Xiaomi smartphones today have a lot of smart features designed to improve the user experience, one of which is what’s called “night mode,” which can manifest itself in different aspects of the device’s operation, such as automatically turning on the dark theme of the interface, activating the “Always On Display” mode, or specific camera settings for low-light shooting. Understanding what aspect of your concern is the first step to solving the problem.
Often, users are faced with a situation where the screen lights up at the wrong time or the photo is too bright where atmospheric darkness was needed. System algorithms MIUI and HyperOS sometimes too aggressively interpret environmental conditions. As a result, the device behaves differently than the owner expects. In this article, we will discuss all possible options for turning off these functions so that you can fully control your gadget.
You have to consider that the settings may vary slightly depending on the operating system version. However, the interface logic remains the same for most models. We'll look at the solutions for different use cases to cover all possible needs. Get ready for a detailed dive into your smartphone settings.
Disabling night mode in the Camera app
The most common request is for photography. When you open the Camera app in low light conditions, the system automatically prompts you to switch to Night mode. This is convenient for getting light shots, but sometimes you need to keep the natural darkness of the frame. To remove this mode, you just need to manually switch the script. Swipe your finger on the bottom panel with modes and select Photo or Pro, ignoring the system's suggestion.
In some versions, the shell settings can be hidden deeper. If automatic switching is constant and interferes with the creative shooting process, it is worth checking additional parameters. Image processing algorithms can be too intrusive. Disabling automatic scripts will allow you to decide when to use special modes.
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Use Pro mode for full manual shutter speed and ISO control so that night mode doesn’t automatically turn on even in complete darkness.
It's worth noting that there's also a Night Video feature in Video mode, which often turns on itself when the light level drops, so to turn it off, find the moon icon on the top of the camera interface and click on it to deactivate the feature, which will return the standard exposure.
- 📸 Open the Camera app and swipe to Photo mode».
- 🌙 Click on the Night or More icon to make sure it is not active.
- ⚙️ In the camera settings, turn off “low light improvement” if such an option is present.
- 🎥 When shooting a video, watch the moon indicator at the top of the screen.
⚠️ Warning: A complete night-time shutdown in the camera can cause "digital noise" in photos taken in the dark.
Control of the Always On Screen (AOD) mode
Always On Display allows you to see the time and notifications on the screen off. However, many users want to remove the night mode of this display so that it does not glow in the bedroom. On Redmi and Poco smartphones, this setting is often called “Sleep Mode” inside the AOD menu. Going down the Settings → Lock screen path, you will find the corresponding switches.
You can set the time intervals where the screen should go out completely, and this is the most efficient way to get rid of the glow at night, and the system itself will go into sleep mode at a given time, which not only saves battery power, but also doesn't interfere with the bright lights of sleep.
☑️ Scheduling AOD
It's important to distinguish between just turning off the screen and adjusting its behavior. If you want the screen to go off when you put the smartphone in your pocket or when you don't move, make sure that the proximity sensor works correctly. Sometimes, sensor contamination interferes with the function.
| Parameter | Description of action | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of work | Choice between Continuous Inclusion and Schedule | Scheduled. |
| Time to start. | Time of night mode activation | 23:00 |
| Time to end. | Time of return to normal | 07:00 |
| Brightness | Level of illumination at night | Minimum. |
Setting up a dark theme and display schedule
Another manifestation of night mode is the system dark theme, which can be turned on on schedule. If your phone suddenly turns black at night, check the settings. In the Settings → Screen section, you can turn off automatic switching.
Often users confuse a dark theme with a vision protection mode that adds a yellow filter to the screen. These are different functions, but both can be activated over time. To remove yellowness, you need to look for the settings "Vision Protection" or "Read Mode." Turning off the timer in this menu will return the natural colors of the display.
Android allows apps to request a dark theme regardless of system settings. Some programs have their own switches. If a particular app stays dark, check its internal settings menu. There may be its own night profile hidden.
Controlling these settings gives you complete control over the visual experience of the interface, you can customize the user experience at any time of the day, and remember that too bright a screen can tire your eyes.
Disabling the “Do Not Disturb” and Sleep
Do Not Disturb is often seen as a night mode, as it limits notifications and calls, and to remove this mode, you just unlock the screen and press the appropriate icon in the notification curtain, and you can set exceptions there if you don't need complete rest.
In the newer versions of MIUI, there is a separate Sleep mode that simplifies the interface and disables unnecessary functions while resting, activates it through the control panel or on a schedule, you can turn it off in the Settings → Digital Well-being menu, which will return the phone to standard mode.
⚠️ Warning: Turning off Do Not Disturb mode may cause the alarm to fail if the alarm clock volume is limited in the sound settings.
It's important to understand the difference between a software constraint and a physical switch. On some models, the side button can be configured to call different modes. Check the button settings in the special feature menu. This will eliminate random activation.
- 🔕 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the control center.
- 🚫 Find the crescent icon ("Do Not Disturb") and click to turn off.
- ⏰ Check the Digital Well-Being section for an active sleep schedule.
- 🔊 Make sure the sound profile is not set to “No Sound” automatically.
Specificity of Redmi and Poco models
Redmi and Poco have their own features in the shell, where night mode can be part of the "Second Space" or "One-Hand Mode" feature if they've been accidentally activated. Owners of these models should pay attention to the "Advanced Settings" section, which often hides specific switches.
For example, some firmware has a below-minimum brightness feature that activates in the dark, which can create a night mode effect, making the screen very dim, and you can remove this in the screen settings by turning off Adaptive Brightness or resetting the color settings, which will return the standard calibration.
Secret setting for developers
If standard methods don't work, maybe the problem lies in a particular launcher application. Third-party shells can have their own themes and modes. Check the settings of the installed theme. Changing the theme to the standard often solves the problem of non-standard interface behavior.
Poco users should also check the settings of the turbo panel, some games have their own night filters that can be saved after leaving the application, and resetting the turbo panel settings will help fix this bug.
Solving problems with the light sensor
Sometimes night mode is turned on because of malfunction or contamination of the light sensor. If the phone "thinks" that it's night, it will apply the appropriate settings. Wipe the top of the screen with a soft cloth. Often this is enough to properly operate the sensor.
If you have persists, you can try calibrating the sensor through an engineering menu or a special application from Google Play. However, this requires caution. Incorrect calibration can cause the screen to become too dim during the day or too bright at night.
In extreme cases, resetting all settings to factory settings helps, it will remove all software conflicts, before that, make sure to back up the data, reset will return the phone to the state in which it was when you bought it, with standard algorithms.
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Illumination sensor pollution is the most common cause of spontaneous switching on night modes and changes in brightness.
And look at the safety glass, some cheap films are blocking the sensor, distorting the readings, and if you have a problem after you stick a new glass, try removing it and checking the phone, and it's a simple but effective way to diagnose it.