Night mode on Xiaomi: how to turn off permanently or on schedule

Night mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for protecting vision, but sometimes it works incorrectly or simply interferes with the screen’s yellow tint, automatic turn on at inappropriate times, conflicts with applications – these are problems that many users of Redmi, POCO and other brands face. In this article, we will discuss all ways to turn off night mode, including hidden settings MIUI 14/15 and solutions for older versions of firmware.

It’s important to understand that night mode (or “Read Mode,” as it’s sometimes called in Xiaomi) can be activated not only on a schedule, but also through a light sensor, geolocation, or even third-party apps. We’ll look at not only standard methods for turning off menus, but also alternative options for cases where the function “hangs” or its button in the curtain is not available.

1. Standard shutdown via screen settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI options, which works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Slip on Night Mode (or Read Mode on some models).
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck the box from the option Automatically.

If you don't have Night Mode on your menu, check the Additional Screen Settings section - some firmware has the feature hidden there. Also note the shortcuts in the notification panel: sometimes the mode is switched on randomly through quick settings.

On the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T with MIUI 14, the interface may be slightly different: instead of a slider, you will see a switch with three states (Off/On/Auto). If the mode does not turn off the first time, try to switch the switch to the On position and then back to Off. - this resets possible cache errors.

2. Disconnect via the notification panel (quick settings)

A quick way to deactivate night mode is to use a notification curtain, which is convenient when you need to return normal screen colors urgently, but it doesn't always work on all models.

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Swipe down again to deploy the full Quick Settings panel.
3. Find the Night Mode icon (usually a crescent moon with stars or a book with the moon).
4. Slap it once - the mode should turn off.

If the icon is not in the main panel:

• 🔍 Click on the Edit icon (pencil) in the lower right corner.
• 📱 Find the Night Mode list and drag it to the active area.
• 🔄 Save the changes and try to turn off the mode again.

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On some firmware, the night mode icon is hidden behind the "More" button (three dots) in the notification bar. Slap it to see all the available switches.

Note that the Redmi 9A and other budget models may not have a quick button at all, in which case use the basic screen settings (Section 1) or the methods in the following sections.

Schedule and geolocation settings

If the night mode is on its own, the problem may lie in an automatic schedule or geolocation. Xiaomi offers three activation options:

• 🕒 Time – the mode is included in the specified hours (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00).
• 🌅 Sunset/Dawn – Uses geolocation data to determine the time of day.
• 📱 Manual – the mode is activated only when manually enabled.

To disable automatic activation:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Night mode.
2. Slip on the schedule (or automatically).
3. Choose the option Never or Manually.
4. Turn off the slider Use geolocation if it is active.

On Xiaomi 12S Ultra and other flagships, there may be an option called Adaptive Night Mode, which analyzes lighting through the front camera. To deactivate it, go to Settings → Screen → Additional → Adaptive Night Mode and turn off the slider.

4. Reset screen settings to factory

If the night mode does not turn off through standard methods, the problem may be a failure of settings, in which case the reset of the screen will help - this will return all the display settings (brightness, color profile, night mode) to factory values without affecting personal data.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Additional settings.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Slip on Reset screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
4. Confirm the action by entering the unlock password, if necessary.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone (required!).
• 📱 Check if the night mode is turned off in Settings → Screen.
• 🔧 If necessary, adjust the brightness and color temperature again.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the screen settings will also return Color profile, font size and Adaptive brightness to factory values. Write down or take a picture of your current settings in advance if you want to restore them.

5. Disconnection via ADB (for power users)

If the software methods do not work, you can use it. ADB-This method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge. MIUI 12-15, where night mode is implemented through the system API.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global night_display_auto_mode 0
4. To completely disable the mode, use: adb shell settings put global night_display_activated 0

To return the settings back, replace the 0 by 1 commands. This method is guaranteed to turn off the night mode at the system level, even if it is blocked by firmware.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause malfunctions in your smartphone. Do not change other parameters through the command line unless you are sure of their purpose. POCO F4 GT and other devices with unlocked bootloader risks are higher - possible loss of warranty.

6. Problems with night mode on specific models

Some Xiaomi smartphones have unique night mode bugs, and let’s look at the most common cases and solutions for them:

On the Xiaomi 13 Pro and 14 Series, night mode may conflict with Super Resolution. If the colors remain distorted after the mode is turned off, try:

1. Turn off Super Resolution in Settings → Screen → Screen resolution.
2. Reset the device.
3. Return the color settings to factory (Settings → Screen → Color profile → Standard).

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On Xiaomi’s new flagships (Series 13/14), night mode is integrated with the adaptive brightness system. If it doesn’t turn off, first deactivate all options for automatic display settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the night mode on Xiaomi