Night mode on Xiaomi Redmi 7 is a useful feature for protecting vision, but not everyone likes its constant activation. The yellow shade of the screen can distort colors in games, photos or videos, and automatic turn on on on schedule sometimes works inappropriately. If you are looking for a way to return the natural tones of the display, this article will help you to understand all the nuances of turning off the night mode on MIUI for Redmi 7.
We'll look at not only standard system settings, but also alternative methods, from manual control through the notification panel to reset screen configurations, and we'll focus on common errors that can cause night mode to turn on spontaneously even after a shutdown. At the end of the article, you'll find an FAQ that answers typical user questions.
Why Night Mode May Not Shut Down on Redmi 7
Before you get to the instructions, it’s important to understand why the function keeps working despite your actions, and most often, one of the following factors is the problem:
- 🔄 Automatic Schedule: Time-only settings (e.g. 22:00 to 7:00) can be activated, which override manual shutdown.
- 🌓 Adaptive brightness: some versions MIUI connect the night mode with the light sensor, which is why it turns on in dark rooms.
- 📱 Updates MIUI: after the update of the system, the screen settings can be reset to default values.
- 🔧 Third-party apps: programs like Twilight or Night Shift can duplicate the functionality of night mode.
Another common reason is the conflict between global MIUI settings and local settings of individual applications (e.g. Google Chrome or YouTube have their own blue light filters), in which case disabling the system-level mode will not work unless you deactivate similar features in each application separately.
Method 1: Disconnect via screen settings
The most reliable method is to deactivate the night mode directly from the display menu. Here is a step-by-step instruction for Redmi 7:
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
- Go to the Screen section.
- Select Night Mode (in some versions of MIUI it may be called Blue Light Filter or Vision Protection).
- Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck next to the option.
- Make sure that the schedule is manual or never.
If the screen still has a yellowish tint after these actions, check the theme settings. Some custom MIUI themes can simulate night mode through color filters.
- Go to Settings → Theme.
- Choose the standard MIUI Default theme.
- Reset the device.
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Method 2: Quickly shut down via notification panel
For those who want to temporarily deactivate the night mode without diving into the settings, there is a faster way to:
- Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
- Find the Night Mode icon (usually a crescent or an eye) If it's not there, click on Edit (pencil) and add it to the active switches.
- Tap the icon once to turn off mode. If the icon is illuminated, the function is active.
Note that this method only works for manual control. If the screen settings activate the schedule, then after a set time (for example, 22:00) the night mode will turn on automatically, despite your actions in the notification panel.
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If the Night Mode icon disappeared from the notification bar after the MIUI update, try resetting the panel settings: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset settings.
Method 3: Resetting screen settings to factory
If previous methods didn't work, it's possible that the system has failed in its display configurations, and then resetting the screen settings will help:
- Go to Settings → System and device → More
- Select Settings Reset.
- Click on Reset screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset phone!).
- Confirm the action and wait for the device to restart.
This method will return all display parameters (brightness, color temperature, adaptive settings) to factory values. After reset, the night mode will be turned off, but you will have to reconfigure:
- 🔦 Automatic brightness control
- 🎨 Color profile (c Settings) → Screen. → Colors)
- ⏰ Schedule for other functions (e.g. Reading Mode)
What if the reset didn't help?
Comparison of methods of turning off night mode
| Method | Speed. | Reliability | Side effects | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through screen settings | Medium | Tall. | No. | For permanent shutdown |
| Notification panel | Fast. | Low (reset on schedule) | Temporary shutdown | For one-off actions |
| Resetting screen settings | Long (requires rebooting) | Tall. | Resetting all display parameters | System failures |
| MIUI Update | Long time. | High (if the bug is fixed) | Possible new mistakes | Suspected software failure |
For most Redmi 7 users, a combination of the first and second method is best: first turn off the night mode in the screen settings, and then use the notification panel for operational control. If the problem is systemic (for example, the mode turns on itself after a restart), it is worth considering resetting or updating the firmware.
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Before resetting the screen settings, save the current brightness and color profile parameters - after the procedure, they will have to be adjusted again.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users find that night mode returns even after they turn off, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:
⚠️ Note: If you use reading apps (e.g. Moon)+ Reader or FBReader, check their settings – they can have their own blue light filters that work regardless of system settings.
- ⏰ Ignoring schedule: Even if you manually disabled night mode, it will activate over time if the settings are set in a schedule. Always check the schedule tab.
- 🔄 Automatic update MIUI: After installing the new firmware version, the screen settings may reset. After updating, turn off the night mode again.
- 📱 Energy saving mode: in some versions MIUI Activate Battery mode automatically turns on vision protection. → Battery → Energy saving regime.
- 🌡️ Light sensor: If the screen settings have Adaptive Brightness enabled, the sensor can activate night mode in dark rooms.
Another trap is MIUI regional settings. Some firmware for Redmi 7 (especially Chinese or Indian versions) can have a hard-to-reach night mode on geolocation. If you're traveling or using a VPN, try temporarily disabling location in your privacy settings.
Alternative solutions for light-sensitive users
If you’ve turned off nighttime but still feel uncomfortable with a bright screen, consider alternative ways to protect your vision:
- 🌗 Reading mode: c Settings → Screen. → Reading mode can be activated with a black and white filter that reduces eye strain without distorting colors.
- 🔦 Manual Color Temperature Adjustment: C Settings → Screen. → Choose the color profile Warm or Cold instead of automatic night mode.
- 📱 Third-party apps: Blue Light Filter or Night Screen let you flexibly adjust filter intensity and schedule.
- 🕶️ Security Glasses: Physical blue light filters (like those from Spigen or Belkin) are independent of phone settings.
For users who often work at night, Dark Theme (available in Settings → Screen → Dark Theme) will be useful. It does not distort colors, but reduces the overall brightness of the interface, reducing eye fatigue. The combination of dark theme with reduced brightness (up to 30-40%) is often more comfortable than night mode.