How to turn on the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 ways + hidden settings

Dark interface smartphone not only saves vision in the evening, but also saves up to 15% battery power AMOLED-Owners of Xiaomi Redmi often face a problem: night mode is turned on and off after updating, it works only in individual applications. In this article, we will analyze all the official and hidden ways to activate a dark theme on Redmi smartphones running MIUI 12-14, including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 13C budgetary series.

The feature of MIUI firmware is the presence of three types of night mode: system (for menus and applications), screen (blue light filter) and dark theme for individual programs (for example, Google Chrome or Telegram), we will show how to configure each of them, and also reveal the secret method of forced inclusion of dark interface for applications that do not support it (works on MIUI 14 with root rights).

1. Standard method: through the "Settings" of the system

This is the basic method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models, from the Redmi 9A to the flagship Redmi K60 Ultra. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14, including global and Chinese versions of firmware.

Steps to include:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Display section (or the Screen on some versions).
3. Slip on the item Dark theme (or Night mode in old firmware).
4. Activate the switch at the top of the screen.

If there is no option, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI: on MIUI 11 and below may be different – look for additional settings → Special facilities → Color mode.
• 📱 Smartphone model: on Redmi Go (Android Go Edition) dark theme can be turned off due to OS limitations.
• 🔧 Regional settings: in Chinese firmware (China) ROM) path may be called →.

Update MIUI to the latest version | Make sure your smartphone is 30 percent+|Close background apps (especially launchers) |Check if you have a child mode installed

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Once activated, the MIUI interface, standard applications (Calls, Messages, Gallery) and some third-party programs (such as YouTube or VK) will automatically switch to dark mode, but not all applications support this feature - below we will explain how to make them work forcefully.

2. Quick activation through the notification panel

The quickest way is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which is convenient if you need to switch between light and dark modes temporarily (for example, day and night).

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. If the panel is not fully opened, swipe down again to show all the icons.
3. Find the Dark Theme icon (usually a crescent or round icon with a dark background).
4. Slap it once to turn it on/off.

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If the Dark Theme icon is not on the panel, click on the pencil icon (✏️) in the upper right corner, find it in the list and drag it to the active area.

Some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi K50i) may have a Read Mode button instead of a separate icon, which includes a blue light filter, but does not change the interface to dark.

If the notification panel does not respond to swipes, check:

• 🛠️ Control gestures: c Settings → Display. → Full screen mode should be selected option Swipe up.
• 🔒 Blocking the panel: in Settings → Lock and password → Additional settings turn off the Notification Panel lock.

Scheduled setting: automatic activation

To avoid thinking about manual switching, set up automatic nighttime or sunset/dawn mode, which is especially useful for those who follow a sleep pattern or often forget to include a dark theme.

How to set up:

1. Open the settings → Display → Dark theme.
2. Slip on the schedule (or automatically in older versions).
3. Choose one of the options: 🌅 Time: Specify on/off hours (e.g. 21:00 to 7:00). 🌇 At sunset / dawn: the smartphone will focus on geolocation data (access to the location is required).

Save the settings.

If the automatic schedule does not work:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) may be affected by conflict with Geofence.Solution: Turn off battery optimization for the Google Services Framework app in auto-start settings.

4. Forced dark theme inclusion for all applications (for advanced ones)

Many apps (such as Instagram, Tinkoff Bank, or 2GIS) ignore system settings and remain light. MIUI 14 has a hidden feature that forces any program’s interface to be dark, even if they don’t officially support this option.

How to activate:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times in a row)
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option to Forced Enable Dark Mode (or Override Force-Dark) and activate it.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Nana MIUI 13 and below this option may not be available. ADB-team:

adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 2

This command will enable dark mode at the system level, but requires debugging over USB and a computer.

5. Night mode vs. Blue light filter: what's the difference?

Many users confuse the dark theme and the blue light filter (aka Read Mode or Eye Comfort) as two different features with different effects:

How to turn on the blue light filter:

1. Open the Settings → Display → Reading Mode.
2. Activate the switch or set up a schedule (similar to a dark theme).
3. Adjust the intensity with a slider - the left, the warmer the screen.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 Pro and other models with AMOLED-So, when you use a dark theme and a blue light filter at the same time, you can turn green. Solution: calibrate the screen to Settings. → Display. → Color mode.

Dark theme only | Blue light filter | Both simultaneously | I don't use either.

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6 Problems and Solutions: Why Night Mode Doesn't Work

If the dark theme doesn’t turn on or resets, check out these points:

• 🔋 Low battery life: on some models (Redmi) 9T, Redmi A1) When charged below 15%, the system disables power-intensive functions, including dark mode.
• 📲 Launcher conflict: third-party shells (e.g., Nova Launcher or Nova Launcher) POCO Launcher) can block system settings. Solution: go back to the standard launcher MIUI.
• 🔄 Resetting settings: after updating MIUI Sometimes you reset the display settings. → Display. → Dark subject.
• 🛡️ Manufacturer restrictions: on Redmi for the European market (EEA ROM) Forced dark topic may be disabled due to legislation.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
2. Reset the display settings to factory (Settings → Display → Reset screen settings).
3. Install the MIUI update via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

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On Redmi with MediaTek processors (Helio G88, G96), the dark theme may not work smoothly due to errors in the GPU drivers. The solution is to roll back the firmware to the previous version or wait for a patch from Xiaomi.

7 Hidden chips: how to make the night mode even more convenient

In addition to the standard settings, MIUI has several hidden features that will make using a dark theme more comfortable:

• 🌙 Adaptive Dark Theme: In MIUI 14, you have a function to automatically adjust the brightness of the dark interface depending on the lighting. → Display. → Dark subject. → Adaptive brightness.
• 🎨 Color accents: You can change the color of the selection in dark mode (for example, green or purple). → Registration → Accent color.
• 🔍 Dark mode in search: built-in search MIUI (Settings → Search) supports dark theme, but it needs to be enabled separately in the search bar settings.
• 📱 Quick-switch gesture: set up double-tapping on the back to turn on/off the dark theme in Settings → Additionally. → Gestures and movements → Double touch.

For Redmi owners with Always-On Display (e.g. Redmi K50 Pro):

• Set up a dark style for the screen watch in Settings → Always-On Display → Style.
• Turn off animation in Settings → Registration → Animation of the system - this will save the charge on AMOLED-screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi