How to uncheck “Use default settings” on Xiaomi devices: the complete guide

On Xiaomi devices – whether it’s a smartphone on the phone MIUI HyperOS or Mi TV series TV — It's a box that automatically applies factory settings to functions ranging from screen resolution to network protocols, and for advanced users, this behavior can be a barrier to fine-tuning to their needs. For example, you want to manually ask DNS-The server is for Wi-Fi, but the system stubbornly resets it to Google's standard 8.8.8.8. or the TV ignores your color temperature preferences, returning to a "warm" profile.

The problem is compounded by the fact that Xiaomi does not always explicitly place switches to reverse these “silences”; in some cases, the option is hidden deep in the developer menu, in others, it requires editing configuration files. This article covers all the current ways to uncheck for different types of devices, including hidden methods for firmware based on Android 14.+ We will also discuss why the system can block manual changes and how to get around it without risking the guarantee.

Why Xiaomi is forced to use default settings

Xiaomi’s corporate logic prioritizes stability over flexibility, and here are the key reasons why the system may ignore your settings:

• 🔄 Protection against incorrect user values: For example, if you manually set unsupported screen resolution (say, 1440×900 on a television that only supports 3840×2160), The system will return to safe mode.
• 📡 Optimizing energy consumption: on Redmi smartphones or POCO Mobile network settings (e.g. LTE-only) can be reset on Auto to save battery life.
• 🛡️ Safety and compliance with standards: on Mi TVs TV Q2 Xiaomi TV A Pro some of them. HDMI-parameters (as HDCP) Blocked for compatibility with protected content (Netflix, Disney)+).
• 🤖 Politics MIUI/HyperOS: Shells aggressively cache settings, and sometimes it takes a cache reset of the com.android.settings app to make the changes apply.

Interestingly, on devices with HyperOS (starting with Xiaomi 14 and Redmi) K70) The algorithm for applying silence has become “smarter”: the system analyzes usage patterns and can return settings to “recommended” values if the Detects that your choice leads to performance impairment. For example, turning off Adaptive Brightness on a smartphone can automatically turn back on after 24 hours if the light sensor detects frequent manual brightness adjustments.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022 (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55) removing the silence flag for HDR-modes can cause screen flickering when viewing low frame rate content (24p). Before changing, check the version of the software in Settings → On TV.

Where to look for the checkbox “Use default options” on Xiaomi smartphones

The location of the option depends on the shell version and the device model, and the following are the current paths for different scenarios:

On HyperOS (relevant to Xiaomi 14 Pro, Redmi) K70 Pro) the path has become more complicated: now the option can be called “Restore recommended settings” and hidden in the Settings menu → The phone. → All specifications → If you don't see a paragraph, try searching for "silence" in the settings»).

Step-by-step: how to remove the checkbox on the smartphone

Let’s look at the universal algorithm for devices on MIUI 14 and HyperOS. If your model is older (e.g. Redmi Note 10 on the MIUI 12), skip the steps associated with HyperOS.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About the phone and 7 times tap on the item Version MIUI (You'll see a notification that says, "You've become a developer!».
2. Open Developer Settings: Go back to the main settings menu and find a new section → Developer settings (on HyperOS path can be Settings) → The phone. → All specifications → Developer settings).
3. Turn off automatic optimizations: Scroll down and find options: 🔧 Turn off automatic optimization MIUI (MIUI 12–14) 🔧 Resetting default settings (HyperOS) 🔧 Prohibit resetting of user settings (only for root-right firmwares)

Activate them, reboot the device.

Clear the settings cache:

Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Show system. Find the Settings app (com.android.settings), open its page and click on Clear Cache and Erase Data. Attention: this will reset all your personal settings (Wi-Fi, brightness, etc.)!

HyperOS will additionally require:

adb shell settings put global development_settings_enabled 1


adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3

These commands will unlock hidden options in the developer menu. Enter them through ADB (Connect your phone to a PC with Xiaomi drivers installed and platform-tools tool).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware for China (CN-ROM) The option to disable automatic optimization may not be available, in which case only the flashing to the global version will help (EU/Global) or (TWRP) file-editing /system/build.prop (line ro.miui.optimization_disable=1).

Features of turning off silence on Mi TVs TV

On Xiaomi TVs, the default algorithm is different because of the PatchWall shell. The main difficulty is the lack of developer mode in the usual form. Instead, they use service codes or edit configuration files through the use of a new device. ADB.

Here is how to check the box for key parameters:

• 📺 Screen resolution and refresh rate: Go to Settings → Screen and sound → Screen resolution. If the "Use recommended" option is active, select manually 4K (3840×2160) and 60 Hz. For Mi. TV Q2 75" also available 120 Hz, but only when connected through HDMI 2.1.
• 🎵 Sound profiles: In Settings → Sound. → Sound modes turn off Automatic tuning. For models with Dolby Atmos (Mi) TV Q1E) You will need to reset the settings in the settings. → The device → Resetting sound parameters.
• 🌐 Network settings (DNS, IP): B Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → Additionally, disable "Auto-Transfer" DNS». Use static routes for the ADB: adb shell settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0

For Xiaomi. TV A Pro and Mi TV P1 Google TV (Android TV 12+) path:

1. Open the Settings. → The device → Preferences → Reset.
2. Select “Reset Network Settings to Factory” (this won’t remove applications, only network settings).
3. Restart the TV and manually set up the connection by disabling the “Use Default Settings” option during the Wi-Fi configuration step.

Problems after disabling silences and their solutions

Unchecking the "Use default settings" box can lead to unexpected consequences, and here are the typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

On HyperOS, when you turn off the silence, you may see a notification saying, "System is suboptimal."

1. Open Settings → Notifications → System Notifications.
2. Find the item "Optimizing the system"
3. Use the full notification to delete the notification ADB: adb shell dumpsys notification --cancel"com.miui.securitycenter" 1001

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If after the changes, the smartphone began to discharge faster, check the activity of applications in Settings → Battery → Battery use: Google Play services that are not optimized are often to blame MIUI consume up to 30% of the charge.

Alternative methods: ADB, TWRP and editing build.prop

If the standard methods don't work, you'll have to use advanced tools. Attention: these methods require an unlocked bootloader and can void the warranty.

Method 1: ADB-silence-drop

Connect the device to the PC and do:

adb shell settings list global | grep"default"


adb shell settings delete global <name parameter>

Examples of useful commands:

• 📶 Resetting network silences: adb shell settings put global wifi_networks_available_notification_on 0
• 🔊 Auto Volume Disconnect: Adb shell settings put system volume_adjust_sound 0
• 🖥️ Unlock all screen resolutions: Adb shell wm size reset

Method 2: Edit build.prop (requires) TWRP)

Through TWRP or any file manager with root rights (Root Explorer) open the file /system/build.prop and add lines:

ro.miui.optimization_disable=1


ro.miui.keep_defaults=0




persist.sys.miui_optimization=0

Save the changes, clean up. Dalvik/ART Cache in TWRP and reboot.

Method 3: Magisk modules (for rooted devices)

Install via Magisk modules:

• 🔧 MIUI Optimization Disabler – Disables all automatic optimizations.
• 🔧 Universal SafetyNet Fix – if banking applications are no longer working after the changes.
• 🔧 App Systemizer – to transfer user applications to /system (Helps you get around the limitations MIUI).

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Editing system files without a backup can lead to bootloop (cyclical reboot).Always back up through TWRP change!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users make mistakes when working with Xiaomi's silence.

• ❌ Reset all settings via fastboot: The fastboot erase userdata command will delete not only user data, but also service files MIUI, Which could lead to Mistake No. OS installed.
• ❌ Remove the com.miui.securitycenter app: This will cause permanent FC (Force close system processes. Instead, turn it off via ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.securitycenter
• ❌ Use unofficial firmware without checking: Castom ROM (For example, LineageOS may not support proprietary Xiaomi features, such as IR Blaster or Game Turbo.
• ❌ Change regional settings (CSC) on the fly: Switching with CN on EU Without a full Wipe, you will have a certificate conflict and a com.android.phone error.

A typical mistake on TVs is trying to turn off silences for the purpose of HDMI-CEC This will cause the Mi Remote remote to stop controlling connected devices (e.g. Xiaomi Soundbar:

1. Open the engineering menu (see spoiler above).
2. Move to the HDMI → CEC Control → Set to"User Define".
3. Manually specify the parameters for each HDMI-port.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with HyperOS, after disabling the silences, the Cross-Device Connectivity function may stop working. To return it, perform: adb shell cmd device_config put cross_device connectivity_enabled true

FAQ: Answers to popular questions