How to set up Xiaomi’s turn on by double-clicking on the screen: full instruction

Are you tired of pressing the power button every time you want to check notifications or time on Xiaomi? Double Tap to Wake solves this problem — just touch the switched-off display twice and the smartphone will wake up. But not all users know that this option is hidden in the settings or requires additional manipulation on some models.

In this article, we will discuss not only the standard way to activate the double tap, but also alternative methods for devices where the function is disabled by default. You will learn which Xiaomi models support this option out of the box, how to circumvent the restrictions on budget devices, and what to do if double tap stopped working after updating MIUI or HyperOS. We will also analyze common errors that may cause the function to fail, and give recommendations for optimizing power consumption when using it.

What Xiaomi models support double-touch to enable

Double Tap to Wake (DT2W) is officially available on most Xiaomi mid-range and premium smartphones, starting with MIUI 8.

• ✅ Flagship series: Xiaomi 12/13/14, Mi 10/11, Mix 4/Fold — Support without restrictions, including energy saving regimes.
• ✅ Mid-segment: Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/4/5, Xiaomi Civi – feature is present, but can shut down when battery is low.
• ⚠️ Budget models: Redmi 9/10A, POCO M3/M4 — Often requires activation through ADB third-party.
• ❌ Outdated machines: Redmi 4/5, Mi A1/A2 (Android One – no official support, but workarounds are possible.

It is important to consider the firmware version: on HyperOS (2026) the function algorithm is optimized, and on older versions, the function is optimized. MIUI (There may be delays before 12.5.There are also some devices that only use double-touching. AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50), so LCD-The panels do not support partial awakening of pixels.

Standard way to include double tap in settings

If your model officially supports the function, you can activate it in 30 seconds:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen (or Display on new versions of HyperOS).
3. Select the Block and Protection Item → Additional settings.
4. Find the option Double tap to wake (or Double tap to wake in English firmware).
5. Activate the slider and confirm the action.

After activation, check the function: turn off the screen (do not block it with a button!) and double tap the display at intervals of ~0.5 seconds.

• 🔋 Battery charge above 5% (on some models, the function is turned off at a critical level).
• 📱 Standard launcher is used MIUI (The side of the shell can block the gesture).
• 🔒 No active mode Do not disturb or energy saving.

On HyperOS smartphones, the path to setup may be different: the function is sometimes moved to Settings → System → Gestures. If the option is not on the menu, move to the next section with alternative methods.

Double tap activation via ADB (for unofficially supported models)

If your Xiaomi settings don’t have Double Tap to Wake, you can unlock it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works on 80% of MIUI devices but requires a PC connection.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Mode).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and do:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear – if not, check the drivers.)

1. Enter the command to activate the double tap:

adb shell settings put global dt2w_enabled 1

1. Reboot your smartphone (adb reboot).

If the function did not work after the reboot, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure dt2w_enabled 1

Note: on some models (Redmi 9C, POCO M3), after activation through ADB, the function may not work stable - the screen will wake up with a delay or spontaneously.

adb shell settings put global dt2w_enabled 0

Third-party applications for double tap: pros and cons

If ADB didn’t help or seems complicated, you can use apps from Google Play that mimic double-touching through availability or overlay of services, but have limitations:

Important: Applications requiring permission Special features may conflict with MIUI system gestures. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, after installing Double Tap to Wake, the swipe to call Google Assistant stops working.

⚠️ Note: Apps that promise to “unlock double tap without root” often contain advertising modules or collect data. Before installing, check reviews and permissions on Google Play. For example, the Tap app, Tap asks for access to the Call Log, which is illogical for the screen wake-up function.

Why Double Touching Doesn't Work: Diagnosing Problems

If you activated a function but it doesn’t work, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔋 Low battery power: On most Xiaomi, the feature shuts down when charged below 5-10%. The threshold can be changed through ADB Adb shell settings put global low_power_dt2w_threshold 15 (where 15 — percentage-point).
• 🛡️ Security glass conflict: Air bubble films or thick glass (like the Spigen Neo Flex) block the sensor. Check the reaction on the bare screen.
• 🔄 Failure after update: On MIUI 14 and HyperOS sometimes reset gesture settings. Solution - re-activate via Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting gesture settings.
• 📱 Hardware restrictions: On Redmi 8A and similar budget models function only works with off battery optimization for the system interface application.

For diagnosis, perform the test:

1. Enable Developer Mode and activate Debugging over USB.
2. Connect to the PC and enter Adb shell dumpsys power
3. Find mDoubleTapToWakeSupported=true/false. If false, your device doesn't support the hardware-level function.

adb shell settings put system touch_sensitivity 1.2

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Optimizing energy consumption with double tap

Double Tap to Wake increases battery consumption by 3-7% per day, as the sensor remains active even in sleep mode.

• 🔋 Turn off the function at night: Use the automatic rule in Settings → Battery → Schedule of energy saving.
• ⚡ Set the charge threshold: B ADB set a minimum battery level for the function to function (e.g, 20%): adb shell settings put global dt2w_min_battery 20
• 📵 Combine with Always On Display: AMOLED-Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3 AOD with minimal brightness – this will reduce the load on the sensor.

Battery consumption comparison (test on Redmi Note 11 Pro+):

HyperOS optimizes power consumption better: tests show that battery consumption when using a double tap is lower by 15-20% compared to MIUI 13.

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On smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (Xiaomi 13, Redmi K60), the Double Tap to Wake function is implemented at the hardware level, so battery consumption is minimal (only +2-3% per day).

Alternative ways to wake up the screen on Xiaomi

If double tapping is not appropriate, consider alternatives:

• 👆 Uplift to wake up: Activated in Settings → Screen. → It works on all models with accelerometers.
• 🔊 Voice Activation: Set up OK, Google or Hey, Xiaomi in Settings → Voice assistant.
• 📍 Screen swipe gesture: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T) Supported by swipe wake up on the off screen.
• 🔘 Programmable button: On POCO F4 GT And similar gaming smartphones can be assigned to wake up on an additional key.

For HyperOS devices, Smart Wake is available, which is an intelligent awakening when you bring your hand to the screen (operates through the proximity sensor). Activated in Settings → Display → Smart Awakening.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with infrared sensor (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 Pro) Smart Wake can falsely fire in your pocket. To avoid accidental switching on, turn it off or set the delay in the operation of the device. ADB: adb shell settings put global smart_wake_delay 1000 (millisecond).

FAQ: Frequent questions about double tap on Xiaomi