Modern Android shells, such as: MIUI The new HyperOS offers users a wide range of personalization options, including a system theme, and has become the industry standard for dark mode, reducing eye strain in low light and saving battery life. OLED-However, not all users are comfortable with a black background interface, especially in bright daylight or when working with content where accurate color reproduction is important.
Often, Xiaomi automatically switches to a dark background without the owner’s knowledge, following a schedule or energy saving settings. Sometimes this happens after a major system update or installing a third-party application that changes system fonts and styles. Color inversion can be enabled in different places on the menu, and finding the right switch can be difficult due to the localization or firmware version.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to remove a dark theme on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO. We will look at the standard interface settings, special features, the work of the design theme and methods of disabling intrusive mode in individual applications. You will learn how to manage the system design and return the usual light appearance to your device.
Disconnection through the main screen settings
The most obvious and frequently used way to bring back the light interface is to refer to the basic display settings. In the latest versions of the HyperOS and MIUI 14 shell, this item is prominently displayed, but its location can vary depending on the regional version of the firmware. The path usually goes like this: Settings → Screen → Dark Mode.
Inside this menu, you'll find a master switch that activates or deactivates the global color change, so if the slider is blue or green, it's active, you click on it and you'll return the standard white design, but you'll also have additional settings that can turn on the dark theme automatically again.
- 🔹 Click on the gear next to the switch to see the advanced control options.
- 🔹 Check if the “Schedule Enable” option is activated, which can trigger a dark theme at a given time.
- 🔹 Make sure you don’t check the box opposite the “Adapt to System Theme” option for individual applications.
It is important to note that in some cases the switch may be inactive (shadowed), which often indicates that the color control is intercepted by the Design Theme, which we will discuss in the next section. If the slider works, but the theme returns by itself, then it is the automation of the system.
⚠️ Warning: If after turning off the dark theme, the colors on the screen become unnatural (for example, the white background became black and the black – white, but with distortions), perhaps you have the “Color Inversion” mode in special features, rather than the standard dark mode.
Management of the theme of design and
One of the unique features of Xiaomi’s ecosystem is the deep integration of the Themes store. Often, users, trying to change the appearance of icons or fonts, accidentally install a theme that forcibly turns on the dark interface in all menus, ignoring the system settings, in which case the standard switch in the screen settings may not work or be absent.
To check if the theme is the cause of the problem, you need to go to the Topic app (tube icon). In the lower right corner is the user profile. After you go to it, select the Topic section and click on the standard Classic theme or No restrictions (depending on the version).
If you want to use a third-party theme but no dark mode, read the description carefully before installing. Many authors indicate in the characteristics: "Supports a dark theme" or "Only light." It is also worth checking the settings of the theme itself:
- 🎨 Open the topic profile in the app “Themes».
- 🎨 Find the item “Theme Settings” or “Components».
- 🎨 Make sure that the System or Settings component does not have forced dark coloring.
There's also a Mix feature that allows you to combine elements of different themes, so if you've used it, try resetting the combination to factory values, which often solves the problem of the interface being unpredictable after experimenting with the design.
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Before installing any new theme from the store, take a screenshot of the current screen settings, which will help you quickly return everything to the same way as before, if the new theme makes unwanted changes to colors or fonts.
Special Opportunities and Treatment for Visually Impaired
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screen becomes black and white or inverted, and this has nothing to do with the design of MIUI. This is due to the activation of accessibility features designed for people with visual impairments.The inclusion of these features often happens by accident when cleaning pockets or fast swipes.
To rule out this option, go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special Features. Here we are interested in the Vision or Physical tabs.
| Function | Description of effect | How to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Color inversion | Replacement of colors with opposite colors (negative) | Switch on the Vision menu |
| High-contrast text | Black background behind text for readability | Switch on the Vision menu |
| Color correction | Change in color gamut (monochrome) | Select the default mode |
Sometimes when zoom is activated, the screen temporarily inverts colors for better contrast. If you accidentally activate special features control (for example, triple pressing the power or volume button), the system may think that you need this mode all the time.
⚠️ Attention: The color inversion feature in special features works at the video driver level and covers any theme settings. If you have a negative screen, look for a solution here, not in the theme settings.
Also check the feature shortcut. If there's a round button floating around with a little person or an eye icon, click on it and make sure none of the features are highlighted as active, which is a quick way to diagnose display problems.
Separate Application Settings and Adaptation
The modern HyperOS shell allows you to flexibly configure the display of a dark theme for each application separately. Even if the global dark mode is turned off, some programs can force it if the system allows adaptation. This often causes discomfort when you move from a light gallery to a dark browser.
To manage this, go back to the Settings menu. → Screen. → Dark mode, and click on the settings gear, and you'll see a list of all the apps installed there:
- ✅ By default: the application follows the system setting.
- ✅ Enable: The app will always be dark, even if the system is light.
- ✅ Turn off: The app will always be light, ignoring the system.
Go through the list and make sure that frequently used programs (WhatsApp, Telegram, Browser) do not have to be forced to turn on, especially for applications that have been updated recently and may have reset their compatibility settings.
☑️ Checking application settings
It’s worth mentioning that some apps, like YouTube or Google Maps, have their own internal theme settings that prioritize the system. If the system has a light theme and YouTube is dark, go to the app’s settings and select “Use System Theme” or “Bright.”
Reading mode and activation schedule
A common reason for "spontaneous" dark tones is Read Mode, or a configured schedule. The system can be programmed to turn on a dark theme at sunset or at a certain time to protect the user's eyes. If you can't remember when you turned on this feature, it could have activated the first time you started the phone.
Check the schedule settings in the dark mode menu, there may be options like "turn on from dusk to dawn" or "user schedule." If you choose to turn on automatically, the phone will change the theme regardless of your current desire. Turn off automation to regain full control.
Separately, it's worth mentioning Read Mode (book mode), which makes the screen yellowish and sometimes darkens it by mimicking paper.It's on the path of Settings → Screen → Read Mode. Make sure it's off if you want clean, bright colors without a warm filter.
Why does the dark topic turn on itself?
If you use third-party launchers or automation software (like Tasker or MacroDroid), check their scripts. They can have deep access rights and change the theme in response to a change in battery or geolocation levels.
Problems after the update and resetting settings
After a major firmware update (e.g., switching from MIUI 13 to 14 or HyperOS), the theme settings can be reset or changed by new algorithms. Newer versions of Android introduce Material You design materials that dynamically change the colors of the interface depending on the wallpaper, which can look like a strange dark or colored theme that the user did not install.
To return the classic look, go to Settings → Wallpaper and personalization. You can turn off dynamic colors or select a static color palette. If the update caused a software failure and the dark theme switches are gone or not working, you may need to reset the interface settings.
Don't rush to do a full Hard Reset. Try clearing the Themes and System Interface app cache:
Settings → Applications → All Apps → (find “Themes”) → Memory → Clear the cacheIf the problem persists and interferes with the device’s use, you can try resetting all settings to factory settings, but this is an extreme measure.Be sure to back up your data in the Xiaomi Cloud or on Google Drive before doing so.
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If nothing helps, check for system updates. Xiaomi often releases patches that fix interface bugs within weeks of a major release.