How to increase the screen burning time on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

The screen burning time on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the key parameters that affect the usability of the device. By default, MIUI has standard screen shutdown timers (usually 15-30 seconds), which many users find too short, especially when reading long articles, viewing recipes or working with documents, when you have to constantly wake up the phone.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to increase screen burning time, from basic menu settings to hidden features and third-party apps. You’ll learn how to set up automatic screen shutdowns for specific scenarios, what limitations MIUI imposes on different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), and how to get around these restrictions without risking security.

Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the rights of the superuser (root), and we will mark such methods with special warnings so that you can assess the risks in advance.

1. MIUI Standard settings: maximum time without root

To start with, the built-in MIUI options are available on all Xiaomi smartphones without any further manipulation, and even if you’ve never changed your system settings, you can increase your screen burn time to 10 minutes (on some models, up to 30 minutes).

To change the timeout:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Sleep Mode (or Screen Time Out depending on the MIUI version).
3. Set the desired value: 15 seconds to 10 minutes (on the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 14, there can be a 30 minute option).

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

• 🔍 Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery settings → Sleeping mode.
• 🔍 On some firmware, the option is hidden in Additional settings → Screen and brightness.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ HyperOS can only be limited to 5 minutes because of its energy saving policy, and you can only get around this limit through the power saving policy. ADB-commands or root (see sections below).

2. Always Screen On (AOD): Pros and Cons

The Always-On Display feature (AOD) Available in most modern smartphones Xiaomi AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60, POCO X6 It allows you to display minimal information (time, notifications, battery charge) when the main display is turned off, which visually creates the effect of a “constantly burning” screen.

To activate the AOD:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always-On Display.
2. Choose the display style (classic, digital, animated).
3. Set up a schedule or leave the mode Always.

Advantages of AOD:

• 🕒 Saves battery power compared to a screen that is always on (consumption) ~1-3% hourly).
• 📱 It works even when the device is blocked.
• 🎨 Supports customization (color, fonts, animations).

Disadvantages:

• 🔋 Increases battery consumption (by 5-15% per day with active use).
• 📵 It does not show a complete interface, only basic information.
• 🚫 Does not work on devices with IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi) 10C, POCO M5).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI AOD It may conflict with the functions of "Rise to Wake Up" or "Double Touch" if the screen is not turned on after activation. AOD, Turn off these options in Settings → Screen. → Lockdown and protection.

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If AOD is not enabled, check if the "Show Always" option is activated in the mode settings. On some models (Xiaomi 12T), it is hidden behind the "Advanced" option.

3.Use of ADB-team-up MIUI

If the built-in settings do not allow you to set the screen burning time more than 5-10 minutes, you can use the ADB-This method does not require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until the notification "You're a developer" appears.

USB debugging

• Return to Settings → Additional settings → For developers.
• Turn on the debugging switch over USB.
• Connect the phone to the PC and execute the command to ADB: adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3 This command will keep the screen on when you connect to charging. To return the standard behavior, use: adb shell settings put global. stay_on_while_plugged_in 0

⚠️ Note: Apps without root may conflict with optimization MIUI. If the screen goes out anyway, add the app to the AutoRun list and No restrictions in battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Battery consumption management).

5. Hidden MIUI functions: Mode "Cinema" and "Reading"

Xiaomi has built several hidden modes into MIUI that automatically increase screen burning time in specific scenarios, features that are often ignored, but they can be more useful than third-party apps.

Mode "Cinema":

• 🎬 Activated when watching video in full screen mode (YouTube, Netflix, MX Player).
• 🕒 Turns off the screen automatically for the entire playback time.
• 🔧 To enable: Settings → Special facilities → Mode of the cinema.

Reading mode:

• 📖 It works in reading apps (Google Play Books, Moon)+ Reader).
• 👁️ Reduces brightness and filters blue light, but increases timeout to 30 minutes.
• 🔧 Path: Settings → Screen. → Reading mode.

⚠️ Attention: POCO-devices (e.g., devices, POCO X3 Pro) Mode "Cinema" may be called Game Turbo and require separate activation in Settings → Special facilities → Game Turbo.

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Modes like “Cinema” and “Read” are the only official ways to increase screen time without ADB or root, but only work in specific applications.

6 Root Methods: Full Control of Screen Time

If you are willing to take drastic measures, root access will open up unlimited possibilities for setting timeouts, the main advantage is that you can set any time (up to completely turning off automatic shutdown) and tie it to triggers (charging, geolocation, launching applications).

Root methods:

1. Edit build.prop: Open /system/build.prop in a root-rights editor (like Root Explorer). Add ro.lge.proximity.delay=25000 (in milliseconds). Save and restart the device.
2. Screen Timeout Settings (Root): Install the app from Google Play. Choose time to 1 hour or turn off the timeout completely.

GravityBox

• It requires an Xposed Framework.
• Allows you to set the timeout separately to lock the screen and turn off the display.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12+ and HyperOS editing build.prop can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot). TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

Critical: On smartphones with MediaTek processors (e.g., Redmi Note 11, POCO M4 Pro), editing system files without Magisk can trigger Anti-Rollback and lock the device completely.

7.Why does the screen go out before the set time?

Even after changing the settings, the screen may turn off earlier than expected.

If the problem persists, check:

• 🔋 Battery condition: with severe wear (>500 cycles) MIUI Reduces the screen time by force.
• 🛠️ System updates: in MIUI 14.0.5+ was a timeout error fixed in patch 14.0.8.
• 📱 Device Release Date: On Xiaomi older than 2018 (e.g. Redmi Note 5), maximum timeout is limited to 5 minutes at core level.

8.Alternative solutions: smart watches and external displays

If neither method works, consider alternative ways to display information without constantly turning on your smartphone screen:

• ⌚ Xiaomi Smart Watches (Mi Band) 8, Watch 2 Pro: Display notifications, time and charge level without activating the phone. <1% smartphone battery per day.

⚠️ Note: When using external displays (Mi Smart Clock), data is transmitted over Bluetooth, which can affect the autonomy of the smartphone (consumption) +5-10% daily).

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Xiaomi smartwatches are the most energy-efficient solution for displaying notifications without constantly turning on the phone screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen burning time