How to completely disable the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi 8T: 5 working ways

Night mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for protecting vision in the dark, but not all Redmi 8T users like its work. The yellowish shade of the screen, incorrect activation on a schedule or conflicts with applications make you look for ways to completely disable this option. Unlike the new models with MIUI 14+, where the interface is simplified, on the Redmi 8T (with MIUI version 11-12), the path to settings may differ — especially if the device has not been updated for a long time.

Complicating the problem is that the manufacturer often hides key switches in non-obvious menu sections. For example, some users complain that the night mode spontaneously turns on even after manually turning off - this is due to the operation of the light sensor or conflict with the Read function. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of deactivation, including hidden developer settings and workarounds to eliminate bugs.

If you are faced with a situation where the Redmi 8T screen is constantly turning yellow despite all manipulations, do not rush to reset the settings. In 80% of cases, the problem is solved software, without losing data. The main thing is to understand that on MIUI night mode can be controlled not only through the standard menu "Display", but also through "Additional settings" or even "Read Mode".

1. Standard method: disabling through display settings

The most obvious way is to use the main settings menu, which works on most versions of MIUI, including those on the Redmi 8T out of the box, but there's a nuance here: if your device was updated through OTA, the location of the menu items may have changed.

To turn off the night mode in the standard way:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Display section.
3. Find the item "Night mode" (sometimes called "Dark mode" or "Vision protection").
4. Move the slider to the "off" position or uncheck the "automatic" box.

If there is no Night Mode on the Display menu, don't panic. Some firmware has it hidden in "Additional Display Settings" (you need to scroll down the list), and check if Read Mode is activated, which can simulate night mode but is managed separately.

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2. Disconnect through the Quick Settings Panel

A quick way to deactivate night mode is to use a notification curtain, which is useful when you need to temporarily return normal screen colors, but it doesn't always work to completely shut down. On Redmi 8T, the algorithm is this:

1. Swipe your finger from top to bottom to open the notification panel.

2.Look for the "Night Mode" icon (usually depicted as a crescent or eye with a wave).

3.Tap it once - if the icon has turned grey, mode is off.

If the icons are not in the main panel:

• 🔍 Turn the curtain completely (swipe down twice).
• 📌 Click on the “Edit” pencil and find hidden elements.
• 🔄 Drag the Night Mode to the Active Zone.

Important: this method does not cancel the automatic activation on the schedule. If the night mode is activated again at night, move to the next section.

3. Schedule setting and light sensor

One of the most common reasons for spontaneous nighttime switching on is an automatic schedule or an ambient light sensor. On the Redmi 8T, these parameters can be hidden in the back of the menu. Here's how to find them:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Night mode.

2. Slip on "Schedule" (or "Time of inclusion").

3. Select "No" or "Off" to cancel automatic activation.

4. Turn off the option "Auto (dusk/dawn)" - it uses location data.

If you have a "Adaptive Brightness" or "Light Sensor" item in your firmware, check it too, and sometimes these features conflict with night mode, causing the screen to turn yellow even during the day.

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4. Resetting display settings to factory

If the night mode continues to turn on despite all the manipulations, the system settings may have gone wrong, in which case resetting the screen settings without losing personal data will help.

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Additional settings.

2.Look for the "Resetting" item (sometimes called "Recovery and Reset").

3. Select "Display Settings Reset" (not to be confused with a full reset!).

4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After this procedure, all the screen parameters (brightness, color temperature, night mode) will return to factory values. If the problem was in a software conflict, this will help. If not, move to the next section.

5. Disconnection through the developer settings

Redmi 8T with MIUI 11-12 has a hidden menu for developers to manage screen settings at a low level, which is suitable if standard methods have not worked.

To open the developer settings:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the "MIUI version" item and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter the unlock password if necessary.
4. Return to the main settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

Next:

1. Open "Developers"
2. Scroll down to the "Hardware Rendering Acceleration" block.
3. Find options related to color temperature or nighttime (e.g., "Disable HW overlays" or "Night display").
4. Turn off all suspicious options and restart your phone.

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If there are too many items in the developer menu, search by settings (the magnifier icon at the top) and type in "night" or "display" to quickly find the desired options.

6. Post-Switchoff Problems and Solutions

Even after a successful night-time shutdown, Redmi 8T users sometimes experience side effects, and here are the most common ones and ways to address them:

Problem 1: The screen remains yellowish despite the night mode being turned off.

• 🔧 Check the settings of the "Color Profile" in the Display → Additional settings, possibly activated "Warm Colors" mode".
• 🔧 Set a color profile "Standard" or "sRGB".

Problem 2: Night mode is turned on when the battery is low.

• 🔋 This is related to the Energy Saving function. Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Modes and disable "Super energy saving".

Problem 3: After the MIUI update, the night mode was activated again.

• 🔄 This is a typical firmware bug. Try manually disabling mode through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → System applications → Night mode and press "Stop".

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If night mode is only enabled in certain applications (e.g., Chrome or VKontakte), the problem is not in the system, but in the settings of the application itself. Go to the program settings and find options like "Dark Theme" or "Night Mode".

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 8T (night mode can be rigidly integrated into the core of the system, in which case it can be turned off only through ADB or modification of system files – which requires an unlocked bootloader and may result in loss of warranty.

7. Alternative methods: ADB and third-party utilities

If all of these things don't work, there are radical methods that are suitable for power users and require you to connect your phone to your computer.

Method 1: Disconnecting through ADB

1. Install. ADB-Drivers on PC and enable "Debugging by" USB" on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 taps → Return to "Additional settings" → "For developers" → debug).

2. Connect Redmi 8T to your computer and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global night_display_available_for_user 0

3. Reset the device.

Method 2: Screen control applications

Google Play has utilities like Night Mode Controller or Display Tuner that allow you to bypass system restrictions, but they require root rights or special permissions from ADB.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB or third-party utilities may disrupt the work MIUI, Especially if you're an inexperienced user. Before experimenting, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the night mode on Redmi 8T