How to remove the pulse from the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones often encounter intrusive interface elements that, conceived as useful, in practice only consume battery power. One such feature on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the pulse indicator displayed on the locked screen, which can be annoying at night or simply interfere with the aesthetic perception of the device.

The developers built this option into the shell. MIUI, So users can quickly assess their health without unlocking the gadget, but if you don't use fitness trackers or you don't need it, it's best to deactivate it to save energy. AMOLED-In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to disable this element.

It is worth noting that the MIUI interface is constantly updated, and the location of settings may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.However, the basic principles of working with Always On Display remain unchanged for the entire Redmi line.

Why you need a pulse indicator on Xiaomi

The heart rate display feature on the off screen is part of the Mi Health ecosystem and Xiaomi's broader smart home concept.It's designed for users who actively monitor their heart rate throughout the day.The smartphone syncs with wearable devices like the Mi Band or Mi Watch and streams the latest measurements directly to lock.

The basic idea is to have instant access to information, so you don't have to take your phone out of your pocket, unlock it, search for an app, and open up statistics, but just look at the screen to see the actual data, which is especially useful during training or in between work, when you need quick monitoring.

However, the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s implementation of this feature has its own peculiarities: because the screen is constantly lit or lit up when lifted, it leads to increased energy consumption. In addition, constant visual stimulation can be distracting. Many users prefer a minimalist design where only time is displayed on a black background or nothing is displayed at all.

Disconnecting through the Always On Display settings

The most direct and obvious way to remove the pulse from the screen is to set the Always On Display mode. This section hides all the graphic elements that appear in sleep mode. You will need to perform several sequential actions in the settings menu.

First, open the main app menu and find the Settings icon. In the list that opens, scroll down to the Lock Screen section. This is where you can manage all the parameters associated with the device's locked state behavior. Select Always On Display and lock the screen.

Inside this menu, you'll see a switch that activates the mode itself. Below are the style settings. If you have a style that has health indicators, your pulse will be displayed automatically. You'll need to change the style to a simpler one, like Digital or Analog, where there's no room for third-party widgets.

It’s important to understand that completely disabling Always On Display is guaranteed to take away your pulse, but it will also deprive you of displaying time and date on the off screen. If your goal is just to remove unnecessary graphics but leave the clock, then choose minimalist themes that do not support activity widgets.

Managing Activity Widgets and Mi Fit

Sometimes the pulse is displayed not as part of the standard lock style, but as a separate activity widget, which is typical for devices that have a bundle with a smartphone installed and configured via the Mi Fit app (now Mi Fitness) or Zepp Life, in which case the settings are deeper in the system.

Go to Settings and find Passwords and Security, then select Device Data and Access (or similarly named section that depends on the MIUI version), and see the applications that have access to biometric data, and then look for the system service that controls the lock screen.

In some versions of the firmware, there's a separate Widget menu on the lock screen, and when you go there, you can see a list of available elements: weather, peacock, pulse, just tick the box against Pulse or Activity, so it stops showing.

⚠️ Warning: If you turn off access to health data for system services, your pulse may stop showing not only on the lock screen, but also in desktop widgets.

Also, check the settings of the Mi Fitness app itself, go to the device profile (if the bracelet is connected) and find the Screen Settings or Notifications section, which may include a tick that says "Translate data to your phone," and disabling this option will break the connection between the wristband sensors and the Redmi Note 8 Pro interface.

Change of the subject of registration of the block

The MIUI shell allows you to deeply customize your appearance through the Theme app. Often, the pulse indicator is an integral part of a specific downloaded lock theme. If standard settings don't help, the problem is solved by changing the visual style.

Open the Themes app on your smartphone. Go to Profile (usually the person icon in the corner) and select Themes. Make sure you have a standard theme installed, or search the theme catalog with a "Classic" or "Simple" tag.

When applying a new theme, the system will ask if you want to use only stylization or also a lock screen. Be sure to agree to the lock screen. Old themes from third-party developers often contain bugs or intrusive advertising, including a constant pulse.

Specificity of the AMOLED matrix

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is equipped with an AMOLED matrix, which is directly related to the issue of removing redundant elements. In such screens, each pixel burns independently. Black on AMOLED is a turned-off pixel that consumes no energy.

When the pulse is displayed on the lock screen, even as a thin line or number, the corresponding pixels light up. If the background is not completely black, but dark gray, the power consumption increases. By removing the extra elements, you not only clean up the visual noise, but also prolong the life of the device.

Also, a static image (if the pulse freezes on the screen) can theoretically cause pixels to burn out over time, although current technology minimizes this risk.

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Use black wallpaper for the lock screen to save battery power as much as possible AMOLED-screen.

Problems after MIUI update

Users often notice new features like pulses as soon as they update. Xiaomi likes to add new features to global updates, sometimes without the ability to fine-tune them in the usual menus, which can confuse even an experienced owner.

If you have a pulse again after the firmware update, check Advanced Settings -> Special Features. There may be a status notification that duplicates health data, and it's worth checking if the Lock screen components have automatically updated through the app store.

In rare cases, cleaning the cache of the Themes and Screen Lock app helps. To do this, go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps, find the system components associated with the screen, and click Clear -> Clear the cache. This will reset the design settings to factory.

⚠️ Note: Do not remove system applications associated with the lock screen through ADB root rights, if you're not sure what they're supposed to do, can cause a bootloop to cycle).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Full control over the elements of the lock screen gives a combination of changing the theme of design and disabling activity widgets in system settings.