How to increase the hertz on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 his 6,43-inch AMOLED-The screen supports the refresh rate to 120 Hz in some modifications, but by default often works on 60 Hz or 90 Hz to save battery life. Many users want to unlock the maximum potential of the display — whether it's for smooth animation in games, comfortable scrolling on social networks or working with graphics applications. 10 (model mojito/sunny) hardware 120 No Hz – maximum frequency is limited 90 Hz, and any promises to “accelerate” the screen above factory parameters are fraught with artifacts or overheating.

In this guide, we will break down all the legal ways to increase the hertz on your device – from standard settings. MIUI We will focus on risks (for example, why forced on 120 Hz on incompatible models reduces the life of the matrix) and alternative solutions to improve the responsiveness of the screen. If you're willing to sacrifice autonomy for smoothness, read on. If the battery is the priority, we'll show you how to optimize your current frequency without losing performance.

1. Check the current screen hertzing

Before you try to change anything, make sure your Redmi Note 10 doesn't really work at the maximum settings. MIUI The refresh rate can automatically decrease to save energy and the user will not even notice it.

To check the current hertzovka:

📱 Method 1 (through settings) MIUI): Go to Settings. → Display. → Screen refresh rate. The current value (e.g. 60 Hz or 90 Hz) will be displayed here).
🔍 Method 2 (via the engineering menu): Enter the code ##4636## in the phone application, select Testing → Display. Refresh Rate will show the real frequency.
📊 Method 3 (Third Party Apps): Install Refresh Rate Checker from Google Play.The app will display the current and maximum supported frequency.

Please note: if the settings are MIUI Only 60Hz and 90Hz are available, your Redmi Note 10 model does not support 120Hz hardware. Attempts to force a higher frequency will lead to screen flickering, overheating or graphics driver crashes.

📊 What kind of scalp do you prefer on your smartphone?

60 Hz (battery savings)

90 Hz (balance)

120 Hz (maximum smoothness)

Automatic mode.

2. Standard ways to increase hertz

If your Redmi Note 10 supports 90Hz but defaults to 60Hz, try the official high-frequency on-board methods first. They don't require root rights and are safe for the device.

Including 90 Hz in settings MIUI

The easiest way is:

Open the Settings → Display.
Click on the Screen Update Frequency.
Choose 90Hz (if available).
Activate Adaptive Update Frequency so that the system automatically reduces the Hertz in simple tasks (for example, when reading text).

After turning on 90Hz, you’ll notice smoother scrolling in menus and apps, but battery life will be reduced by 15-25% (according to GSMArena tests).

Adaptive frequency adjustment

Adaptive refresh rate (available on the MIUI 12.5+) dynamically adjusts the hertz depending on the content:

📄 60 Hz: static images, text, video (if frame rate is below 60) FPS).
🎮 90 Hz: games, animations, scrolling in social networks.

To include:

Go to Settings → Display → Screen refresh rate.
Choose Adaptive (60/90 Hz).
In some firmwares, you need to additionally activate Allow adaptive frequency in applications.

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If after turning on 90 Hz the screen began to flicker at low brightness, try turning off the Auto Brightness function or update the firmware to the latest version.

Compulsory activation of 90 Hz for all applications

By default. MIUI restricts high hertz for certain applications (e.g. YouTube or Chrome) to remove the restriction:

Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
Find the option Forced to Enable 90Hz (or Force Peak Refresh Rate) and activate it.

⚠️ Warning: This option can cause the processor to overheat in resource-intensive applications (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).If the phone starts to warm up, return the settings back.

If standard settings do not give the desired result, you can try hidden methods through the engineering menu or ADB. These methods do not require root rights, but require caution.

On the Redmi Note 10 with Snapdragon 678 processor, access to the engineering menu opens up additional display settings:

Install the app MTK Engineer Mode (if your device is on MediaTek) or use embedded code.
Enter in the phone app: ##36446337## (for Snapdragon).
Go to the Display or Screen section.
Find the Refresh Rate option and try setting 90 Hz (if available).

If the 120 Hz option is on the menu, but the choice leads to artifacts or a reboot, it means that your matrix does not support this frequency. Return the settings to 90 Hz immediately.

3.2. ADB-squatting

Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) You can manually set the refresh rate. This method works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires a PC connection.

Instructions:

Install ADB Tools on your computer.
Enable USB debugging in the developer settings on your phone.
Connect the Redmi Note 10 to your PC and execute:

adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 90


adb shell settings put global min_refresh_rate 90

To return automatic settings:

adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 0


adb shell settings put global min_refresh_rate 0

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If the screen flashes or bars appear after the commands, reset the settings via adb shell settings reset.

Download ADB Tools on PC|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Check the version. MIUI (must be at least 12.5)|Create a backup copy of the data|Prepare a team to roll back settings-->

4. Modifications of firmware: custom cores and Magisk modules

For advanced users willing to risk system stability, there are methods using custom firmware or Magisk modules. These methods require an unlocked bootloader and can lead to loss of warranty.

Installation of a 120 Hz custom core

Some custom cores (such as Kernelsu or FrancoKernel) allow you to unlock additional screen frequencies, but for the Redmi Note 10, such solutions are extremely limited:

🔧 Requirements: unlocked loader installed TWRP, root-right.
📥 Where to look: forums XDA Developers (Redmi Note 10).
⚠️ Risks: Incompatibility of the kernel with the firmware can cause bootloop (cyclic reboot).

Example of working core for Redmi Note 10 Pro (not suitable for the standard model!): LineageOS with a 4.19 core.

Magisk modules for Hertz control

Magisk modules allow you to flexibly adjust the refresh rate without full firmware of the kernel.

🔄 Refresh Rate Modifier: allows you to set custom hertz values (for example, 72 Hz or 80 Hz for balance between smoothness and autonomy).
🎛️ SetEdit: Edit system settings, including peak_refresh_rate.

Installation:

Download the module (for example, Refresh Rate Modifier) in.zip format.
Open Magisk Manager and go to Modules.
Click Install from Storage and select the downloaded file.
Reset the device.

What if after installing the module the screen began to flicker?

If after using the Magisk module, artifacts or flickering appeared, follow the following steps: 1. Boot in. TWRP and remove the module from the folder. /data/adb/modules. 2. Execute the command in ADB: adb shell magisk --remove-modules. 3. If flickering is left, reset the screen settings through the engineering menu (##36446337## → Display → Reset). 4. In extreme cases, reflash the original core through the Fastboot.Warning: if flickering is accompanied by overheating, immediately turn off the phone and let it cool - this may indicate damage to the matrix.

5.Performance optimization for smoothness without boosting hertz

If your Redmi Note 10 model doesn’t support 90Hz, or you don’t want to sacrifice autonomy, you can improve subjective smoothness in other ways:

Inclusion GPU-rendering

Activation of hardware graphics acceleration reduces the load on the processor and makes animations smoother:

Enable Developer Mode (as described above).
Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
Activate Options: Forced Use GPU-rendering GPU-rendering (select Show hardware screen updates)

5.2. Disabling animations

Reducing animation time visually speeds up the system:

In the developer settings, find: The scale of the animation window → set up 0.5x Or off. The scale of the transition animation → 0.5x Duration of the animator → 0.5x

Background optimization

Closing background processes frees up resources for core tasks:

🔄 Auto-cleaning RAM: Enable in Settings → Annexes → Auto-Start option Clean up memory when blocked.
❄️ Deep Optimization: Use the built-in Optimizer in MIUI (broomstick).
🚫 Background data restriction: For social networks and instant messengers, turn on Restrict background activity in the application settings.

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The smoothness of the system depends on software optimization, not screen hertz, 60% of which can make scrolling visually indistinguishable from 90 Hz.

6. Risks and consequences of forced increase of hertzovka

Before experimenting with screen settings, evaluate the possible negative consequences:

Action.	Possible risks	How to minimize
Forced 90Hz on 60Hz model	Overheating GPU, reduction of the service life of the matrix, artifacts of the image	Use only adaptive mode, monitor the temperature
ADB-squash	Graphics driver failure, screen flicker	Create a backup settings, know the pullback command
Installation of the custom core	Bootloop, loss of warranty, unstable camera operation	Use only proven cores for your model
Continuous 90 Hz operation	Reduced battery life by 20–30%	Activate Adaptive Mode, Wear Powerbank

It is especially dangerous to force the 120Hz on the Redmi Note 10 (not the Pro version), as this can damage the display plume due to increased load.

⚠️ If after changes in hertzovka phone began to spontaneously reboot when you start games or videos, this is a sign of overheating GPU. Return the settings to factory settings immediately and check the temperature through the app CPU Monitor.

7. Alternative solutions for gamers

If your goal is smooth gameplay, increasing screen hertz isn't always the best solution.

Adjustment FPS play

Many mobile games, for example, PUBG Mobile or Free Fire: allows you to manually set your target FPS:

🎮 PUBG Mobile: Select 90 in the graphics settings FPS (if supported by the device).
🔫 Call of Duty Mobile: Activate High Frame Rate Mode.
⚔️ Genshin Impact: Install 60 FPS + Turn off vertical synchronization.

7.2 Use of Game Turbo

V MIUI There is a built-in Game Turbo mode that optimizes performance in games:

Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
Add the game to the list.
Activate options: Improved touch response (reduces touch delay); Block notifications (prevents friezes); Network optimization (reduces ping).

External gaming monitors

If you’re critically interested in a high refresh rate, consider connecting the Redmi Note 10 to an external monitor with 144Hz support via a remote control. USB-C to HDMI adapter:

🖥️ Use a monitor with FreeSync or G-Sync.
🔌 Connect your phone via an adapter (e.g. Baseus) USB-C to HDMI 4K@60Hz).
🎮 In the display settings Windows/Linux Choose the maximum hertzovka.

Restriction: on the Redmi Note 10 exit USB-C maximum 1080p@60Hz, therefore 144 Hz will need a monitor with scaling.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the hertzovka on the Redmi Note 10

Can I turn on 120Hz on the Redmi Note 10 (not Pro)?

No, Redmi Note. 10 (model mojito/sunny) fitted AMOLED-screen with maximum hardware support 90 Hz. Any attempt to enforce 120 Hz via an engineering menu or ADB will result in artifacts, flickering or overheating.Redmi Note 10 Pro is the only model in the lineup with support 120 Hz.

Why does the battery go down quickly after turning on 90Hz?

Increased scaling increases the burden on GPU And the matrix, which increases power consumption by 20 to 30 percent, to mitigate the effect: Use Adaptive Frequency instead of the 90 Hz constant. Turn off Auto Brightness and set the value manually (e.g., 70 percent). Activate Battery Mode in the power settings. Also check if the phone is warming up – if the temperature is above 45.°C, GPU starts trottling (decreased performance), which further drains the battery.

How to return the standard hertz if the screen began to flicker?

If after experiments with settings artifacts appeared: Follow the command to ADB: adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 60. Reset your phone. If you have any flicker left, reset your settings through Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (without deleting data). In extreme cases, run the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool. Don't ignore the flicker! It may indicate damage to the display plume, which will worsen over time.

Is there a difference between 60 Hz and 90 Hz in everyday use?

Yeah, but it depends on the script: 📜 Reading/watching video: there is almost no difference (unless the video is high) FPS). 👆 Scrolling in social networks: 90 Hz movement smoother, but the difference is noticeable only when compared directly. 🎮 Games: in dynamic shooters (for example, PUBG) High hertz gives you an advantage because it's more responsive. The GSMArena test showed that most users don't notice the difference between 60 Hz and 90 Hz in a blind test, unless you pay attention to the smoothness of scrolling.

Can I increase the seal without losing the guarantee?

Yes, if you only use standard settings. MIUI or ADB-The following steps will result in a loss of warranty: Fastboot oem unlock; custom firmware or cores; root rights through Magisk. If you only used an engineering menu or ADB, warranty is maintained, but when contacting the service, reset the settings to the factory to avoid questions.