How to remove full-screen mode on Xiaomi devices: phones, tablets and TV

The problem with full-screen mode on Xiaomi: why is it happening?

Full-screen mode on Xiaomi devices is a feature that hides system panels (status bar and navigation bar) for maximum immersion in content. However, sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screen remains “deployed” even after leaving the application or game, this can occur due to a MIUI malfunction, incorrect control gestures or activated development settings.

On Redmi, POCO, and Mi phones, the problem is most often with display settings or application conflict that forcefully turn on immersive mode. On Mi TVs or Xiaomi TVs, full-screen mode can get stuck due to firmware errors or incorrect zoom mode. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to return the standard look of the screen, from basic to advanced.

It is important to consider that the algorithm of actions depends on the type of device and version of MIUI or Android TV. For example, on smartphones with MIUI 14 and later, gesture navigation is used, and on TVs, PatchWall’s own shell. If you are not sure about the firmware version, check it in Settings → About Phone or Settings → Device → About TV.

Method 1: Standard output with gestures (for smartphones)

Most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 8 and later) use gesture navigation, where full-screen mode is controlled by swipes. If the screen is “hang” in a deployed form, try the following steps:

• 👆 Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold for 1-2 seconds – this should return the navigation bar.
• 👇 Swipe down from the top edge (where the status bar is usually located) – sometimes this returns the notification bar.
• 🔄 Double tap on the screen (in some apps, such as YouTube or TikTok, this disables full-screen mode).
• 🔙 Back button (if it appears) – press it twice to exit immersive mode.

If the gestures don't work, check if they're turned off in the settings.

1. Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen mode.
2. Make sure the option to “Hide the navigation bar” is disabled or installed on the Auto.
3. In the Settings → Additional → Gestures section, check if full-screen navigation is activated.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3 Xiaomi 12T) Full-screen mode may conflict with the Game Turbo mode on. If the problem only occurs in games, disable this feature in Settings → Special facilities → Mode for games.

Method 2: Disconnect via MIUI settings (for phones)

If gestures don’t work, try turning off full-screen mode through system settings, a method that works for all Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select the option "Full screen mode" (on some firmware it may be called "Immersive mode" or "Deploy screen").
3. Turn off the option to automatically hide the navigation bar or set Standard mode.
4. Restart the device so that the changes take effect.

On older versions of MIUI (up to 11th) the path may differ:

Settings → Screen → Full-screen display → Disable

If you don't have a full screen setting, you're not having a problem, so check the development settings.

• 🔧 Activate Developer Mode (7 times tap on the Version) MIUI In Settings → The phone).
• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🔄 Find the option "Debugging by" USB» or “Border Symbols” and turn them off – sometimes they interfere with the correct display of the panels.

Turn off full screen in Display | Check gestures in Settings | Turn off mode for games |Reboot device | Update MIUI to the latest version-->

Method 3: Exiting full screen on Xiaomi TVs

On Mi TVs or Xiaomi TVs, full-screen mode is usually activated when watching videos or in some apps (such as Netflix or YouTube).

• 🎮 On the remote, press the Menu button (or Settings on new models).
• 📺 Select Settings → Screen and sound → Screen mode.
• 🔍 Set the Scale option on Auto or Standard (instead of Stretching or Cutting).
• 🔄 If the screen is “hang” in the unfolded form, try to switch the signal source (the Source button on the remote) and go back.

If the problem only occurs in a specific app (such as Prime Video), try:

1. Close the application with the Back button on the remote.
2. Clear the application cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Title of the annex] → Clear the cache.
3. Update the app through the Mi App Store.

On Android TVs (such as Mi TV Stick or Xiaomi TV A2), resetting screen settings can help:

Settings → Device → Screen Preferences → Reset to factory settings

⚠️ Note: On some TV models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) Full screen mode may be triggered due to incorrect signal from the console or cable HDMI. Try to disconnect and reconnect. HDMI-device.

Method 4: Forced Disconnection via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try disabling full-screen mode via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that is suitable for smartphones and requires a connection to a computer.

First, make sure that the phone is enabled debugging via USB:

1. Activate Developer Mode (as described above).
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (use the original cable for a stable connection).

Next, run the following commands in the terminal (or Command Prompt on Windows):

adb devices

(This team checks that the device is connected. If the list is empty, try reconnecting the cable or installing Xiaomi USB Drivers.)

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*

(This command disables Forced Full Screen mode for all applications.)

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS

(Closes all system dialogs that can block the interface.)

After you execute the commands, restart the device. If the problem persists, try returning the standard immersive settings:

adb shell settings put global policy_control null

Method 5: Reset screen settings (last resort)

If none of these things work, the last option is to reset the screen to factory settings, and it won't delete your data, but it will bring all the display settings back to standard.

On smartphones:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select “Reset screen settings” (on some firmware, this item may be called “Reset display settings”).
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

On TVs:

1. Open Settings → Device → Reset and Update.
2. Select “Reset image settings”.
3. Wait until the process is complete (the TV will restart automatically).

If that doesn’t work, you’ll have to consider a full reset to factory settings. Before that, make sure to back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro or Redmi K40) When you reset your screen settings, you may lose the option "Always show the navigation bar." To return it, you will have to manually enable the display of the panels in each application through Settings. → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Full screen mode.

Additional tips: how to avoid problems in the future

To ensure that the full screen mode does not turn on spontaneously, follow these recommendations:

• 📱 Update regularly MIUI until the latest version - in new firmware fixes bugs with display.
• 🎯 Check the immersive mode settings after installing new apps (some games and media players will force it to activate).
• 🔧 Turn off the developer mode if you don’t use it – some options may conflict with the display.
• 🔄 Periodically clean the cache of system applications (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Systemic → Clear the cache).

If you often encounter a problem on TV, try:

• 📡 Use cables HDMI 2.1. for a stable signal.
• 🔌 Disable the function “Screen Automation” in the image settings.
• 📺 Update the TV firmware through Settings → About the device → Updating the system.

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If full screen mode is only enabled in a particular application (such as TikTok or PUBG Mobile), try turning off immersive mode manually. Go to Settings → Applications → [App Name] → Full screen mode and select Disable.

FAQ: Frequent questions about full-screen mode on Xiaomi

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If the full screen mode is not turned off by any means, the reason may lie in a hardware failure (for example, a malfunction of the display module or motherboard).