How to customize colors on your Xiaomi phone: full instructions

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are equipped with high-quality displays, but standard factory color settings often do not meet the requirements of sophisticated users. Some people think that the screen is too yellow, others complain of excessive blue or fading shades. Proper screen calibration allows not only to improve the visual perception of content, but also reduce eye strain during prolonged use of the device.

With MIUI and the new HyperOS, engineers have developed flexible tools to personalize images, and you can choose a ready profile for watching movies, working with photos, or simply adjusting your settings manually to your preferences. In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods for changing the color spectrum, from simple switches to advanced engineering menus.

It's worth noting that poor settings can lead to rapid eye fatigue or color distortion when editing images. So it's important to understand the difference between DCI-P3 and sRGB modes, and know when to turn on the vision protection feature. Let's start with the basic settings available to every smartphone owner without having to get superuser rights.

Basic settings of the color scheme in MIUI

The first thing you should start with is the standard display settings menu, and that's where the basic color temperature controls are, and to get to the right section, you have to open Settings and select Screen, and in some versions of the firmware, this section can be called Display, or it can be entered in Brightness and Texture.

Inside, you'll find Color Scheme. By default, the system often chooses "Saturated" or "Auto" modes, which tend to display content as vividly as possible, sometimes to the detriment of realism. Switching to "Standard" or "Classic" mode will immediately make the picture more natural, close to how it looks on print media or professional monitors.

⚠️ Warning: A sudden change in color from saturated to standard may initially make the screen feel dull or gray. 10-15 minutes of adaptation before drawing conclusions about the quality of the setup.

Additionally, this menu often features a color temperature slider, which you can move to shift white balance to warm (yellow) or cold (blue) shades, and warm tones are better suited for reading texts in the evening, while cold tones create the illusion of greater brightness and clarity when working with documents during the day.

Vision protection and blue filtering

One of the main reasons users are keen to change colors on their Xiaomi is the desire to reduce harmful blue spectrum radiation. LED-It's a matrix light, it can disrupt circadian rhythms and cause dry eyes, and it's a special reading mode or vision protection system that's designed to combat this.

You can activate this function through the notification curtain or in the screen settings menu. When turned on, the system programmatically filters blue waves, coloring the image in sepia or a warm yellow hue. There are two options: static (always on) and on schedule. The second option is much more convenient, because it allows you to automatically turn on the sunset filter.

New versions of HyperOS have introduced a feature called "Limitless Vision Protection Mode" (or similar), which dynamically changes color temperature depending on the time of day and the lighting of the environment, using a light sensor, which allows you to keep the natural colors during the day and take care of the eyes at night.

• 🌙 Reading mode: completely repaints the interface in black and white or sepia tones, imitating an e-book.
• 🔆 Adaptive brightness: works in conjunction with the blue filter, adjusting colors based on the light sensor data.
• ⏰ Scheduler: allows you to set the exact time of on and off the filter, for example, from 21:00 to 07:00.

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Use Paper Mode (if available in your model) for maximum comfort when reading news in the dark – it adds texture to the background, reducing contrast to the level of a paper book.

Extended calibration through the engineering menu

For advanced users who do not have enough standard sliders, there is access to hidden display settings. Signing into the engineering menu requires caution, as changing critical parameters can lead to incorrect display of colors throughout the system. Code in the Phone application is usually used to log in, for example, # # #6484## (CIT menu) or through special code calculator applications.

Inside the engineering menu, we're interested in the section associated with the display, often called Display or Color Engine, and you can find gamma-ray correction options for the red, green and blue channels separately. By changing these values, you can achieve perfect white balance, removing the parasitic hue that sometimes occurs on cheap cars. IPS-matrix.

The way to enter (may be different):


1.Type ##3646633#




2. Go to Hardware Testing -> Display




3. Select Color Engine or Gamma Setting

⚠️ Note: Remember or take a picture of the original values before making any changes.

Changing the parameters in this section affects the entire system globally, so if you accidentally set too high a value for one of the channels, the interface can become unreadable, and then only resetting to factory settings or flashing the device will help.

Customization of colors in the Gallery app

Users often confuse system color settings with app-specific display settings. In particular, the standard Xiaomi Gallery has its own image rendering engine. If photos look faded or too bright, the problem may not be in the screen, but in the processing algorithms.

You can find a color display item in the gallery settings, and often the default option is "Improving Image Quality" or"AI-"improvement" that automatically increases saturation and contrast. For photographers who value color accuracy, it's best to turn it off.

It’s also worth checking if HDR mode is on when viewing. If the photo is taken in RAW format or has extended dynamic range, misinterpreting the color profile can distort the picture. Switching between viewing modes (original vs improved) helps you understand where the problem lies.

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For professional color work, always use calibrated external monitors, as even the best smartphone screen has errors.

Use of third-party applications for calibration

If there is a lack of built-in tools, Google Play apps come to the rescue, with Screen Balance (or its equivalent) being the leader, allowing you to fine-tune temperature and saturation by superimposing a corrective filter over the image, a software solution that does not require root rights.

The principle of these utilities is to create a translucent layer on top of the entire interface. You can choose a preset profile (for example, "Red Channel Only" for night mode) or adjust the shades manually. The main advantage is the ability to create your own profile, ideal for a specific matrix of your Redmi or Poco.

But it's also important to remember that performance is important, because the filters can only increase battery consumption slightly, because the processor has to process the video stream. AMOLED-screens may appear artifacts or reduce the maximum brightness.

• 🎨 Screen Balance: a powerful tool with many presets and the ability to fine-tune RGB.
• 👓 Blue Light Filter: A Simple App Specializing Only in Eye Protection.
• 🔧 Display Calibrator: Requires more technical knowledge, but gives access to deep system settings.

The effect of matrix type on color setting

When setting up, it is important to consider the physical type of matrix of your smartphone. Xiaomi flagship models more often use AMOLED or E-AMOLED panels, while public sector employees can be equipped with IPS screens. These technologies reproduce colors and the required approach to calibration in fundamentally different ways.

AMOLED-The black color here is real (pixel off), and the colors can seem "acid." For these screens, "Standard colors" is often the only sure way to get a realistic picture. IPS-screens, on the contrary, often sin with lights and less saturated black color, so they sometimes require an artificial increase in saturation.

On low-resolution (HD+) screens, sharpness can create a “ladder” effect at the color boundaries, so it’s better to put smoothing and saturation on average. On 2K and WQHD+ displays, you can afford bolder settings without losing detail.

So in conclusion, there's no perfect setting, it's all about personal perception and lighting conditions. Experiment with settings, but do it consciously, knowing what each slider is doing. Regular adjustments to your settings during the day will help keep your eyes healthy for years to come.