How to turn off the auto-shut screen on Xiaomi: all ways

Xiaomi's screen goes out too quickly, interrupting reading, watching videos or playing games? This is a standard power saving feature, but it is easy to turn off or adjust to your needs. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.) and the firmware version (MIUI 12-14 or HyperOS), the methods may slightly differ, but the principles remain the same.

In this article, we have 5 proven methods, including hidden developer settings, third-party apps, and game workarounds, and we'll also look at why the screen can go out even after the timeout is turned off, and what to do if the settings don't save, and all the instructions are tested on current firmware from 2026.

1. Standard waiting time settings

The easiest way is to change screen timeouts in basic settings, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones without root rights or additional apps.

Open Settings → Display → Screen timeout (on HyperOS, the path can be Settings → Screen → Sleep after). There are options from 15 seconds to 30 minutes. Choose the maximum value or Never, if there is one. On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60), the option is Never Hidden - more about this below.

  • 📱 MIUI 12/13: path of adjustment → Display. → Screen timeout
  • 🔄 HyperOS: The way to set up → Screen. → Sleep after or Screen and brightness → Time out
  • ⚠️ Some firmware has a maximum value of 10 minutes. To expand the limit, you need a developer mode.

If after changing the settings, the screen still goes out after 1-2 minutes, check:

  • 🔋 Power saving mode: it can reset timeout. Turn it off in Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime.
  • 📲 Applications with their own settings: Some programs (such as YouTube or Chrome) ignore system settings.
📊 How often do you have to turn off the screen?
Every day.
Several times a week
Nearby
Never.

2. Developer Mode: Hidden Timeout Settings

If the standard settings do not have the option Never, it can be activated through the developer menu, which works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 10, POCO X3 Pro and the flagships of the Mi series.

First, turn on the developer mode:

  1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
  2. Find the MIUI version (or HyperOS version) and tap it 7 times in a row.
  3. You will be notified that you have become a developer.

Now open the extended settings:

  1. Return to the main settings menu.
  2. Select Additional → For developers (on HyperOS, the path can be Settings → System → For developers).
  3. Find the screen timeout in standby mode (or Sleep timeout in English firmware).
  4. Select Never or maximum value (for example, 30 minutes).

7 times in the version of MIUI/HyperOS|

Find the "Developers" option in the settings |

Select "Stop screen timeout" |

Set the value of "Never" or maximum-->

Important: on some firmware (MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 11) option Never may be absent even in developer mode. ADB-team.

⚠️ Warning: Once the phone is reset to factory settings, the developer mode shuts down.

3. ADB-commands to force timeout

If neither the standard settings nor the developer mode help, try it. ADB-This method requires you to connect your smartphone to your computer, but it gives you 100% results even on blocked firmware.

You'll need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
  • 📱 USB-Type C Cable (original to avoid connection issues).
  • 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools (download and unpack in a separate folder).

Instructions:

  1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (see the previous section).
  2. Connect your smartphone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
  3. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and go to the folder with ADB:
cd path to folder sdk/platform-tools
  1. Enter a command to check the connection:
adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3

This command causes the screen to remain on while the device is connected to the charger. To turn off the timeout completely (even without charging), use:

adb shell settings put global screen_off_timeout 2147483647
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
1. Install drivers for your Xiaomi model (download from the official website). 2. Check if debugging is enabled USB In the developer settings. 3. Try another one. USB-cable (not all cables support data transfer). 4. Restart your computer and smartphone. 5. On Windows, run the command prompt on behalf of the administrator.

After completion ADB-The screen will not go out until you reset or enter a reverse command (e.g. adb shell settings put global). screen_off_timeout 60000 return-to 1 minute).

4. Third-party screen control applications

If you're uncomfortable with ADB or setting developer mode, you can install customized apps that allow you to flexibly manage screen timeouts, including separate rules for different applications.

Top.-3 tested applications:

AnnexFunctionsReferenceCons
Keep Screen OnKeeps the screen on while the app is active. It runs without root.Google PlayThe commercial is free.
CaffeineAdds a button to the notification panel for quick timeout on/off.Google PlayIt doesn’t work on some versions of MIUI.
Stay Alive!Allows you to customize rules for individual apps (for example, only for YouTube or Chrome).Google PlayRequires permission to access notifications.

How to use Stay Alive! (the most flexible solution)

  1. Install the application and open it.
  2. Go to the Apps section and select the programs you want to turn off timeouts for (such as Google Maps or Kindle).
  3. Turn on the option to keep the screen on.
  4. In the application settings, activate AutoRun and Notification Permission.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (like Keep Screen On) may conflict with Xiaomi’s energy-saving features. If the screen goes out anyway, add the app to the exception list in Settings. → Battery → Optimizing the battery.

5. Bypasses for games and video

If the screen goes out only while playing or watching videos, the problem may be in the settings of a particular app or in Game Turbo (branded Xiaomi Game Mode).

For games:

  1. Open the Game Turbo (a controller icon in the app menu).
  2. Choose a game where the screen goes out.
  3. Turn off the option of Energy Saving or Battery Optimization.
  4. Activate the screen lock (if any).

For video (YouTube, Netflix, etc.):

  • 🎬 On YouTube, open the video, tap the screen and tap the icon. ⚙️ → Screen timeout → Shut down.
  • 📺 In Netflix or Kodi, check the app’s settings – there may be a separate setting for screen control.
  • 🔊 If you use VLC, Go to Settings. → Video → Timeout screen and turn it off.

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If the screen goes out while streaming on Miracast or DLNA, check the router settings. Some models (Xiaomi Router AX6000) turn off the connection when inactivity, which leads to a turn off of the screen.

For POCO and Redmi with HyperOS, there is another life hack: turn on Read Mode in the notification curtain, in which the screen will not go out while you interact with the device (flick, tapa).

6.Why the settings are not saved and how to fix it

Sometimes users are faced with screen timeout resets after rebooting or updating. Causes and solutions:

Problem.Reason.Decision
Settings are reset after rebootingMIUI Optimization Limitations (Integrated Reset Function)Disable it via ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.optimizer
Timeouts are not used in games.The conflict with Game TurboTurn off optimization for the game in Game Turbo settings
The screen goes out after 1-2 minutes despite the settingsUltra-energy saving is activeTurn it off in Settings → Battery
Settings are not saved after the MIUI updateResetting user parameters when updatingRepeat the timeout setting after the update

If none of the methods work, check:

  • 🔄 Firmware updates: in some versions MIUI 14 has screen control bugs. Update to the latest stable version.
  • 🛠️ Settings reset: If the problem occurs after installing the app, try resetting the settings in Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (without deleting data).

💡

On HyperOS devices, some screen settings may be blocked due to security policies, in which case ADB or root access will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions

Can I turn off the screen without root rights?
Yes, in 90% of cases, standard settings, developer mode or ADB-Root is only required for deep customization (e.g., changing system files responsible for power management).
Why does the screen go out while charging, even though I turned off the timeout?
Check Adaptive Brightness settings in Settings → Display. Sometimes the function automatically reduces the brightness to 0% during prolonged inactivity. Also make sure that the cable and charger are working - with low current, the smartphone can go into power saving mode.
Will the battery run out faster if the screen doesn’t go out?
Yes, but not critical. In the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the constant screen performance increases battery consumption by ~10-15% per hour (at 50% brightness). If the device is connected to charging, the impact is minimal. Use Adaptive Brightness and Dark Theme to save battery life.
Do these methods work on Xiaomi tablets (Pad 6, Pad 5)?
Yes, all of the methods described (except for the Game Turbo) apply to Xiaomi tablets. On the Xiaomi Pad 6, the way to timeout settings is: Settings → Display. → For sleep. ADB-Commands use the same instructions.
How to return the standard timeout settings after ADB-team?
Adb shell settings delete global settings screen_off_timeout This will reset the value to standard (usually). 1 or 2 You can also manually set the right time (in milliseconds), for example, to 5 min: adb shell settings put global screen_off_timeout 300000