How to Remove Dark Mode on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Turn Off Night Theme in MIUI

Dark mode on Xiaomi smartphones has become an integral part of the MIUI interface, but not everyone likes it. Some prefer a classic light design, some prefer a dark theme that interferes with the perception of text, and some turn it on automatically without the owner’s desire. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off dark mode on Redmi, POCO and Mi devices – from standard settings to hidden firmware functions.

It’s important to understand that the path to settings may vary slightly between the different versions of MIUI (12 to 15), but the general logic remains the same. We’ll look at the universal methods that work on most models, including the Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/11, POCO X5/F5 and other popular devices. If you have questions after reading, check the FAQ section at the end of the article, where you’ll find answers to typical problems.

1. Standard dark mode shutdown through settings

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which is suitable for 90% of users and takes no more than a minute:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen section (or the Display in some firmware).
3. Select Dark Mode (may be called Night Theme or Dark Theme).
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck the tick.

On some devices (e.g. POCO F4 or Redmi K50), this setting may be in the screen style → Color scheme submenus. If you don’t find an item, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

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After disabling, the theme should change immediately, but sometimes you need to restart the device. If the interface is dark, check the settings of specific applications (we will discuss them below).

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On some Xiaomi models, dark mode can be turned on automatically when the battery is low. To turn this off, go to Settings → Battery → Energy Saving → Energy Saving Settings and deactivate the option “Dark theme while saving energy”.

2. Disable automatic switching on schedule

Many users experience a situation where dark mode turns on on itself in the evening, this is due to the automatic switching function, which is tied to the time of day or sunset / dawn, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Dark Mode.
2. Click on the Schedule (or Automatic Switch).
3. Choose Never or Off option.
4. If you have a sunset/dawn option, turn it off.

On devices with MIUI 14+, there can be an additional Adaptive Color setting that automatically adjusts the theme to lighting, and it should also be turned off if you want full control over the interface's appearance.

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3. disable dark mode for individual applications

Even after disabling the dark theme at the system level, some apps (like Google Chrome, YouTube or Telegram) may continue to use the dark interface, which is because they are monitoring Android system settings rather than MIUI.

• 📱 For Google Apps: Go to the settings of a particular app (e.g. Chrome) → Settings → Topics) and select Light.
• 💬 For Telegram: Open Settings → Appearance and select Light Theme or How to System (after disabling Dark Mode in the System) MIUI).
• 🎵 For Spotify/YouTube Music: These apps often ignore system settings. Try reinstalling them or using the web version.

Important: Some apps (such as Xiaomi Community or Mi Home) may force dark theme regardless of system settings, and this is due to developer policies, and this can only be changed through rolling back the app version or using modified APKs.

4. Resetting themes to factory settings

If the dark mode is not turned off in the standard ways, there may be a failure in the theme settings, in which case resetting the design parameters will help:

1. Go to Settings → Design (or Themes).
2. Choose My Subjects → Factory theme.
3. Confirm the use of a standard theme.
4. Reset the device.

On devices with MIUI 14+, this path can look like Settings → Decoration → Local Themes → Standard. If the factory theme doesn’t apply, try downloading the official light theme from the Mi Theme Store.

⚠️ Note: Resetting themes does not affect user data, but can return standard wallpaper and notification sounds. If you used custom wallpaper, back it up in advance.

5. Disable Dark Mode via ADB (for power users)

If all of the above methods fail, you can debug through ADB. This method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 1 (where 1 — bright-themed, 2 — dark, 0 — automatic).
4. Reset the device.

To check the current state of the mode, use the command:

adb shell settings get secure ui_night_mode

If 2 is returned, the subject is dark, 1 is light.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-Do not change other settings through settings put unless you are sure of their purpose. ui_night_mode 99 It can cause graphic artifacts.

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ADB-Teams are the most reliable way to turn off dark mode if it is “stuck” due to a failure in the system. MIUI. However, this method requires caution and is only suitable for experienced users.

6 Problems and Solutions: Why Dark Mode Doesn't Turn Off

Sometimes, even after all the manipulations, the dark topic continues to work, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to address them:

If none of the methods worked, consider resetting all settings (without deleting data) or flashing the device. You can find modified firmware with corrected theme settings on the XDA Developers and 4PDA forums, but this is a risky move that could take away warranty.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the dark mode on Xiaomi