How to remove the black and white screen on Xiaomi: all ways to disable

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones sometimes face an unexpected problem: the screen of the device suddenly turns black and white, as in old movies. This effect is not a break in the display, but activation of a special mode “Color inversion” or “Black and white filter”** in the MIUI system.

If you don’t know how to bring back colors on the Redmi screen, POCO Or Mi, don't panic: the solution takes less than 5 minutes. In this article, we'll look at all the possible causes of the black and white screen, the official and hidden ways to turn it off, and what to do if the standard methods don't work. MIUI (12 to 14) and smartphone models.

Before you get to the instructions, check if your device is power-saving. In some Xiaomi firmware, it automatically switches the screen to monochrome mode to save charge. Also, a black and white filter can turn on when you connect your device to Windows via MTP (for example, when transferring files) or when you use the functions of Digital Well-being**, which few people know.

If the screen turns black and white after a phone drop or moisture hits, the problem may be hardware (damage to the display plume), in which case the instructions from the article will not help - you will need a diagnosis in the service center.

Why Xiaomi’s screen is black and white: 5 main reasons

The black and white screen mode on Xiaomi never turns on on its own — its activation is always associated with user actions or MIUI malfunctions.

Interesting fact: on some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), the black and white filter is turned on when Reading Mode is activated.

If you don’t remember what caused the problem, don’t worry – we’ll look at universal ways to disable the mode that work regardless of the cause.

Method 1: Disconnection through special features settings

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the filter in the Accessibility menu, which works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version (11 to 14) and does not require root or PC connection.

Instructions:

On some devices (such as the POCO X3 Pro), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → System → Additional → Special features → Color correction

If you don't have a Black and White filter on your menu, try searching through the search bar in the settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top). Enter a color or filter request and the system will show all the related options.

There is enough charge on the phone (more than 10%)|

No Internet connection required |

No root or bootloader unlocking rights required |

Rebooting the device is not required-->

Method 2: Using hot keys (quick shutdown)

On many Xiaomi smartphones, the black and white filter can be turned on or off using a combination of buttons, which works even if the screen is locked (but not if the device is turned off).

Try the following combinations:

If the combinations did not work, check if the hot keys in the settings are reassigned:

Settings → Special features → Gestures → Hot keys

Important: on some MIUI 14 firmware, the combinations are disabled by default, and then you have to use other methods.

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If the screen turned black and white after the fall of the phone, do not try to turn off the filter software - first check the display for physical damage (scratches, cracks, dredges of liquid under the glass).

Method 3: Disconnect via Developer Mode (for experienced)

If standard methods don't work, and the black and white screen prevents you from using your phone, you can try turning off the filter through the developer menu, which requires you to activate hidden settings, but doesn't need root permissions.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Find the MIUI Version and click on it 7-10 times in a row until you become a developer!

For developers

Imitate the space of flowers

Simulate color space

Disconnected.

Monochrome

Achromatopsia

Restart the device (optional, but recommended).

On some firmware (MIUI 13 Global), the option may be called differently:

• Force disable color adjustments (forcible color correction).
• Override Force-Dark (abolishing the forced dark mode that sometimes conflicts with filters)

Method 4: Resetting special features settings

If the black and white filter is turned on because of a failure in the MIUI settings, you can return them to factory values without completely resetting the phone, which saves all the data (photos, contacts, apps), but removes all user availability settings.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Resetting Settings.
3. Confirm the action (a password or pattern lock may be required).
4. Reset the device.

Attention! Once reset, all special features will be disabled, including:

• 🔊 Increasing media volume.
• 👁️ Color correction for colorblinds.
• 📱 Gestures and hot keys.
• 🔋 Energy saving regimes related to accessibility.

If the black and white screen remains after the reset, the problem lies deeper - perhaps the system application or damaged firmware is to blame.

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Resetting special features settings is the safest way to return colors to the screen if the standard shutdown doesn't work.It doesn't affect personal data, but requires reconfiguring gestures and filters.

Method 5: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If all previous methods fail, the last option is to disable the filter via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 📋 Installed Xiaomi drivers (for Windows – official website).
• 🔧 Utility. ADB (You can download it as part of Android SDK Platform-Tools).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on your phone to debug via USB: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 times) → Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB (enable)
2. Connect your phone to your computer and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and go to the folder with ADB.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
5. Use the black and white filter command: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 0
6. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the filter does not turn off after the command, try the alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer 0

⚠️ Attention! Use! ADB It can cause the system to be unstable if you type in the wrong commands. Don't change other parameters unless you're sure they're there.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If none of the above methods returned the color to the screen, the problem may be due to one of the following factors:

• 🛠️ Damage to system files after failed update MIUI Or resetting the settings could damage the color processing files. Solution: reflash the device via Fastboot or Mi Flash Tool.
• 🦠 Virus or malware: Some applications (especially from third-party sources) may block screen settings. Check your phone with antivirus (such as Malwarebytes or Dr.Web).
• 🔧 Conflict with the shell MIUI. On certain devices (e.g, POCO F5) The black and white screen appears because of a bug in the thematic shell. Try changing the theme to the standard one: Settings → Topics → My subjects. → Standard.
• 📱 Hardware malfunction: If the screen turns black and white after falling, getting moisture or overheating, the problem may be a damaged display plume or graphics chip, in which case only repairs will help.

If you suspect a virus, follow the following steps:

1. Load your phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button → Safe Mode).
2. Check if the screen is still black and white, and if it's not, there's a problem in one of the apps installed.
3. Remove suspicious programs (especially those that have requested Special Opportunity rights).

⚠️ If you decide to reflash the device, be sure to back up the data via Mi Cloud or TWRP. The wrong firmware can turn your phone into a brick».

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