The screen sensitivity on Xiaomi smartphones is one of those features that users only remember when it gets annoying. Too slow a reaction to touches, missed swipes or "ghost" taps can turn phone use into anguish. The reasons for this behavior are diverse, from banal security glass to hardware malfunctions, but in 80% of cases, the problem can be solved software without going to the service center.
In this article, we will analyze all available ways to increase the sensitivity of the touchscreen on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — standardized MIUI You'll learn how to calibrate the screen, optimize the safety glass, and what to do if the problem is deeper, in the firmware or the hardware. AMOLED-displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5 Pro, where sensitivity is often affected by the specifics of the technology.
Before you start settings, check two key points: 1 Make sure the screen is clean – greasy spots or moisture distort the sensor. 2 Remove the case (if any) – some silicone models create parasitic pressure on the body, affecting the touchscreen.
If the problem remains, read on.
1. MIUI Standard Settings: Where to Look for Sensitivity Adjustment
Since MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added built-in tools to customize the screen response, but not all users know where to look for them. The basic settings are hidden in the Additional Settings menu, and the path to them depends on the shell version.
For most models (Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 12T, POCO X5 and newer) the algorithm is as follows:
- Open the Settings → Display.
- Scroll down and select Additional screen settings (some firmwares call it Advanced).
- Find the Touch Sensitivity or Touch Sensitivity section (in English firmware).
- Move the slider to the right to increase response, available values from Low to High (or 1-5 in some versions).
On older devices (Redmi 9, Mi A3), this item may not be available, so try the alternative path: Settings → Special features → Physical features → Touch control. Sometimes there is an option called High Sensitivity, originally intended for people with disabilities, but also for ordinary users.
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI Global for the European market) the sensitive section can be blocked. If the slider is inactive, try changing the region of the phone to India or China in the settings → Region.
2. Touchscreen calibration: when the screen "does not hit"
If the smartphone doesn't recognize the touch location correctly (like clicking in one corner and reacting in another), the problem is that the sensor is out of sync, most often after a drop, a change in the display, or a firmware update, the solution is calibration.
There is no official calibration tool in MIUI, but you can use the hidden engineering menu. The instructions are suitable for all Xiaomi models based on Qualcomm Snapdragon (including POCO F4, Redmi K50):
Close all applications
Connect the charger (the battery should be >50%)
Make sure the screen is dry and clean.
Make a backup of the data (in case of failure)
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- Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##6484## Some models (Xiaomi 11T, Mi 11) have an alternative code running: ##36446337###
- You'll be taken to Engineer Mode. Select Touch Screen Test or TP Calibration.
- Follow the instructions on the screen: you usually need to alternately touch the crosses that appear in different corners of the display.
- Once completed, restart the phone.
For devices running Mediatek processors (Redmi 10, POCO M4 Pro) use the following code:
##3644633##The path to calibration is called the Touch Panel Test.
⚠️ Warning: If after calibration the screen began to behave even worse (for example, there were “ghost” presses), immediately reset the settings through Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings. That'll bring back the original sensor settings.
3. Engineering menu: hidden parameters of sensitivity
For experienced users ready for experimentation, Xiaomi has a hidden engineering menu with advanced touchscreen settings, where you can manually adjust the sensor response threshold, response speed, and even turn off noise filters (which sometimes helps with problems with protective glasses).
To get on the menu:
- Enter the phone app: ##4636##
- Select Testing (or Hardware Testing on newer versions).
- Find the Touch Screen or TP section.
The following options are available in this menu (names may differ):
| Parameter | Default value | Recommended value | The effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touch Sensitivity | 3–5 | 7–9 | Increases overall sensitivity |
| Touch Filter Level | 2 | 0–1 | Reduces latency, but can add false positives |
| Glove Mode | Disabled | Enabled | Allows you to wear gloves (useful for thick glasses) |
| Touch Pressure | Medium | High | Improves recognition of light touches |
Change the settings one by one and test the screen after each step. AMOLED-displays (Xiaomi 13, POCO F5) Not recommended to use Touch Filter Level = 0 – This can lead to spontaneous pressing due to the characteristics of the matrix.
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4.Gloves Mode: An Unexpected Solution for Thick Glasses
Many users don’t realize that Glove Mode can help not only in winter, but also when using thick protective glasses or covers with sidebars, which increases the sensitivity of the sensor by 20-30%, ignoring some of the noise filters.
It can be activated in two ways:
- 🔹 Through Settings: Settings → Display. → Additional settings → Gloves mode. On some models (Redmi Note 11) the path is different: Settings → Lock screen → Additionally. → Sensitivity in gloves.
- 🔹 Through the notification panel: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, find the Glove Mode tile (if not, click Edit and add manually).
The mode works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 10 and newer, but there are nuances:
- Nana POCO-device (POCO X3 Pro, POCO F3) This function can be called Touch Boost.
On Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 11, the mode automatically shuts down at temperatures above 10°C (this is a firmware restriction).
- Nana AMOLED-Xiaomi 12, Black Shark 5 can reduce battery life by 5-7%.
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If you have false touches after you activate Glove Mode, try turning off Double Touch to wake up in the lock screen settings. These features sometimes conflict.
5.Problems with protective glass: how to choose and install correctly
60 percent of service calls for a dumb screen are due to poor-quality security glass, and cheap glasses with thicknesses greater than 0.33 mm or no oleophobic coating can block up to 40 percent of the sensor signal, especially on 2K-resolution models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Black Shark 4 Pro), where the pixel density requires precise calibration.
How to choose a glass that does not kill sensitivity:
- 🛡️ Thickness: Optimal - 0.2-0.3 mm Glasses thinner than 0.2 mm brittle, thicker than 0.33 mm worsen the response.
- 🧲 Coverage: Look for Oleophobic Coating or Anti-Fingerprint labels. Without them, the screen will stick to your fingers.
- 🔍 Manufacturer: For Xiaomi, Nillkin, Spigen or original Xiaomi Tempered Glass are better suited (they are certified for compatibility with touchscreens).
- ⚡ Installation: Air bubbles or even 1mm displacement of glass can distort the signal. Use the positioning stickers from the kit.
If you have already installed the glass and the screen has become less responsive, try:
- Reinstall the glass, thoroughly cleaning the screen with an alcohol napkin.
- Activate Glove Mode (see previous section).
- Increase sensitivity through the Touch Pressure (engineering menu).
⚠️ Note: On the Xiaomi Mix 4 and Xiaomi 13 Pro with a subscreen front camera, it is not recommended to use full-cover glass. They overlap the camera area, which leads to artifacts when selfies and a deterioration in sensitivity at the top of the screen.
6. Software failures: reset, firmware and ADB-team
If no settings help, the problem may be in the software, most often after:
- 📱 Updates MIUI (particularly MIUI 12 on MIUI 13/14).
- 🔄 Installation of custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience).
- 🛠️ Failed calibration through the engineering menu.
Solutions from simple to complex:
- Reset screen settings: Go to Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset display settings. This will return sensitivity to factory values without data loss.
- Clean the system cache: Turn off the phone, then press Volume up + Power to log into Recovery. Select Wipe Cache Partition.
- ADB-commands for resetting touchscreen: Connect the phone to the PC, turn on debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → Enter in the command line: adb shell pm clear com.miui.touch Then restart the device.
- Flashing: If crashes started after the update, roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot or Recovery.Instructions for your model, look for on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forum.
What if the screen stopped responding completely?
7. Hardware malfunctions: when it's time to go to service
If all software methods have been tried and the screen is still not responding well, the problem is likely hardware.
- 🔧 Local dead zones – the screen does not respond to touch in specific areas (e.g., at the edges).
- 🌡️ Temperature Dependence – When the device is heated or cooled, the sensitivity changes dramatically.
- 🔋 Artifacts when charging - during connection to the network appear "ghost" pressing.
- 💥 Falls or impacts – even if the screen is intact, microcracks in the sensor can disrupt its operation.
Typical hardware reasons:
| Malfunction | Symptoms | Cost of repair (approximately) |
|---|---|---|
| Detachment of the touchscreen plume | The screen responds only to a strong press, "waves" when touched. | 1 500–3 000 ₽ |
| Damage to the sensor controller | Spontaneous pressing, non-working gestures | 3 000–6 000 ₽ |
| Matrix defect (for AMOLED) | Sensitivity disappears at a certain angle of inclination | 5 000–12 000 ₽ |
| Oxidation of contacts after moisture | The screen works in "snapshots", especially in wet weather | 2 000–4 000 ₽ |
For diagnostics in the service, ask to check:
Integrity of the touchscreen plume (a common problem after changing the screen).
Synaptics or Goodix controller performance (depending on model)
Microcracks in the glass of the display (even if they are not visible to the naked eye).
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If your Xiaomi warranty, do not try to repair it yourself! Opening the case or replacing the screen not in the authorized service will lead to loss of warranty. Xiaomi official centers in Russia and the CIS are obliged to repair the touchscreen defects free of charge, if they are not caused by mechanical damage.