Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often wonder how to make a dark theme in Yandex on the phone to reduce the load on the eyes in the evening or save battery power. The inclusion of a black background in the browser is not just an aesthetic solution, but also a functional necessity for devices with a different background. OLED-The standard light interface can be too bright and tedious for long-term news reading or watching Zen tapes.
The process of activating night mode in the Yandex Browser application based on Android (MIUI shell or HyperOS) is as simplified as possible by developers, but has its own nuances. You can set up automatic switching on a schedule or force black backgrounds on all sites, even if they do not support this option. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to customize visual style.
Before we get to the specific steps, it is worth noting that the appearance of the menu may vary slightly depending on the version of the installed application. However, the logic of the settings remains the same for all current builds. Deep customization allows you to adapt the interface to your habits of using the gadget.
Basic activation through the main settings menu
The easiest and fastest way to change the color scheme is to use the browser’s built-in menu. To do this, launch the Yandex Browser app on your Xiaomi smartphone. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a navigation bar where the menu button is located, indicated by three horizontal bars or dots depending on the version of the interface.
When you click on the menu button, you'll open a bar with the basic functions, and you'll need to find the Settings section (the gear icon) and go inside and look for the item that's related to the look or the theme of the design, which is often placed at the top of the list or marked with a crescent icon.
In the menu that opens, you'll see a theme switch. You can see "Light", "Dark" and "Like in the system" options. The "Like in the system" option allows the browser to automatically adjust to the general settings of your Xiaomi. If you want Yandex to always be black, choose Forced Dark Mode.
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If you select the “Like in System” option, make sure that the general Android settings also include a dark theme, otherwise the browser will remain light.
Changes are instantaneous, application reboot is not required, and this is the most stable method that ensures that interface elements such as address bar and tabs are displayed correctly, but it may not affect the content of some web pages, leaving them with a white background.
Use of the Turbo Mode function for night viewing
Yandex’s browser has a unique technology that not only compresses traffic, but also changes the color gamut of pages, especially for those who have limited Internet access or who are in areas where there is poor signal reception, a feature called Turbo mode.
To activate this mode, click the menu button (three bars) at the bottom of the screen. In the list of options, find the item "Turbo". When you turn on this feature, the pages start loading faster, and their background becomes dark and the text becomes light, which creates a comfortable environment for reading in low light conditions.
It's important to understand the difference between a dark interface theme and Turbo mode. The theme changes the color of buttons and control panels, and Turbo mode transforms the content of sites. You can combine these settings to achieve maximum effect.
Impact on image quality
You can set it to automatically turn on when the connection is poor or use it constantly. For constant activation, go to Settings → Traffic Savings and select the appropriate option. This solution is ideal for older Xiaomi models that lack the performance to render heavy versions of sites.
Scheduling and automation
For those who value comfort and don't want to switch modes manually, the developers have an automation feature that allows the browser to change the theme itself depending on the time of day, eliminating the need to climb into the settings every evening.
To set up, go to Settings → Registration. Here you will find the item "Enable Dark Theme." Click on it to reveal additional options. You will be offered three options for the behavior of the application.
- 🌙 Always included – the theme will be dark around the clock, regardless of the time of day.
- ☀️ Always off – the browser will be forced to remain in light mode.
- ⏰ Scheduled – the theme changes automatically (for example, from 22:00 to 07:00).
Scheduled mode is the smartest solution for most users, and you can set your own time slots to make the switch happen when you normally go to bed.
Automation works even in the background, so if you leave your phone on overnight, the interface changes at a given time, which helps reduce the effect of blue light on melatonin production, which theoretically improves sleep quality.
Forced blackout of all websites
Sometimes you have a dark theme in your settings, but when you go to a particular site, the background is white and your eyes are cut, because many web sites don't have a dark version of their own, and you can solve this problem with experimental features or special settings.
In the latest versions of Yandex Browser for Android, the option of forced dimming has appeared. To find it, type the command in the address bar browser://flags (if available in your version) or look for the "Dark theme for all sites" option in the main settings".
If you can't get a specific site to be dimmed by standard tools, you can use the read mode. When you open the article, click on the book icon in the address bar. The text will be formatted, the ads will be removed, and the background will turn black.
There is also the option to use special extensions or scripts, but on the Android mobile platform, the extensions functionality is limited compared to the desktop version.
☑️ Checking the display settings
It's worth remembering that aggressive dimming can break the layout of some old or poorly optimized sites, images can become too contrasting and colors inverted, in which case it's better to use read mode or exclude the site from the list of forced dimming.
Comparison of Content Display Modes
To make it easier for you to decide on the choice of settings, we have prepared a comparative table of different browser modes, which will help you to understand which option is suitable for your use case.
| Parameter | Systemic theme | Turbo mode. | Coercive theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on the interface | Complete. | Partial | Complete. |
| Impact on websites | Depends on the site. | Darkens the background | Darkens the background |
| Traffic consumption | Standard. | Economical | Standard. |
| Loading speed | Normal. | Tall. | Normal. |
And you can see from the table that Turbo mode has two benefits: it saves traffic and it can obscure graphics, but it can distort graphics, and the theme is the safest to display correctly, but it requires support from the website.
For owners of flagship models Xiaomi with quality screens, the difference may be less noticeable, but for budget devices with a high-quality screen. IPS-Matrices darkening really improves readability. OLED-Dark theme screens also consume less power, as black pixels simply turn off.
⚠️ Note: When using forced dimming, the color gamut of logos and branded items can change, which sometimes looks unnatural.
Solution and technical nuances
Xiaomi users may experience a situation where settings are reset after an app update or cache clearing, due to the peculiarities of the MIUI shell, which aggressively manages the memory and permissions of applications.
If the theme is not saved, check the permissions of the application. Go to the phone settings → Applications → Yandex → Rights. Make sure that the browser has access to the storage, although this is not critical for the topic itself, but it is important for saving the user profile.
The problem may also be in the account itself, and if you're synchronized, the settings may come from another device that has the light theme selected. Check the synchronization in Settings → Sync.
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Resetting settings to factory-based inside the browser often helps if the interface is not working properly, but it will remove saved passwords if there is no synchronization.
In rare cases, reinstall the app helps: Delete your browser, reboot your Xiaomi smartphone, and download the latest version from the Google Play store or GetApps. This ensures that you install the current configuration files.
The impact of the topic on the autonomy of the device
The issue of power consumption deserves special attention, and many users include a dark topic just to save battery. On screens like AMOLED and OLED, which are widely used in Xiaomi mid- and high-end smartphones, this makes real sense.
In these arrays, each pixel is individually illuminated; black means that the pixel is off and does not consume energy; white background, on the contrary, causes all subpixels to burn; the difference in consumption during active use can be as much as 10-15%.
However, if you have a model with IPS-The backlight is constantly running over the entire matrix area, in which case the dark theme will not give a significant increase in autonomy, but still remain useful for the eyes.
⚠️ Warning: Don't rely on a dark theme to save charge. More effective methods are to reduce the brightness of the screen and turn off geolocation.
However, a combination of factors — dark theme, moderate brightness and disconnected vibration — allows you to extend the life of a Xiaomi smartphone during a working day without recharging, which is especially important when traveling or business trips.