The screensaver on Xiaomi devices is not just a screen decoration, but part of an energy-saving system that activates when downtime. However, it interferes with many users: interrupts watching movies, resets brightness settings or simply annoys with a constant appearance. Especially relevant is the problem for Mi TVs, where the screensaver can turn on every 5-10 minutes, and smartphones on MIUI, where it blocks access to notifications.
In this article, we will look at all possible ways to disable the screensaver, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users. It is important to understand that the algorithm of actions will differ on different Xiaomi devices (smartphones, TVs, tablets).
- 📺 Mi TVs TV (all Android models TV Google TV)
- 📱 Smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco (MIUI 12–14)
- 🖥️ Xiaomi Pad tablets (including the Xiaomi Pad) 5/6 series)
If you've tried to remove the screensaver through the regular menu, but it still appears, don't rush to reset the settings. It's probably a problem with the hidden settings of the developer or the conflict with the applications, and we'll show you how to fix it without risking the system.
1. disable the screensaver on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)
On Xiaomi TVs, the screensaver is called Screen Saver, and it turns on automatically when inactive. Its main purpose is to prevent pixels from burning out on the TV. OLED-screens, but on LED-It's just annoying in the panels, to turn it off:
- 📌 Open the settings (cog in the upper right corner).
- 📌 Go to the Device and Preferences section → Screen and sound → Screen protection.
- 📌 Move the slider to the "Off" position.".
- 📌 Save the changes (some models will require password confirmation).
If Screen Protection is not on the menu, your TV is running on the old firmware. Update it through Settings → About TV → Update system. After upgrading to Android TV 11+ or Google TV, the option will appear.
Check the Android TV version (Settings → About TV)
Connect the TV to the Internet (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
Close all running applications (the Home button → cross on the applications)
Turn off the "Eco" mode (Settings → Power supply)
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Important! On some models (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75" or Mi TV P1), the screensaver may be activated because of the Mode Mode feature.
- 🎬 Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Image mode.
- 🎬 Select "Standard" instead of "Cinema" or "Dynamic".
What if the screensaver returns after the reboot?
2. How to remove the screensaver on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)
On Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones, the screensaver (or “lock screen screen screen saver”) can manifest itself in different ways:
- 🔄 Animation when blocked (such as clock or weather)
- ⏳ Black screen with backlight (Always on Display)
- 📱 The Mi Wallpaper Carousel (Mi Wallpaper Carousel)
To turn it off:
- 🔧 Go to Settings. → Lock screen.
- 🔧 Find the "Savenger" or "Blocking animation" option and select "No".
- 🔧 For Always On Display: Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display → Off.
If these options are not available, your version of MIUI is hiding them.
- 🛠️ Go to Settings. → About the phone and 7 times tap on the version MIUI.
- 🛠️ Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- 🛠️ Find the Disable Screensaver and activate it.
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On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), the screensaver may be enabled due to the Mi Video Enhance feature. Turn it off in Settings → Screen → Video Improvement.
3. Hidden settings: Disconnect via ADB
If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is a good way for power users and requires a computer, and the advantage of this method is that it works even on locked firmware.
What you need:
- 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
- 🔌 USB Type C C Cable (original)
- 📥 Utility. ADB Tools (download from Google website)
- 🔐 Initiated debugging mode USB device-wise
Step-by-step:
- 🔗 Connect the device to the computer and allow debugging (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
- 🖥️ Open the Command Prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB.
- 📝 Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices should appear the name of your device.
- 🚫 To disable the screensaver, perform: adb shell settings put global screensaver_enabled 0
- 🔄 Reboot the device (adb reboot).
Attention! Some MIUI 14 firmwares reset the ADB settings after the update. To fix the changes, use the command:
adb shell cmd overlay enable-exclusive com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.no_cutout💡
ADB-Teams work on all Xiaomi devices, but require an unlocked bootloader on some models (e.g. Poco) F5).
4.Script problems after firmware update
A common complaint is that the screensaver returns after a MIUI or Android TV update, which is because new firmware versions reset user power saving settings. Here's how to fix it:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The screensaver appears every 5 minutes. | Activated mode "Eco" or "Energy saving" | Turn off in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode |
| Black screen with the Mi logo | Failure in service at Mi Wallpaper | Clear the cache of the Settings application → Applications → Mi Wallpaper → Memory |
| The screensaver does not turn off on Mi TV | Conflict with the Google Play Services app | Update services through Play Market or roll back the version |
| The lock animation is back | Resetting settings after MIUI update | Reapply again ADB-team (section 3) |
If the screensaver has become more frequent since the update, check the background processes. Some system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Home) can force it to activate.
- 🔍 Open the Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
- 🔍 Find Mi Video, Mi Home or Screen Saver.
- 🔍 Prohibit Auto Start (Auto Start) → Off.).
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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (such as the Mi TV A2 43), the screensaver can be controlled via Google Assistant. Turn it off by voice: say "OK Google, turn off the screensaver."
5. Alternative methods: third-party applications
If system settings don't work, you can use third-party utilities, which are especially useful for older models that don't have built-in shutdown options.
- 🛡️ Disable Screen Saver (No Root) – Blocks the screensaver through Accessibility Service (no root required).
- 🔧 SetEdit – edits system settings (root or need to be rooted) ADB).
- 📱 Always on Display Off – Specialized for Disconnection AOD on MIUI.
How to install and configure Disable Screen Saver:
- 📥 Download. APK with APKPure (the official store can block such applications).
- 🔓 Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Installation of unknown applications).
- 🎯 Launch the application and provide access to "Special Features".
- ⚙️ Enable the option "Block Screen Saver".
⚠️ Attention! applications to disable screensavers may conflict with MIUI Optimization is a system process that controls performance, and if you start to brake your phone after you install the utility, turn it off and use it. ADB-method (section 3).
6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
Many users have typical problems when trying to disable the screensaver, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:
- ❌ "No "Screensaver" item in the settings" → Your firmware is hiding it. ADB or update MIUI.
- ❌ "The screensaver returns after the reboot" → This is a glitch in Mi Cloud Sync. Turn off settings sync in your Xiaomi account.
- ❌ "ADB can't see the device" → Install Mi drivers USB Driver or try another cable.
- ❌ "There is no screen protection option on the TV'" → Your model is running on PatchWall. Update it to Google. TV.
⚠️ Attention, on devices with MIUI 14 newer ADB-Teams may not work due to Xiaomi's security policy if settings put global after execution of the command screensaver_enabled 0 The screensaver is left, try an alternative method:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.dreamThis command completely disables the screensaver service, but can cause failures in the Always On Display.