How to remove the night mode on Xiaomi: a complete guide with pictures and videos

The night mode on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) automatically reduces the brightness of the screen and adds a warm hue after sunset. This feature is useful for protecting vision, but many users are hampered by color distortion or uncomfortable timing. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off night mode, from standard to hidden, which work even on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15.

Xiaomi is a big deal because it often changes the settings depending on the model and the firmware version. For example, on the Redmi Note 12, the way to set the screen is different from the POCO X5 Pro. We took these nuances into account and put together universal instructions that will work for most devices released after 2020. If your smartphone is older, check the section with alternative methods.

Before you start, make sure that the problem is in the night mode, not in automatic brightness control. These functions are often confused: the night mode changes the color temperature (adds yellowness), and the automatic brightness is only the level of backlight. If the screen has become dull, but the colors remain natural, you need another instruction.

1. Disable night mode through the notification panel

The fastest way is to use a control center (notification curtain) that works on all Xiaomi models, but requires pre-configuring the displayed switches.

If there is no nighttime icon in the curtain, follow these steps:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the icon «⚙️ Edit" (or "Tune") - usually in the lower right corner.
• 🌙 Scroll through the list of available switches and find Night Mode (may be called Light Filter or Eye Comfort»).
• 🖱️ Drag the icon to the active area (top of the screen).

Now you can turn on/off mode with one tap. Note that on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13T) the switch works only for manual control - the automatic schedule will still activate the mode by time.

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If the night mode icon disappears after the reboot, reset the notification panel settings in Settings → Notification Panel → Reset the location of the switches.

2. Complete shutdown in screen settings

To permanently remove the night mode, including automatic activation on schedule, you need to go into deep settings. The path may vary depending on the version of MIUI:

For MIUI 12/13/14/15 (relevant to Redmi Note 11/12/13, POCO F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13/14):

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select “Night Mode” (or “Light Filter”).
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Turn off the “Automatically on schedule” option (if it is active).

On older versions (e.g. MIUI 11 on the Redmi Note 8) the path is different:

Settings → Display → Night mode → Turn off

If the mode is still activated after the shutdown, check the read mode, which can duplicate the night filter function. Find it in the same screen settings.

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3. Resetting screen settings to factory

If the night mode doesn't turn off through the menu, the system settings may have gone wrong, and a partial reset will help, and it will return the screen settings to the factory settings without affecting personal data.

Instructions:

• 🔧 Open the Settings. → The phone.
• 🔄 Find the item “Resetting” (or “Recovery and Resetting»).
• 🎯 Select “Reset Screen Settings” (not to be confused with a full reset!).
• 🔐 Confirm the action with a password or pattern lock.

After rebooting, all brightness, color temperature and night mode will return to default values, which also helps if the screen settings are missing individual menu items.

4. Disconnection via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use ADB debugging. This method is suitable for advanced users and requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new Developer section.

USB debugging

adb shell settings put global night_display_available_for_restricted_profiles 0


adb shell settings put global night_display_activated 0

These commands force the system-level night mode to be turned off. If it activates again after the reboot, check for firmware updates -- some versions MIUI drop off ADB-setting.

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5. Problems and errors in disconnection

Sometimes the night mode continues to work even after all the manipulations, and let's look at the typical causes and solutions:

Critical error: on some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra) night mode is controlled by a separate system application com.miui.guardprovider. If it is damaged, the mode can be activated arbitrarily, in which case only the flashing through Fastboot will help.

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If night mode is only activated in certain applications (e.g., Chrome or VK), the problem is not with the system settings, but with the settings of the app itself. Check the theme or reading settings within the program.

6. Alternative solutions for older models

On devices before 2019 (e.g. Redmi Note 7, Mi 9), the MIUI interface is very different, and here the night mode can be called Vision Protection or Blue Light Filter and hidden in other sections.

Where to look:

• 🔦 Settings → Screen. → Protection of vision (for MIUI 10 and below).
• 🌓 Settings → Battery and productivity → Night mode (on some firmware).
• 🛠️ Through Developer Mode: Turn on Disable All Animations – This Sometimes Resets Graphic Filters.

If your model is older than the Redmi Note 5, we recommend upgrading the firmware to the latest available version.

1. Download the official firmware from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the phone’s memory.
3. Update through Settings → System Update → Select a firmware file.

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On very old models (like the Redmi 4X), night mode can be tightly tied to the system clock. Try manually setting the time to 12:00 pm - this sometimes tricks the automatic schedule.

7. How to permanently remove the night mode (root method)

For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, there is a radical way to remove the system APK responsible for the filter.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/NightDisplay/ or /system/app/NightDisplay/
3. Delete or rename your files: NightDisplay.apk NightDisplay.odex (if any)

Reset the device.

After that, all mentions of night mode will disappear from the system, but be prepared for the possible consequences:

⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK It may disrupt other functions, such as automatic brightness or reading mode. MIUI Files can be restored.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the night mode on Xiaomi