How to turn off the night mode on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 proven ways

Night mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that reduces eye strain in the dark by filtering the blue spectrum of the screen. However, sometimes turning on the yellowish shade automatically is annoying: for example, when you view photos, play games or work with colors where accuracy is important. Fortunately, you can turn off this mode in just a few taps - and today we will analyze all possible ways, including hidden settings and solutions for older versions of MIUI.

In this article, you’ll find not only the standard instructions from the phone’s menu, but alternative methods as well – from using a quick notification bar to resetting screen settings via ADB. We’ll also explain why night mode can turn on on on its own (spoiler: not only schedules are to blame, but some apps are to blame!), and what to do if the shutdown button is inactive. If you own a Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or another device on MIUI 14/15 – there are solutions for you, too.

1. Disconnect night mode through the basic settings

The most obvious and quick way is to use the screen settings menu, which works on all modern versions of MIUI (12 to 15) and is suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi 13T, Redmi 12 and POCO F5.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen or in the app menu). Scroll down and select the Screen section. In some firmware, this item may be called Display or Display. Next, look for the Night Mode option (sometimes hidden under Read Mode or Vision Protection).

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Screen. → Night mode.
• 🔘 Switch the slider to the off position. (gray color).
• ⏰ If the mode is turned on on on schedule, turn off the option Automatically or Timely.
• 🎨 Adjust the color temperature if necessary (if you want to leave a light filter).

Once turned off, the screen will immediately return to the standard colors, and if the changes do not apply, restart the phone or check if a third-party app (such as Twilight or Night Shift) is blocking the settings.

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2. Quick shutdown via notification panel

If you need to temporarily remove the yellowness of the screen (for example, to watch a video or play), the easiest way to use the notification panel is to use the notification panel, which works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled).

Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain. Find the Night Mode icon (usually depicted as a crescent or a wave-eye). If it's not there, tap on the pencil (Edit) and add the tiles to the active ones. Slap the icon once to deactivate the mode. Some firmware may need to hold the icon to call for additional settings.

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Important: If the tile in the notification panel is inactive (grey and unresponsive), then the night mode is controlled by the schedule or a third-party application, in which case, go back to the first method and turn off automatic activation.

3.Why does the night mode turn on on itself?

Many Xiaomi users face a situation where night mode is activated without their participation - even if everything is turned off in the settings. The reasons can be different, and here are the most common:

• ⏰ Schedule in settings: check if automatic on time (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00) is set.
• 🔋 Power saving mode: some profiles (e.g. Super energy saving) forcefully include blue light filter.
• 📱 Third-party apps: programs like f.lux, Night Screen, or even Google Health Services can override system settings.
• 🔄 Update MIUI: After major updates (for example, from 13 to 14 version), the settings can be reset.
• 🌡️ Light sensor: on some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro) the mode is turned on in low light.

To determine the culprit, try the following:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management and sort by Permissions. Find programs that access System Settings.
2. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap on the MIUI version in About Phone) and check logs through adb logcat.
3. Install MacroDroid and create a rule to track changes in night mode.

4. Disconnect via MIUI Launcher (for older versions)

On devices with MIUI 10-12 (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro or Mi 9T), night mode could be controlled not only through screen settings, but also through the launcher, which is relevant if the standard methods do not work or the screen menu is missing.

Hold your finger to the empty seat of the home screen to open the launcher settings. Tap your home screen settings (or launcher settings). Find Night Mode or Dark Theme — sometimes these options are combined. Turn off the slider and restart the phone. If there is no point, then your version of MIUI does not support this control.

On devices with MIUI 12.5 and later, night mode can be tied to a dark theme – turn it off in Settings → Display → Dark theme if the screen color does not change.

5. Reset screen settings via ADB (for advanced)

If the night mode doesn't turn off either of the above methods, the system settings may have gone wrong, and resetting through the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help, a method that requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

First, turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 times tap, then return to Additional → For Developers). Connect your phone to your PC, open the terminal (or cmd) and type in:

adb shell settings put secure night_display_activated 0


adb shell settings put secure night_display_auto_mode 0

After you have completed the commands, restart the device. If the problem persists, try resetting all the screen settings:

adb shell settings reset secure

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup. The settings reset secure command will reset not only the screen settings, but also other system settings (such as application background data).

If you are not familiar with ADB, an alternative way is to reset your phone to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset). However, this will delete all data, so use this method as a last resort.

6. Problems with night mode on specific models

Some Xiaomi smartphones have unique night mode bugs, and here are the most common cases and solutions:

• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11 Pro: The mode is activated when you connect the charger. Solution: turn off Adaptive backlight in Settings → Screen.
• 📱 POCO X3/X4: night mode does not turn off through the notification panel. Solution: update the firmware to the latest version MIUI.
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: screen stays yellow even after shutting down Solution: Reset color settings via Settings → Screen. → Color mode → Reset.
• 📱 Redmi 9A/9C: No Night Mode on the menu. Solution: Use the Night Light app from Google Play.

If your model is not listed but the problem persists, check the 4PDA or Xiaomi Community forums for “Night mode [phone model] does not turn off.” Often users find non-obvious solutions, such as rolling back on a previous firmware version.

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On devices with AMOLED-The night mode can affect color reproduction more than the night mode. IPS-If the colors look unnatural even after turning off, check the screen calibration in Settings. → Screen. → Color mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the night mode on Xiaomi