How to remove the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with pictures and life hacks

Night mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature for protecting vision, but sometimes it works incorrectly or simply interferes with. For example, the screen can turn yellow at inappropriate times, automatically turn on in low light or knock down color reproduction in games / applications. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off night mode, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings.

It is important to understand that on different Redmi models (from Redmi 9A to Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the path to settings may slightly differ due to the versions of MIUI (12/13/14) or HyperOS shell. We have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions, you will also learn how to permanently remove night mode from the system (spoiler: this is not possible on all firmware) and what to do if the shutdown button is inactive.

If you encounter a bug where the night mode itself turns on despite all your attempts to turn it off, there is a section at the end of the article with radical methods (including resetting settings and editing configuration files).

1. Disable night mode via "Screen settings"

The most obvious way is to use the basic settings menu, which works on all Redmi models running MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS, but can depend on the firmware version.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Slip on Night Mode (or Read Mode on some firmware).
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck next to Automatic Turn on.

If you have a MIUI 14+, you can set it up here:

• 🌓 Color temperature (from warm to cold)
• ⏰ Schedule (manual or sunset/dawn)
• 🔄 Exceptions for apps (for example, disable night mode only on YouTube)

⚠️ Warning: Some HyperOS firmware may call the Night Mode option Vision Protection or Blue Light Filter. If you don't find it, search by settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen).

2. Quick shutdown via notification panel

You want to go through the settings? Most Redmis have night mode turned off in 2 taps:

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.Look for the Night Mode icon (usually a crescent moon). 🌙 eye 👁️) If you don't have a badge, click on Edit. ✏️) And add it to the panel.

If the button is inactive (shaded in gray), it means:

• 🔒 The mode is blocked by the administrator of the device (relevant for work phones).
• 🔄 Automatic schedules are included (see section 1).
• 📱 You have custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), where the logic of the work is different.

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If the night mode icon has disappeared from the notification bar after the MIUI update, try rebooting your phone – sometimes it helps to get it back.

3. Disconnection through "Reading Mode" (for MIUI 12-13) On the old versions. MIUI (before 14-e) the night mode could be duplicated by the Read Mode function. If the standard shutdown failed, check this section: Go to Settings → Screen. → Read Mode and: Turn off Read Mode slider. Make sure there are no active rules in Schedule Settings. Check for App Exceptions - it's possible that night mode is only enabled in certain programs (e.g. Chrome or Kindle). If both modes (Night and Reading) are on simultaneously, they can conflict. Turn both off, then turn on only the one you want. How is Night Mode different from Read Mode?Night Mode reduces the amount of blue light, making the screen yellow. Read Mode (in) MIUI) It also improves contrast and optimizes fonts for text, and on new firmware, these functions are combined into one item.

4. Reset screen settings (if night mode is not turned off)

There are times when night mode is curling, such as after updating MIUI or resetting to factory settings. If standard methods don't work, try resetting your screen settings:

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Put three points on it. ⋮ in the upper right corner (or additionally).
3. Select Reset screen settings.
4. Confirm the action (a password may be required).

This method will return to the factory values:

• 🎨 Color temperature and calibration.
• ⏱️ All schedules (including night schedule).
• 🔍 Adaptive brightness settings.

⚠️ Warning: The reset does not affect wallpaper and allowed applications, but will return the standard color scheme. If after that night mode turns on itself again, the problem is the firmware (see section 6).

5. Disconnect via “Developer Settings” (for advanced)

If the night mode is stubbornly reluctant to turn off, you can try turning it off through the developer's hidden settings, which is suitable for MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS, but requires caution.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified “You became a developer”).

Now:

1. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
2. Find the option to turn off the blue light filter (or Night Display on English firmware).
3. Activate it and restart the phone.

On some firmwares, this option may not be available – then try an alternative method: in the same developer menu, find a Simulation of color space and select Disconnected.

6. Radical methods: deletion of system files (for experienced)

If night mode turns on on by itself despite all attempts to disable it, the problem may lie in corrupted system files or a conflict with custom firmware, in which case:

Method 1: Remove via ADB (requires PC and USB debugging):

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.yellowpage

These commands will remove the modules responsible for the blue light filter. Risk: other MIUI functions may stop working.

Method 2: Edit build.prop (rooted devices only):

1. Open /system/build.prop in any editor (e.g. Root Explorer).
2. Add the line: persist.sys.nightdisplay.available=false
3. Save and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: These actions can lead to system instability or loss of warranty. Use them only if other methods have failed and you understand the risks. On HyperOS, these methods may not work due to the changed architecture.

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Before editing system files, be sure to back up through Settings → Additional → Backup or TWRP (if installed).

Comparison of methods of turning off night mode

FAQ: Frequent questions about the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi