How to remove the night mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but its night mode (or “Read Mode”) does not always work as users would like. Someone faces automatic switching on at inappropriate times, someone wants to turn off the blue light filter completely, and someone has an undesirable yellowish tint without the possibility of adjustment. In this article, we will analyze all the available ways to turn off the night mode on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including hidden settings MIUI and the nuances of operation of the function on different versions of the firmware.

It’s important to understand that night mode on Xiaomi can work in two scenarios: as a classic blue light filter (reduces eye strain) and as a read mode (makes the screen monochrome to save charge).We’ll look at both options, also look at common errors that cause settings to not be saved, and give recommendations for optimizing screen performance without losing eye comfort.

What is Xiaomi Night Mode and Why You Should Turn It Off

Night Mode (or Night Mode in the international version of MIUI) is a feature that automatically adjusts the color temperature of the screen to reduce the amount of blue light, which is intended to reduce eye fatigue when using a smartphone for long periods of time in the dark.

• 🔹 Unnatural colors: the screen becomes yellowish or orange, which distorts the perception of photos, videos and application interfaces.
• 🔹 Automatic turn on: The mode is activated on a schedule or at low light levels, even if it is inconvenient (for example, during the day in a room with poor light).
• 🔹 Application conflict: Some programs (such as graphics editors or games) require accurate color reproduction.
• 🔹 Decrease in brightness: Along with the blue light filter, the overall screen backlight is often dimmed, making it difficult to use in the sun.

In addition, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a separate Reading Mode feature that makes the screen black and white, which is useful for saving battery power, but can interfere with multimedia viewing, and you can turn off these modes either fully or partially - for example, leave the blue light filter, but remove automatic on or set exceptions for individual applications.

Method 1: Disconnect via the notification panel (fast method)

The easiest way to turn off night mode is to use the notification panel, which is suitable if you need to temporarily turn off the function or check what the screen looks like without a filter.

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Night Mode icon (usually a crescent or eye icon) and if it's not, swipe down again to turn the panel around completely.
3. Touch the icon once, it turns off mode, and if the icon is illuminated, it means that the function is active.

Note that some versions of MIUI (especially global ones) may display "Read Mode" or "Blue Light Filter" instead of "Night Mode." If you don't see the icon you want, try editing the notification bar:

• 🔧 Click on the Pencil (or Edit) icon in the upper right corner of the panel.
• 🔧 Find Night Mode or Eye Comfort and drag it to the active area.

⚠️ Note: If the mode is automatically turned on again after the notification panel is turned off, then the settings have a schedule.

Method 2: Completely disabling in screen settings

If you need to permanently turn off night mode on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including automatic turn on on schedule, do the following:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Screen section (Display in English version).
3. Find Night Mode (or Night Mode/Eye Comfort).
4. Move the slider to the "off" position.
5. Turn off the options: 🔘 "Automatically” (if timetables are included). 🔘 "Adaptive brightness" (may affect filter operation).

On some MIUI firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13), the path may be slightly different. If you don't find "Night Mode" in the Screen section, try:

Settings → System and device → Additional settings → Night mode

Also note the Color Temperature setting in the same section. If the screen remains yellowish after the night mode is turned off, reset the temperature to either Default or Cold.

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If the screen still seems warm after turning off the night mode, check the settings of specific applications (for example, Chrome or YouTube have their own dark themes that can simulate a filter).

Method 3: Disconnect via MIUI Labs (for hidden functions)

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 12 firmware and later, some night mode features are hidden in the MIUI Labs section. These are experimental settings that can help if standard methods don't work.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version several times until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find a new section. → MIUI Labs (or Labs) MIUI).
4. Scroll through the list and find options related to the screen: 🔧 "Improved Night Mode – Turn off. 🔧 "Adaptive Blue Light Filter – Turn Off. 🔧 "Automatic Color Correction – Turn Off.

Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

MIUI Labs also has a setting called "Ultra Low Power Mode," which sometimes conflicts with night mode, and if you still have a problem after you turn off all options, try resetting the screen to factory settings:

Settings → System and device → Resetting settings → Resetting screen settings

⚠️ Attention: Changes in MIUI Labs can affect the stability of the system. If after disabling hidden functions, artifacts appear on the screen or errors, return the settings back or reset.

How to turn off night mode for individual applications

If you need to leave the night mode on but exclude it from certain applications (such as graphics editors or games), do the following:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Night mode.
2. Click on the "Exclusions" (or App Exceptions) option.
3. Select the applications you want to disable the filter for, for example: 🎨 Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom (for accurate color rendering). 🎮 PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact for better visibility). 📺 YouTube or Netflix (to watch videos without distortion).

Save the changes.

Note that not all apps support exceptions. If the app you want isn’t on the list, try updating to the latest version or refer to the settings inside the app itself (sometimes there are separate options for a blue light filter).

Why the night mode turns on on on its own and how to fix it

Many Redmi Note 8 Pro users complain that night mode turns on automatically, even if it is manually disabled.

• 🕒 Timetable: Check if you have set automatic activation in the settings (Settings) → Screen. → Night mode. → Schedule. Turn off the option or change the time.
• 🌓 Light sensor: Some firmwares will turn on low light. Turn off the option "Automatic low light activation".
• 🔋 Power saving mode: In battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Power saving mode, you can activate an option that compulsorily turns on night mode.
• 📱 Update MIUI: After the firmware update, the settings may reset.
• 🤖 Third-party apps: Some programs (such as f.lux or Blue Light Filter) may conflict with the system night mode.

If the problem persists, try resetting the screen settings (as described in Method 3) or resetting all settings (without deleting data):

Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting settings → Resetting all settings

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If the night mode is turned on because of the light sensor, try covering it with opaque tape (for example, when using a case), this is a temporary solution, but will help diagnose the problem.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn off night mode on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users often make mistakes that lead to the opposite effect.

1. No settings saved: After disabling the mode through the notification panel, it turns on again.Solution: Check the schedule in the screen settings and turn off automatic on.
2. The screen remains yellow: Even after the night mode is turned off, the colors are distorted. Solution: Reset the color temperature in the screen settings or calibrate the screen manually (Settings → Screen → Screen Colors).
3. Application exceptions don't work: The programs added to the exceptions still open with the filter. Solution: Clear the app cache or reinstall it.
4. Night mode is power-saving: When the battery is low, the filter is activated. Solution: Turn off the "Screen Optimization" option in the battery settings.

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 12.0.3.0 firmware and below, there is a bug: if the screen settings select the option "Automatic Color Temperature", then the night mode can be activated arbitrarily, even if it is turned off.

If none of these methods worked, it could be the problem with corrupted system files, in which case it might be helpful to reset to factory settings (remember to back up the data!) or flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool.

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