Frameless screen on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure correctly

Frameless screen mode on Xiaomi devices is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also a way to make the most of the usable display area. TV smartphone Redmi/POCO You may have trouble trying to hide the interface or expand the content display area. In this article, we will discuss all the working methods for activating frameless mode, from standard settings to hidden functions that are not written about in the official instructions.

It’s important to understand that frameless on Xiaomi is implemented differently depending on the type of device. On TVs, it’s usually hiding system panels and expanding the picture off the screen (overscan), and on smartphones, turning off the program navigation buttons and hiding the status bar. We’ll look at both scenarios, paying special attention to nuances that even experienced users often miss.

Before you start settings, make sure your device supports the desired function, such as frameless mode on Mi. TV 4S 2018 is different than the Mi. TV Q2 2023, and on Xiaomi smartphones with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60 Pro) additional frame-hiding options are available that are not available for devices with IPS-matrix.

1. Frameless mode on Xiaomi TVs (Mi) TV, Redmi TV)

Xiaomi Mi series TVs TV redmi TV They support two types of frameless display: hiding interface elements and expanding the image beyond the physical boundaries of the screen. The first option is useful for watching movies, the second for games and some applications.

To hide the system panels (bottom and top), follow the following steps:

• 📺 Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Screen.
• 🔍 Find the option "Full screen mode" or "Hide panels" (name depends on version) MIUI TV)
• ⏱️ Select the timeout of automatic concealment (recommended) 3-5 seconds)
• 🎮 For games, activate "Game mode without frames" in the settings HDMI-port

To expand the image beyond the screen (overscan) will require:

1. Open Settings → Display and sound → Additional screen settings
2. Find the item "Scanner Size" or "Settings" HDMI" (externally)
3. Adjust Horizontal Size and Vertical Size sliders on 102-105%
4. Apply changes and check for missing trimming of important items (e.g. subtitles)

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs 2019-2020 years of release (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55") Overscan may not work properly with content in resolution 4K HDR. In this case, it is recommended to use the value no more. 103% vertically.

2. Hiding frames on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 12-14)

On Xiaomi smartphones, frameless mode is implemented by hiding the navigation buttons and status bar. This method works on all devices with a high-speed interface. MIUI 12 and newer, but there are nuances for different models.

Basic setting:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Display. → Full screen mode
• 🔄 Select "Gesturies instead of buttons" (for MIUI 13/14 — "Full-screen gestures")
• 🖼️ Activate the option “Hide the navigation bar” in the applications
• 📲 To hide the status bar, use the swipe down the center of the screen

For models with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K50 Pro) additional options available:

Turn off "Always show the clock" in the lock settings

Activate "Hidden cutout" in screen settings

Install transparency of panels by 80% in the theme of design

Disable transition animation for smooth concealment of frames-->

Features for different versions of MIUI:

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On smartphones. POCO F5 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Frameless mode works best with the "Minimalism" theme in the design settings. This theme automatically reduces the status bar size by 20%.

3. Frameless mode for specific applications

Some apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, games) support their own frameless mode, which may conflict with system settings.

Instructions for YouTube:

1. Open the app and launch any video
2. Make a swipe up to hide the bottom panel
3. Twice tap the screen to hide the top panel
4. In YouTube settings, activate "Immersive Mode" (Settings) → General. → Immersive regime)

For games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile):

• 🎮 In the game settings, find the item "Full-screen mode" or "Hide the interface"
• 📱 In the phone settings, activate "Gestural Block" for a specific application (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Blocking gestures)
• 🔧 For POCO Smartphones additionally enable "Game turbo mode" in Settings → Additionally. → Game turbo

4. Problems and solutions when setting up frameless mode

Even when you set it up properly, users often encounter bugs, and let's look at the most common problems and ways to solve them.

Problem 1: After hiding the frame, no return gestures work.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with touch buttons (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Full-screen gestures may conflict with hardware sensors, in which case it is recommended to use a hybrid mode (buttons). + gestures) which is available in the Settings → Display. → System navigation.

Problem 2: On the TV Mi TV After the overscan is turned on, subtitles are cut off.

• 📏 Reduce the vertical scale to 101-102%
• 🔧 In the application settings (for example, Netflix) disable the option "Custom screen fit"
• 🖥️ For external sources (set-top boxes, PCs), scale directly in the source device

Problem 3: The screen notch has disappeared on the smartphone after the update.

This is a common problem after updating to MIUI 14 or HyperOS. To return the notch display:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap the logo 7 times to activate the developer mode
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers
3. Find the option "Hidden screen cutout" and turn it off
4. Reset the device

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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) Frameless mode is configured through Settings → Display and sound → Display mode → Extended. Preliminary templates for different types of content (cinema, games, sports) are available here).

5. Hidden features of frameless mode (for experienced users)

For those who want to customize the display as much as possible, Xiaomi has hidden settings available through the app. ADB ore-menu.

Method 1: ADB-fine-tuning

Connect the device to the PC and execute the following commands:

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.status=bar,navigation,edge


adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.confirms=apps,-com.miui.home

These teams:

• Activate full screen mode for all applications except launcher
• Hide the status bar and navigation bar
• Save swipe gestures for navigation

Method 2: Engineering menu (TVs only)

On the Mi remote. TV press consistently:

Menu → Settings → All Settings → General → Device Preferences → About → Press 5 times on "Android" TV OS build"

After that:

1. Back to Settings → The device → Developer parameters
2. Activate "Debugging by" USB" and “Allow mock locations"
3. Find the "Overscan adjustment" item and manually adjust the values for each HDMI-port

6. Optimizing content for frameless screen

Just activating frameless mode is not enough — you need to adjust the content you display correctly. There are nuances to video and games.

For the video (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi):

• 🎥 In the player settings, select "Stretch" or "Slice" (not "Size of screen")
• 📺 On the TV, activate "Cinema mode" in Settings → Picture → Image mode
• 🔊 For Dolby Vision content, turn off overscan – otherwise color artifacts are possible

For games:

• 🎮 In the game graphics settings, select "Fullscreen" or "Borderless"
• 📱 On your smartphone, activate “Game spatial sound” for better immersion
• 🔧 For emulators (e.g, PPSSPP) manually adjust the aspect ratio to 16:9 (stretched)

For the web browser:

In Mi Browser or Chrome:

1. Open the menu (three dots) and select "Desktop version"
2. Enter in the address bar chrome://flags Find the Force Dark Mode and turn it off.
3. In the settings of the site (⋮ → Site settings) allow "Full screen mode"

7. Comparison of frameless mode on different Xiaomi devices

The functionality of the frameless mode varies significantly depending on the model and type of device. Below is a comparison of key features.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (In 2022 and later, the frameless mode automatically adapts to the content, for example, when watching YouTube, the frames are completely hidden, and the menu remains a minimum control panel.

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