Xiaomi Yellow Screen: 5 Ways to Turn Off the Filter and Return the Normal Colors

Why Xiaomi suddenly has a yellow screen and how to fix it

You turned on a Xiaomi smartphone and found that the screen has acquired an unnatural yellowish hue?It's not a matrix breakdown or a marriage - most likely, the built-in Eye Comfort mode or night filter activated.The feature is designed to reduce eye strain, but many users find that it turns on spontaneously after a MIUI update or reset.

The yellow screen can appear on any models of the brand - from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The reasons vary: this is automatic settings on the schedule, and failures in the service com.miui.guardprovider, and even hardware restrictions on some devices with a high-end security system. AMOLED-In 90 percent of cases, you can solve the problem without going to the service center -- you just need to know where to look for the switches you want.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to disable the yellow filter, including hidden settings. MIUI, team ADB For advanced users, radical measures like factory resets, and we'll focus on the nuances of different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12-15) and models with Always-on Display.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

Starting with the simplest method, deactivating the filter through the settings menu works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, but the location of the items may vary slightly depending on the shell version.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app** (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Slip on the item Reading mode or Protection of vision (in some firmware - Eye Comfort).
4. Move the slider to the "Off" position or uncheck the box from the option Automatic turn on schedule.

If you don’t have Read Mode on your menu, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → Additional settings → Special facilities → Color proofreader
• 🔍 Settings → Display. → Color scheme (for MIUI 14+)

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On some devices (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi K60), the yellow tint may remain due to activated “Dark Theme with Yellow Accents” mode.** To remove it:

1. Go to Settings. → Dark subject matter.
2. Choose Black instead of Dark Gray or AMOLED.
3. Turn off the color accents option.

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If the screen remains yellow after the filter is turned off, try changing the color profile in the display settings. Select Standard or Saturated instead of Soft or Warm.

Method 2: Reset color settings through the engineering menu

If standard settings don’t work, the problem may be a failure in the display calibration, in which case the Engineering Mode, available on all Xiaomi devices, will help. Please note that careless changes to this menu can lead to poor color reproduction or even screen breakage.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##36446337## (alternative code for new models: ##6484###).

Attention: on devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K50 Ultra) change in color temperature through the engineering menu can lead to uneven lighting (the effect of "dirty screen"). If after the reset there are spots or stains, return the settings to the original state or perform calibration through the service software.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the yellow filter is turned on at the system level and does not turn off through the interface, Android Debug Bridge will help (ADB). This method requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and basic command line knowledge. ADB It allows you to control hidden parameters. MIUI, Unavailable on the standard menu.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Platform Tools from Google
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB smartphone

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the terminal (Command Prompt/PowerShell/Terminal).

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For devices with MIUI 14/15, an additional command may be required:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.NIGHT_DISPLAY_CHANGED --ez enabled false

Important: After using ADB, check the light sensor. On some models (POCO X5 Pro, Redmi Note 11), forced filter shutdown via ADB causes automatic brightness failures. To get everything back to normal, do:

adb shell settings put system screen_brightness_mode 1

Method 4: Verification for virus software and conflicting applications

Rarely, the yellow screen is caused by virus applications or software conflicts, such as some launchers (like Nova Launcher) or display customization apps (like Night Screen) can force color filters to activate.

How to diagnose the problem:

1. Check installed apps: Go to Settings → Apps → Application Management. Sort the list by installation date. Delete suspicious programs installed before the yellow screen appears.
2. Run virus check: Use Xiaomi’s built-in Security or install a third-party antivirus (such as Malwarebytes).

• Open Settings → Privacy → Permits → Special Access.
• Find the Changes to System Settings section.
• Revoke permissions from unnecessary applications.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Do not restore data from the backup immediately – first check if the yellow screen has disappeared.
• 📱 Do not install apps that were before the reset (especially launchers and utilities for customizing the display).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → Updating the system.

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Some models (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 10 Pro) may require re-activation of the device via your Mi Account after reset.

Warning: On devices with a locked bootloader, a factory reset may require you to enter your Mi Account, even if you didn’t have one before. If you don’t remember the login details, use the official unlock instruction via Xiaomi’s website.

Table: Reasons for the Yellow Screen and Solutions for Different Xiaomi Models

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the same mistakes when trying to remove the yellow screen.

⚠️ Note: Do not use screen calibration apps from Google Play (such as Screen Adjust or Color Changer) that often require root rights and can harm the system, especially on devices with a mobile device. MIUI.

Typical misses:

• 🔴 Ignoring updates: On older versions MIUI (below 12.5) color rendering bugs are more common. Update firmware through Settings → Updating the system.
• 🔴 Reset only screen settings: If the problem is system failure, a partial reset won't help - you need a full factory reset.
• 🔴 Change settings via Fastboot: This can cause the device to break down. Use only official tools (Mi Flash Tool) to work with partitions).
• 🔴 Google Disconnection: Some users try to delete Google Play Services thinking it's to blame for the yellow screen.

If you suspect that the yellow screen appeared after a fall or moisture, do not try to solve the problem programmatically.

• Damage to the display plume.
• Oxidation of matrix contacts.
• Failure of the lighting controller.