How to turn off the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways

Why is the Redmi 10 night mode not working properly?

Night mode (or "Dark theme") on Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a useful feature that reduces eye strain in the evening and saves battery power on AMOLED- screens. However, many users face a situation where the mode is turned on spontaneously, does not turn off in the morning or works with errors.

First, in MIUI (Xiaomi's branded shell), night mode is often tied to a timetable or sunset/dawn. If you change your time zone, move to another region, or have lost your sensor settings, the system may not work correctly. Second, some apps (such as Google Chrome or YouTube) have their own dark theme settings that conflict with the system. Finally, you should not rule out software failures - especially if you have recently updated firmware or installed custom themes from the Mi Theme Store.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to turn off the Redmi 10 night mode, including hidden settings and solutions for cases where standard methods don’t work. And if you want to understand why the mode turns on itself, check out the crash diagnostics section.

Method 1: Disconnect via the notification panel (fast method)

The easiest way to deactivate night mode is to use a control center (notification curtain), which works 90% of the time and takes less than 10 seconds:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Night Mode icon (usually a crescent star or a "Eye Comfort" sign) and if it's not, swipe left to reveal all the quick settings.
3. If you tap the icon once, if it's illuminated in blue, the mode is active; it should go out when you press it.

⚠️ Warning: Some versions of MIUI 13/14 may not have the icon in the default curtain, in which case you need to add it manually:

1. Open the curtain and click on the Edit icon (pencil in the lower right corner).
2. Find Night Mode or Eye Comfort on the list and drag it to the active area.

If you turn off the panel and you activate the mode again after a few minutes, the problem is the automatic schedule.

Make sure the notification curtain is fully deployed |

Check if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled (it can block changes)|

Restart your phone if the icon doesn't respond to pressing |

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Method 2: Manual shutdown in display settings

If the fast method doesn't work, you'll have to go into the system settings. In MIUI, the path to night mode may vary depending on the firmware version, but the general logic is:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Display section (or the Screen in older versions).
3. Select Night Mode (sometimes called Eye Comfort or Eye Protection).
4. Move the slider to the "Off" position or uncheck the tick from "Enable automatically".

In this section you can also configure:

• 🌓 Color temperature - move the slider to the left for a cooler hue.
• ⏰ Schedule – Turn off the Schedule option if it is active.
• 📱 Application exceptions — some programs (e.g., Reading books) may force a dark topic to be included.

⚠️ Warning: On Redmi 10 with MIUI 12.5 and below, the night mode settings may be elsewhere — Settings → Additional → Special features → Color filter. If you don't find a paragraph, search by settings (lap in the upper right corner).

Method 3: Turning off the automatic schedule

A common reason for spontaneous nighttime switching on is an automatic schedule tied to the time of day or sunset/dawn, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Night mode.
2. Slip on the Schedule (or Automatic Enablement).
3. Choose No or Disable.
4. If geolocation is used (Sunset Before Dawn option), disable it – it can fail if the Internet connection is poor.

On the Redmi 10 with MIUI 13+, the schedule can be hidden behind additional settings.

1. In the Night Mode section, click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Additional or Schedule Settings.
3. Turn off all active triggers (time, geolocation, adaptive brightness).

⚠️ Warning: If the night mode still turns on after the schedule is turned off, check the power saving mode. In MIUI it can force the dark theme to save battery. Go to Settings → Battery → Power saving mode and turn off the dark theme option at low charge.

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Sometimes (once a week) |

Nearby (only after updates)|

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Method 4: Reset the display settings (if nothing helps)

If the night mode is not turned off by any of the above methods, the cause may be a software failure in the settings of the screen, in which case, resetting the display parameters without losing personal data will help:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Scroll down and select Additional (or More).
3. Press Reset Display settings.
4. Confirm the action (a password may be required).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Night mode and all associated settings will return to factory values (usually turned off).
• 📱 Brightness, color temperature and adaptive settings will also reset.
• ⚙️ You will have to reconfigure the screen autorotation and font size if they have been changed.

⚠️ Warning: If the reset didn't work, the problem could be deeper, for example, in corrupted system files.

1. Update the firmware to the latest version (Settings → About the phone → System Update).
2. Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
3. Perform a soft reset (reboot with the power button pressed for 10 seconds).

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If night mode is only enabled in specific applications (e.g. Telegram or VKontakte), check the dark theme settings within these programs. Often they have their own triggers that are not related to the system.

Diagnostics of failures: why does the night mode not turn off?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but the night mode on Redmi 10 still doesn’t work properly, the reasons may be:

Another possible reason is custom firmware or rooted, and if you've been installing unofficial software (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), night mode can control a Magisk module or other system patch.

1. Check the installed modules in Magisk Manager.
2. Disable modules associated with the display (e.g., Dark Mode Fix).
3. If it doesn’t work, go back to the stock firmware via Fastboot.

⚠️ Warning: Some Redmi 10s with MIUI Global Stable have a bug where night mode resets after rebooting, due to an error in the geolocation service com.miui.weather2, the solution is to disable weather autodetection in the widget settings.

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If the night mode doesn't turn off even after the settings are reset, the light sensor may have a hardware failure, and only the service center will help.

Additional settings: how to make the night mode more convenient

If you don't want to turn off the night mode completely, but it's not comfortable, it's personalized. Here are some useful settings for Redmi 10:

• 🌡️ Color temperature: You can choose a shade from warm (2700K) to cold (4000K) in the night mode settings. The best option for the eyes is 3200K.
• ⏱️ Smooth turn on: MIUI 13/14 has a Smooth transition option that gradually changes color temperature 10-30 minutes before bedtime.
• 📴 Application exceptions: You can specify programs that will not run night mode (e.g. Camera or Gallery).
• 🔋 Battery savings: On AMOLED- screens, a dark theme reduces energy consumption by 10-15%. If autonomy is more important than comfort, leave the mode on.

To customize the exceptions:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Night mode → Exceptions.
2. Select apps from the list or add them manually.
3. Save the changes.

If you don’t like the standard shade of night mode, you can install a custom theme from the Mi Theme Store:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. In the search, type Dark or AMOLED.
3. Choose your favorite theme and apply it. Note that some themes only change wallpaper and icons, not the system night mode.

Frequent questions about the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi 10