Modern. OLED-Smartphone screens require careful attention not only to the matrix, but also to the user's vision. POCO It's become the standard for comfortable use in low light, and it's not just an aesthetic choice, but an important feature that reduces eye strain and, in some cases, extends battery life.
The MIUI interface and the more recent HyperOS offer flexible personalization tools that are often hidden from the eyes of the average user. You can not only switch the system colors, but also set up an automatic dark theme activation schedule or force it to apply it to applications that do not officially support this mode.
Before we get to the settings, it’s worth noting that the location of the items may vary slightly depending on the version of the Android operating system and the shell. However, the logic remains the same for all current models. To get started, you will need access to the main settings menu of the smartphone.
Activate a dark theme through basic settings
The easiest and most reliable way to switch the interface to dark mode is to use the regular menu of system settings. This method is guaranteed to work on all devices in the Xiaomi line with the current version of the software. You do not need third-party programs or root rights.
To start, unlock the device and find the Settings icon on your desktop. In the settings list that opens, you need to find the visual design section, which, depending on the firmware version, may be called differently, but is most often located at the top of the menu.
Find Screen or Wallpaper and personalization. Inside this menu, you'll have a Dark Mode switch. Move the slider to the active position. The screen will instantly change the color scheme: white background will turn black or dark gray, and text will turn light.
It’s important to understand the difference between simple color inversion and full optimization: In modern versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS, switching is smooth, and system fonts can change the shape for better readability against a dark background.
⚠️ Warning: If after turning on a dark theme, some interface elements look incorrect (for example, black text on a black background), try rebooting the device.
Setting up an automatic schedule
Manually switching the theme every time the sun sets can be uncomfortable. Xiaomi's system allows you to automate this process. You can adjust the activation of dark mode by time or depending on the position of the sun (rise and sunset).
In the same menu where you turned on the theme (Settings → Screen), find the Schedule or Schedule Enable subsection, and there are three basic behaviors available. One is On whenever the theme is active all the time. The other is Off, which returns the standard light theme.
The third option is the most interesting: Time. You can set specific hours, like 20:00 to 7:00. In this interval, the phone will switch to a dark topic itself. You can also use Dusk to Dawn mode, which uses geolocation to determine the time of the theme change.
- 🌙 Sunset/Dawn: The system itself determines the switching time based on your location.
- ⏰ Time: You manually set the beginning and end hours of a dark theme.
- 🔄 Adaptability: Some widgets and wallpapers can change saturation depending on the time of day.
Using an automatic schedule helps to save battery power at night, as the battery is not equipped with a regular schedule. OLED-The black pixels are actually turned off, and this is especially true for owners of the Redmi Note and Xiaomi Mi series models. AMOLED-matrix.
Impact on the battery
Nana AMOLED Using a dark theme can reduce power consumption on screens 10-15% brightly 50-70%. Nana IPS The savings are almost invisible, since the backlight works constantly.> Not all app developers optimize their products for a dark theme.As a result, by turning on the system mode, you can see that some programs remain bright white, irritating the eyes. This problem can be solved through advanced developer settings or built-in functions. MIUI. New versions of the shell have a dark theme forced application feature. → Advanced settings → Special features: Find text enhancement or read mode, but most often the desired switch is in the Dark mode menu inside the screen settings, where there is a Settings button (cog) next to the slider on the turn on. In the menu that opens, you'll see a list of installed applications, and you can tick the box against a program that doesn't want to switch itself, and the system will try to force the colors to invert, and the result can vary. From perfect display to weird color rendering, but at night it's better than bright light.Dark theme support type App Activation method System (Settings, Contacts) Full Automatic Social Networks (Telegram, VK) Full/Partial Automatic or in the application settings Old Utilities No Forced Through Screen Settings Banking Apps Depends on Version Automatically (often requiring updates) Use of third-party themes If the standard dark theme seems too much to you simple, theme-store MIUI It offers thousands of design options. Third-party themes can change not only colors, but also icons, fonts, lock screen and system sounds. Open the Themes app on your smartphone. In the search bar, type in a query, such as "Dark", "Black","AMOLED" The search filter will help you find designs that are specifically sharpened to deep black, which is critical for saving energy. When choosing a topic, pay attention to the rating and number of downloads. Popular themes are usually better optimized and contain fewer bugs. After downloading, click Apply. The system will warn that the wallpaper, icons and style of the system will be changed. 🎨 Design: Themes change the look completely, including calculator and voice recorder. 🔋 Savings: Topics with tagged"AMOLED" Use black color (#000000). ⚠️ Compatibility: Some themes may not display correctly on new versions of Android. It’s worth remembering that installing third-party themes requires more CPU resources when switching.If your smartphone has a limited amount of RAM (3-4 GB), use lightweight versions of theme or standard dark mode. ⚠️ Note: Only download themes from the official Xiaomi store. Install themes from unknown sources (.mtz files) can lead to advertising on the system or unstable interface. For advanced users, there is a hidden method of managing the theme through the developer menu, which allows you to force the dark theme to be included for the entire system, even if there is no such option in the regular menu (relevant to older versions of Android). First, you need to activate the developer menu. Go to Settings. → Find the line version. MIUI or OS And press it fast. 7 successively. You'll see a notification, "You're a developer." Now go back to the main settings menu, go to Advanced Settings → For Developers. Scroll down to Hardware Rendering Acceleration. Find Dark theme and activate it. The changes will take effect immediately. The path to hidden settings: Settings -> About Phone -> 7 clicks on version -> Advanced Settings -> For Developers -> Dark theme is a global one that redefined the settings of conventional applications. If you want to activate it, the changes will take effect immediately. The path to the hidden settings of the device's only to the health and the use of the device, it is a useful tool for the user's use of the user's health. On screens like this. AMOLED, And the way that we use the flagships Xiaomi and Redmi, each pixel glows independently, and the black color means that the pixel is off, and that actually reduces power consumption. 50% Using a dark topic saves you about 10-15% battery charge per day. IPS-There are no savings in screens (budget models), because the backlight is constantly working, but the load on the eyes is reduced. Blue light emitted by a white background suppresses the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Using a dark theme in the evening helps you fall asleep faster and reduces the risk of digital eye strain. For maximum protection of vision, it is also recommended to include the Vision Protection mode (warm tones) along with a dark topic (FAQ) Why is dark theme not included in some apps? Not all apps support this mode at the code level. The developer should explicitly prescribe the styles for dark design. You can try to enable forced inversion in the screen settings, but it can distort the colors. Does dark theme affect game performance? No, the color scheme itself does not affect the color scheme. FPS However, if you use a heavy third-party theme with live animation, it can consume additional system resources. Can the background be made completely black (#000000)? Standard theme MIUI It uses dark gray to improve readability. To get a pure black (#000000), you need to install a special theme from the store marked with a tag"AMOLED" Or "Pure Black." Does the theme reset when you update? Usually the settings are saved. However, if you used a third-party theme, after a major Android or MIUI update, the system can temporarily return the standard light theme before re-activating the design. How to turn on a dark theme in Google Drive and Documents? These applications often ignore the system setting. Open the app, click on the menu (three bars) → Settings → Theme and select Dark.