How to get out of the night mode in the smartphone Xiaomi: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices often face a situation where the phone screen suddenly changes the color gamut, acquiring a yellowish or dark hue.This phenomenon, known as Night Mode or Read Mode, is designed to reduce eye strain in the dark, but its accidental activation can seriously make it difficult to work with the device in bright light. Understanding how to quickly deactivate this feature is a basic skill for any user of the MIUI ecosystem or the new HyperOS.

There are several ways in which the system can block normal color reproduction, from standard schedule settings to software failures that require deeper intervention. In some cases, users confuse energy saving modes with display settings, leading to confusion. Our goal is to take apart each scenario in detail and return your gadget to natural colors.

This article covers all the latest firmware versions, including the latest security updates, and offers solutions for both software and hardware conflicts. We will look at not only standard menus, but also hidden engineering options that can help in difficult cases.

Basic methods of disconnection through the notification curtain

The quickest way to solve this problem is to use the control center. In modern MIUI and HyperOS shells, the developers have brought the most important switches to the first screen of the control panel. If your screen turns yellow or becomes dull, the first thing you need to do is to lower the curtain from top to bottom. You need to find an icon that can be called Read Mode, Night Mode, or have a moon/book icon.

Sometimes the switch is hidden in the second page of the notification panel, you swipe left through the icon area. If you find an active icon (it is usually illuminated in blue or orange), just click on it to deactivate. In some versions of the firmware, you can swipe to the extended settings immediately, where you can turn off automatic activation.

⚠️ Note: If the screen color does not recover after the icon is turned off in the curtain, the Schedule mode may be activated, in which case the system ignores manually turning off before the specified time.

It’s worth noting that newer versions of Android also feature a “Nightlight” system that can conflict with Xiaomi’s branded settings. Check if the corresponding indicator is on in the quick settings of the operating system itself, especially if you recently upgraded to a new version of Android.

Deep adjustment of reading and schedules

If a simple switch in the curtain didn't work, you need to go to the basic display settings. Often the problem is that Read Mode is set to automatically turn on in certain applications or at a given time. To fix this, follow the Settings → Screen → Read Mode path. Here you open a detailed color filter management menu.

Inside this menu, you'll see the Read Mode switch. Make sure it's off. However, even if it's off, check Schedule. If it's on Schedule or Sunset, the phone will force the yellow filter to turn on regardless of what you're doing in the curtain. Turn off all automatics to get out of mode completely.

Pay special attention to the Applications section. MIUI has a feature that allows you to turn on read mode only for specific programs (for example, for a browser or reader). If you have a list of such applications activated, the mode will turn on every time they run, delete all applications from this list or completely disable the function.

This section may also include the option "Add paper effect" that mimics the texture of the paper page, which further distorts the colors. Make sure that this slider is also inactive. After making all the changes, it is recommended to completely close the settings and restart the device for the configuration application.

Effect of energy saving mode on display

Often users are looking for a way to get out of night mode, when they are actually faced with an aggressive energy saving policy: When the battery power drops below a certain level (usually 20% or 10%), Xiaomi automatically turns on the energy saving mode. One way to extend the battery life is to darken the screen and transfer the interface to monochrome or dark mode.

To check this, go to Settings → Battery. If Power Saving or Super-Energy Saving is active, the screen will not behave properly for day use. In the battery menu, find the savings settings (often a gear or arrow in the corner) where you can remove the tick from "Discolor the screen" or "Decline the brightness."

There is also an “Ultra-Energy Saving Mode” that turns a smartphone into a button phone with a black and white interface, exiting it by clicking the “Off” button on the main screen of this mode or by connecting the charger if the settings are the appropriate option.

⚠️ Warning: In super-saving mode, some applications may not start and colors may be distorted beyond recognition.

If the battery is critically discharged, the system can limit the brightness and color range itself, regardless of the settings, in which case the only way out is to put the phone on charge, and once the charge level is above 20-30%, the restrictions will be removed automatically.

Reset screen settings through the engineering menu

If a software failure is not going to let you out of the night mode with standard methods, you can use the engineering menu. It is a powerful diagnostic tool, but it requires caution. To enter the testing menu, open the Phone app and dial the combination ##6484##. If the code does not work, try ##4636##, although the former option is more specific to Xiaomi.

In the CIT menu that opens, you need to find a section associated with the display, which can be called Display, Screen, or Color. Inside, you can have broken pixel tests or calibration, we're interested in resetting parameters, and sometimes it helps to just run the Color Test, which reboots the screen drivers.

A more radical but effective method is to reset your settings through the recovery menu if the problem is systemic, but before you do that, try to find the "eMMC" or "Storage" item in the engineering menu and check the status, although it rarely affects colors.

After running tests on the engineering menu, the phone may need to reboot. Accept this action. Often, after exiting the testing mode, all the "stuck" states of the display drivers are cleared, and the screen returns to the factory color reproduction parameters.

Table: Comparison of display modes on Xiaomi

To better understand what kind of constraint you are facing, it is useful to compare the characteristics of different modes. Below is a table that will help identify the problem by external signs.

As you can see from the table, visual effects may be similar, but the sources of their occurrence vary. Yellow almost always indicates reading mode, whereas general dimming indicates energy saving. Proper diagnosis saves time in finding a solution.

Note that in newer versions of HyperOS, some menu items may have been renamed or moved to Visual Effects. If you don’t find the right item in the old sections, search for settings by typing the word “color” or “mode.”

Removal of hardware conflicts and resetting

If the software methods failed, it is worth considering the option of hardware or system failure. Sometimes third-party applications, especially the “blue light filters” from Google Play (for example, Twilight or Blue Light Filter), can conflict with the system settings of MIUI. Check the list of installed applications and remove similar utilities, since Xiaomi has a built-in counterpart.

In extreme cases, if the screen is stuck at night and does not respond to settings, it can help to reset all settings to factory. Before you do this, make sure to back up the data via Mi Cloud or computer. Go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Erase all data. This will return the phone to the state “out of the box”.

⚠️ Warning: Full reset will delete all your photos, contacts and apps. Use this method only if other methods have not helped and the problem critically interferes with smartphone use.

It’s also worth checking if Color Inversion is included in the Special Features section. Path: Settings → Advanced Settings → Special. Options → Vision → Color Inversion. If this item is active, the colors on the screen will look like a negative photo, which is often confused with night mode.

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If the color problem occurs after installing a particular app, try running your phone in Safe Mode (clamping the off button and selecting the appropriate item) to see if the problem persists without third-party software.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main reason for the night mode sticking is the conflict between the system schedule and manual settings, and turning off the automation in the Read Mode menu completely solves 90% of the problems.