How to turn off the screen approach with a triple click on Xiaomi: 5 ways

The triple-press screen zoom feature on Xiaomi is often activated by accident — especially when users are trying to take a screenshot or quickly switch between apps. Instead of the expected action, the screen suddenly increases 1.5-2 times, and returning to normal looks requires additional manipulation.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable triple click on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — standardized MIUI You will also learn why the feature can spontaneously turn on after updates and how to avoid this. MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14.

Why does triple click include scaling?

Screen zoom (or Magnification in English) is designed for users with vision problems, allowing you to quickly enlarge the screen without changing the system fonts. Xiaomi uses a triple-press gesture (sometimes a triple-tap with a delayed finger) by default.

The problem is that:

• 🔹 The gesture works when you accidentally touch it, such as when you hold your phone with one hand and accidentally touch the screen with your finger pad.
• 🔹 The function can be activated automatically after resetting or updating. MIUI.
• 🔹 In some models (for example, POCO F3 Redmi Note 11: No obvious switch in settings.

Important: If you use an oleophobic-coated protective glass, triple clicks may be triggered more often due to the altered sensitivity of the sensor, in which case it is recommended to calibrate the screen (more about this in one of the following sections).

Method 1: Disconnection through “Special Opportunities” (MIUI 12–14)

This is the most obvious and safe method.It works on most Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12 and other models with current firmware versions.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Go to Screen Enlargement (or Magnification in English localization).
3. Turn off the Triple-tap to magnify switch.
4. For reliability, also deactivate the magnification button option, if any.

If the screen size is not on the menu, try:

• 🔍 Use the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen) and enter the request “increase».
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes menu items don’t load immediately.

Method 2: Resetting special features gestures

If the triple click continues to work even when the feature is disabled in the settings, the problem may be a gesture conflict, for example, on some Xiaomi firmware, a triple tap is assigned to other actions (for example, launching Google Assistant or Quick Ball).

To reset all gestures:

1. Go to Settings → System → Gestures.
2. Select Special Features (or Accessibility Gestures)
3. Click Reset settings (or Reset).
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

After reset, check if other functions have been activated by triple click. For example, on POCO F4, this gesture may be tied to the launch of the Game Turbo - in which case it must be disabled separately in the game settings.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods do not work, you can disable the function via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader or USB debugging enabled.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands can disrupt the system, and use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional (or Additional Settings) → Developer and activate USB Debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute the command:

adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_enabled 0


adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_scale 1.0




adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_gestures_enabled 0

After you execute the commands, restart the device. If the function is still active, check the other parameters:

adb shell settings list | grep magnification

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If ADB does not recognize the device, install Xiaomi USB Drivers and check that the developer settings have enabled the option of Debugging over USB (Safe Mode).

Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don't want to go through the settings or use ADB, you can use gesture blocking apps, for example:

• 🛡️ MacroDroid – allows you to intercept a triple click and replace it with another action (or do nothing).
• 🔧 Accessibility Scanner (from Google) – analyzes conflicts of special features.
• 🚫 NoTripleTap is a highly specialized application to disable triple touch (requires root or ADB).

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Create a new macro with the trigger Touch Event → Triple Tap.
2. Select Do Nothing (or Notify to receive a notification).
3. Save the macro and activate it.

Limitation: Some applications may conflict with MIUI Optimization (optimization) MIUI), So the macro won't always work, so you'll have to turn off MacroDroid optimization in your battery settings.

Method 5: Sensor calibration (if the click is triggered spontaneously)

If the triple click is activated without your involvement, the problem may be in the incorrect operation of the touch screen, which often occurs after falls, moisture or installation of poor-quality protective glass.

To recalibrate the sensor:

1. Enter the dialer code ##6484## (some models run ##2664##).
2. In the menu, select Test → Touch Screen Test.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually touch the crosses several times in different areas of the display).
4. After calibration, restart the device.

If the calibration didn’t help, check:

• 🔧 Screen sensitivity in display settings (some models have adjustments).
• 🛠️ Integrity of the display plume – physical damage may require repair.

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If after calibration the problem persists and the triple click is triggered in the same place on the screen, this is a sign of a hardware malfunction.

Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models

Note: on devices with Global ROM (e.g. Xiaomi EU), menu items may be called differently. Use Settings Search if you don't find the right section.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but triple click still activates zoom, check out:

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware (especially custom ones, such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the screen augmentation function is hard-stitched into the system. MIUI Disconnection via build.prop (requires root rights).

• 🔄 Update. MIUI until the latest version - in new assemblies bugs with gestures are often corrected.
• 🧹 Reset the settings to factory (don’t forget to make a backup!).
• 📱 Check the screen in safe mode (press the power button). → Safe Mode: If the problem disappears, one of the installed applications is to blame.

If you use root rights, you can manually edit /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl by deleting the triple-click string, but it's a risky method -- editing incorrectly will result in loss of touch input.

FAQ: Frequent questions