How to increase screen glow time on Xiaomi: from standard settings to hidden MIUI chips

Your Xiaomi screen goes out too quickly before you have time to show a notification or finish reading a message? The standard timeout of 30 seconds is a compromise between convenience and battery saving, but it is not always justified. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11) and the version of MIUI (13, 14 or HyperOS), settings can be hidden in different menus, and some options are not available at all without additional manipulation.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to increase the screen glow time, from basic parameters in the menu to hidden functions for advanced users. AMOLED-displays where prolonged glow can cause pixels to burn out when static interface elements are present, and consider alternative solutions for cases where even maximum system settings are insufficient.

Not all methods are equally secure: some require superuser rights (root), others may conflict with Xiaomi’s energy-saving algorithms. We will note the risks and give recommendations on how to minimize them. If you use a device with Always On Display (AOD), a separate section will help you customize it without compromising autonomy.

1. Standard screen timeout settings in MIUI

The easiest way to change the auto-off time of the display is through the basic system settings, which works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the firmware version, but has a limitation: the maximum value is usually no more than 10 minutes.

Open the Settings app and go to the Screen (on some models, Display) section. Then select Timer Sleep or Screen Timeout. Here you will see a list of available intervals: from 15 seconds to 10 minutes (on some devices up to 30 minutes).

Note: on smartphones with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the path may be slightly different: Settings → Display → Additional → Screen Timeout. Also, there may be an option Adaptive Timeout, which automatically adjusts the time depending on the user’s activity.

• ⏳ Minimum time: 15 seconds (default on most devices)
• ⏲️ Maximum time: up to 30 minutes (depending on model and version) MIUI)
• 🔋 Impact on the battery: increase timeout by 1 minute ≈ +0.5–1% charge consumption per hour
• 📱 Exceptions: some models (e.g, POCO F5) have advanced settings in Developer Mode

If your list doesn’t have a value greater than 10 minutes, it means that the manufacturer has limited the maximum threshold, in which case you will have to use alternative methods described below.

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro) prolonged glow of static elements (e.g. navigation panel) can lead to burn-in. To reduce risk, enable Settings → Display. → Screen protection (if available).

2. Developer Mode: Hidden Timeout Options

MIUI and HyperOS have a hidden developer section where you can find advanced screen settings, including increased timeout limits, to activate it:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI Version line (or HyperOS Build Number) and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter a pattern lock or password if required.
4. Return to the main settings menu – a new item will appear Additional → For developers.

Inside the section, find the screen timeout option (or Sleep timeout in English firmware). There can be values up to 30 minutes or 1 hour, depending on the model. For example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ with MIUI 14, the maximum value is 30 minutes, and on the Xiaomi 12T, it is 1 hour.

Important: in developer mode, you can also turn off the automatic screen shutdown while charging. To do this, find the option to Stay on while charging. AMOLED-panel.

Tap 7 times according to MIUI| Enter password/pattern lock | Find a new section in the settings |Select increased screen timeout | (Optional) enable Stay awake to charge-->

3.Using Always On Display (AOD) as an alternative

If your device supports Always On Display (available on most Xiaomi flagships and some models) Redmi/POCO s AMOLED-This mode can be a compromise between constant screen activity and saving charge, AOD It only shows time, notifications and basic interface elements, consuming minimal energy.

To set up the AOD:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always On Display
2. Select the display style (dial, picture, custom text).
3. Set up a schedule (for example, only at night or always).
4. Activate the option to Show at new notifications.

On some devices (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), AOD has a Long Display option that allows the screen to stay active for up to 5 minutes after the last touch. This is useful if you need to constantly monitor notifications, but do not want to sacrifice autonomy.

AOD does not replace full timeout increases, but can be useful in scenarios where you need to see the time or notifications without constantly turning on the screen, such as while charging or on the desktop.

4. Applications for forced timeout increase

If you don't like the standard settings, you can use third-party utilities, and they work on two principles:

1. Activity emulation: The app simulates touching the screen, tricking the system.
2. Change of system parameters: requires root rights or ADB.

The most popular applications:

• 📱 Keep Screen On is a simple tole with the ability to selectively turn off timeouts for individual applications (for example, only for YouTube or Google Maps).
• ⚙️ Screen Alive - Supports ADB-circumvention MIUI.
• 🔧 Tasker is an advanced automation tool that allows you to create rules for turning on the screen by triggers (for example, when connecting to Wi-Fi).

Example of settings through ADB (rootless):

adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3

This command will keep the screen on when charging (values: 1 from the network only, 3 from any source).

adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 0

⚠️ Attention: Activity emulating applications can cause processor overheating and battery discharge to accelerate, and they often conflict with Xiaomi’s energy-saving algorithms, causing lags or spontaneous reboots.

5. Set up exceptions for individual applications

If you want the screen to stay on the same page only in specific applications (such as a navigator or video player), you can set exceptions without changing the global timeout. MIUI It's done this way:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autostart.
2. Find the app you want (like Google Maps) and enable auto-run for it.
3. Return to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
4. Select the application and set the No Limits mode for it.

Some firmware (e.g. HyperOS on Xiaomi 14) have a separate option, Game Mode, which turns off screen timeout during play. To activate: Settings → Special Features → Game Mode → Turn off screen timeout.

For applications that don't support native exceptions, you can use MacroDroid or Automate to create automatic rules, such as:

• 🎮 Trigger: Launch PUBG Mobile.
• ⏳ Action: Set screen timeout for 30 minutes.
• 🔄 Recovery: Return the standard settings after the game closes.

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Using application exceptions is the safest way to increase screen glow time without risk to the system, but it only works in active programs and does not affect the overall behavior of the device.

6 Risks and how to avoid them

Prolonged screen glow, especially at maximum brightness, has several negative consequences:

• 🔋 Accelerated battery discharge: AMOLED-The screens consume up to 20% charge per hour at constant operation.
• 🔥 Overheating: especially relevant for devices with Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 2/3 (for example, Xiaomi 13T Pro).
• 🖥️ pixel burnout: on AMOLED-In the panels, static elements (navigation panels, icons) can be imprinted into the matrix.

To minimize the risks:

1. Set adaptive brightness and limit the maximum level to 70-80%.
2. Use dark themes – they reduce energy consumption by 30-40% on AMOLED.
3. Activate Settings → Screen → Screen Protection (if available).
4. For continuous monitoring (e.g. during charging), use AOD instead of full glow.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M5) Prolonged glow is less critical for burnout, but more powerful for autonomy. Here it is recommended to combine an increased timeout with a mode of Saving battery.

If you notice that after changing the settings, the screen flickered spontaneously or artifacts appeared, return the standard settings and check the device for firmware updates. In some cases, timeout bugs are fixed in new versions. MIUI/HyperOS.

7. Alternative solutions for specific tasks

Sometimes, increasing the screen timeout doesn't solve the problem, so let's look at alternative scenarios:

For infrared-port devices (such as the Xiaomi 11T Pro), you can use the remote control as a trigger to turn on the screen, for example, set up a macro in Tasker that will activate the display when you press any remote button.

If you want your screen to stay on only at certain times (like at night), use MacroDroid to create a schedule.

• 🕒 Trigger: time from 22:00 to 06:00.
• ⏳ Action: set the screen timeout for 10 minutes.
• 🌅 Recovery: Return the standard 30 seconds after 06:00.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen timeout settings