How to Translate Xiaomi Screen into Monochrome Mode: From Hidden Settings to ADB-team

The monochrome mode on Xiaomi smartphones is not only a stylish visual effect, but also a useful tool to reduce eye strain, save battery power or even test the display. MIUI They don't know that their device supports black and white without installing third-party applications. In this article, we'll look at all the working ways to activate a monochrome screen, from standard functions to hidden engineering menus and other features. ADB-team.

It's important to understand that the methods differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14/15), the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and even the regional build. We tested each method on current devices and pointed out the limitations. If you're looking for a way to return colors after accidentally turning on monochrome mode, there's a separate section at the end of this article that addresses this problem.

1. Standard Black and White Mode in MIUI Settings

The easiest way to enable a monochrome screen is to use the built-in feature of special features, which is available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but may not be available on budget models or custom firmware.

To activate the mode:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Go to Vision (or Colors and Contrast on some versions).
3. Find the option Black and White Mode or Remove Colors and turn it on.

On some devices (like the Poco F5), this feature may be called Color Correction with Gradation Gradation Profile Pre-selected, and if you don't have an option, your model doesn't support it at the software level, and you'll have to use alternative methods.

• ✅ It works without root rights and ADB
• ✅ Quick on/off
• ❌ It may not be available on older models (Redmi 7, Mi) A2)
• ❌ Not all apps are properly displayed (such as games or videos)

2.Use of the Reading Mode (Reading Mode)

If your smartphone doesn’t have a separate option for monochrome mode, try activating Read Mode, which is designed to reduce blue light, but on some devices (Xiaomi 12, Redmi K50) at maximum settings, it gives a close effect to black and white.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Display.
2. Select Reading Mode (or Eye Comfort).
3. Activate the slider and move the regulator to the maximum.
4. In some firmware there is also the option of Color filter - select shades of gray.

This method is less effective than a full-fledged monochrome mode, but it works on 90% of Xiaomi devices. The main disadvantage is that the screen does not become completely black and white, but acquires a yellowish hue. ADB-team).

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On some models (Poco X3 Pro, Redmi Note 10) read mode can be quickly enabled through the notification panel – add the corresponding button to the curtain.

3. Activation through the Engineering Menu (MTK/Qualcomm)

For advanced users, there is a way to enable monochrome mode through an engineering menu, which works on devices with MediaTek (Helio G96, Dimensity 9000) and Qualcomm (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) processors, but caution is needed – incorrect settings can disrupt the display.

Instructions for MediaTek:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337##
2. Go to the Hardware Testing → Display section.
3. Find the Color Mode option and select Grayscale.
4. Save the settings and restart the device.

For Qualcomm, use the code:

##7678##

Select Grayscale from the Display Test menu.

⚠️ Warning: After activating this mode, some interface elements (such as animations or videos) may not display correctly. To return colors, repeat the steps and select Normal Mode.

4. monochrome screen through ADB-Teams (for all models)

If the standard methods do not work, the most reliable way is to use them. ADB-This requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but it works on any Xiaomi model, regardless of the version. MIUI. The main condition is the included debugging on USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC, install ADB-tools and execute the command: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 1
4. Enter adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer 0 (where 0 — gradation, 1 — green-filter).
5. Reset the device.

To return the colors, use the commands:

adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 0

• ✅ It works on all Xiaomi models, including Black Shark and Poco.
• ✅ Doesn't require root rights
• ❌ Minimum knowledge of working with ADB
• ❌ After rebooting, it can be reset (you need to repeat the command)

5. Applications for compulsory monochrome regime

If you don't want to mess around with the system settings, you can install a third-party app.

• 📱 Grayscale Mode is a simple switchboard for black and white filters, running on top of the interface, but may conflict with some games.
• 🔧 Color Blindness Simulator – allows you not only to include monochrome mode, but also to emulate other types of color blindness.
• 🛠️ Screen Filter is an advanced application with a gray and brightness setting.

The downside of these apps is that they create a surface filter that can interfere with gestures or display incorrectly in some applications (such as TikTok or PUBG Mobile), and they consume additional battery resources.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g., Grayscale Mode) require permission to Overlay over other windows. If you don't give that permission, the monochrome mode won't work. To enable it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Overlay.

6. Monochrome mode via TWRP (for advanced)

If your Xiaomi smartphone is unlocked and you have a custom TWRP recap, you can edit your system files for a permanent monochrome mode, which is suitable for devices with MIUI 11 and older, but requires firmware experience.

Instructions:

1. Download the build.prop file from the /system section via TWRP.
2. Add a line to the end of the file: persist.sys.sf.color_saturation=0
3. Save the file and run it back through TWRP.
4. Clear the cache (Wipe → Dalvik/ART Cache) and restart the device.

This method gives a constant monochrome mode that does not reset after rebooting, but it can conflict with MIUI updates - after the firmware update, you will have to repeat the procedure.

7.How to return colors after accidentally turning on monochrome mode

If your Xiaomi screen suddenly turns black and white and you don’t know how to fix it, follow this guide:

1. Check for special features: Go to Settings → Special features → Vision and turn off Black and White Mode or Color Correction.
2. Reset the display settings: In Settings → System → Reset Settings, select Reset screen settings (does not delete data).
3. Use it. ADB: Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 0
4. Check the Engineering Menu: If you have previously activated a monochrome through the Engineering Menu, return the settings to Normal Mode (see section 3 for codes).

If nothing helps, the problem may be the graphics driver crash, in which case only a factory reset will help (don’t forget to back up the data!).

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On devices with MIUI 14/15, monochrome mode can be activated automatically when you activate the Digital Well-being function (in the screen time settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions about monochrome mode on Xiaomi