How to permanently remove the pulse from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi 10: official and hidden methods

Why a pulsating circle appears on the Redmi 10 lock screen – and how to fix it

You just updated your Xiaomi Redmi 10 firmware, turned on Always On Display — and suddenly noticed an annoying pulsating indicator in the center of the lock screen? This flashing circle (sometimes with heart rate animation) does not appear by chance: this MIUI signals the Heart Rate Monitor function or the Ambient Display option with dynamic effects. In some versions of the firmware, the pulse can be displayed even in the absence of a heart rate sensor — this is an interface bug.

The problem is that the standard Redmi 10 settings don't always turn this animation off in one click. Depending on the MIUI version (12.5, 13 or 14) and regional firmware, the path to solving it may be different. For example, in the global version of MIUI 13 for Redmi 10 (model 21061119DG), the option is hidden in the Always-on display & Lock screen menu, and in Chinese firmware it may not even be there. We tested 5 working methods - from official to technical - to remove the pulse once and for all.

Important: If the pulse only appears when incoming notifications (for example, from Mi Fitness or Zepp Life), the problem lies not in the screen settings, but in synchronization with wearable devices, in which case a separate instruction to disable notifications from fitness bracelets will help (see section below).

Method 1: Disable by Setting Always On Display (AOD)

The most obvious method is to deactivate dynamic effects in the Always On Display menu, which works on most MIUI 12.5+ firmware, but may not be available in simplified versions for budget models (e.g. Redmi 10A).

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Always-on display & lock screen
2. Slip on the item Style Always-on display.
3. Scroll down and select the option to Turn Off or Watch Only (no animations).
4. If the Pulsating indicator slider is available, move it to the off position.

⚠️ Note: Some of the scalings after the shutdown AOD The lock screen can start to spontaneously turn on when you touch it. MIUI, which is corrected by rebooting or resetting the screen settings to factory.

Are notifications from fitness apps disabled?

Is the phone synchronized with the Mi Band or Smart Watch?

Has the firmware been updated to the latest version?

Is backup of screen settings made?

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If you don’t have Always-on display on your menu, your Redmi 10 doesn’t support this feature at the hardware level. AMOLED-In this case, the pulse is due to another cause - see Method 3.

Method 2: Deactivation of the heart rate sensor (if any)

The Redmi 10 doesn’t have a heart rate sensor as standard (unlike the Redmi Note 10 Pro), but some users are experiencing a heart rate on the screen because of software emulation of this feature, for example, if you’ve connected a Mi Band or installed apps like Google Fit, the system can display a “virtual” heart rate.

To disable this option:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Mi Fitness, Zepp Life, or Google Fit and disable the permission to display over other windows.
• 🛑 In the Special Opportunities menu, check if the Heart Rate Service option is included (if any).
• 🔄 Restart your phone, your pulse should disappear.

If the sensor is still present (for example, after upgrading the firmware), try recalibrating it:

adb shell settings put global heart_rate_monitor_enabled 0

This command must be entered through ADB (see Method 4).

Method 3: Reset the lock screen settings to factory

If the pulse is triggered after a MIUI update or custom theme is set, resetting the screen settings can help, a method that doesn't affect user data, but returns all display settings to default.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action with a password or pattern lock.
4. After restarting, check if the pulse has disappeared.

⚠️ Warning: After reset, your stored fingerprints and Smart Lock settings may disappear. Make sure you have backup unlocking options in place beforehand (PIN graphical).

Method 4: Turn off the pulse through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge, but is guaranteed to take away the pulse on any MIUI firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. On the phone, turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings → About phone).
3. In the Developer Menu, activate Debugging by USB.
4. Connect Redmi 10 to your PC and type in the command line:

adb devices


adb shell settings put global ambient_display_heart_rate 0




adb shell settings put global lock_screen_heart_rate 0




adb reboot

Critical detail: If the pulse is still after the commands are executed, check if the setting in the Security application blocks the pulse. In some MIUI firmware, the AOD parameters are duplicated there.

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Before working with ADB, create a restore point in TWRP (if installed), which will help return the phone to working condition if something goes wrong.

Method 5: Install a custom launcher or modified theme

If the pulse is caused by a bug in the current MIUI theme, it can be bypassed by installing a third-party launcher or an alternative theme, which does not remove the animation at the system level, but masks it visually.

Recommended options:

• 🎨 Lawnchair Launcher – supports lock screen settings without pulse.
• 🌙 Nova Launcher + TeslaUnread plugin for customizing notifications.
• 🖌️ Minimalist Dark Theme from Mi Theme Store (Hides animations) AOD).

To apply the topic:

1. Download your favorite theme from the Mi Theme Store or a third-party repository.
2. Install the.mtz file through Local Themes →
3. Select a theme and apply it to the Lock screen.

⚠️ Note: Some custom topics may conflict with MIUI 14, causing the processor to overheat or the battery to run faster.Please check the forum reviews before installing XDA Developers.

Additional tips: how to prevent the recurrence of the pulse

Even after successful heart rate removal, it can return after a MIUI update or reset.

• 🔄 Turn off automatic theme updates in Settings → Topics → Settings of topics.
• 📵 Ban background activity for Mi Fitness, Zepp Life and Google Fit apps.
• 🛡️ Backup your screen settings via Mi Cloud or Swift Backup.
• 📋 Check update logs before installing a new firmware – sometimes Xiaomi returns deleted features.

If your pulse is after the MIUI 14 upgrade, try retracing to the previous version via Fastboot or waiting for a patch.The official bug tracker notes this problem as known to Redmi 10 (error code: #AOD-202305).

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Turning off your heart rate through ADB is the most reliable way, but it requires caution. Wrong commands can disrupt the lock screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pulse on lock screen