How to remove black bezels on the screen of the Xiaomi phone: all the ways of 2026

Black bezels at the edges of the screen on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones are a common problem that spoils the experience of using the device, which can appear after a MIUI update, resetting or even when the phone is first turned on. In most cases, the bezels are not a hardware malfunction, but are associated with software settings: improper zooming, gestures included, or a failure in the graphics driver.

Some users mistakenly believe that the frame is a “protective curb” for the AMOLED-They're actually just hiding a portion of the useful area of the display, and in this article, we'll look at all the current ways to remove the frames, including the official settings. MIUI Importantly, the methods vary depending on the model and the firmware version, so there are options for different scenarios.

If you notice a frame after a phone drop or when you get moisture, it's a mechanical problem, and software won't help, and it requires a screen or plume diagnosis, but 90 percent of the time, the frames are removed in 5 minutes through the settings menu.

1. Check screen scale and pixel density

The most common reason for black bars is downed zoom settings. MIUI has a separate section to adjust the size of interface elements that can conflict with the physical resolution of the screen, especially for devices with FHD+ or QHD+ displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5 Pro).

To return the standard display:

  1. Open the Settings → Screen.
  2. Select Text and Display Size (or Screen Size in older versions).
  3. Move the slider to the default value or 100%.
  4. Reboot the phone.

If the slider is not available or the changes are not saved, try resetting the settings through the engineering menu:

##4636## → Phone Information → UI Settings → Scale Reset

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Xiaomi 12T) And if you reset the scale, you can temporarily flicker the screen, and that's normal, after you reset, the effect will disappear.

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If the icons on your desktop become too small after resizing, go back to Settings → Screen → Font size and increase it by 1-2 points. This will not affect the frame, but will improve readability.

2. Disable navigation gestures

In MIUI 12-14, navigation gestures (especially Full-screen gestures) sometimes conflict with the display driver, resulting in black bars on the sides, because the system reserves part of the screen for touch zones for swipes, the simple solution is to temporarily switch to the classic navigation buttons.

Instructions:

  • 📱 Open the Settings. → Display. → Full screen mode.
  • 🔄 Select the Navigation buttons option (or the 3 buttons in older versions).
  • 🔍 Check if the frames are gone. If so, the problem is the gestures.
  • 🔧 Return to gestures, but in gesture settings, turn off the option “Hide the bottom panel".

For devices with MIUI 14 and later (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), a separate option is added:

Settings → Additional → Special features → Remove the screen frames

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3. Calibration of the display through the engineering menu

If standard settings don’t work, you’ll need to use an engineering menu (Engineer Mode), which works on 80% of Xiaomi models, but you need to be careful that the wrong settings can impair color reproduction or touch sensitivity.

Step-by-step:

  1. Enter the code to log in to the engineering menu: ##36446337##
  2. Go to the Display (or Screen) section.
  3. Find the settings: Display Area — set "Full Screen." Touch Panel Calibration — calibrate (press Start and follow the instructions). Overscan — if you have, set 0%.

Save the settings and restart the phone.

On some models (POCO X5 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) the engineering menu may be blocked.

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⚠️ Warning: Do not change the Color Temperature or Gamma Correction settings in the engineering menu unnecessarily, which can lead to incorrect color reproduction, which is difficult to return.

What to do if the engineering menu is not opened?
If nothing happens after entering the code, check: 1. SIM-map (on some models, the menu works only with the SIM). 2. whether the firmware has been updated to the latest version (in older versions) MIUI 3. Is access blocked through security policies (relevant to corporate devices) If nothing helps, use the app MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek processors) or Qualcomm EngineerMode (for Snapdragon).

4. Reset graphics settings (for devices on Snapdragon)

Xiaomi phones on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F4 GT) They have a separate Adreno graphics driver, which can cause frame failures. ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Instructions for Windows:

  1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers).
  2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
  3. Open the command line and type: adb shell settings put global gpu_driver_bug_reporting 0 adb shell settings put global gpu_driver_version_r 0
  4. Reset the device.
  5. 📥 Fastboot: Fastboot Flash System system.img fastboot flash boot boot.img fastboot reboot Note: Requires an unlocked bootloader and Fastboot experience.

If the frames came after upgrading to MIUI 14, check the list of known bugs on the Mi Community forum. For example, for the Redmi K50 Ultra in the build 14.0.4.0, there was a problem with the display driver fixed in 14.0.6.0.

ModelThe Problem Version of MIUICorrected inReason for the framework
Xiaomi 12 Pro13.0.12.013.0.15.0AMOLED driver conflict
POCO F413.0.6.013.0.8.0The 120Hz scaling error
Redmi Note 11 Pro+13.0.4.013.0.5.0Failure in navigation gestures
Black Shark 513.0.7.013.0.9.0Incompatibility with Game Turbo

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Before rolling back the firmware, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup. Update via Fastboot erases all user files!

Hardware reasons: when software methods do not help

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be physical damage:

  • 🔧 Display plume detachment is a common problem after falls. Symptoms: frames only appear in a certain position of the phone or when you press the screen.
  • 💡 The failure of the lighting is characteristic of AMOLED-The frames may not be black, but gray or with a colored tint.
  • 🔌 Display controller problems – requires soldering of the chip (relevant for Xiaomi after moisture hits).

Critical point: On devices with LTDPO AMOLED (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 3), the frames can be a sign of degradation of organic LEDs. In this case, a replacement of the screen is required, since the pixels are irreversible to burn out.

⚠️ Attention: If the phone is warranty, don't disassemble it yourself! In Xiaomi service centers, screen diagnostics are free, even if the repair is paid.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the framework on Xiaomi

❓ Why frames only appear in certain apps (like games or YouTube)?
This is due to incorrect optimization of the application to your screen resolution. Solutions: In the game settings, turn off "Full screen mode" or "Adaptive zoom". For YouTube, try turning off the option "Improving HDR quality" in the application settings. Set the screen resolution in the phone settings on FHD+ (even if the display supports QHD+).
❓ Can I remove the frame on the phone with a notch or a hole under the camera?
No, the physical notch (as on the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) cannot be removed software--it's part of the screen's design. However, you can: Hide the notch through settings: Settings → Screen → Cutout style → Hide (the frames will become black but uniform). Use MIUI themes with a dark top bar (cams the cutout). On new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70), the cutout is missing, but the frames may appear due to software failures (see methods above).
❓ After updating to MIUI 14 frames only appeared in landscape mode?
This is a well-known bug in MIUI 14 for devices with 120Hz displays. Solutions: Turn off automatic screen rotation in the notification curtain. Set a fixed 60Hz refresh rate in Settings → Screen → Update Frequency. Retreat to MIUI 13 or wait for a patch (at 14.0.7.0 bug fixed).
❓ There's a colored frame on the screen (red/green) that's a hardware problem?
Most likely, yes. Colored frames (especially on the AMOLED-The screens point to: damage to the flexible plume (often after a fall); degradation of organic LEDs (natural wear after 2-3 years); problems with the display power controller (for example, after moisture is ingested); software methods here will not help - contact the service. If the phone is warranty, don’t describe the problem as “colored frames” but say “artifacts on the screen” – this will increase the chances of free repairs.
❓ How to remove the frames on Xiaomi with permission HD+ (720p)?
On budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO C50) The frames are often associated with the hardware limitations of the display. What can be done: Install custom recovery (TWRP) and run a modified build.prop with a parameter ro.sf.lcd_density=320 (Use applications like Second Screen to force you to zoom in. Change the wallpaper to dark, the frames will be less visible. HD+ Screens completely remove frames is impossible without loss of image quality.