How to remove the black and white screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all working methods

You turned on the Xiaomi Redmi Note and suddenly found that the screen had turned black and white? Don't panic - it's not a breakdown of the display. Chances are your device has activated Gray Grading Mode (monochrome mode), which turns off color reproduction to save battery power or for other reasons. This feature is useful for people with visual impairments or those who want to reduce eye strain, but random switching on can be confusing.

In this article, we will discuss 4 Proven ways to return colors on the Redmi Note screen (relevant for Note models) 8/9/10/11/12 You will learn why the mode turns on by itself, how to turn it off through settings or quick keys, and what to do if standard methods do not work. MIUI 12/13/14 — They have differences in the location of options.

Why the screen turned black and white: 5 main reasons

Before we move on to fixing it, it’s important to understand why Xiaomi Redmi Note went into monochrome mode.

• 🔋 Energy savings mode: In some versions MIUI Gray gradation is activated automatically when the battery Ultra Mode is activated.
• 👁️ Function for the visually impaired: In the special features settings there is an option Color correction, which can work after updating or resetting.
• 🎯 Accidental pressing: Key combination Volume down + Nutrition on some models activates the gray gradation mode.
• 🤖 Failure after update: Update MIUI Up to version 13 or 14, it sometimes resets color settings.
• 🧩 Third-party apps: Software like Digital Wellbeing or Twilight can be forced to include monochrome mode.

If you haven't consciously turned on this mode, it's probably one of the first three things to blame: Redmi Note 10 Pro and later models are most likely to trigger automatic activation when the battery is low (less than 15%).

Method 1: Disconnect via “Special Opportunity Settings”

The most reliable method is to manually deactivate the gray gradation mode.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Special Features section (on some firmwares – Additional Features).
3. Choose Color Correction or Color Correction.
4. Turn off the slider next to Gray Gradation or Monochrome Mode.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking Ready or Apply.

On the Redmi Note 11/12 with MIUI 14, the path may be slightly different: Settings → Special features → Visual settings → Color correction.

If the option is inactive (gray slider), it means that the mode is on at the system level. Try method 2 or 3.

Method 2: Quickly shut down through the notification curtain

On the Redmi Note 8/9/10 models, you can turn off the gray gradation in 2 seconds:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification curtain.
2. Find a color correction tile (could be called Gradation of Grey). If it's not there, click on the pencil icon (✏️) And add it to the active ones.
3. Slap the tile once to deactivate the mode.

If the tile isn't on the list, it's the default on your firmware.

Settings → Notification curtain → Control tiles → Add “Color correction”

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On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the tile can hide behind the "More" button (three dots) in the curtain. Scroll to the left to find it.

Method 3: Resetting special features settings

If the first two methods didn't work, the system settings may have gone wrong, in which case a partial reset (does not affect personal data) will help:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. At the bottom of the screen, find the Reset option for special features.
3. Confirm the action by clicking Reset.
4. Restart the device (Power → Reboot).

This method will bring all color correction, fonts and gestures back to factory settings, and on models with MIUI 14, you may need to reset the dark theme mode if you used it.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use USB debugging, which requires a computer and basic ADB knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 0
4. Reset the device.

This command is forcibly disabling all color filters at the system level. ADB may cause disruption!

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ADB-You should only use the commands if other methods don't work. After they're used, check the sensor and the camera, sometimes drivers get confused.

Table: Differences in disabling mode on different models of Redmi Note

If your model is not listed in the table, try the universal path: Settings → Search (magnifying glass) → enter “gray gradation”.

What do you do if nothing helps?

In rare cases, monochrome mode may be due to hardware failure or firmware damage, if neither method has returned color:

⚠️ Warning: Before resetting to factory settings, back up your data via Settings → The phone. → Backup.Reset will delete all photos, contacts and apps!

• 🔄 Hard reboot: Squeeze the power + Volume up for 10 seconds. After restart, check the colors.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings: Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Delete all data.
• 🛠️ Fastboot flashing: If the reset didn't help, the system firmware might have been damaged.This will require a PC and official firmware from Xiaomi's website.

If the problem persists even after flashing, contact the service center - the display module or plume may be defective.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the black and white screen on Xiaomi