Full-screen mode on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones can be activated randomly, while watching videos, playing games, or using navigation gestures. In some cases, the MIUI interface gets stuck in this mode, hiding the notification bar, the bottom navigation bar, or even the Home button. If you don’t know how to return the standard view of the screen, this guide will help you figure out the problem.
Depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14/15) and the phone model (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, etc.), the ways to turn off full-screen mode may vary. We have collected 5 working methods, including hidden settings and hardware button combinations, which will work even if the touch screen does not respond, and we will also discuss why the mode turns on on on itself and how to avoid it.
1. Standard method: gesture or return button
In most cases, the exit from full-screen mode on Xiaomi is done with a single movement. If the screen is not locked, try:
- 👆 Swipe your finger from the bottom up of the screen and hold for 1 second – this will cause the navigation bar.
- 🔙 Press the “Back” button** (if it appears) once or twice in a row.
- 📱 Twice tap the screen (on some models, this disables full screen mode in games and video).
If these things didn't work, maybe the gestures are disabled in the settings or the navigation bar is hidden by the system.
⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 redmi K50 s MIUI 14+ double tap is disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings. → Display. → Double touch to wake up.
2. Through the notification panel (if available)
If the top curtain of notifications is visible, but the bottom navigation bar is missing:
- Swipe down once to open the notification bar.
- Find the icon “Full screen mode”** (usually looks like a rectangle with arrows in the corners) and tap it.
- If there is no icon, open the curtain completely (swipe again) and check all quick settings.
On some firmware (MIUI 13 and older), this switch may be called Hide Navigation Bar or Immersive Mode, and if it is not, then full-screen mode is activated at the application level (for example, in YouTube or a game), not the system.
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If the notification bar doesn’t open, try swiping from the top right corner – on some Xiaomi models, this works even in full-screen applications.
3. Reset navigation gestures in settings
If full screen mode is turned on due to a failure in the gesture settings, return them to the factory settings:
- Open the Settings → Display.
- Select Full-screen Display (or Navigation Style in newer versions of MIUI).
- Slip on Reset to factory or select the Navigation button option instead of Gesture.
- Restart your phone (Power → Reboot).
After the reboot, the navigation bar should appear. If not, check if it is disabled in Settings → Special features → System settings → Hide the navigation bar.
What to do if there is no "Full screen display"?
4. Hardware reset (if the screen does not respond)
If the touch screen is locked or does not respond to touch, try a forced reboot:
- 🔄 Press the power button. + Increase volume by 10-15 seconds until the phone vibrates and restarts.
- 🔋 If it doesn’t work, plug in the charger and repeat the combination – sometimes it helps to “wake up” the screen.
After the reboot, check if the navigation bar has appeared. If the problem persists, it is possible that a firmware failure will require a reset via Recovery (see the next section).
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12T and POCO X5 Pro button combinations for forced reboot may be different. For these models, try the power button. + volume-reducing.
| Model phone | Reboot combination | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | Food + Volume up | Hold on for 12-15 seconds. |
| Redmi Note 11/12 | Food + Volume Down | Vibration signals the start of a reboot |
| POCO F4/F5 | Power + both volume buttons | It only works with a connected charger. |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite | Power (clamp for 20 seconds) | If it doesn’t work, add Volume up. |
5.Reset via Recovery (last chance)
If none of the methods worked and the navigation bar is still hidden, do a soft reset via the recovery menu:
- Turn off the phone (squeeze the power for 5 seconds).
- Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
- Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (this won’t delete files, but will reset your system settings).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
Important: This method removes all system settings (including fingerprints and a pattern lock) but does not affect photos, videos and documents, and if the problem persists after the reset, the sensor may be faulty or need to flash it again.
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Why does the full screen mode turn on on itself?
Most often, the problem arises because of:
- 🎮 Games or applications with immersive mode (e.g. Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile).
- 📺 Video players (YouTube, MX Player, where full screen mode is activated automatically.
- 🤖 Failures in MIUI, especially after the firmware update.
- 🔧 Incorrect gesture settings (for example, if the “Without frames” mode is enabled»).
To avoid re-incorporation:
- Open Settings → Applications → Permissions → Full-screen mode and turn it off for unnecessary programs.
- In the gesture settings (Settings → Display → Full-screen display), select Standard Mode instead of Advanced Mode.
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If the problem only occurs in one app (like TikTok), check its settings – often full-screen mode is turned off in the app’s menu itself.