Limitless screen on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure on your TV and smartphone

What is a Limitless Screen and Why You Need It on Xiaomi Devices

Limitless screen mode (or “infinite display”) is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology that hides system panels and interface frames to maximize immersion in content. On Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs, this feature removes black fields at the edges of the screen when watching movies or games, and on smartphones (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5) – expands the workspace by hiding the status bar and navigation buttons.

The main advantages of the regime:

• 🎬 Black stripes free cinema – content stretches to the full screen without loss of quality (for supported formats).
• 🎮 Game immersive mode – hides all interface elements, increasing the display area of the game.
• 📱 More space for applications – on smartphones there is additional space for messengers, browsers or social networks.
• 🖼️ Aesthetics of minimalism – a clean look of the screen without unnecessary visual elements.

However, there are nuances: on some models of Xiaomi TVs (for example, Mi TV Q1 2022), the limitless mode can crop part of the image if the initial aspect ratio does not correspond to 16:9. On smartphones, the problem is more often associated with navigation gestures - they have to be configured separately to not lose functionality.

Does your Xiaomi device support a limitless screen: Compatibility table

Not all Xiaomi gadgets support this feature. Below is the current compatibility table for devices released from 2020 to 2026. Note: even if your model is on the list, some firmware (especially custom ones) may block mode.

Important: On Xiaomi TVs of 2019 and older (such as the Mi TV 4S 55), the limitless screen only works through workarounds – manually changing the parameters in the service menu, which can lead to a firmware failure.

⚠️ Note: If your device is not listed in the table, but you see the "Limitless screen" option in the settings, do not force it to activate. On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10), this can cause the processor to overheat due to improper optimization of display drivers.

How to turn on the limitless screen on the Xiaomi TV: step-by-step instructions

On Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs, the feature is activated through system settings, but the path to it depends on the firmware version. Below is a universal algorithm for models from 2020-2026.

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1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to the Screen and Sound section → Screen modes.
3. Select the option "Limitless screen" (or "Full Screen Mode" in English firmware).
4. Activate the slider and confirm the action. The TV will reboot.

If the item is not on the menu, try an alternative way:

1. Press the Menu button on the remote for 5 seconds until the service menu appears.
2. Enter 1969 (for MIUI TV 3.0+ firmware) or 3368 (for older versions).
3. In the Picture Settings section, search for Overscan and set the 0% value.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with OLED-screens (e.g., Mi) TV Q2 OLED) Long-term use of limitless mode in static scenes (such as a pause in a movie) can cause pixel burnout.

Activation of the limitless screen on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 12-14)

On smartphones, it's called Full Screen Mode or Immersive Mode, and it works differently: it hides the system panels, but it doesn't stretch the content.

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Slip on Full Screen Mode (or Limitless Screen on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Choose Full-screen gestures or Hide the bottom panel.
4. Activate the switch and confirm.

For POCO-Smartphones are different:

1. Settings → Additional → Full-screen mode.
2. Select Immersive Mode and set up exceptions for apps.

If the function is not working:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ Reset the screen settings: Settings → Screen. → Resetting screen settings.
• 📱 Check if the shell mode is blocked from the manufacturer (for example, on the Redmi Note 11 with custom firmware).

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On smartphones Xiaomi with AMOLED-displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) in limitless mode you can enable the function "Always On Display" without losing the usable area of the screen. → Screen. → Always on Display and select the Minimalist style".

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even if your device supports a limitless screen, there may be failures, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the screen settings:

• On TV: Settings → System → Resetting settings → Resetting screen settings.
• On the smartphone: Settings → Screen → Additional → Resetting settings.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Smart) TV X43) Forced inclusion of the limitless screen through the service menu can lead to loss of warranty, as it requires unlocking the bootloader.

How to Calibrate a Limitless Screen for Perfect Display

Even after the feature is turned on, fine-tuning may be required, especially if you notice:

• 🖥️ Trimming the edges of the image (1–2 pixels).
• 🎨 Incorrect color reproduction at the edges.
• 🔍 Blurrency of text on the menu.

For calibration on the TV:

1. Open Settings → Screen and sound → Additional screen settings.
2. Select Screen Calibration (or Screen Fit).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen, adjusting the position of the frame using the buttons Up/down/Left/Right on the remote.
4. Save the settings and restart the TV.

For the smartphone:

1. Install the Display Tune app from Google Play.
2. Run the Screen Alignment test.
3. If the edges of the screen don’t respond to touch, go back to Settings → Screen → Screen size and zoom in by 5%.

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Limitless screen calibration is especially important for gamers. On Xiaomi TVs with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) support, incorrect settings can increase input latency by up to 30 ms.

Limitless screen and performance: what you need to know

Many users fear that the constant use of this mode can negatively affect the performance of the device.

On TVs:

• ✅ OLED-models (Mi) TV Q2 OLED): The mode does not affect performance, as each pixel is controlled separately.
• ⚠️ LED-Models: Redmi Smart TV X50): possible overheating of the processor with prolonged use due to increased load on the GPU scaled.
• 🔋 Increased power consumption: 10-15% higher than standard.

On smartphones:

• 🔄 Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13) has no effect on the mode FPS play.
• 🛑 On budget models (Redmi) 10A) It can cause lags when multitasking.
• 🔋 Battery consumption increases by 5-8% due to constant operation of gesture sensors.

To minimize the impact on productivity:

• 🔄 On the TV, turn off limitless mode in the energy saving settings (Settings) → Energy conservation → Screen modes).
• 📱 On your smartphone, add frequently used apps to exceptions: Settings → Screen. → Full screen mode → Exceptions.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions