How to permanently disable the “Pulse” on the Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO Does it flash, light up, or show animations periodically, even in sleep mode? MIUI, It's supposed to notify you of missed events, but in practice, it often drains the battery, distracts at night, and it goes off for no reason. In this article, we'll look at all the ways to turn off the pulse, including hidden settings and bypassing the limitations of the system.

The problem is that Xiaomi is constantly changing the layout of options in new versions. MIUI (12, 13, 14) and HyperOS.What worked on the Redmi Note 10 may not work on Xiaomi 13T. We tested the instructions on the current firmware of 2026 and collected universal solutions - from standard settings to ADB-Teams for experienced users.

1.What is the “Pulse” on Xiaomi and why it should be turned off

The Pulse function (in global versions – Ambient Display or Always-on Display) was implemented in the MIUI It's an alternative to notifications on a locked screen:

• 🔄 Flashing screen: short-term display with animation (more often - Mi logo or notification icon).
• 📱 Edge lighting: on AMOLED-Xiaomi 12, 13 Pro only light up pixels along the contour.
• 🔔 Vibration. + sound: in some models, the pulse is accompanied by a tactile response.

The developers are trying to save battery life compared to the Always-on Display, but in practice, users are facing problems:

In the models with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi) 11T, 12 Pro, 13 Ultra) Pulse can be activated automatically after the update MIUI, This is due to Xiaomi's policy of forcing "useful" features to be turned on.

⚠️ Note: On some phones (POCO F4, Xiaomi 11 Lite) disabling the pulse through the settings menu leads to a reset after rebooting. ADB-teams (section 4).

2. Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to deactivate the feature in the phone's menu. The interface may vary depending on the version. MIUI:

For MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select the Notification Pulse (or Ambient Display in Global Firmware).
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Take the checkmarks off the checkpoints: 🔔 Lift up to wake up 👆 Showing at new notifications 🔄 Repeat notifications

For older versions (MIUI 11 and below):

1. Go to Settings. → Lockdown and protection.
2. Slip on the additional settings.
3. Find the notification pulse and turn it off.

If the notification pulse is not on the menu, it means that your model has it integrated into Always-on Display.

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Always-on Display
2. Select Off or Schedule (set the time from 00:00 to 00:01).

The pulse disappeared when the screen was blocked|

The phone doesn't vibrate for no reason.|

Battery discharges more slowly|

Notifications are received as usual-->

⚠️ Attention: POCO X3 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro after the pulse is turned off, the unlock animation may disappear.

Method 2: Disconnection through "Special Opportunities"

If the standard method didn't work, try to get around the restrictions through the special features menu. MIUI 13/14 HyperOS, where the pulse function is duplicated in several sections.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Go to the Rumor. → Notification of events.
3. Turn off the flash screen option when notified.
4. Go back and enter the movement and gestures. → Rising to wake up.
5. Deactivate all related options (they may indirectly turn on the pulse).

On some models (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Mix Fold 2 pulse controlled through touch gestures:

1. Go to Settings. → Display. → Touch gestures.
2. Turn off Double Touch to wake up and Lift to wake up.

Why does it work? The pulse function in MIUI It's often attached to wake-up gestures, and when you turn them off, you remove the triggers to trigger the backlight.

Yeah, and it's on by default.|

Yeah, but I turned it off.|

No, just "Pulse»|

I don't know, I haven't.-->

4. Method 3: ADB-Teams for experienced users

If the pulse continues to work after the switch-off in the settings, then MIUI It ignores your preferences, and then it helps to disable system-level ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi and Platform Tools drivers.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the command to turn off the pulse: adb shell settings put global ambient_display_enabled 0
5. For HyperOS models, add adb shell settings put secure doze_always_on 0
6. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Additional commands (if the pulse remains):

• Turn off wake-up when lifting: adb shell settings put global pocket_mode_enabled 0
• Disable notification flashing: adb shell settings put global notification_light_pulse 0

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with a blocked bootloader (Redmi) 9C, POCO M3) after-use ADB protection may work MIUI Optimization, which will bring back the settings to the factory. To avoid this, before restarting, do: adb shell settings put global settings miui_optimization_disabled 1

5. Method 4: Use of Third-Party Applications

If you don't want to mess with ADB, You can use specialized utilities to block the pulse at the software level.

Top.-3 pulse-off:

How to set up (as an example of Ambient Music Mod):

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Grant permissions to Overlay over other Apps and Notices.
3. In the app menu, select Disable Ambient Display.
4. Activate the Block option MIUI Pulse.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Apps like MacroDroid or Tasker can block the pulse, but they require setting up automatic rules. On Xiaomi with HyperOS, these utilities often run unstable due to background restrictions.

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If the pulse still works after installing the application, try clearing the cache of the system application com.miui.ambient through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Systemic.

Method 5: Manual removal of system applets (for advanced ones)

This method is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, and it involves deleting the system files that control the pulse. It's dangerous for beginners!

What needs to be done:

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Explorer.
2. Cross the path: /system/priv-app/MiuiAmbientDisplay/
3. Delete or rename files: MiuiAmbientDisplay.apk MiuiAmbientDisplay.odex (if any)

Reboot the phone.

Alternative path (for the MIUI 14/HyperOS):

/system/system_ext/priv-app/AmbientService/

After removal, the pulse will disappear forever, but side effects may occur:

• 🔴 All notifications on the locked screen will stop working.
• 🔴 The Always-on Display function will disappear (if it was).
• 🔴 Possible errors in the update MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS, removing system applets can lead to bootloop ( looped boot). TWRP Or OrangeFox.

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Deleting system files is a last resort, and 90% of the time, 1-3 is enough, and only use this method if others fail and you are prepared for problems.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Users often encounter typical problems when turning off their pulses.

1.Pulse returns after reboot

Reason: MIUI Resets settings due to function MIUI Optimization.

Solution: Turn off optimization through ADB:

adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1

2. The disconnection in the settings does not work

Reason: On some models (Redmi) K50, POCO F5) The heart rate is controlled through Always-on Display.

Solution: Turn off Always-on Display in Settings → Screen.

3.Pulse blinks, but no notifications

Cause: The proximity or illumination sensor fails.

Solution: Wipe the sensors (usually located next to the front camera) or calibrate them via the engineering menu (##6484##).

4.All notifications disappeared after the shutdown

Reason: Conflict with a pulse-blocking app (e.g., Ambient Music Mod).

Solution: Remove third-party software and check notification settings in Settings → Notifications.

5.Pulse only works at night

Reason: The option of Night pulse mode is enabled.

Solution: Turn it off in Settings → Screen. → Pulse of notifications → Schedule.

Standard settings MIUI|

Special facilities|

ADB-team|

Party of annex|

Deletion of system files|

Nothing helped.-->

8. FAQ: Answers to popular questions