Mode in your pocket on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: how to turn off permanently or configure for yourself

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro has a useful but sometimes annoying feature called the pocket mode, which automatically locks the screen when the device is in your pocket or bag, preventing accidental taps, but many users find that the feature works at the wrong time, such as when listening to music through headphones or when using a navigator in the car. In this article, we will discuss how to completely turn off the mode in your pocket, fine-tune it to your needs or replace it with alternative solutions.

It is important to understand that on the Redmi Note 10 Pro (models) sweet/sweetin) This function is based on the proximity sensor and the accelerometer, and if you notice that the screen goes out for no reason, even on a desk, the problem may not be in the settings, but in the hardware sensors. We will also look at how to diagnose such cases and what to do if a standard shutdown doesn't help.

What is a mode in the pocket and why it is needed

Pocket Mode is a software mechanism that blocks the touch screen when two conditions are detected:

• 📱 The proximity sensor detects that something is pressed to the screen (tissue, hand, surface of the bag).
• 🔄 The accelerometer determines that the phone is in a horizontal position or at an angle (typical for a pocket).

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, this feature is activated by default and works in conjunction with the Smart Lock.

• 🚫 Prevent accidental calls or application launches.
• 🔋 Save battery power (screen does not turn on from accidental touches).
• 🛡️ Protect privacy (for example, when the phone is in a bag with an open messenger).

But there are also disadvantages to the function, and it can interfere with:

• 🎧 When listening to music through wired headphones (the sensor works on the hand).
• 🚗 When using the navigator in the car (if the phone is lying on the torpedo at an angle).
• 🎮 In games with horizontal orientation of the screen.

⚠️ Note: If you use a magnetic lock case, the mode in your pocket may conflict with the magnetic lock, in which case the screen will go out even when the Pocket Mode is turned off.

Method 1: Complete shutdown through system settings

The most reliable method is to deactivate the function in the settings menu. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the path to the option may vary depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14).

For MIUI 12/13:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Scroll down and select Mode in your pocket.
3. Move the slider to the off position.

For MIUI 14 (and newer):

1. Go to Settings → Always on screen and lock.
2. Slip on the Additional Locking Settings.
3. Find the Mode in your pocket and turn it off.

If the item is not on the menu, it means that the function is integrated into the smart lock.

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Choose Smart Lock.
3. Turn off the lock option in your pocket.

Pocket mode is not in screen settings |

Function deactivated in Smart Lock |

After restarting, the phone is not locked in your pocket.|

The proximity sensor works correctly (checked through the engineering menu)-->

On some firmware for the Redmi Note 10 Pro (e.g. global version 12.5.7), the option is hidden, in which case it can only be disabled via the engineering menu or ADB.

Method 2: Use of the Engineering Menu (for experienced)

If you don't have the standard settings to turn it off, you'll have to go to the engineering menu, which is a method that requires caution, because the wrong actions can disrupt the sensors.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##6484###
2. In the menu that appears, select Proximity Sensor.
3. Check the current values: 🟢 Value = 0 - Sensor not closed. 🔴 Value = 1 - the sensor is closed (the mode in the pocket is triggered).

Calibrate

To turn off the response to the sensor:

1. Go back to the engineering menu and select Sensor Test.
2. Find the P-Sensor Switch and set the Disable value.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the proximity sensor may disrupt the automatic screen shutdown during a call (when you hold the phone to your ear).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced)

If none of these methods worked, the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) option remains, requiring the phone to be connected to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

ADB

adb shell settings put secure pocket_mode 0

Reset the device.

To return the function back, use:

adb shell settings put secure pocket_mode 1

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Before using ADB, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore the system if something goes wrong.

Alternative solutions: if you can not disconnect

If standard methods do not work, consider alternatives:

1. Use gestures instead of touch buttons

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, you can activate navigation with gestures, which is less likely to work in your pocket:

1. Go to Settings → System → Gestures.
2. Choose Full-screen gestures.
3. Turn off the sensitivity to casual touch.

How to check:

1. Run the sensor test through the engineering menu (see Method 2).
2. Try using your phone without a cover.
3. Turn off the Adaptive Battery in Settings → Battery.
4. Reset the settings to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset).

⚠️ Note: If the proximity sensor shows Value = 1 is a constant sign of a hardware malfunction, and in this case, only replacing the sensor module in the service center will help.

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Before visiting the service, check if the malfunction is associated with the firmware. To do this, run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool to a clean version of MIUI.

Frequent Questions and Myths About the Regime in the Pocket

Let’s look at common misconceptions and nuances:

Myth 1: “A mode in your pocket drains your battery.”

❌ Reality: The function, on the contrary, saves charge, as it prevents the screen from being turned on from accidental pressing. Battery consumption can only increase if the proximity sensor is not working correctly and is constantly being polled by the system.

Myth 2: “Switching off Pocket Mode impairs security.”

❌ Reality: Risk of Accidental Pressing Increases, but Basic Protection Provides PIN-If you use a Smart Lock (unlocking to a Bluetooth device or location), security will not be compromised.

Myth 3: “The function only works in the pocket.”

❌ Reality: The regime can work in any situation where:

• 📦 The phone is lying screen down on a soft surface (sofa, bed).
• 🧤 You hold it in your hand, covering the sensor with your finger.
• 🚗 It's mounted on the holder in the car at an angle.