timer on "Never" command: adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3 3 — The screen never turns off (even without charging). 1 — only when connected to a charger.

Reset the device.

On some devices (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G) post-execution ADB-commands the timer is reset after restarting. To fix the setting, use the command:

adb shell settings put system screen_off_timeout 2147483647

2147483647

1. Install Xiaomi USB Drivers drivers manually.

2. switch USB mode to "Charge Only", then back to MTP.

3. use another cable (cheap cables often do not support data transmission).-->

5. Alternative methods: gestures and accessories

If the software methods are not suitable, pay attention to the physical solutions:

• 👆 Double tap on the screen: on most Xiaomi you can turn on the screen with double touch (setting in the Display) → Double tap to wake up. This doesn't cancel the timer, but it allows you to wake up the display quickly.
• 🔄 Automatic turn on when driving: in the settings "Sensors and movements" (Settings) → Additionally, turn on the option "Raise to wake up" and the screen will activate when the phone changes position.
• 🔌 Power Bank with “Always On” function: some external batteries (for example, Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro) support a constant power supply, which prevents the screen from turning off.

For owners of Xiaomi with an infrared port (Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3), there is another life hack: use an air conditioning remote or TV to simulate activity. Some users program macros that send a signal every 5 minutes, resetting a sleep timer.

Disadvantages of alternative methods:

Double tap and motion sensors discharge the battery faster due to constant sensor activity.

External batteries with the function "Always On" can overheat the smartphone with prolonged use.

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ADB-Developer commands and modes give you maximum control, but they require technical skills. For most users, apps like Stay Alive or hidden settings are enough. MIUI.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after changing the settings, the screen can continue to turn off. Let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

1.The screen goes out after 15 seconds despite the settings

Possible reason: Power Saving Mode or Ultra Mode is turned on, and these modes ignore the user's timer settings.

Solution: Disable them in Settings → Battery and Performance.

2.Settings are reset after rebooting

This is typical for devices with a locked boot loader (Redmi 9C, POCO M2). The system resets user settings each time it is turned on.

Solution: Use ADB-commands (method 4) or Tasker utility for automatic application of settings after download.

3. the timer is not saved in applications (YouTube, Google Maps)

Some apps (like YouTube) have their own screen sleep settings that conflict with system settings.

Solution: In the application settings, find the "Screen" or "Replay" option and turn off the "Switch off the screen when inactivity" option.

4.The screen turns off when connected to Bluetooth devices

On Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ there is a bug: when connected to headphones or speakers, the screen goes out after 30 seconds.

Solution: Turn off Bluetooth Optimization in Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Settings (cog).

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