How to increase screen burning time on Xiaomi: from 1 minute to infinity

Your Xiaomi screen goes out too quickly, interrupting reading, watching videos or working with the navigator? By default, MIUI display auto-off time is limited to 30 minutes - but this limit can be bypassed. In this article, you will find 7 proven ways to increase the screen burning time from 1 minute to completely turn off the timer, including hidden settings, ADB commands and even physical solutions for older models.

The short-screen activity problem is relevant to all Xiaomi lines, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Mi 13 Ultra. The reasons are different — saving battery power, optimizing performance or manufacturer limitations. But regardless of the model, you can customize the display to your needs: whether it’s endless burning for presentations or zooming in to 10 minutes for comfortable reading.

Important: Some methods require developer rights or PC connectivity. If you're a beginner, start with the basic settings on your smartphone menu. Power users can immediately navigate to ADB or system file modifications.

1. MIUI Standard settings: maximum time without root

The easiest way is to use the built-in options, and even without the additional permissions, you can increase the screen burn time to 30 minutes (the default maximum allowed by MIUI).

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select the "Sleep" option after (or screen timeout in newer versions).
3. Set the maximum value of 30 minutes.

On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), this item may be called AutoSwitch Off and be located in the submenu Additional. If you have a MIUI 14+ shell, the path will be: Settings → Display → Advanced Settings → Sleep After.

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On smartphones with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) Prolonged burning can lead to burn-in, and only use this mode when necessary.

• ✅ It works on all models without exceptions.
• ✅ Does not require developer rights or root
• ❌ 30 minutes maximum (not suitable for presentations or navigators)
• ❌ Resets after update MIUI

2. Developer Mode: Hidden Options for Advanced

If 30 minutes is not enough, turn on the developer mode - this will give you access to additional settings, including the ability to completely turn off the screen sleep timer.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to the main settings menu – a new item for developers will appear.
3. Open for developers → Stay active (or Don’t turn off screen in new versions).
4. Turn on the option While charging – now the screen will not go out while the device is connected to the network.

This method is ideal for using a smartphone as a navigator in a car or for long presentations, but keep in mind that the constant burning of the screen accelerates battery wear and can lead to overheating on weak models (for example, the Redmi 9A).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 13 Global and later) The option to remain active may not be available. ADB (section).

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Backup of important data

Connect your phone to charge (recommended)

Close all background applications-->

3. Screen management applications: Store and third-party utilities

If your system settings don't work, use third-party apps. Google Play has utilities that can emulate clicks or use overlay services to keep your screen active.

• 📱 Keep Screen On – a simple utility with a widget for fast on / off mode.
• 🔄 Caffeine – Adds a button to the notification panel to temporarily shut down the screen’s sleep.
• ⚡ Screen Alive – Supports automatic activation when you connect to a charge or launch specific applications (e.g. Google Maps).
• 🛠️ Tasker (for experienced) – allows you to create complex rules for controlling the screen by time, geolocation or events.

The advantage of these apps is that they don't require root and run on most Xiaomi models, but they can drain the battery faster because of background activity, such as Keep Screen On, which consumes about 5-7% of the charge per hour when running constantly.

⚠️ Note: Keep Screen On apps may conflict with optimization MIUI. If the screen goes out anyway, add the app to the AutoRun list and No restrictions in battery settings.

4. ADB-How to Remove the 30 Minute Limit

For those who are ready to connect the smartphone to the PC, there is a radical method - changing the system parameters through ADB. This will allow you to set any burning time (up to completely shutting down the timer) or even make the screen not go out under certain conditions (for example, during video).

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver
• 📱 Included Debugging Mode by USB on the phone (Settings) → For developers)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of your device to appear.
3. Set a new sleep time (for example, 1 hour = 3600000 milliseconds: adb shell settings put system screen_off_timeout 3600000
4. To completely disable the timer, use: adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3 (where 3 — The "always on" mode when charging").

To return the standard settings, do:

adb shell settings delete system screen_off_timeout

5 Modification of system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can change the system files that control the screen, which is suitable for advanced users and allows you to permanently remove the limit of 30 minutes, even after the MIUI updates.

You'll need:

• 📱 Phone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk or SuperSU
• 🛠️ Root-enabled file manager (e.g., Root Explorer or Solid Explorer)
• 📝 Backup of the system (required!)

Instructions:

1. Open root manager and follow the path: /system/build.prop
2. Find the line ro.build.type=user and add below it: ro.config.screen_off_timeout=7200000 (where 7200000 = 2 millisecond).
3. Save the file and restart the phone.

To completely disable the timer, change the file /system/framework/framework-res.apk/res/values/config.xml:

1. Find a line: <integer name="config_screenOffTimeout">30000</integer>
2. Replace 30,000 with 2147483647 (maximum value for int32).
3. Reset the device.

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

6.Physical Solutions: If Software Methods Don't Help

If none of the above methods worked (for example, on older models like the Redmi 4X or Mi A1), try the hardware workarounds:

• 🔌 Constant Charging: Connect your phone to a power source and use Remain Active (Section 2.
• 🖱️ USB-Mouse: Connect the mouse through OTG-Adapter. The cursor's motion will reset the sleep timer.
• 📱 External display: On some models (POCO F3 GT, Black Shark - Connect to an external monitor HDMI or USB-C Remove auto-turning off the main screen.
• 🔋 Power Bank with “always-on” function: Some power banks (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro) support a constant current mode, which can fool the phone’s sensors.

For models with an infrared port (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro), you can use the remote control as a “cheat”: periodic signals from the remote control will reset the timer.

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Physical methods are the only solution for phones with corrupted software or stripped firmware (e.g., corporate devices).

7.Alternative firmware: when MIUI is not satisfied

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, consider installing custom firmware. Many alternative OSes (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience, or Havoc-OS) don’t have strict limits on screen burning times.

Advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ Flexible sleep time settings (up to unlimited)
• ✅ Lack of aggressive battery optimization MIUI
• ✅ Regular security updates
• ❌ Requires unlocking the bootloader and resetting data
• ❌ May be deprived of warranty (on new models)

Installation instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 7-14 days for new accounts).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the firmware from the official website (for example, LineageOS) and transfer it to the phone.
4. Log in to recovery and run Wipe → Format Data, then install the firmware.

After installation, go to Settings → Screen → Timeout – there you can choose any value, including Never.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) custom firmware can break the job NFC Or a wide beam speaker. Check the forum reviews before you install them. XDA Developers or 4PDA.

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