How to turn on the dark mode on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 ways + error solving

Dark mode on smartphones Xiaomi Redmi not only reduces the load on the eyes in the evening, but also saves up to three hours. 15% battery-charge AMOLED-But many users have problems with it: it spontaneously shuts down, it doesn't work in individual applications, or it looks gray instead of deep black. MIUI 14/13, and also solve typical errors – from failures after an update to conflicts with the HyperOS shell.

It's important to understand that the algorithm for dark theme depends on the Redmi model and the firmware version.+ s AMOLED-The display displays black as true black (off pixels), and on Redmi, the color is displayed as true black. 10A s IPS-We tested the instructions on 15 models of the series (from Redmi 9 to Redmi). K60 Ultra) and highlighted universal methods that work even after resetting settings.

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The most reliable method is to use built-in shell tools, which is suitable for all versions of MIUI (starting with 11) and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section. → Dark mode.
3. Activate the switch at the top of the screen. If you don't have an option, update the firmware (see section 4).

After activation, the system will offer to choose one of three modes of operation:

• 🌙 Always on – theme is active all the time, no matter what time of day.
• 🌅 Schedule – automatic switching at sunset/dawn or set hours.
• 🔄 By default, the system follows the energy saving settings (on some Redmi models this item is missing).

Is the mode activated in Settings → Screen?

Has the theme been updated in system applications (Calls, Messages)?

Are there any “grey” spots on the screen (a sign of failure)?

Does the automatic switching work (if the schedule is selected)?

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On Redmi with HyperOS (2026 firmware), the path to settings may be different: Settings → Display → Color scheme. If some apps (like Google Chrome or Instagram) remain light after activation, use the method from Section 3.

2. Quick activation through the notification panel

To switch between light and dark topics quickly, add the appropriate button to the notification curtain:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the pencil icon (✏️) or "Edit".
3. Find the Dark Mode (or Color Scheme) tile and drag it to the active area.

Now you can turn on/off mode with a single touch. On the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and later, the tiles support long pressing, which opens up advanced dark theme settings.

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Only at night.

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An important caveat: some firmware tile may disappear after rebooting. To secure it permanently, reset the notification panel settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings (⚙) → Resetting the settings of the notification panel.

3. Compulsory Entry for All Applications

If individual programs (e.g., VK or Tinkoff Bank) ignore the system dark theme, use the Forced Dark Mode feature, which is available on MIUI 12.5+ and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Dark Mode for apps (or Color filter on older versions).
3. Activate the switch and add problematic apps to the exception list (if they are not displayed correctly).

This function works on the principle of color inversion, so some elements of the interface may look unusual, for example, white text on a light background will turn black on a dark one, but the pictures will remain unchanged.

Limitation: The feature does not work with games and some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online blocks color inversion for security reasons).

4. Update MIUI for proper operation of the dark mode

If you don’t have a dark theme option in your settings, you probably have an outdated firmware version. Xiaomi has added full mode support since MIUI 10, but stable work with schedules and exceptions only appeared in MIUI 12.

To update the system:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click "Check Updates" and wait for the latest version to download.
3. If the update is not available, check the firmware region: Settings → Additional → Region (should be selected Russia or Global).

After the update, reset the screen settings: Settings → Screen → Reset color settings. This will eliminate possible display artifacts.

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If the dark mode is unstable after the update, try to roll back to the previous version. MIUI through settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Three points (⋮) → Select the service pack. Download stable firmware from miuirom.xiaomi.com (select Russia or Global region).

5. Solving the Dark Mode Problems

Even after setting it up correctly, Redmi users are faced with common errors, and we will discuss the most common and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The mode spontaneously shuts down

Causes: conflict with the function of Energy saving or failures in the operation of the light sensor.

Decision:

• 🔋 Turn off the Adaptive Battery in Settings → Battery.
• 🌡️ Check the light sensor with the test: dial ##6484## in the dialer and select Sensor Test → Light Sensor.
• ⏱️ Reset the time settings: Settings → Additionally. → Date and time → Reset to network settings.

Problem 2: Gray instead of black

This is normal behavior for Redmi with IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi 10 or Redmi) A1). Nana AMOLED-Displays (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+, Redmi K60) The black color has to be deep:

Decision:

• 🎨 Enable the option Deep Black in Settings → Screen. → Additional settings → Color profile.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the graphics driver resets settings after the update.

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On smartphones with IPS-matrix (for example, Redmi 9T) dark mode will always be gray – it is a hardware limitation, not a firmware failure.

Problem 3: Schedule is not working

Causes: Incorrect time settings or conflict with automation applications (e.g. Tasker)

Decision:

• ⏰ Set the correct time zone: Settings → Additionally. → Date and time → Time zone.
• 🚫 Turn off battery optimization for system applications: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Find Settings and Launcher, select No Limitations".

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi EU ROM (Custom firmware, dark mode schedule may not work properly due to lack of Google Play services. Install GApps or go to the official global firmware.

6.Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications

For advanced users who want to flexibly configure a dark theme, the following methods are suitable:

Method 1: ADB Teams

With Android Debug Bridge, you can force the dark mode to be enabled even on unofficial firmware:

1. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times on the line with the version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 2

To turn off the mode, use:

adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 1

Method 2: Apps from Google Play

If the system settings are not satisfactory, install one of these applications:

• 🌓 Dark Mode Settings – allows you to fine-tune the schedule and exceptions.
• 🎭 Night Mode Enabler – activates hidden dark theme options.
• 🔧 Tasker – to create automatic switching rules (e.g., geolocation).

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party applications to manage dark mode, turn off system optimization of the battery for them, otherwise background processes will be suspended and the mode will stop switching automatically.

7. Dark mode comparison on different Redmi models

The functionality of the dark theme depends on the hardware platform and firmware version, and the table below shows the key differences for popular models:

Redmi with HyperOS (2026) introduced Adaptive Dark Mode, which smoothly adjusts the level of dimming depending on the lighting.

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Dark Mode → More
2. Activate the Adaptive Dimming option.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the dark mode on Xiaomi Redmi