How to permanently remove the pulse from the lock screen on Xiaomi: working methods

You just upgraded your Xiaomi to the latest version of MIUI and found that an annoying pulse animation appeared on the lock screen - a flashing heart or a wavy line? This feature, designed to remind you of your heart rate (if you have Mi Band or other fitness trackers connected), often turns on automatically after updates. Worse, in some firmware, it can not be turned off via the standard menu.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove the pulse from the lock screen, including hidden MIUI settings, ADB commands, and even manual editing of system files for advanced users. Note: methods differ depending on the firmware version and smartphone model (for example, on Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 13T, the path to settings may differ).

Why does the pulse appear on the lock screen Xiaomi

Pulse animation is part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, which is associated with the integration of fitness trackers (Mi Band, Amazfit) and the Mi Fitness app.

• 🩺 Current heart rate (if the tracker is connected and synchronized).
• 📊 Activity level (steps, calories) in the form of wave animation.
• ⚡ Low/High Heart rate Notifications (if enabled in Health Settings).

Starting with MIUI 12.5 and above, the function can be activated automatically when:

• 🔄 Firmware updates (especially on Redmi and POCO global ROM).
• 📱 Connecting a new Mi Band or Zepp device.
• 🔧 Resetting the lock screen settings.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro with a MIUI 14) the pulse is displayed even without the connected tracker - it is a firmware bug that is corrected only by manually turning off.

If you don't use fitness bands, pulse animation is useless and only drains the battery. Fortunately, you can remove it, and we'll look at the simplest to the most radical methods below.

Method 1: Disconnect via lock screen settings

The most obvious method is to search for an option in the settings menu, but in recent versions of MIUI, this item is often hidden or renamed.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Additional Settings or Lock Style section.
3. Find Pulse, Heart Rate Rate Rate or Health Animation (the name depends on the firmware version).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

1. Press your finger on the lock screen (where the pulse is displayed) for 2-3 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select the settings of the widgets.
3. Turn off the option to show health data.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F5 redmi K60 s MIUI 14 this may not work -- the manufacturer has removed the direct shutdown option.

Method 2: Deactivation via Mi Fitness

If the pulse is due to synchronization with the Mi Band, the problem lies in the settings of the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp for new models).

1. Open the Mi Fitness (or Zepp) app.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Notifications.
3. Find the item Show on the lock screen and turn it off.
4. Return to the main menu and select Device → [Your Tracker] → Screen settings.
5. Turn off the option of Sync with MIUI or System Integration.

Then reboot your smartphone. If your pulse is gone, the problem is solved. If it's not, the animation is on at the firmware level, and more radical measures are needed.

Method 3: Using ADB to disable system animation

If standard methods fail, you’ll need to connect to your smartphone via the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and minimal technical skills, but is guaranteed to take your pulse off all versions of MIUI.

Step 1: Preparation

• 💻 Install. ADB Tools on PC.
• 📱 Enable Developer Mode on Smartphone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times).
• 🔌 Turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

Step 2: Connect and Commands

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
4. Execute the command to turn off the pulse: adb shell settings put global lockscreen_heart_rate_enabled 0
5. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

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If the pulse returns after the restart, repeat the command and add another one:

adb shell settings put secure lockscreen_heart_rate_visible 0

If ADB issues a permission denied error, your device has locked system settings, in which case only unlocking the bootloader (see Method 5) will help.

Method 4: Editing System Files (for Advanced)

This method is only suitable for unlocked devices with root rights or custom recovery (TWRP). Wrong actions can lead to a smartphone "brick!"

If you are willing to take a risk, follow the instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer or any file manager with superuser rights.
2. Cross the path: /system/media/theme/default/ Find the files. lockscreen_heartrate.xml or miui_lockscreen_heartrate.overlay.
3. Rename the files by adding.bak at the end (e.g, lockscreen_heartrate.xml.bak).
4. Reset the device.

If there are no files, try another way:

/vendor/overlay/

Look for folders with names that contain heartrate or lockscreen. Delete or rename them.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 And newer files can be protected by dm-verity. editing them without turning off the check will lead to a reboot cycle! What if the smartphone is stuck on the boot?If the device does not turn on after editing the system files, download to Fastboot (press Power). + Vol Down and run the command:fastboot flash disable_dm_verity True Then reboot. If that doesn't work, you'll need to flash it through the Mi Flash Tool. 5: Install custom firmware (extreme case) If neither method worked, there are two options: 🔄 Reverse to an older version MIUI (where the pulse hasn't been). 🛠️ Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience). To roll back firmware: Download the desired version MIUI From the official Xiaomi website. Use the Mi Flash Tool for Fastboot firmware. Select the Clean All option (complete cleaning). To install custom firmware: Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7-30 days). TWRP Recovery for your model. Sweep through custom firmware and GApps (if you need Google services). 💡Installing custom firmware voids the warranty and may result in data loss.Do backup through TWRP Frequent errors and how to avoid them Many users have problems trying to take their pulse off. Here are the most common mistakes and solutions: 🔄 "After the reset, the pulse returned" → You've disabled animations only in the Mi Fitness app, not in the system settings. ADB (Method 3). 🔌 "ADB can't see the device" → Check if the debugging is included USB And if you have Xiaomi drivers installed on your PC, try another cable. 📱 "No "Pulse" in the settings" → On some firmware, the option is hidden. Try changing the region in your smartphone settings to India or Europe – sometimes it reveals additional menus. ⚡ "The smartphone stopped turning on after editing files" → You can only use Fastboot flashing. In the future, don't edit system files without a backup. If you're using Mi Band and you want to leave the data sync but remove the animation from the lock screen, try this: Turn off the option to show notifications on the lock screen in Mi Fitness. in the smartphone settings (Applications) → Permissions: Disable Mi Fitness from accessing Overlays on other applications. FAQ: The answer to the popular questions is whether it is possible to remove the pulse without rooting and ADB? Yes, but only on some versions. MIUI. Try Method 1 and Method 2. If they don't work, don't. ADB Why is it that you can't get your pulse without even the Mi Band? This is a firmware bug, especially common on MIUI 13/14. The system reserves space for the health widget even if the tracker is not connected. ADB Or a firmware rollback. 3 (ADB) on POCO? Yes, POCO uses the same firmware MIUI, so ADB The exception is the heavily modified software models (e.g., the same way, POCO F5 Can you get your pulse back after you shut it down? Yes. Do that by following the command: adb shell settings put global. lockscreen_heart_rate_enabled 1 Or return the original file names if you renamed them. The pulse is gone, but now no step notifications are shown. How do you fix? You disabled Mi Fitness integration with the system. To return step notifications (but without pulse animation), allow the app to access the Overlay and Notifications, but turn off the specific option to Show on the Lock screen.