How to remove the dark mode in the Xiaomi applications: all the ways and nuances

Dark mode in Xiaomi smartphones has become a standard feature that automatically activates in many apps after the update MIUI But it's a mode that reduces eye strain in the evening and saves battery life. AMOLED-Some people prefer the classic light interface, while others prefer the dark theme to prevent them from perceiving content, for example, in messengers or browsers.

The problem is that disabling dark mode at the system level (Settings → Display → Dark Mode) doesn’t always work for all apps. Many programs, including Google Chrome, YouTube or Telegram, have their own theme settings that can conflict with global MIUI settings. In this article, we’ll look at how to completely disable dark mode in all Xiaomi apps, including hidden settings and solutions for stubborn programs.

We will focus on models with MIUI 12/13/14 and new smartphones based on HyperOS, where the logic of the dark theme has changed, and consider cases where the application ignores system settings, for example, due to cache errors or conflicts with the Xiaomi account.

Why Dark Mode is not turned off in some apps

If you’ve turned off the dark theme in Xiaomi’s settings, but individual apps continue to use a black background, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔄 Offline app settings: Many programs (such as WhatsApp, VK, Google Maps has its own theme settings that overlap the system.
• 📱 Conflict with MIUI Optimization: Some Firmware Functions MIUI Optimization (c Settings) → Special facilities → MIUI Optimization – Blocking theme changes.
• 🔄 Cache and app data: A damaged cache can get stuck on a dark topic even after changing settings.
• 🌙 Automatic switching on schedule: B MIUI Automatic dark mode is a function that is triggered by time or geolocation.
• 🔒 Xiaomi account restrictions: On some devices, linking to a Mi Account syncs theme between devices, ignoring local settings.

The problem is most often with Google apps (e.g. Gmail, Drive) because they use Google account settings rather than systems, and games and programs that force dark mode to save battery (e.g. PUBG Mobile or Brawl Stars) can also be difficult to solve.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) The logic of the dark theme has changed, and here it is tied to the user profile, and to completely disable it may require a reset of the profile or unbundling of the Mi Account.

How to turn off the dark mode at the MIUI level

The first step is to check the global theme settings in MIUI.This method works for most standard applications (Weather, Calendar, Notes), but may not affect third-party programs.

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Display section (or the Screen on some models).
3. Find Dark Mode (may be called Dark Theme Mode or Dark Theme Mode).
4. Switch the slider to the off position.
5. If there is an option Automatic Switch, turn it off or set the schedule as you wish.

On HyperOS, the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Personalization → Style and wallpaper → Dark theme

After turning off, restart your smartphone — some apps only apply changes after the reboot. If the dark mode still remains, move on to the following methods.

Is dark mode turned off in Settings → Display?

Is automatic time switching off?

Is the smartphone rebooted after the changes?

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Disabling dark mode in individual applications

If the system shutdown doesn't work, you'll have to configure each application separately, and let's look at the most popular programs and their features.

Google apps (Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, etc.)

Google apps often ignore MIUI settings and use a theme from Google to change it:

1. Open an app (like Google Chrome).
2. Slip on three points in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Find the Dark Theme (or Theme → Light) section.
4. Select Light or Use System Settings (if available).

For YouTube, the path is different:

Account (avatar in upper right corner) → Settings → General → Appearance → Light theme

If you don't have the option to use system settings, the app is forced to use its theme, and only manual switching will help.

Social networks and instant messengers (Telegram, VK, WhatsApp)

In most messengers, the theme is configured regardless of the system:

• 📱 Telegram: Settings → Appearance → Light (you can choose System if it works correctly).
• 💬 WhatsApp: ⋮ → Settings → Topics → Light.
• 👥 VK: Profile → Settings → Interface. → Bright topic.

Telegram also has an option called Autonnight, which can include a dark theme on a schedule – it should also be turned off.

Games and other applications

Many games (e.g. PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, Genshin Impact) have built-in interface settings that are system independent. Look for them under Settings → Graphics or Interface. If you don't have options, try:

• 🔄 Clear the game's cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Name of the game] → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Reinstall the game (sometimes helps reset the default settings).

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If the game doesn’t have manual theme settings, try changing the interface language to English – sometimes this resets the forced dark mode.

Resetting dark theme settings with MIUI Optimization

On some MIUI firmware (especially on older or customized ones), MIUI Optimization can block changes by fixing:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Find MIUI Optimization (may be called MIUI Improvements or Additional Settings).
3. Turn off the MIUI Optimization slider.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Then check if the dark theme changes apply, and if so, turn MIUI Optimization back on, as turning it off can affect performance.

On HyperOS, a similar feature may be called System Personalization or Adaptive Settings. See Settings → For more.

⚠️ Attention: Disconnection MIUI Optimization can cause some functions to function in an unstable way, such as navigation gestures or animations. Use this method only if other methods have not helped.

Cleaning cache and data applications for the theme reset

If the app persists in not wanting to change the subject, it might be the problem with the damaged cache.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select a problem app (such as Chrome or Telegram).
3. Press the storage (or memory)
4. Tap Clear cache and Clear data (Warning: this will remove all application settings, including logins!).
5. Restart the app and set up the theme again.

For some system applications (such as Weather or Calendar), the Clear Data option may be blocked, in which case resetting all settings will help:

Settings → About the phone → Reset settings → Reset all settings

This won’t delete your files, but it will reset all personal settings (including theme, wallpaper, sounds, etc.).

Problems with the dark mode on HyperOS and the new Xiaomi

In HyperOS (which replaced MIUI on new devices such as Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70, POCO F6), the logic of dark theme has changed.It is now tied to a user profile and can be synced through a Mi Account.

• 🔄 Dark mode turns on on itself after the update.
• 📱 Theme settings are reset after rebooting.
• 🌙 Applications ignore system parameters.

Try the following solutions:

1. Unplug your Mi Account: Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account and log out temporarily. Check if the theme settings will remain.
2. Update your firmware: HyperOS often comes with patches that fix dark theme bugs. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

On some HyperOS devices, dark mode may be forced to turn on due to the Adaptive Color feature, which analyzes lighting and time of day. To turn it off, go to Settings → Personalization → Adaptive Color and deactivate the option.

Additional methods: ADB, third-party utilities and workarounds

If standard methods don't work, you can try more radical solutions, which are suitable for advanced users, because they require additional actions and can affect the stability of the system.

Disable Dark Mode through ADB

With ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can force a light theme for all applications.

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times according to version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 1 (where 1 — bright-themed, 2 — dark, 0 — automatic).
3. For forced application to all applications use: adb shell cmd uimode night no

This method won’t work on all firmware, as Xiaomi can block changes through ADB.

Use of third-party utilities

There are applications that allow you to force the subject to change for other programs, such as:

• 🔧 Dark Mode Manager (requires root rights).
• 🎨 Substratum + topic MIUI.
• 🛠️ Tasker (for automatic switching under the terms of the contract).

Note that these utilities may violate Xiaomi’s security policies and cause unstable device performance, and they often require root access, which is unwarranted.

⚠️ Attention: Application of commands through ADB or use of third-party utilities can lead to malfunctions in the work MIUI/HyperOS. Before experimenting, back up the data through Settings → The phone. → Backup.

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If the dark mode does not turn off in any way, check if your device is installed custom firmware or a modified version of MIUI. In this case, the problem may be in the firmware itself, and only reinstall it will help.

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