How to Remove Black and White Screens on Xiaomi: All Working Techniques (2026)

The black and white mode on Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco smartphones can turn on unexpectedly – after updating the system, accidentally pressing keyboards or activating the cost-effective charge function. This mode, officially called Color Inversion or Read Mode** in MIUI, converts the entire interface to gray gradations, making it difficult to perceive content and work with the device. In 80% of cases, the problem is solved in 2 minutes through standard settings, but sometimes requires deeper manipulation.

In this article, we will discuss all possible causes of the monochrome screen (including hidden features). MIUI 14/15), and also provide 5 We'll focus on the nuances of the models with the most proven ways to turn off, from the basic to the technically complex. AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13 Pro or Redmi K60), where black and white can activate automatically when the charge level is low. If your smartphone does not respond to touch or buttons, there is a section at the end of this article with emergency solutions.

Why the screen turned black and white: 6 main reasons

Before we move on to fixing it, it's important to understand what exactly caused the problem. In MIUI, black and white mode can appear because of:

• 🔄 System Updates: After installing a new version MIUI (14→(15) colour settings are reset.
• 🔋 Super-saving mode: on some models (e.g. Poco) F5) When charged below 5%, the monochrome interface is automatically switched on.
• 👆 Random gesture: triple pressing the power button or pressing the volume down + Nutrition can activate function for visually impaired.
• 🛠️ Special features: in the settings For the visually impaired there is an option Color correction, which translates the screen into gray gradations.
• 📱 Graphics driver failure: rare, but after a device falls or overheats, the screen can “hang” in monochrome mode.
• 🧪 Test functions: in the laboratory MIUI (##4636##) There are hidden color calibration options that can get lost.

If black and white is triggered by a phone crash or water contact, the problem may be hardware (damage to the display plume), in which case, first check the sensor and camera: if they are also malfunctioning, a diagnosis is required at the service center.

Method 1: Disconnection through “Special Features” (90% of cases)

The fastest and most versatile method is to check the settings of special features, which works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version (even on the old Redmi Note 5).

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Special Opportunities section (some firmwares call it for the visually impaired).
3. Select Color Correction or Color Correction.
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck the Gradation option.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking Ready or Save.

If there is no Color Correction, try an alternative path:

Settings → Screen → Color mode → Reset to factory

Are special options open?

Is there a "color correction" clause?

Is the Gradation Gray option activated?

Have you tried to reset your color profile?

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The option is hidden behind the optional menu. If you don't find Color Correction, tap the Three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select Show all settings.

Method 2: Deactivate Reading Mode in Screen Settings

MIUI 13/14/15 has a separate Reading Mode feature that switches on a warm filter by default, but can turn the screen into a fully black and white view when it crashes.

1. Go to Settings → Screen.
2. Find Read Mode (can be called Vision Protection or Blue Light Filter).
3. Turn off the slider or select the off-shoot option.
4. If there is a subitem Color temperature - set the default value.

In the models with AMOLED-displays (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) in the same menu may be the option Adaptive color - it should also be deactivated. If after turning off the read mode the screen remained monochrome, move to the next method.

Method 3: Resetting color settings through engineering menu

If standard methods fail, the problem may lie in downed color reproduction parameters, in which case the engineering menu (CIT) available on all Xiaomi devices will help, which requires caution – incorrect changes can lead to poor color reproduction.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##36446337###

Save the settings and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change Gamma or White Balance settings – this can lead to incorrect color reproduction, which will then be difficult to fix without resetting to factory settings.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the screen is not responsive to touch or settings are not available due to a system failure, you can use USB debugging (ADB), a method that requires a computer and minimal technical skills, suitable for all Xiaomi models, including Redmi and Poco.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and in the command line (Windows: Win) + R → (cmd) execute: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer_enabled 0 adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_daltonizer 0 adb shell settings put global night_display_color_temperature 0
5. Reboot the device with the command: adb reboot
6. 🔌 Connecting to an external display: if you have Xiaomi with support USB-C → HDMI (For example, Black Shark 5, connect your phone to the monitor – it is possible that the color reproduction on the external screen will be correct.

If the problem persists, reset your settings via Recovery (the data will not be affected if you choose Wipe Cache instead of Wipe All Data).