How to remove triple tap on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

The triple tap feature on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO models) is often activated accidentally, causing users to be annoyed.This option, designed to quickly access zoom or special features, can interfere with normal phone use, such as during games or typing. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn it off, including standard MIUI settings, hidden developer settings and ADB commands for advanced users.

Complicating the problem, different versions of the MIUI shell (12, 13, 14) may have different paths to settings, and some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11) hide this option in non-obvious menus. We tested all methods on devices in 2022-2026 and put them together in one guide, from simple to complex. If you encounter a screen that accidentally increases when you triple touch, or just want to get rid of an unnecessary feature, read on.

What is a triple tap on Xiaomi and why you need it?

Triple-tap has been added to MIUI as part of a special feature for visually impaired users, and triple-taping automatically zooms in on the screen 1.5 to 2 times to allow for a better view of small elements.

• 👓 People with visual impairment (presbyopia, farsightedness);
• 📱 Viewing small text in the browser or documents;
• 🎮 Precise guidance in games (for example, in shooters).

But in practice, most users activate it accidentally, especially during intense touch screen use, such as when you scroll through a tape in TikTok or when you shoot at PUBG Mobile, and the system perceives three quick taps as a command to zoom in, which leads to unexpected scaling of the interface, and you can turn this feature off in a number of ways, from standard settings to manual editing of configuration files.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in feature menu, which works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12 and later.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Special Features section (in some firmwares it may be called Convenience or Additional).
3. Select the item Increase (or Scale).
4. Turn off the switch Triple press to zoom in (or triple tap in)

If you don’t have an increase item on your menu, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → System system → Gestures and buttons → Triple press;
• 🔍 Settings → Screen. → Scope and text → Triple touch.

Check the current version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the function is on (tap the screen three times)

Backup settings in Settings → Google → Backup

Close all applications before changing settings-->

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5), the option can be hidden behind an optional menu.

1. In the Special Opportunities section, click on three dots (⋮) top-right.
2. Select the magnification settings.
3. Turn off the triple-press gesture.

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If after turning off the function continues to work, restart the phone – sometimes the settings are applied only after the reboot.

Method 2: Using the Developer Mode

If the standard method didn't work, try turning off triple taps through the developer menu, which is suitable for devices with MIUI 13/14, where the function can be tied to system gestures.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row.
3. You will be notified that you have become a developer.

Now, follow the following steps:

1. Return to the main Settings menu and open the Additional (or Advanced Settings) section.
2. Choose Developer Settings (or Developer Settings).
3. Scroll down to the Input or Gestures block.
4. Find the option Triple press to zoom in and turn it off.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market), the option may be called differently:

• 🔧 Triple-tap zoom;
• 🔧 Magnification gesture;
• 🔧 Accessibility shortcut (if triple tap is tied to special features label).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, you can turn off triple taps using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge, and the advantage of the method is that it works even on custom firmware and devices with limited settings.

First, prepare everything you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (you can download on the official website);
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original);
• 📥 Utility. ADB (download);
• 📱 Initiated Debugging Mode USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate USB Debugging in the Developer menu (see Method 2).
2. Connect the phone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
5. Execute the command to disable triple press: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_enabled 0 adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_scale 1.0
6. Reboot the phone.

If the function is still active after the reboot, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

This command unlocks hidden APIs, which can help apply settings.

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ADB-The commands are reset when you reset your phone to the factory settings. If you do a hard reset, you'll have to repeat the procedure.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don't want to go through the settings or connect your phone to your computer, you can use third-party utilities that allow you to turn off triple taps, but require you to give special features (which can affect security), and we tested three of the most reliable applications:

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Open the app and click Add macro.
2. As a trigger, select Gesture → Triple Press.
3. As an action, specify the cancellation of the event (or the blocking of the gesture).
4. Save the macro and activate it.

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Before installing third-party apps, check reviews – some utilities may collect data or show intrusive advertising.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When Nothing Helps

In some cases, triple-pressing may continue to work even after all of the methods described, due to firmware or system services conflict, and consider typical problems and solutions:

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), standard methods MIUI In this case, try to disable the function through the settings of the firmware itself or install the Magisk module for gesture control.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the special options settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Confirm the action.

This will return all magnification and gesture parameters to factory values, but will not affect personal data.

How to return a triple press if needed

If you have disabled the function but then decided to return it (for example, to temporarily increase the screen), you can do it in the same ways:

• 🔄 Through Settings. → Special facilities → Increase;
• 🔧 Developer settings (if disabled there);
• 💻 Through ADB-Adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_enabled 1

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra), triple tap can be configured more flexibly:

• 🔍 Change the scale of the increase (from 1.2x before 3.0x);
• 🔍 Link to the function is not an increase, but, for example, a quick opening of Google Assistant;
• 🔍 Set up a delay response (to avoid accidental activation).

If you use MIUI 14 or later, the Ignore Accidental Presses option may appear in the zoom settings – turn it on to reduce the number of false positives.

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