Full screen on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure on all models

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have full-screen mode and how to fix it

You try to watch a video on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or run a game on the POCO X5 Pro, but the screen does not expand to the edges? Black stripes on the sides spoil the viewing experience, and important interface elements are hidden behind a "monobrov"? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smartphones - especially on new models with camera cutouts or speakers. In 90% of cases, it can be solved in 2 minutes through system settings or gestures.

In this article, you will find all the working ways to enable full-screen mode, from standard MIUI features to hidden options for developers. We will analyze individual instructions for video (YouTube, TikTok), games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile) and applications (social networks, instant messengers), and if the screen is still not expanding, at the end there is a checklist to diagnose problems.

⚠️ Important: On models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60 Pro) Long-term use of full-screen mode in games can accelerate the burnout of the matrix.

Method 1: Standard full screen setting in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI shell options. It works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with the MIUI 12 firmware version and later. The instruction is universal for the Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and even budget models like the POCO M6 Pro.

Open Settings → Display and find the Full-screen Mode section (some models call it Screen Size or Scale) and there are 3 options available:

• 📱 Auto – the system chooses the optimal mode (sometimes leaves black stripes).
• 🎮 Full screen – stretches the image to the edges, but can crop interface elements.
• 🖼️ Standard - retains original proportions (bands remain).

For most tasks, Full Screen mode is appropriate. If after it is turned on, part of the application interface is hidden behind the camera notch (for example, in Instagram or VK), try the following method.

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On models with a lift camera (for example, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3), full-screen mode is turned on automatically when the front camera is hidden.

Method 2: Navigation gestures to hide the control panel

The black bar at the bottom of the screen (navigation panel) also interferes with full-screen mode, which can be removed by switching to gesture control, which not only frees up space on the screen, but also makes interaction with the smartphone more intuitive.

How to turn on:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full Screen Display (or Gestures on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Activate the option "MIUI Gestures" or "Full-screen gestures".
4. In the "Hide of the bottom panel" section, set "Always Hide".

Now, the navigation bar will only appear when you swipe from bottom to top. Use a swipe from right to left of the edge of the screen to go back.

Method 3: Full-screen mode for individual applications

Some apps (like YouTube, TikTok, or Genshin Impact) have their own full-screen settings that may conflict with the system settings.

For video (YouTube, Netflix, TikTok)

In YouTube and similar services, full-screen mode is automatically turned on when the screen is turned horizontally.

• 🔄 Check if autoturn is blocked (swipe down from the top edge of the screen) → lock-in icon).
• ⚙️ In the application settings, find the "Reproduction" section and enable the option "Full-screen default mode".
• 📶 If you use mobile Internet, some operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) compress video - try connecting to Wi-Fi.

For games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, Call of Duty)

In mobile games, full-screen mode is often turned off by default so as not to overlap important interface elements (map, chat).

1. Start the game and open the graphics settings (usually in the Settings → Graphics menu).
2. Find the option "Full Screen" or "Display Cutout".
3. Select "Full Screen+" or "Hide Cutout".

⚠️ Attention: B PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile, when you turn on full-screen mode, the battery charge indicator may disappear. To return it, swipe from top to bottom - the notification panel will appear on top of the game.

Update the game to the latest version |Close background apps (especially messengers) |Connect the charger – full-screen games consume the battery faster |Check the temperature of the processor (in Settings → Battery), if above 45 ° C – let the smartphone cool-->

Method 4: Developer Mode for Forced Full Screen

If standard methods don't work, you can make applications appear in full screen mode through the developer's settings, which is suitable for power users and can cause bugs in some applications.

How to turn on:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About the phone. Press 7 times on "Version." MIUI", Notice: “You have become a developer!".

Settings → Additional → For Developers

"Compulsory Full Screen Mode"

"Force full-screen display"

Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: After activating this option, some interface elements (such as the keyboard or notification panel) may not display correctly. To return everything back, turn off the developer mode or reset the settings in the For Developers section. → Reset the settings.

Method 5: Hiding the camera cutout ("monobrov")

On models with a front-facing camera cutout (such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 or POCO X4 Pro), part of the screen may remain unused to hide the "monobre" and expand the workspace:

Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen → Hide the camera notch. 2 options are available here:

• 🖤 Hide the cutout with a black stripe - masks the camera, but leaves a black area.
• 🎨 Stretching the screen – the image expands under the cutout (may be distorted).

On models with a central notch (for example, Xiaomi 11T), the "Stretch screen" option often leads to cropping text at the top of the applications, in which case it is better to use the "Hide the notch with a black stripe" mode.

Central (drop-shaped) | Left (like on iPhone) | Right |Without a cutout (lift camera) |I don't know-->

The solution to the problem: why the full screen doesn’t work

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

1. Firmware Update: On older versions of MIUI (below MIUI 12.5), full-screen mode may not work properly. Update system in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Third-party shells: Launchers like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher can block screen system settings. Go back to the standard MIUI launcher.
3. Matrix damage: If the screen is physically damaged (for example, after a fall), the sensors may misidentify the boundaries of the display, check if there are any broken pixels or spots on the screen.
4. Application Conflict: Some programs (such as Game Turbo or Second Space) override screen settings. Close them through Settings → Applications → Launched.

If the problem remains, try resetting the screen settings to factory:

Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset display settings

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In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13 Ultra) Full-screen gaming can cause pixel burnout. Use it only when necessary and take breaks every time. 30-40 minute.

FAQ: Frequent questions about full-screen mode on Xiaomi