How to completely turn off the pulse on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways

The animation of the pulsating circle on the Redmi Note 8 Pro lock screen is one of the most controversial features of MIUI. For some users, it is a convenient notification indicator, for others it is an annoying element that eats up battery power and distracts attention. Especially relevant is the problem with Always-On Display (AOD), where the pulse flickers constantly, even in sleep mode.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn off your pulse, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer and ADB command settings. It’s important to understand that the methods differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14) and regional software (global, Chinese, European build). If you’ve tried to turn off your pulse through the themes menu but nothing has worked, don’t rush to reset.

We will also look at the side effects of each method: for example, turning off the pulse through ADB can cause some personal settings to reset, and changing system files can lead to loss of warranty. To avoid problems, carefully follow the instructions and back up important data before making changes.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings (the safest way)

So, to start with the most obvious and safe method, using built-in MIUI tools, you can turn off the pulse on the lock screen in most cases without root rights or complex manipulation, but depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may be different.

For the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 12/13, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Go to the Lock Style or Additional Settings section (depending on build).
3. Find the option Pulse notifications or animation notifications and move the slider to the position off.
4. Save the changes and restart the device (optional, but recommended for settings).

If your menu does not have Pulse notifications, then the firmware uses an alternative path:

• 🔍 Check the Settings section → Notifications → Notification settings.
• 🔍 In some builds, the option is hidden in Settings → Display. → Always-On Display (if the function is AOD activated).
• 🔍 In Chinese, the path may look like this: → → (setting up the effects of notifications).

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 14 (especially on global builds) the option to turn off the pulse may be hidden due to Xiaomi's policy.In this case, move on to the following methods.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the device is at least 30% charged.

Turn off Always-On Display (AOD) before changing your settings

Take a screenshot of the current lock screen settings-->

2. Disable via Always-On Display (AOD) settings

If you use Always-On Display, the pulse on the lock screen can be part of its work, in which case the standard shutdown through the lock screen settings will not work – you need to deactivate the AOD itself or change its parameters.

Instructions for Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always-On Display.
2. Turn off the Always-On Display slider (if it is active).
3. If you want to leave AOD but keep your pulse down: Select Dial or Minimalist (which usually don't have a pulse) display style. Turn off the option to Show notifications in AOD settings.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware (especially Chinese) AOD This can cause the wallpaper to be reset on the lock screen.

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have a separate AOD section, try an alternative way:

Settings → Display → Additional settings → Always-On Display

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If the pulse still appears after the AOD is turned off when new notifications are released, check the Security settings. Sometimes the animation is managed through Settings → Applications → Notification Management → System Notifications.

3.Use of Developer Mode (for experienced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try turning off your heart rate through the developer mode, which requires caution, because incorrect changes can cause system failures.

Algorithm of action:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version until you become a developer!

Developer settings

Animation of notifications

Effects of screen locking

USB debugging

In developer mode, you can also limit background processes that can affect the appearance of a pulse:

• 🔧 Limit background activity for applications in Developer Settings → Limitations of background processes.
• 🔧 Turn off the animation of windows and transitions (this will not take away the pulse, but will reduce the load on the system).

Critical information: On some Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced), changing the settings in developer mode can result in blocking the NFC function. If you use contactless payments, back up the settings before making changes.

4. Shutting down the pulse through ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If all previous methods have failed, the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a versatile tool for deep customization of Android, but it requires connecting the phone to a computer and knowing the commands.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB on PC: Download Platform Tools from the official Android website. Unpack the archive to the root of the C:\ drive (e.g., C:\platform-tools\).

Connect the phone:

• Enable USB Debugging in Developer Settings.
• Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to the PC USB-cable (original!).
• Enter in the command line: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
• Click here to find out: Adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0 This command disables the display of notifications on the lock screen, including the pulse.

If you still have a pulse, try additional commands:

• 📱 adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_allow_private_notifications 0 — Block private notifications.
• 📱 adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.keyguard – extreme method, disables the system lock application (may cause crashes!).

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-The commands may disrupt some functions, for example:

• All notifications on the lock screen (not just the pulse) will stop showing.
• Smart Lock settings (unlocking by location, devices, etc.) can be reset.
• In rare cases, a complete reset is required to restore functionality.

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ADB-Teams are the most powerful, but also the most risky method. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better focus on standard settings or using developer mode.

5 Manual editing of system files (root users only)

If you have root rights, you can turn off your pulse by editing system files, which is the most radical and only suitable for advanced users, since improper actions can lead to a device blink (complete failure).

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /system/media/theme/default/ And find files related to the lock animation (usually this one) lockscreen_effects.mtz or notification_effects.xml).
3. Back up the file, then edit it by removing the lines responsible for the pulse: <pulse_animation enabled="false">
4. Save the changes, set the rights 644 (r-w-r--r---) and restart the device.

Alternative path (for some firmware):

• 📁 /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/ — Lock interface files can be stored here.
• 📁 /data/system/theme/ — If you use a custom theme, the pulse can be written here.

⚠️ Warning: Editing system files without backup is fraught:

• Loss of warranty (if the device is warranty).
• Disruption of all animations in the system (not only pulse).
• The need to flash the phone in case of a critical error.

If after editing files, the phone stopped booting, try booting into Recovery mode and recovering the backup.

6. Alternative solutions: changing theme or firmware

If neither method works, there are two radical options:

1. Set a custom theme without pulse: Open Topics → My Topics → Online. Find a theme marked No Pulse or Minimal Lockscreen (like "Pure Black" or "Material Dark"). Apply the theme and check if the pulse has gone.

Refuse the device to custom firmware:

• Popular firmware without pulse: Pixel Experience, LineageOS, Havoc-OS.
• Before the firmware, be sure to unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
• Use the official instructions from the XDA Developers forum for Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia).

Advantages and risks of alternative solutions:

If you decide to flash it, consider that Redmi Note 8 Pro with a Mediatek Helio G90T processor requires:

• 🔧 Special version TWRP Recovery (e.g. OrangeFox).
• 🔧 Well-chosen boot.img for your model.
• 🔧 Disabling the verification AVB 2.0 (via fastboot command --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off the pulse on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users often face typical problems, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

Problem 1: After the heart rate was turned off, all notifications were lost through ADB.

⚠️ Restore the settings with the command: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 1 If notifications are not returned, check permissions for applications in Settings → Notifications.

Problem 2: The pulse is gone, but now the lock screen flashes when unlocked.

⚠️ Solution: This is a side effect of turning off animations. Return the standard animation settings to the developer settings. → The scale of window animation (set) 1x).

Problem 3: After editing system files, the phone doesn’t boot.

⚠️ Solution: Load to Recovery Mode (Press Power) + Volume Up. Select Mount → System and restore the edited file from backup. If there is no backup, reset via Wipe → Factory Reset (Data will be lost!).

Problem 4: There is no option to turn off the pulse on Chinese firmware.

⚠️ Solution: Install global or European firmware via Mi Flash Tool. Instruction: Download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website (choose the version for begonia). Unpack the archive and run through fastboot command: fastboot flash all ⚠️ Important: When changing the firmware region, you may need to link your Mi Account!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions