How to turn off the pulse on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12, 13 and 14

Animation of a pulsating circle on the lock screen Xiaomi is one of the most controversial chips MIUI. For some users, this is a convenient notification indicator, for others it is an annoying element that prevents them from understanding the time and date. AMOLED-screens where constant animation can affect power consumption.

In this article, we’ll look at all the available methods for turning off your pulse, from standard settings to hidden settings through ADB and editing system files. It’s important to understand that some methods require an unlocked bootloader or superuser rights, so be mindful of the process.

If you’re using Xiaomi based on MIUI 14 or later, start with the first partition — you may not even need to be technically manipulated. Owners of older versions (such as MIUI 12 on the Redmi Note 9 Pro) will have to use alternative methods.

1. Turn off the pulse through standard MIUI settings

The easiest way to remove animation is to use built-in personalization options. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI, this option is hidden deep, and some firmware has removed it altogether.

On MIUI 14 (relevant to Xiaomi 13/13 Pro, Redmi Note 12):

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the lock screen style.
3. Choose any style that does not have animation (e.g., Clean or Digital Watch).
4. Save the changes and check the result.

On MIUI 12/13 (for Poco X3, Mi 11):

• 🔹 Go to Settings. → Always on screen and locking.
• 🔹 Select the lock screen settings → Additionally.
• 🔹 Find the notification pulse option and turn it off.

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If the notification pulse option is missing, try changing the theme to a standard one (e.g., MIUI Default).

If none of these things worked, your firmware version doesn't support shutdown through the menu, so move on to the following methods.

2.Using the Developer Mode and ADB

For users who are ready for technical manipulation, there is a more flexible way to disconnect via ADB. This method works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires a connection to a computer and activation of the developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate the Developer Mode: 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. 🔧 Tap 7 times on "Version" MIUI", Notice: “You have become a developer!".

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

Platform Tools

Minimal ADB and Fastboot

adb.exe

adb shell settings put global lockscreen_pulse_enable 0

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After you've done the command, restart the device. If the pulse is gone, it's working. If it's not, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_pulse 0

3. editing system files (Root required)

If previous methods failed, the last resort is manual editing of system files, which is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and superuser rights (for example, through Magisk).

Instructions:

• 📱 Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or Solid Explorer). FX File Explorer).
• 📱 Cross the path: /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen/ or (for new versions) MIUI): /product/media/theme/default/lockscreen/
• 📱 Find files with the.mtz extension and rename them by adding backup at the end.
• 📱 Reset the device.

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Without backup system files, you risk getting a bootloop before editing, backup through TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery!

If after rebooting the lock screen became empty or artifacts appeared, restore the original files from the backup.

4. Alternative methods: custom firmware and modules Magisk

For advanced users who are not afraid of experimentation, there are two options:

1. Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there is no default pulse animation.
2. Use of the Magisk module: 🔧 Install Magisk (if not already installed). 🔧 Download the module. MIUI Lockscreen Pulse Disabler. 🔧 Install the module with Magisk Manager and restart.

The advantage of Magisk is that it does not require editing system files and is easy to roll back. However, remember: any manipulation of boot.img can lead to loss of warranty or locking the device (on some Xiaomi models, anti-rollback works).

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Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successful heartbeat shutdown, users experience side effects, and consider typical situations and ways to correct them:

If notifications on the lock screen stop appearing after the pulse is turned off, check settings in Settings → Notifications → Lock screen. The system may have reset display settings.

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On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 12T), the pulse is associated with the “Rise to Wake Up” function. Try turning it off in Settings → Screen → Rise to Wake up.

6. Xiaomi models with unique nuances

Some Xiaomi devices have features in the implementation of pulse.

• 📱 Poco F3/F4: The pulse only shuts down through ADB, Standard settings do not work.
• 📱 Redmi Note 10 Pro: On MIUI 13 Animation tied to "Animation Effects" in developer settings.
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Pulse can return after resetting camera settings (firmware bug).
• 📱 Black Shark 4/5: Uses its own launcher where the pulse is switched off in Settings → Black Shark Launcher.

For Poco devices, it is also worth checking the settings in the proprietary Poco Launcher application - sometimes there are duplicated lock screen options.

7.Impact on battery and performance

Many users are worried that pulse animation affects battery life. Let's see if this is true:

• 🔋 Nana AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Redmi) K50) The pulse consumes a minimum amount of energy, as only a few pixels are illuminated.
• 🔋 Nana LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The animation may be more noticeable to the battery, but the difference rarely exceeds the 1-2% nightly.
• ⚡ If the pulse flashes too often (once per second), this may indicate problems with firmware optimization - consider switching to custom build.

On devices with Always-On Display (AOD) turning off the pulse can increase the working time 5-10% But the effect is different and depends on the model.

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If your goal is to maximize battery savings, turn off not only the pulse, but also Always-On Display, and limit the background activity of applications in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If you’re often experimenting with MIUI settings, install the QuickShortcutMaker app from Google Play, which will help you find hidden menus that don’t appear in standard settings.

⚠️ Attention! On devices with a locked bootloader (most new Xiaomi out of the box), trying to get root or install custom firmware will lead to a complete lock (brick).Be sure to link your Mi Account to the device before unlocking!

⚠️ Attention! If you use Xiaomi with banking applications (e.g. Sberbank Online or Tinkoff), installing Magisk or custom recavery can result in access blocking due to the SafetyNet trigger.