How to completely disable Always On Display on Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

The feature is Always on Display (AOD) on smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO It displays time, notifications and other data on a screen that is off without unlocking the device. While it is convenient for quick viewing of information, many users face increased battery consumption — especially on models with a high-powered battery life. AMOLED-screens older than 2-3 years. In this article, we will discuss how to completely disable AOD, What alternatives exist and why the function can spontaneously turn on after updates.

It’s important to understand that the process of disabling depends on the MIUI firmware version (12, 13 or 14), smartphone model, and even regional settings. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the path to AOD settings is different from the POCO F5 or Mi 11 Lite. We’ll look at universal methods, as well as hidden options for locked bootloader devices where standard methods may not work.

What is Always On Display and Why Disable It

Always on Display (short. AOD) — This is a mode where a portion of the pixels of the screen remain active even after the phone is locked. AMOLED- and OLED-displays where each pixel is individually illuminated (unlike the LCD, It's a single light. On Xiaomi smartphones. AOD may show:

• 🕒 Time and date (with the option of choosing the style of the dial)
• 📱 Notifications of missed calls, SMS messenger
• 🔋 Battery level of charge
• 🎵 Information about the music being reproduced
• 📍 Weather data (on some models)

Despite the convenience, the function has significant disadvantages:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – up to 5-15% per night (depending on model and brightness) AOD).
• 👁️ Harm for AMOLED-Screen: static elements (such as a watch) can cause burn-in (pixel burnout) with prolonged use.
• 🛡️ Privacy issues: time and notifications are visible to outsiders.
• 🔄 Spontaneous activation after updates MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) function AOD It's not physically available, you can't turn it on or off. If you have "Always On Display" in your settings, but it's inactive, your smartphone doesn't support the technology.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

This is the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

• 📱 Xiaomi 12/13/14 series, Mi 11/10
• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12 Pro, Redmi K40/50
• 📱 POCO F3/F4/F5, POCO X3/X4/X5 Pro

Steps to shut down:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Always On Screen (or Always On Display in English). On some models, the item is hidden in: Settings → Screen → Always On Display.
3. Move the slider to the Off position (or uncheck the tick next to Turn Always On Display).
4. Confirm the action if a loss of functionality warning appears.

Open settings → Screen

The item "Always on Display" was found.

Slider's on the "off" position.

Rebooted phone to apply changes

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If the function is activated again after the shutdown, the cause may be:

• 🔄 Automatic update MIUI (Some versions reset the settings).
• 🤖 Third-party applications with administrator rights (for example, launchers or optimizers).
• ⚡ Power saving mode that conflicts with screen settings.

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If the option "Always On Display" is not in the settings, check the version of MIUI. On older firmware (below MIUI 12), the function can be called "lock screen" or "Information on locked screen".

Method 2: Disconnection through Developer Mode

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi Mi 9 or Redmi K30 Pro), the standard AOD shutdown does not work due to firmware errors, in which case the developer mode, where you can force the function to deactivate, will help.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Press 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").
2. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → Developer settings.
3. Find the option. doze_always_on_display (Always on Display in Doze and turn it off.
4. Reset the device.

If you're an option doze_always_on_display No, try an alternative route:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points (menu) → Show system → Find “Always On Display” → Click “Disable”

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system applications through developer mode can lead to unstable interface operation. If after manipulations there are lags or errors, return the settings to the original state or perform a factory reset.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can turn off the device. AOD assisted ADB-This method is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but can work on standard firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install. ADB-computer-driver.
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → Additional settings → Developer settings → USB debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell settings put global doze_always_on 0
5. Reset the device.

To check the current state of AOD, use the command:

adb shell settings get global doze_always_on

If the result is 0, the function is turned off, 1 is turned on.

Standard settings of MIUI

Developer mode

ADB-team

Root rights

None of the above.

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Method 4: Disconnection through third-party applications

If you don't want to go through the settings or use ADB, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔧 Always On Display Off (Application for Forced Disconnection) AOD).
• 🛠️ MacroDroid (Switching Off Automation) AOD scheduled).
• 📱 Tasker (advanced users can create a task to deactivate the function).

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Create a new macro with trigger The device is locked.
3. Execute the shell command with the following code: settings put global doze_always_on 0
4. Save the macro and activate it.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Always On Display Off require the right to android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS, which can only be obtained through ADB Without them, the utilities will be useless.

Why Always On Display Can Unintentionally Turn On

Many users complain that after disabling the AOD function is activated again without their knowledge.

1. MIUI Updates: Newer firmware versions often reset user settings. For example, after upgrading from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14 on the Xiaomi 12T Pro, many noted the automatic activation of AOD.
2. Reset screen settings: When activating power saving modes (Ultra mode or Super mode), the system can return the default settings.
3. Topics conflict: Some themes from the Mi Theme Store forcefully include AOD to properly display widgets.
4. System application errors: For example, com.miui.aod may crash and restart.

How to prevent spontaneous inclusion:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Update settings.
• 📵 Remove administrator permissions from apps that can manage screen settings (such as Clean Master or Screen Settings). DU Battery Saver).
• 🎨 Use a standard theme instead of custom ones from the Mi Theme Store.
• 🔧 Freeze the system application AOD Titanium Backup (root required).

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If AOD It is activated after each update. MIUI, The only reliable way is to disable automatic firmware updates or use ADB-commands to force the shutdown of the function.

Alternatives to Always On Display: How to keep your convenience without battery consumption

If you have disabled AOD due to battery consumption but want to keep information quickly available, consider alternatives:

For maximum battery savings, it is recommended to combine double-tapping to wake up and notification on the lock screen, for example, on the POCO F4 GT, this approach reduces charge consumption by 20-30% compared to AOD.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About Always On Display on Xiaomi