The screensaver on Xiaomi devices is not just a screen decoration, but a full-fledged element of the system that can both please the eye and annoy with constant switching. On Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs, the screensaver is activated after 5-10 minutes of inactivity, showing the clock, weather or advertising banners. On smartphones with MIUI, the screensaver appears when charging or in Always On Display mode. But what if it interferes? For example, when you watch a movie with a pause or use your phone as an alarm clock on the nightstand.
In this article, we will discuss all the ways to disable the screensaver, from standard settings to hidden developer parameters. Note that on different Xiaomi models, the path to settings may differ. We will specify universal methods and separately discuss the nuances for the Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV X, and smartphones on MIUI 12-14. If your model does not make the list, check similar menu items or use alternative methods from the last section.
1. disable the screensaver on the Xiaomi TV through standard settings
On most Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs, the screensaver is controlled via the screen and sound menu, which runs on PatchWall firmware (for India) and MIUI TV (global version), and if your TV is released after 2020, you probably have one of these shells installed.
Instructions for unsetting:
- πΊ Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
- π Go to the Screen and Sound section β Screen.
- β±οΈ Find the Savage or Screensaver item (on some models - Standby mode).
- π Select Off. or move the slider to the Unplugged position.
If the saver isn't on this menu, check General Settings β Energy Saving. Some firmware has a setting hidden there called Standby Screen.
β οΈ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (MIUI TV CN) The item may be called (pinyin: pΓngbΗo). To disable you will need to translate the interface into English or use the method from the section about the developer modes.
2. setting the time before the screensaver appears
If you donβt want to turn off the screensaver completely, you can increase the activation time. This is useful when you often pause while watching movies or games. Xiaomi TVs have intervals from 1 to 30 minutes, and on smartphones β from 15 seconds to 10 minutes (depending on the model).
For TVs:
- Go to Settings β Screen and sound β Screensaver.
- Select Time to Activation (or Timeout in English firmware).
- Set the maximum value of 30 minutes or Never (if available).
For smartphones (MIUI):
- π± Open the Settings. β Screen. β Sleeping mode.
- π Select 10 minutes (maximum value).
- π If you need to turn off the screensaver when charging, go to Settings β Battery β Charging settings β Charge screen and deactivate option.
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On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (India), the screensaver can appear even when you actively play videos from some applications (for example, Prime Video), in which case only completely disabling the screensaver or updating the firmware will help.
3. Disabling the screensaver through the developer modes
If the standard settings don't allow you to turn off the screensaver, you'll have to use hidden settings, which works on all Xiaomi devices, but requires you to activate the developer mode.
For TVs:
Turn on the TV and go to Settings β On TV.|Find the item Assembly number (or MIUI TV version) and press it 7 times in a row|Enter. PIN-code (if required) β usually 1234 or 0000|Return to the main Settings menu β a new section for developers will appear-->
After activation:
- Go to Settings. β For developers.
- Find the option to Stay active while charging (for smartphones) or Turn off the screensaver (for TVs).
- Activate the option and restart the device.
For smartphones (MIUI):
- π§ Activate Developer Mode by pressing Version 7 times MIUI in the section About the telephone.
- π± Back to Settings β Additionally. β For developers.
- π Find Don't Turn Off the Screen or Stay Active and Turn It On.
β οΈ Note: Some Redmi Note models and POCO Once this setting is turned on, the screen may not go out at all, causing the battery to be discharged at an accelerated rate, so to return standard behavior, turn off the option or set a sleep timer manually.
4. Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications
If none of the previous methods worked, there are radical measures, such as the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or specialized utilities, which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the device to a computer.
To disable the screensaver through ADB:
- Download and install Googleβs Platform Tools.
- Activate USB Debugging in the developer settings on your Xiaomi device.
TVs can also be used with TV Settings (available on Google Play for Android TV), which allows you to manage hidden settings, including the screensaver, but beware: incorrect settings can lead to interface failures.
| Method | The device | Difficulty | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard settings | Televisions, smartphones | β | No. |
| Developer mode | All devices. | ββ | Increased battery consumption (on smartphones) |
| ADB-team | Televisions, smartphones | βββ | Failure of settings when input error |
| Third-party annexes | Android TV | ββ | Unstable operation of the interface |
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ADB-commands are the most versatile way, but it requires caution. Before executing commands, back up your settings through Settings. β System system β Backup.
5. Features for specific Xiaomi models
Some Xiaomi devices have unique screensaver settings. Consider the most popular models:
Mi TV 5 Pro and Redmi Smart TV X65
- π On these models there is a separate setting for advertising banners - it can be turned off in Settings. β Confidentiality β Personalized advertising.
Xiaomi 13/13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 smartphones:
- π± The screensaver when charging is turned off in Settings β Screen. β Always On Display.
- β‘ If you're optional AOD not available, check the Settings section β Battery β Charging settings.
- π These models have a Night Screen feature that can conflict with the screensaver settings. Turn it off if the screen goes out too quickly.
Xiaomi Pad 5/6 Tablets:
- π± The way to settings screensaver: Settings β Screen. β Sleeping mode. β Additionally.
- π Here you can set a separate time before turning off the screen and the appearance of the screensaver.
- π¨ Pad 6 has a color screensaver option that can be replaced with a black screen to save battery life.
What if the screensaver appears even after disconnection?
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even after the screensaver is turned off, Xiaomi users are faced with unexpected nuances, and here are the most common ones and ways to eliminate them:
Problem 1: The screensaver appears after 1-2 minutes, despite the settings.
- π§ Check if the Energy Saving function is activated in Settings β It can reset a sleep timer.
- π Restart the device β sometimes the settings are only applied after the reboot.
- π On TVs, update the firmware: in older versions of PatchWall there was a bug with a screensaver timer.
Problem 2: The Mi logo or watch remains on the screen after the screensaver is turned off.
- π― It's not a screensaver, it's a standby mode. β Screen. β Standby regime.
- π If there is no item, use it. ADB-Adb shell settings put global ambient_display_enabled 0
Problem 3: On the smartphone, the screensaver appears only when charging.
- β‘ Turn off the option in Settings β Battery β Charging settings β Charging screen.
- π If you donβt have an option, check the Always On Display settings in the Screen section.
β οΈ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware for Europe (models with the prefix F, for example, Mi) TV 4S 55 F) The screensaver can be linked to Google Assistant. To remove it, disable the assistant in Settings β Smart assistant. β Google Assistant.
7. How to get the screensaver back
If you change your mind and want to activate the screensaver again, do the following:
For TVs:
- Go to Settings β Screen and sound β Screensaver.
- Select On and set the activation time.
- If necessary, return banner ads to Settings β Privacy.
For smartphones:
- π± Activate Always On Display in Settings β Screen.
- β‘ Turn on the charging screen in the battery settings.
- π If you've used ADB, Adb shell settings put global settings stay_on_while_plugged_in 0
On Xiaomi TVs with firmware for China after turning off the screensaver through ADB The "Clock on the screen off" function may be missing. To return it, use the command adb shell settings put global. screensaver_components com.miui.tv.screensaver.clock.