How to adjust screen sensitivity on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: from calibration to hidden MIUI features

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is still a popular choice among users who value the balance of price and functionality. However, over time, many people face a problem: the screen does not respond well to touch, misses presses or, on the contrary, works from a light touch. 80% of cases are not due to hardware failure, but to improper sensor sensitivity settings or software failures. This article will help you understand how to accurately calibrate the screen, return factory settings or activate hidden MIUI functions that few people know about.

We'll look at all the options available, from the standard settings on the smartphone menu to the engineering mode and third-party utilities, and focus on the typical mistakes users make when changing sensor settings, and explain why the sensitivity can get lost after the MIUI update. If your Redmi Note 5 ignores touching gloves or overreacts to wet fingers, here's a solution.

Why does the Redmi Note 5 screen react poorly to touch?

Before you change the settings, it is important to understand the cause of the problem. The sensitivity of the screen depends on several factors:

• 🔧 Factory calibration: In the production, each sensor is tested, but over time, parameters can be lost due to mechanical influences (falls, pressure).
• 📱 Version. MIUI: After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 10. MIUI 12) sensor drivers may not work properly.
• 👆 Physical damage: Microcracks on glass or detachment of the screen plume lead to "dead zones».
• 🧤 External conditions: Wet fingers, dirt on the surface or the use of poor-quality protective glass impair the response.

If the problem comes on suddenly, first check the integrity of the screen and clean it from contamination. If touches are missed in certain areas (for example, at the edges), this may indicate damage to the flexible plume, in which case repair will be required.

Standard Sensitivity Settings in MIUI

The manufacturer has provided basic tools to adjust the sensor response, and on the Redmi Note 5, they are hidden in the special features menu:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Physical Opportunities
2. Find the screen sensitivity option (on some versions of MIUI it may be called improved sensitivity).
3. Activate the slider. This will increase the sensor response to light touch, but it can lead to false positives.

This method is suitable for most users, but has limitations:

• ⚠️ Does not work in gloves: You need to turn on a separate mode (more on this below).
• ⚠️ No precise setting: The slider only turns on/off increased sensitivity, no gradations.
• ⚠️ Can drain battery: Increased sensor survey frequency increases power consumption by 3-5%.

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If after activating the sensitivity, the screen began to fire from accidental touches (for example, when the phone is in your pocket), turn off the function and use alternative methods from the following sections.

How to turn on the mode of operation in gloves?

The Redmi Note 5 supports Glove Mode, but it's hidden in the engineering menu to activate it:

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##36446337###
2. Select Hardware Testing → Sensor → Touch Screen.
3. Find Glove Mode and set the Enable value.
4. Reset the device.

Once this mode is enabled, the screen will respond even to touch through thin gloves (such as touch or knitted gloves).

⚠️ Warning: Gloves mode reduces the accuracy of touch coordinates. Do not use it for games or drawing - artifacts are possible when pressed.

Make sure the screen is clean and dry |

Remove the protective glass (if it is thicker than 0.3 mm)|

Check the sensor in standard mode |

Backup your settings (via Mi Cloud)-->

Calibration of the screen through the engineering menu

If the standard settings don't work, try recalibrating the sensor, which will reset the current response parameters and return the factory values.

1. Please enter the phone app ##6484##
2. Select the Touch Screen Test (screen test).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen: touch all the points in turn.
4. After the test is completed, press Calibrate (calibrate).
5. Reboot your smartphone.

Calibration helps in cases where:

• 🎯 The screen “floats” when pressed (the cursor shifts from the finger).
• 🔄 Passed touches in certain areas (for example, in the corners).
• 🔄 After replacing the display or protective glass.

If the calibration is not successful, check the firmware version. On some custom MIUI builds (e.g. xiaomi.eu), the engineering menu may not be available or may not work properly.

Hidden Sensitivity Settings Through ADB

For power users, there's a way to fine-tune the sensor through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to change the screen driver settings that are not available in the standard interface.

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi Note 5 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Then execute commands in the terminal:

adb shell


su




echo 1 > /sys/touchscreen/sensitivity_level # Increase sensitivity (values from 0 to 3)




echo 0 > /sys/touchscreen/glove_mode # Turn off glove mode (1 - turn on)

Available options for Redmi Note 5:

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect values in touch_threshold This can cause the sensor to be completely inoperable. TWRP Mi Cloud.

Programs for adjusting sensitivity

If standard methods do not help, you can use third-party utilities. For Redmi Note 5, you can use:

• 📱 Touchscreen Calibration: Simple 5-point calibration. Suitable for eliminating press bias.
• 🔧 Touch Sensitivity Fixer: Allows you to adjust the sensor response through the slider (root rights required).
• 🛠️ 3C Toolbox: An advanced utility for diagnosing and configuring hardware components (including sensors).

Before installation, check:

1. Compatible with your version of MIUI (some programs only run Android 8-9)
2. Reviews of other Redmi Note 5 users on forums (e.g., 4PDA or XDA-Developers)
3. root rights (most advanced features require unlocking the bootloader).

Important: Applications from third-party sources may contain malicious code. Download APK only from verified resources (such as APKMirror) and check the hash amounts of files.

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Third-party utilities are the last option. Start with the standard MIUI settings and the engineering menu, as they are guaranteed to not harm the system.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If after all the manipulations, the Redmi Note 5 screen still does not respond well to touch, the reasons may be hardware:

• 🔌 Screen plume damaged: A frequent problem after falling or disassembling the phone, diagnosed by "strips" on the display or flickering when pressed.
• 💧 Moisture: Oxidation of sensor contacts leads to chaotic positives or complete inoperability.
• 🔋 Power controller malfunction: With a weak battery, the screen can "brake" or ignore touches.

For diagnosis:

1. Connect your phone to charge and check if the screen behavior changes.
2. Try using a different protective glass (or remove it completely).
3. Test the sensor in Safe Mode to eliminate the impact of third-party applications.

If the problem is hardware, contact the service center.Average screen repair cost for Redmi Note 5 (2026):

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Redmi Note 5 screen