Double-click on Xiaomi: how to disable the function and fix the bug

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi screen reacts to one tap as if it were two? Or are you accidentally activating functions because of a double tap? This problem occurs on Redmi, Poco and Mi smartphones with MIUI 12-14 firmware, and it has several causes at once, from the activation of the Double touch to wake up function to hardware faults of the sensor. In 80% of cases, the problem can be solved software in 2-3 minutes without resorting to a service center.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to eliminate double-pressing, from turning off system gestures to resetting sensor settings. Particular attention will be paid to the hidden screen testing menu in MIUI, which is not known to all users. If your Xiaomi is new (released after 2021), first check the sensitivity settings - often the problem lies in too high a threshold for touch response.

Why Xiaomi smartphone registers double tapping?

Before you fix the problem, it is important to understand the source of the problem. Double positives on Xiaomi can occur for 4 main reasons:

• 🔧 The activated "Double tap to wake up" feature is the most common reason, and the system perceives a touch as an attempt to unlock the screen.
• 📱 The sensor layer malfunctions, which is typical of devices after falling or getting moisture, and the sensor starts to rattle and send false signals.
• 🔄 Screen calibration failure – occurs after updates MIUI or resetting. The system loses the correct sensitivity data.
• 🎯 High sensitivity in games – some applications (e.g, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact forced touch that conflicts with system settings.

According to statistics from Xiaomi service centers, 65% of cases are due to software setup, not hardware failure, but if double-pressing only appears in a certain part of the screen (for example, in the upper left corner), this almost always indicates physical damage to the sensor – only replacing the display module will help.

Method 1: Disabling Double Touch to Wake Up

The fastest and most effective method is to deactivate the system function that is responsible for waking the screen with a double tap, which is enabled by default on most Redmi Note 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4 and Mi 11/12 models.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Scroll down and select Additional screen settings.
3. Find the Double Touch option to wake up and turn off the slider.
4. Restart the device (required!). ☑️ Checking the shutdown of the double tap Open "Settings" → Screen"Found option "Double touch to wake up"Slide moved to "off."Device rebooted"Executed: 0 / 4

If you still have a problem after these steps, move on to the next method. Note that on some models (e.g. Redmi 9A or Poco M3), this option may be located elsewhere – Settings → Lock and Protection → Additional settings.

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI 14 Global, when you turn off the double tap, you may lose the "Raise to Wake Up" function. → Display. → Always-on mode and activate the "Rise to wake up" option".

Method 2: Calibration of the touch screen through the engineering menu

If double taping is not uniform (e.g., only in games or certain applications), calibration of the sensor will help. Xiaomi has a hidden engineering menu that does not require root rights.

How to start calibration:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##6484###
2. In the menu that appears, select Touch Screen Test.
3. Press Calibration and follow the instructions on the screen – you usually need to alternately touch the crosses in the corners of the display.
4. After completion, restart the smartphone.

This method is particularly effective for devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi) K50), If after calibration the problem returned after a few days, try repeating the procedure or check the screen for mechanical damage.

Method 3: Reset sensor settings via ADB

For advanced users, there is a method of resetting sensor settings via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which will help if standard calibration did not work, you need a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and enabled USB debugging on your smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC, open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) Enter adb shell settings put system touchscreen_calibration_reset 1
4. Reset the device.

This command resets all user sensor settings to factory values. If after the reboot the problem remains, try an additional command to reset gestures:

adb shell settings put system gesture_tutorial_completed 0

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This can cause data loss if you enter the wrong command. Create a backup copy through Settings before performing operations. → System system → Backup. Also make sure you have official firmware installed on customized ones. ROM (For example, LineageOS, these commands may not work.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try reinstalling the drivers via the Mi Flash Tool or use an alternative adb device command to check the connection.

Method 4: Update MIUI or roll back to stable version

Double-tap is common after a MIUI update, especially on betas. If the problem is recent, check for available updates or roll back to a previous stable build.

How to update firmware:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check Updates and install the latest version if available.
3. After the update, reset the sensor settings (see Method 3).

If the update didn’t help or it didn’t, try rolling back:

• 📥 Download stable firmware for your model from the official website MIUI Download.
• 🔄 Use the Mi Flash Tool for Fastboot (instructions are available on the Xiaomi website).
• ⚠️ Before rolling back, make a backup copy – all data will be erased!

According to 4PDA forum users, double-pressing is most common on MIUI 13.0.4-13.0.7 versions for Redmi Note 10 Pro and Poco F3. After upgrading to MIUI 14.0.2+, the problem disappears in 90% of cases.

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Before rolling back the firmware, check to see if the bootloader is locked on your device. New Xiaomi models (released after 2022) require manufacturer permission to unlock, which can be obtained from the Mi Unlock website.

Method 5: Checking for hardware damage

If neither of the software methods worked, the cause of the double press is likely to be a physical malfunction.

• 💧 Moisture falling under the touch layer (even if the phone did not sink, high enough humidity in the room).
• 🔨 Microcracks in glass or screen plume connectors after falling.
• 🔋 Battery bloating that presses on the screen from the inside (typical for devices older than 2 years).

How to diagnose a hardware problem:

1. Check if double-pressing appears in safe mode (press the power button → "Safe Mode"). If so, it's the iron.
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and use Touch Screen Test (like this one) to visualize your touches, and if you see ghost dots on the screen, the sensor is defective.
3. Light a flashlight at an angle on the screen – if you see rainbow divorces, this is a sign of detachment of the touch layer.

The cost of screen repair on Xiaomi varies from 3 000 to 15 000 rubles depending on the model. For example, replacing the display with the Redmi Note 11 will cost ~ 4 500 rubles, and on the Xiaomi 13 Pro - up to 20 000 rubles. If the device is warranty, contact the official service center - double pressing refers to warranty cases, if it is not caused by mechanical damage.

Additional tips for gamers and active users

If double tapping only occurs in games or specific applications, try these methods:

• 🎮 In the game settings (PUBG, Call of Duty Mobile, etc.) disable the option of Improved Touch Control or Force Touch.
• 🛠️ Install the Touchscreen Repair app from Google Play – it lets you manually adjust screen sensitivity.
• 🔄 Turn on the game mode in MIUI: Settings → Special facilities → It's a game mode. It turns off background processes that might conflict with the sensor.

For supportive devices 120/144 Hz (e.g. Poco) F4 GT or Redmi K60) Try to temporarily reduce the screen refresh rate to 60 Hz. Sometimes high frequency leads to false alarms of the sensor. → Screen. → Frequency of update.

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If you use a magnet case (for example, for wireless charging), try to remove it – the magnetic field can affect the sensor performance on some Xiaomi models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double-clicking on Xiaomi