The touchscreen sensitivity on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the key parameters that affect the comfort of using the device. Too high sensitivity leads to false touches (when the screen reacts to random touch), and too low to delay reactions or the need to make more effort to record a click.
In this article, we’ll look at all the touchscreen customization options available, from standard MIUI tools to hidden engineering menus. You’ll learn how to calibrate the screen, change the sensitivity threshold, check the sensor’s performance and fix typical faults. The instructions are suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, etc.), but with the features of the MIUI 14/15 versions in mind.
Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not due to physical damage to the screen or software failures. If the touchscreen does not respond to touch at all or behaves chaoticly, first perform a reset or check the device for moisture under the display.
1. Standard sensitivity settings in MIUI
In most cases, it is enough to use the built-in MIUI tools to adjust the screen response, these options are available without root rights and do not require the installation of third-party applications.
Open Settings → Display and look for the “Screen Sensitivity” section (on some models it may be called “Touch Sensitivity” or “Touch Response”). The following options are available here:
- 🔄 Standard – Basic setting optimized for most scenarios.
- ⚡ High – increases the response to light touches (useful when using thick protective glass).
- 🐢 Low – reduces sensitivity to avoid false positives (relevant for games or drawing).
If you don’t have one on your menu, try the alternative path: Settings → Additional → Special Features → Physical Interaction → Screen Sensitivity. On some firmware, the option is hidden and requires activation through the engineering menu.
⚠️ Attention: On models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60 Pro) high sensitivity can cause the display to overheat over long-term use. If you notice a temperature rise, return the standard settings.
2.Calibration of the touchscreen through a hidden menu
If the standard settings don't work, try recalibrating the screen manually, and this procedure resets the current sensor settings and adjusts it again.
- Open the phone app.
- Enter the code ##6484## (some models run #36446337##).
- Select "Touch Panel Test" or "Screen Calibration".
- Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to touch several points in turn).
After calibration, restart the device. If the menu doesn't open, your Xiaomi model doesn't support this method, or it's blocked by the manufacturer. ADB-team.
Battery charge > 30%|Remove the protective film/glass|Clean the screen of fat and dust|Close all background applications|Connect the charger (optional)-->
3. Engineering menu: fine-tuning the sensor
For experienced users, there is an engineering menu (Engineer Mode) where you can change low-level touchscreen settings, a method that requires caution — incorrect settings can lead to incorrect screen operation.
To open the menu:
- Install the MTK Engineering Mode app (for MediaTek processors) or the Qualcomm Engineer Mode app (for Snapdragon) from Google Play.
- Launch the application and select the Hardware Testing section.
- Go to Touch Screen or TP Debug.
In this menu, parameters are available:
| Parameter | Description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Touch Sensitivity | Total Sensitivity of the Sensor (0-100) | 50–70 (standard: 60) |
| Touch Debounce | Delay between touch recording (ms) | 5-15 (standard: 10) |
| Edge Rejection | Ignoring touches on the edges of the screen | Included (to avoid false positives) |
| Glove Mode | Gloves mode | Disabled (if not necessary) |
⚠️ Warning: Changing the Touch Debounce setting below 5ms can cause the screen to rattle, which is a multiple recording of a single touch, which is especially critical for fast swipe games (e.g., fast swipe games, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
4. Configure via ADB (for advanced users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can change the sensitivity via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your smartphone to your PC and basic command line knowledge.
First, turn on the USB debugging:
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Click on the MIUI version 7 times to activate the developer mode.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Turn on "USB Debugging."
Next, connect the smartphone to the PC and execute the commands:
adb shell
su
echo 60 > /sys/touchscreen/sensitivity # Value from 1 to 100
echo 10 > /sys/touchscreen/debounce # Lag in MSIf the commands don't work, your Xiaomi model uses a different path to the configuration files.
find /sys -name "touch"💡
Before changing the settings through ADB, back up the current values with the cat /sys/touchscreen/sensitivity command, which will help you return the original settings if you make an error.
5. Checking the operability of the touch screen
If the screen still doesn't work properly after setting it up, check it for hardware malfunctions.
- Enter the code ##4636## and select "Equipment Testing".
- Go to the Touch Screen Test section.
- Swipe your finger across the screen, and there should be a continuous line without tearing.
- Check your reaction to multi-touching (touch 2-5 fingers at the same time).
Typical signs of malfunction:
- 🚫 Dead zones are areas of the screen that do not respond to touch.
- 🔄 "Ghostly taps – the screen registers touches without touching.
- 🐌 Delays – the reaction appears 0.5-1 second after touching.
- 🔥 Overheating – the display heats up even with minimal load.
If the test shows errors and the calibration does not help, the problem may be in the plume of the display (especially after falls or repairs) or in the touch screen controller, in which case a diagnosis is required at the service center.
What if the screen doesn’t respond to touch at all?
6. Resetting settings and firmware update
If all methods have been tried, but the problem persists, reset to factory settings, which will delete all user data, but return the original touchscreen settings.
For discharge:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select “Reset All Settings” (not to be confused with “Reset Network Settings”).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
If the reset doesn’t help, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI:
- Open Settings → Update the system.
- Click "Check Updates."
- If a new version is available, download it and install it.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with Custom ROM (For example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience, touchscreen problems are often associated with an incorrect kernel. MIUI via Fastboot.
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Updating the firmware often solves touchscreen problems if caused by software bugs, but after upgrading to a new version of MIUI, the screen may need to be recalibrated.