How to remove a circle on the Xiaomi screen: from calibration to resetting settings

You turned on a Xiaomi smartphone and found a mysterious circle on the screen — white, black or translucent? It does not disappear when scrolling, prevents you from clicking on icons and spoils the entire user experience. 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12 And even the new Xiaomi. 13/14. V 80% In some cases, it can be solved independently without visiting the service center.

The causes of the mug range from software failures to hardware malfunctions, most often to blame:

• 🔄 Incorrect calibration of the sensor after a drop or update MIUI
• 📱 Damage to the matrix (especially after impacts or moisture intrusion)
• 🖥️ Failure in the graphics driver (typical for devices on Snapdragon) 8xx)
• 🧩 Conflict with the shell MIUI after installing custom themes or launchers

In this article, 7 proven methods of eliminating the mug on the Xiaomi screen, from simple (reboot) to radical (reset to factory settings), we also analyze when a problem requires the intervention of specialists and how much it will cost.

1. Diagnostics: What circle is your Xiaomi?

Before you start repairing, identify the type of artifact that will help narrow down the possible causes:

If the circle doesn't respond to touch and is visible even on the boot screen, it's a hardware problem. If it disappears after the reboot or changes position, it's probably the software's fault.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone. → All specifications
2. Tap 5 times on the item Version MIUI (Developer mode activated)
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers
4. Select the Sensor Test and check if the circle is displayed on the test screen.

Programming methods: reboot and calibration

Start with the simplest ways – they help 30% of the time and don’t require special skills.

Forced reset

If the circle appeared after updating or installing the application, a hard rebut will help:

• 🔄 Press the power button. + Increase volume by 10-15 seconds
• 📱 Wait for the vibration and appearance of the Xiaomi logo
• 🔍 After downloading, check if the circle has disappeared.

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If the smartphone does not respond to the buttons, connect it to charging for 5 minutes - sometimes this will unlock the "hung" screen.

Calibration of the sensor through the engineering menu

Incorrect calibration often causes ghostly touches or artifacts, and can be corrected through a hidden menu:

1. Call the phone combination in the app: ##6484##
2. Choose the Test Mode → Touch Screen Test
3. Take the test by following the instructions on the screen
4. After completion, restart the device

⚠️ Warning: Do not click on other items in the engineering menu – this can cause a failure in the communication module or camera.

Resetting sensor settings

If calibration does not help, reset the sensor settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings
2. Select Reset Input Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!)
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone

Make sure the battery is 50%+ charged.

Save important data (photos, contacts)

Remember the passwords from the accounts

Disable two-factor authentication in your Mi Account

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3. Software Update: Bug Correction MIUI

The circle on the screen can be the result of a bug in the firmware. Xiaomi regularly releases patches for such problems - check for updates:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update
2. Click Check Updates and wait for the search to be completed.
3. If a new version is available, download and install it.

If automatic updates don’t help, try manual installation:

• 📥 Download the latest stable firmware for your model from new.c.mi.com
• 📁 Move the file to the root folder of the device (not to the folder!
• 🔄 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a firmware file

⚠️ Note: Installing firmware via Fastboot or Recovery may result in a bootloader lock if the device is tied to a Mi Account!

4.Plant-back to factory settings: a radical solution

If the circle is left after all the manipulations, the last software method is a complete reset, it will delete all the data, but return the smartphone to a "clean" state.

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Make a backup through Settings → About Phone → Backup
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action
4. After restarting, set up your smartphone as new

If your smartphone does not respond to touch, use a hardware reset:

• 🔌 Turn off the device.
• 🔄 Squeeze the power. + Loudness up before the Mi Recovery logo appears
• 📱 With the volume buttons, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data
• 🔘 Confirm the choice of the power button

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The factory reset removes all data, including photos, messages and installed applications, and if the circle is left behind after this procedure, it is a hardware problem and requires repair.

5. Hardware malfunctions: when without service can not do

If none of the software methods worked, the reason for the bubble is the hardware.

Damage to the matrix or plume

Symptoms:

• 🔴 Black circle, does not respond to touch
• 📱 You can even see it on the boot screen (bootlogo)
• 💥 Appeared after falling or getting moisture

Solution: Replace the screen or reconnect the plume, average cost of repair:

• 💰 Replacement of the matrix: 3000-8000 ₽ (model-wise)
• 💰 Repair of the plume: 1,500–3,000 ₽

5.2. Failure of the sensor layer (digitzer)

Symptoms:

• 👆 The circle follows a finger or stylus
• 🖱️ The screen responds to late touches
• 📲 There are "ghost" presses.

Solution: Touchscreen replacement or total display replacement, sometimes by flashing the touchscreen through the screen. SP Flash Tool, but it's a temporary solution.

Problems with the graphics processor

Symptoms:

• 🎨 A circle of color (red, green, blue) with clear boundaries
• 🖥️ Artifacts appear in games or when watching videos
• 🔥 The device is overheating.

Solution: diagnosis GPU If the problem is confirmed, it will require re-sweetening of the chip (cost starting from 5,000). ₽) or replacement of motherboard.

6.Temporary solutions: how to use a smartphone with a mug

If repairs are delayed and a smartphone is needed urgently, use these life hacks:

6.1 Hiding the circle through accessibility settings

You can “disguise” the artifact by using color inversion or reading mode:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Color mode
2. Include Color Inversion or Shades of Grey
3. Cut the brightness to a minimum - this will reduce the visibility of the circle

6.2. Use of gestures instead of touching

If the circle prevents you from pressing the icons:

• 👆 Activate navigation gestures in Settings → Display. → Navigation panel
• 🖱️ Connect Bluetooth mouse via Settings → Connected devices
• 🎮 Use a gamepad with support OTG (For example, Xiaomi Game Controller)

Transfer the interface to the "clean" area of the screen

V MIUI You can move the desktop so that the circle does not interfere:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → Screen settings
2. Select Change the size of the grid and reduce the number of icons
3. Move frequently used apps to the bottom of the screen

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If the circle appeared after the fall, do not shake or knock on the smartphone - this can aggravate damage to the plume or matrix.

7. Prevention: how to avoid the appearance of a mug in the future

To avoid recurring problems, follow these guidelines:

• 🛡️ Use a cover and protective glass (especially for models with a AMOLED-screens, for example, Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50)
• 🔋 Avoid overheating – do not play heavy games when charging
• 💧 Do not use your smartphone in wet conditions (even if it has protection). IP53)
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI — In new versions, bugs with display are corrected
• 📱 Do not install custom firmware without a backup

If you drop your smartphone frequently, consider a model with a protected screen:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13T Pro (CrystalRes display) AMOLED Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus)
• 📱 POCO F5 Pro (Flow screens) AMOLED impact-resistant)
• 📱 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (tempered glass and aluminum case)

FAQ: Frequent questions about the mug on the screen Xiaomi