How to remove the screensaver on Xiaomi: disable the screensaver on the TV and smartphone

The screensaver on Xiaomi devices is not just a screen decoration, but a feature that can both save energy and annoy users. On Mi TVs and Redmi TVs, it activates after 5-10 minutes of inactivity, showing hours, weather or banner ads. On smartphones with MIUI, the screensaver appears when you lock the screen or connect to charging. In this article, we will examine all ways to turn it off, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users.

It's important to understand that the manufacturer doesn't always provide a direct option to deactivate the screensaver. In some models (e.g. Mi TV 4S or POCO F3), you can only replace it with a static image, but not remove it completely. We tested the methods on devices from 2020-2026 and identified those that work stably. If you encounter a saver that doesn't disappear after a firmware update, here you will find a solution.

Why is the screensaver on Xiaomi and can it be removed?

Screensaver on Xiaomi devices performs three key functions:

• 🔋 Energy conservation by OLED-On TV and smartphone screens, static images consume less energy than active content.
• 🛡️ Protection against pixel burnout – on AMOLED-displays constant display of the same elements leads to uneven wear matrix.
• 💰 Monetization – in some regions (for example, India) screensavers contain ads for Xiaomi partners.

Can you remove the screensaver completely? It depends on the model and the firmware version:

On Xiaomi’s PatchWall TVs, the screensaver is integrated deeper into the system than on smartphones, meaning that it may require developer access or third-party utilities to turn it off. On smartphones, the process is simpler – just disable the Ambient Display option in the lock screen settings.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below MIUI TV 3.0 (released before 2021) disabling the screensaver can lead to an automatic restart of the screen after 30 minutes of inactivity. HDMI-CEC.

Method 1: Disable the screensaver through standard settings of the TV

The safest method that works on most Mi TV and Redmi TV models (including Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV X) is the instruction for the firmware MIUI TV 3.0 and newer:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main menu by pressing the Home button on the remote.
2. Select the Settings section (cog icon).
3. Go to the screen and sound → screensaver →
4. Turn on the option to Disable the screensaver or select No in the list of available screensavers.
5. Save the changes and restart the TV (optional).

If there is no screensaver item in your menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → Device and General → Energy Saving → Sleep Mode

Here you can set the value Never for the time to screensaver parameter.

Check the version of MIUI TV in the settings

Connect the TV to the Internet (to synchronize settings)

Record the current screen parameters (brightness, contrast)

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On some models (e.g. Mi TV Q1), after the screensaver is turned off, the screen can go out after 4 hours of inactivity, due to the Eco Mode function, which also needs to be deactivated in the power consumption settings.

Method 2: Using Developer Mode (for power users)

If the standard settings do not allow you to remove the screensaver, you can use hidden options Android TV. This method requires activation of the developer mode and is suitable for TVs based on Android 9.0 and later.

Steps to activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → On TV.
2. Find the line build number and click on it 7 times in a row (the notification will appear "You became a developer").
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new section for developers.

Now you can turn off the screensaver through ADB-commands or change system parameters:

adb shell settings put global screensaver_enabled 0


adb shell settings put global screensaver_activate_on_sleep 0

To execute commands:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
• 🔌 Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network as the computer.
• 📋 Enter in the command line: adb connect [IP-TV address]:5555 (IP-The address can be found in the settings of the TV network).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-Before experimenting, back up your TV settings through Settings. → System system → Backup.

Method 3: Disable the screensaver on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)

On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, the screensaver appears in two cases:

• 🔒 When blocking the screen (Ambient Display function).
• ⚡ When connecting to charging (charge animation).

To get her out:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Ambient Display (or Screenlighting).
3. Turn off the slider Show at lockdown.
4. To turn off the charging animation, go to Settings → Battery → Battery Settings and deactivate Charging Animation.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) the screensaver can be tied to the theme of the design.

1. Go to Settings. → Registration.
2. Choose Basic or Minimalism theme (they usually don’t contain animations).
3. Reset the device.

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If you still light up when you're notified after you turn off Ambient Display, check the Security settings (Notifications → Screenlighting) where you can turn off the backlight for specific applications (such as WhatsApp or SMS).

Method 4: Replace the screensaver on a black screen (alternative version)

If you can't remove the screensaver completely, you can replace it with a black image, which will work on TVs and smartphones.

1. Download black images in PNG or JPG format (the resolution should match the screen resolution of your TV).
2. Put the file on. USB-Screensaver folder (create it if it is not available).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and go to Settings → Screen → Screensaver → Select an image.
4. Please indicate the path to the black file.

For smartphones:

1. Install Always On Edge or Ambient Music Mod from Google Play.
2. In the application settings, select Black Screen as the screensaver style.
3. Turn off all animations and notifications in the same menu.

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For Xiaomi TVs with OLED-screens (e.g., Mi) TV Q2) Black screensaver not only removes unnecessary elements, but also prolongs the life of the matrix, since the pixels remain off.

Method 5: Reset screen settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked, you can return the screen settings to factory settings, which will remove all user settings, including the screensaver, but will not affect the installed apps and accounts.

For TVs:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset screen settings (not a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

For smartphones:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings.
3. Enter the password and confirm.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 2.0 (2019 and older) resetting screen settings can cause all network settings to reset, including saved Wi-Fi networks.

After resetting, the screensaver will be deactivated, but other parameters may be reset, such as:

• 📺 Brightness and contrast of the screen.
• 🔊 Sound settings (equalizer, balance).
• 🎮 Parameters HDMI-CEC (if used).

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Resetting your screen settings is a last resort, and try all other methods before using it, as the procedure irreversibly removes the user's display settings.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the screensaver is turned off, users are faced with unexpected nuances, and here are the most common ones and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: The screensaver appears again after the firmware update.

Solution: The manufacturer can return the default settings after the update. After the update, re-execute the instructions from Method 1 or Method 2.

Problem 2: On a Xiaomi TV, the screen goes out after 4 hours, despite the screensaver being turned off.

Solution: This is related to Eco Mode. Turn it off in Settings → Energy Saving → Eco Mode.

Problem 3: On a smartphone, the screensaver appears only when connected to charging.

Solution: Turn off the option Charging animation in Settings → Battery → Battery settings.

Problem 4: ADB-The teams are not working, the TV is not connected.

Solution: Check if USB Debugging is enabled in the developer settings, and make sure that the PC has the latest versions of ADB Tools installed.

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