How to turn on the mode in your pocket on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: the complete guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is a popular model with a balance of performance and price, but even such a device has one common problem: random taps in your pocket, which not only drain the battery, but can lead to unwanted actions, from random calls to activation of the voice assistant, the solution is: Pocket Mode, which locks the touch screen when you detect that the device is in a closed space.

In this article, you will learn how to turn on and configure this mode on the Redmi Note 10S, what sensors are involved in the process, and why the feature may sometimes not work. We will also discuss alternative ways to protect against false touches and give tips on how to optimize battery consumption. If you are tired of the phone waking up in your bag or pocket for no reason, this guide is for you.

What is a mode in your pocket and how it works on Xiaomi

Pocket Mode (or Pocket Mode) is a software feature that automatically turns off the touch screen when the smartphone detects what is in a closed space. On the Redmi Note 10S, this feature works by combining three sensors:

• 🔹 Approximation sensor – detects whether the screen is closed (for example, when the phone is lying down or in the pocket).
• 🔹 Accelerometer – analyzes the position of the device in space (horizontally / vertically, movement).
• 🔹 Light sensor – checks the level of external light (it is usually dark in your pocket).

When all three sensors capture the pocket state, the system locks the screen, ignoring random touches, while on the Redmi Note 10S, the pocket mode does not turn off notifications or sounds, only touch input, which means that you will still hear an incoming call or message, but do not wake the phone with unnecessary pressing.

It's important to understand that this is not a complete replacement for locking the screen, but it's just a complement to it, preventing false positives. If you put your phone in an open-screen bag, the mode in your pocket will still work, but the battery will be consumed faster than if you lock it completely.

Step-by-step: how to turn on the mode in your pocket on the Redmi Note 10S

Activation of the function takes less than a minute, but the path to settings may vary depending on the version of MIUI. We will consider a universal way for the Redmi Note 10S based on MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Always on Screen and Lock (or Lock Screen in older versions).
3. Select the option Additional lock settings.
4. Find the option in your pocket (or Pocket Mode) and move the slider to the right for activation.
5. If necessary, adjust the sensitivity of the sensors (if such a point is available in your firmware).

After the mode is turned on, it is recommended to test its operation.

Place the phone down on a soft surface (such as a sofa)

Close the screen with your palm and wait 5-10 seconds.

Try putting the device in your pocket and moving your hand.

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If the feature doesn’t work, check if it’s interfered with by third-party applications (such as battery optimizers) or physical damage to sensors. For how to diagnose problems, see the section below.

Sensitivity settings: how to avoid false positives

By default, the Redmi Note 10S uses the mid-sensitivity settings for the pocket mode.

• 📉 Too sensitive – the screen is locked even when you hold your phone in your hand (e.g. while talking).
• 📈 Too low sensitivity – the mode does not work in the pocket, and the screen responds to random touches.

To change the parameters:

1. Go to Settings → Always on screen and lock → Additional lock settings.
2. Slip on the Settings in your pocket (or Sensor Sensitivity).
3. Adjust the sliders for the proximity and light sensor. For most users, the optimal values are:

If your MIUI version doesn’t have separate sensitivity settings, try an alternative method:

Once you change the settings, test the mode again as described in the previous section. If the problem persists, you may need to reset the sensor settings (more on that).

What to do if the mode in your pocket does not work on the Redmi Note 10S

If you've turned on a function but it doesn't work, the reasons may be both software and hardware, and let's look at the most common cases and how to fix them:

⚠️ Before diagnosing, make sure the latest version is installed on the phone. MIUI. In the old firmware (below) MIUI 12.5) The mode in the pocket may not work properly due to errors in the sensor algorithms.

• 🛠️ The proximity sensor is the most common cause. The sensor is located at the top of the screen (near the speaker.
• 🔄 Battery optimizer conflict — applications like Security or Battery Saver can block sensors.
• 📱 Sensor damage - if the phone fell or came into contact with moisture, the sensors could fail. Check their operation through the engineering menu (#4636##).
• 🔧 Resetting settings – sometimes resetting the Lock Screen to factory settings helps (without data loss).

To check the sensors manually:

1. In the phone app, type ##4636##.
2. Select Testing (or Engineering Menu)
3. Slip on the Sensor Test and check the approach sensor response (the value should change when the screen is closed with the palm of your hand).

If the sensor is not responding, try restarting the phone. If the problem persists, this is an excuse to contact the service center. On the Redmi Note 10S, the proximity sensor is combined with the lighting module, and it costs 1,500-2,500 rubles (for 2026).

Alternative ways to protect against accidental pressing

If the mode in your pocket does not suit you for some reason (for example, due to false positives), you can use alternative methods:

• 🔒 Double tap to unlock – in the lock screen settings, enable the option Double tap to wake up. This will reduce the risk of accidental unlocking.
• 📱 Disabling the sensor when blocking - in Settings → Lock screen → Find the option to turn off the sensor when blocking.
• 🛡️ Third-party apps like Gravity Screen or Pocket Lock offer advanced lock settings in your pocket.
• 🔋 Magnetic lock cases – some cases automatically lock the screen when closed.

Each of these methods has its pros and cons: Double-pressing to unlock, for example, is convenient, but can drain the battery faster because of the constant operation of the touch sensor. Third-party applications provide more flexibility, but require additional permissions and can conflict with system services.

If you choose a magnetic lock case, make sure it is compatible with the Redmi Note 10S. Some cheap models can interfere with NFC or wireless charging.

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To check the compatibility of the case, apply a magnet to the top of the phone (where the Hall sensor is located). If the screen is locked, the case will fit.

How the mode in the pocket affects the autonomy of the Redmi Note 10S

Many users fear that the constant operation of sensors in the mode in the pocket increases battery consumption, in practice, the effect is minimal - according to tests, the difference is about 1-3% in 8 hours of standby.

• 🔋 The proximity sensor consumes ~0.5 mA/h in active condition.
• 🔄 The accelerometer is only turned on when moving, so its effect depends on the user's activity.
• ☀️ The light sensor is the most "voracious" (~1 mA/h), but works on impulse.

For comparison: one hour of active screen use (for example, watching video) consumes 200-300 mA / h. Thus, the mode in the pocket does not affect the autonomy, but can be noticeable with prolonged downtime of the phone in the bag.

If you want to save as much as possible, turn off the pocket mode and use alternative methods (such as a magnetic lock case).However, remember that random taps in your pocket can drain the battery much more - up to 5-10% per hour with active touches.

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The in-pocket mode saves battery life in the long run by preventing accidental screen switching on that consumes much more power.

Frequent questions about the mode in the pocket on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S