How to set up screen burning time on Xiaomi: a complete guide with hidden chips

The smartphone screen is one of the main “eaters” of battery power, but turning it off too quickly can be annoying when reading or watching content. On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, the time to automatically turn off the display is flexible, but it’s not always obvious where to look for the right options – especially if you’re upgrading from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15 or using custom firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to manage screen burning time: from standard settings to hidden features for advanced users. You will learn how to increase the time to disconnect for comfortable reading, reduce it to save battery, and also how to circumvent the limitations of the system if the desired value is not on the list. AMOLED-displays (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60 Pro) where the backlight time affects the risk of pixel burnout.

All instructions are valid for MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese versions) and for most models released after 2019. If your smartphone is older, check out the Features for legacy devices section.

Where to find screen time settings in MIUI

The basic time-out settings for the display are hidden in the Settings → Screen menu, but the path to them may vary depending on the shell version and regional firmware. Here is a universal search algorithm:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Scroll down and select the Screen section (on some models, the Display).
3. Slip on Sleep Mode (or Time to Shut Down in older versions of MIUI).

If you have a POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 with HyperOS firmware (the new MIUI branding), the path is different:

Settings → Display → Additional → Sleeping mode

In this menu, you'll see the standard options: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc., up to 10 minutes (or 30 minutes on some models).

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On Xiaomi 14 and the new flagships, the option may be called Timeout screen – don’t worry, it’s the same.

How to set an arbitrary time to turn off the screen

MIUI offers a fixed set of values by default, but there is a way to set any time — for example, 2 minutes 30 seconds or even 1 hour.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified “You became a developer!”).
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new section → For developers.
4. Find the screen wait time option (or Screen timeout in English) and you can select an arbitrary value from the extended list, including 30 minutes and Never (not recommended for everyday use!).

Note: on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) When you select the value, you'll never go out in 10 minutes anyway, which is a security limitation. ADB-command (see section for advanced users).

Optimal settings for saving battery

Screen burning time directly affects charge consumption. According to tests from DXOMARK, reducing the shutdown time from 2 minutes to 30 seconds can increase battery life by 8-12% (at an average load).

For additional battery savings:

• 🔄 Include Adaptive Brightness in Settings → Screen. → Brightness.
• 🌙 Activate the Dark Theme (especially on the Dark Theme) AMOLED-screen).
• ⚡ Turn off the always-on display (AOD), if he doesn't need it.
• 📱 Use Battery Mode (Settings) → Battery → Power regimens).

Hidden chips: ADB-commands and automatic control

If standard settings are not enough, you can use ADB-Android Debug Bridge for fine-tuning, which is suitable for power users and requires connecting a smartphone to a PC.

Examples of useful commands:

Set a shutdown time of 5 minutes (300,000 ms)


adb shell settings put global screen_off_timeout 300000




Turn off automatic shutdown (not recommended!)



adb shell settings put global screen_off_timeout 2147483647




Return the default value



adb shell settings delete global screen_off_timeout

You can use applications like Tasker or MacroDroid to automate screen time management, such as setting the rule:

• 📖 If you have Google Play Books running → set the screen time to 10 minutes.
• 🎮 If the gaming keyboard is connected → time-out.
• 🔋 If the battery is charged < 15% → shorten.

Install Android SDK Platform Tools on PC| Enable USB debugging in developer settings | Connect phone to PC and confirm trust | Check connection with adb devices | Backup current settings

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⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Before experimenting, back up your data through Settings. → The phone. → Backup.

Features for AMOLED-Screens: How to Avoid Burning Out

Devices with AMOLED- or OLED-displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K50 Ultra) are at risk of pixel burnout, which is irreversible damage to the matrix during prolonged display of static elements:

• ⏱️ Do not set a shutdown time of more than 5 minutes when using continuously.
• 🌑 Use Dark Theme and Black Wallpaper (pixels only fade when they glow).
• 🔄 Turn on Screen Shift (Settings) → Screen. → Additionally. → Screen shifting) – this slightly shifts the image, preventing burnout.
• 📱 Turn off the always-on display (AOD) sleep-time.

If you notice permanent artifacts (such as traces from the navigation bar or icons), check the screen for burnout using a test image:

https://www.oled-test.com/

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi warranty does not cover damage to the matrix caused by prolonged burning of static elements. HUD, Reduce brightness to 50% and reduce the shutdown time to 2-3 minutes.

Problems and Solutions: The screen goes off too quickly or doesn't turn off

Sometimes the screen time settings don't work properly, so let's look at the typical problems and how to solve them:

If the problem persists, try:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → System Update).
2. Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
3. Perform a reset of all settings (not data!) through Settings → About phone → Reset settings.

Features for outdated models (until 2019)

On Xiaomi’s 2017-2018 smartphones (e.g., Redmi Note 5, Mi A1, Mi 8), the MIUI interface is significantly different.

• 📱 Nana MIUI 9/10 Path to settings: Settings → Lockdown and protection → Sleeping mode.
• ⚙️ There is no default developer mode – it must be activated through Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap).
• ⏱️ Maximum shutdown time is 10 minutes (no option 30 minutes or Never).
• 🔄 To change the time through ADB The command is: adb shell settings put system. screen_off_timeout 600000 (where 600000 — time in milliseconds, i.e. 10 minute).

On Android One devices (e.g. Mi A2, Mi A3), screen time settings are managed via the standard Android menu:

Settings → Display → Sleeping mode

⚠️ On older models with a worn-out battery, a long screen burning time (>5 minutes) can cause unexpected shutdowns due to power drawdown. If the phone turns off at 20-30% charge, replace the battery.

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On devices older than 5 years, it is recommended to limit the screen burning time to 1-2 minutes to reduce the load on the battery and processor.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen time on Xiaomi