How to remove the pulse from the lock screen on Xiaomi: all the ways (including hidden)

Animation of a pulsating circle on the lock screen Xiaomi is one of the most controversial shell chips MIUI. For some users, it's a convenient visual notification indicator, for others, it's an annoying element that eats up battery power and distracts from the main content. AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60 Ultra), where constant pixel illumination can cause the matrix to burn out.

In this article, we will look at all the available ways to turn off the pulse, from standard MIUI settings to manually editing system files via ADB. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights, which can affect the warranty, we will specify the risks for each option and provide alternatives for users without root rights.

If you’re using a POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 or other model on MIUI 14, check the firmware version first in Settings → About Phone. Some methods only work on Chinese (CN) or global (Global) builds, which we’ll take into account as well.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The easiest way to take your pulse off is to use the built-in shell options. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI 13/14, Xiaomi developers have hidden this setting deeper than before.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Lock Style section and select the current style (usually MIUI or Classic).
3. Slip on the Settings icon (cog) in the upper right corner.
4. Find the notification pulse option (or Notification pulse in English) and turn off the slider.

If this item is not available, your firmware does not support standard shutdown, in which case move on to the following methods.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T s MIUI 14 EEA) The option may be called Ambient display notifications and is located in the Settings section. → Display. → Always-on display.

2. Disconnection through "Special Opportunities" (hidden method)

Little-known life hack: The pulse on the lock screen can be deactivated via the special features menu, which works on most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO devices regardless of the MIUI version, but requires precise steps:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Physical features → Wireless display.
2. Activate the option to delete animations (or Remove animations).
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Settings → Lock screen → More.
4. Find the “Blocking animation” option and select No.

This method does not remove the pulse completely, but only reduces its intensity and frequency, and more radical measures will be needed to completely shut down the pulse.

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If after disabling the animations, the screen began to twitch when unlocking, return the settings to the original state and try another method.

3.Use of ADB-commands (without root rights)

For users willing to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), there is a reliable way to turn off the pulse through system commands, a method that does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB Tools package.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shut 7 times until the notification “You’re a developer” appears). Then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and activate Debugging over USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute: Adb shell settings put global lockscreen_pulse_enabled 0
3. Reset the device.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_show_notifications 0

Important: On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 CN for Redmi K50 Ultra), these commands are blocked by the system, in which case only editing the settings.db file manually (see Section 5) will help.

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4. editing system files (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can manually edit the system files that are responsible for pulse animation, which requires root rights or an unlocked bootloader with Magisk installed.

Instructions for Root Explorer or Mixplorer:

1. Open the root file manager and go to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
2. Find the global table and delete or change the lines: lockscreen_pulse_enabled → set 0; lock_screen_show_notifications → set 0.

Save the changes and restart the phone.

For devices with MIUI 14 Additional editing of the file may be required. /system/media/theme/default/com.miui.system.xml (find a line <bool name="lockscreen_pulse_enabled">true</bool> and replace true with false).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot).Before changes, back up through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

5. Alternative solutions: Always-On Display and third-party launchers

If none of these methods worked, consider alternatives:

• 🔄 Turn off the Always-On Display (AOD): The pulse is often associated with this function. Go to Settings → Display. → Always-on display and deactivate it.
• 📱 Install a third-party launcher: Some launchers (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) allow you to customize the lock screen, including removing animations.
• 🛠️ Use Magisk modules: Modules like this MIUI Pulse Disabler or Disabler MIUI Battery Styles automatically removes heart rate after installation.

For POCO owners with MIUI for POCO, there's another trick: switch to "No-bezel" mode in the lock screen settings. This won't take away the pulse completely, but it will make it less noticeable.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to take a pulse off, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common solutions:

• ❌ Team team. ADB Not applicable: Make sure that the debugging is USB It's on and the drivers are installed correctly. Try reconnecting the phone or using another one. USB-port.
• ❌ Settings reset after rebooting: This means that the changes were not saved in settings.db. Repeat editing with root access.
• ❌ Pulse disappeared, but artifacts appeared on the screen: Reset the lock screen settings to standard or go back to the previous version MIUI.

If you’re using Xiaomi.eu or custom firmware, check out the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums — they often post patches for specific builds.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14), standard methods may not work, in which case the only reliable way is to edit system files or install a Magisk module.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions