Dark theme on Xiaomi: how to turn on all models (MIUI hyperos)

Dark mode on Xiaomi smartphones not only reduces the load on the eyes in the evening, but also saves battery power on devices with a high-powered smartphone. AMOLED-However, many users face problems when activating it: somewhere the option is hidden in deep settings, and somewhere it requires additional manipulation, POCO Xiaomi – from budget models to flagships.

We will look at the official ways for the latest versions. MIUI 14 and new HyperOS firmware, as well as alternative methods for older devices, focusing on common bugs that may cause a dark theme to fail, and recommend fine-tuning (including automatic switching on schedule). If you want not just to turn on the dark mode, but to optimize it for your needs - read more.

Official ways to include dark theme on Xiaomi

Most modern Xiaomi smartphones support system-level dark mode, which can be activated in two main ways: through the Quick Settings Panel or the display settings menu. Let's look at both options in detail.

The fastest method is to use a notification curtain. Swipe down from top to top to open the quick access bar, and find the Dark Theme icon (usually depicted as a crescent). If it's not in the main buttons, click on the pencil icon (✏️) You can edit the panel and add the switch you want. This works on all devices with the same switch. MIUI 11 and newer, and on HyperOS.

• 📱 MIUI 12/13/14: Dark theme icon is at the forefront of quick settings.
• 🔄 HyperOS: You may need to scroll to the right to find the switch.
• ⚙️ Old versions: on MIUI 10 and below option may not be available in the curtain.

The second official way is through settings → Display. Here, the algorithm depends on the firmware version:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Display section (or the Screen on some localizations).
3. Select Dark Theme (HyperOS may call Dark Theme Mode).
4. Activate the switch at the top of the screen.

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If the display settings do not include Dark Theme, try updating your firmware to the latest version or use alternative methods described below.

Fine tuning: schedule, exceptions and styles

Just turning on a dark topic is just the beginning. MIUI And HyperOS allows you to flexibly customize it, set automatic time-switching, add exceptions to individual applications, or even choose a style.

To set up automatic switching:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Dark Theme.
2. Slip on the Schedule (or Automatic Enablement).
3. Choose one of the options: 🌅 Time: Specify on/off hours (e.g. 21:00 to 7:00). 🌇 Sunset/Dawn: The system will focus on geolocation. ❌ Turned off: the mode will only work in manual mode.

To set exceptions (if some apps are not displayed correctly in dark mode):

1. In the same Dark Theme menu, find the Exclusions or App Settings section.
2. Select the apps you want to turn off dark mode for (e.g. Google Photos or banking programs).
3. Save the changes.

Dark theme on older versions MIUI (11th)

If your smartphone is working on MIUI 10 or earlier, the standard dark theme switch may not be in the settings, but there are a few workarounds that can help activate mode even on older devices.

The first method is to use a reading mode that mimics a dark topic:

1. Open the Settings → Display → Reading Mode.
2. Activate the switch and adjust the filter intensity (recommended) 70-100%).
3. Enable the option to Apply to all applications (if available).

⚠️ Attention: Reading mode does not replace a full-fledged dark theme, it only adds a yellowish hue, which reduces the load on the eyes.

The second method is to install a third-party theme from the Xiaomi theme store:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
2. In the search box, enter the query "dark" or "dark".
3. Select your favorite theme (such as Dark Mode Pro or AMOLED Black) and click Apply.
4. Confirm application to all elements of the system.

The third method is the use ADB-commands (requires a connection to a computer):

adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 2

This command will force the system-level dark mode to be activated. To bring back the light theme, use:

adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 1

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Why the Dark Theme Doesn't Work: Common Problems

Even after you turn on, the dark mode may not be displayed correctly or at all, most often due to software conflicts, outdated firmware or incorrect settings, and consider the main reasons and ways to eliminate them.

The most common problem is that not all apps support dark mode, and many programs (especially banking or older versions of messengers) ignore system settings and remain light.

• 🔄 Update the problem app to the latest version.
• ⚙️ In the application settings, find the option “Dark Theme” (if any).
• 📥 Install an alternative client (e.g. Telegram X instead of a regular Telegram).

The second common problem is that the dark theme is included, but it doesn't apply to all the elements.

The third problem is that the dark topic spontaneously shuts down, and it can be because of:

• 🔋 Charge savings: Some power saving modes turn off the dark theme. Check the battery settings.
• 🕒 Schedule conflict: if automatic switching is set but time is lost (for example, after switching to winter/summer time).
• 📱 Google service failure: sometimes cleaning up Google Play Services cache helps.

⚠️ Note: On some devices POCO (for example, POCO X3 Pro) dark theme may conflict with the branded shell POCO Launcher.Solution: Install the standard Xiaomi launcher or upgrade POCO Launcher to the latest version.

Dark theme in separate Xiaomi apps

Even if the system dark theme is enabled, some Xiaomi-branded apps require a separate setup, and let’s look at the most popular programs and how they activate the dark mode.

In the Appendix Topics (for downloading new designs):

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Slip the profile icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select Settings → Dark subject.
4. Activate the switch.

In the branded browser Mi Browser:

1. Open your browser and tap three points (⋮) bottom-screen.
2. Go to Settings. → Registration.
3. Choose the Dark or Auto (by system).

In the Security app (antivirus and optimizer):

1. Open Security (Shield icon).
2. Slip on the profile icon or the gear in the top corner.
3. Find the Dark Theme and activate it.

At the Xiaomi Gallery:

• 🖼️ Open the gallery and go to Settings → Topics.
• 🌓 Choose Dark or How in the System.
• 🔄 Some versions of the gallery require restarting the application.

In Xiaomi Music:

1. Open the Music app.
2. Slip on the profile icon or three stripes in the upper left corner.
3. Go to Settings. → Appearance.
4. Choose Dark Theme.

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Dark subject on POCO Redmi: Features and differences

Linear devices POCO and Redmi, despite the common firmware MIUI or HyperOS, which can have its own nuances in the dark theme setting, and it's associated with different shells (e.g., dark theme, POCO Launcher) and optimizations for budget models.

On smartphones. POCO (for example, POCO F5, POCO X5 Pro) dark theme can be hidden behind additional settings:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Scroll down and find System Style (or POCO Style).
3. Choose the Dark One or AMOLED Black.

On Redmi (especially budget models like Redmi) 12C or Redmi A2) There may be no automatic schedule switching:

• 🌓 Use manual activation through the notification curtain.
• 🔄 Install a third-party application to automatically switch (e.g. Dark Mode Schedule).
• 📲 Check for firmware updates in new versions MIUI The schedule function may appear.

In some models POCO (for example, POCO M4 Pro) Dark theme may conflict with proprietary features like DynamicSwitch (dynamic change in screen refresh rate). If artifacts appear after dark mode is turned on or the screen backlight behaves unstablely:

1. Open Settings → Display → Update frequency.
2. Turn off the DynamicSwitch option or set a fixed frequency (e.g. 60Hz).
3. Reset the device.

For Redmi Note devices (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) s AMOLED-screens are recommended to use the mode AMOLED Black instead of the standard dark:

• 🔋 Significantly save battery life (up to 15% in some scenarios).
• 👁️ Reduce eye strain with deep black color.
• 🎨 Improve the contrast of the interface.

Alternative methods: third-party applications and custom firmware

If the standard methods don't work well or the dark theme doesn't work well, you can use alternative solutions, and that's true for older devices or those where the manufacturer has limited functionality.

One of the most reliable methods is using the Dark Mode Fix app (available on Google Play).

• 🔧 Forced to enable dark mode for all applications (including those that do not support it).
• 🕒 Set up a schedule with more flexibility than standard settings.
• 🎨 Choose the level of blackout (from light gray to deep black).

For installation:

1. Download Dark Mode Fix from Google Play.
2. Give the application the right to overlay (Settings) → Special facilities → Dark Mode Fix → Permission).
3. Set the parameters according to your preferences.

⚠️ Note: Applications that force dark mode may conflict with some banking programs or games.

For advanced users, a custom firmware installation method (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) is available.

• 🆕 More modern versions of Android with improved support for dark theme.
• 🎛️ Flexible interface settings, including adaptive color gamut.
• 🚀 No restrictions imposed by Xiaomi on budget models.

However, installing custom firmware requires:

1. Unlock the bootloader (bootloader).
2. Installations of custom recavery (TWRP).
3. Creating a backup copy of the data.

The process is different for different models, but the overall scheme looks like this:

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fastboot flash recovery twrp.img




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After installing the Recovery can be sewn through the custom firmware through TWRP. On devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10A) The process of unlocking the bootloader may be different and require additional tools such as: SP Flash Tool.

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Installing custom firmware will void warranty and may cause the device to run in an unstable manner, and use this method only if you are confident in your actions and prepared for possible risks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the dark topic on Xiaomi