How to remove the bracket on the screen Xiaomi Redmi: software and hardware solutions

The appearance of strange graphic elements, such as brackets, on the screen of the Xiaomi Redmi series smartphone can come as a nasty surprise to the owner.In most cases, users experience this when trying to take a screenshot or using the partial screen capture feature.However, if the image remains on the display constantly or appears in in inappropriate places, this can indicate more serious software problems or even physical damage to the matrix.

Before you bring a device to a service center, it is worth conducting a thorough diagnosis, because often the problem is solved by software methods. Modern shells MIUI and HyperOS have many accessibility and gesture control functions that can be accidentally activated. Understanding the nature of the artifact is the key to successfully solving the problem without unnecessary costs.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the possible reasons why a bracket might have appeared on your smartphone and provide step-by-step instructions for eliminating it. We will look at both standard system settings and more sophisticated reset and calibration methods that will help return the display to its original appearance.

Diagnostics of the nature of the appearance of the artifact

The first step is to define the type of brackets, if it's a software interface, it will react to touch or disappear after rebooting, but if it's a physical defect in the matrix, the image will be static and will not change even after the power is completely turned off for a few minutes.

Users often confuse interface elements with defects, such as editing screenshots or using a stylus, which may leave traces of area highlighting, and it is also worth checking whether the developer mode or special features for people with disabilities that can display auxiliary markers are enabled.

⚠️ Note: If the bracket has a purple or greenish tint and does not change its position during any actions, there is a high probability of physical damage. OLED or IPS In this case, the software methods will be useless.

To make a precise diagnosis, you can run a built-in test of the engineering menu, which will separate software glitches from hardware malfunctions of the display, and if the test is missing an artifact, then the problem is in the operating system or a particular application.

Elimination of program markers of screenshots

The most common reason for the brackets on the Redmi Note or Redmi Pro is the stuck screenshot mode. Xiaomi's Android system allows you to highlight areas, and sometimes this process freezes. To remove the bracket, you have to force the image creation process to be completed.

Try pressing the volume button combination or the turn off button to call the power menu, and then cancel the action. Often this resets the clipboard state and removes the visual highlight markers. If that doesn't work, you need to go to the gallery settings.

In some cases, cleaning the cache of the system application responsible for screenshots helps. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, look for Screenshots or Gallery, and select Clear Cache. This action is safe for your personal data.

• 📱 Click the Menu button or swipe from the bottom up to close all background apps.
• 🔄 Perform a full reboot of the device by holding the power button for 10 seconds.
• 🗑️ Remove the latest screenshots that may contain erroneous highlight data.

If the bracket only appears in a particular application, such as a browser or messenger, the problem may be compatibility of the application version with the current version of MIUI. Try updating the software through the GetApps store or Google Play.

Settings of special features and gestures

HyperOS and earlier versions of MIUI have a wide range of features for people with disabilities. Accidental activation of the function "Loop", "Increase" or "Look control" can lead to frames and brackets on the edges of the screen that interfere with the view.

Check the special features section in the system settings. Often users accidentally turn on control modes that superimpose additional controls on top of the interface. You can remove the bracket by simply turning off unnecessary toggle switches in this menu.

Also worth paying attention to is the Sidebar or Floating Windows feature. Sometimes the folded app window can look like a strange bracket or strip on the edge of the display. Close all floating windows to make sure the artifact is not part of the multitasking interface.

In rare cases, the culprit is the set theme. Third-party themes may contain bugs in graphical interface elements. Go back to the standard Classic or Default theme to see if the problem disappears.

Sensor calibration and resetting

If visual defects are due to a faulty touchscreen, calibration may be required. Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden engineering menu that is accessed through a set of special code, a powerful tool for diagnosing iron.

To enter the test menu, enter the code ##6484## in the Phone app. Select "Touchpad" or "Display" and check the response of the screen and, in some models, recalibrate the sensor.

#6484## -> CIT (Engineering Menu)


Select "Touchpad" -> Follow the instructions

If the software methods don't work, you can try resetting everything to factory settings, which is a radical method that requires you to save data before you do it, and make sure that you have at least 60 percent battery power before you do it.

This procedure will completely remove all data from the device, so use it only as a last resort.

Hardware problems of the matrix and the plume

When the software is exhausted and the bracket is still there, it’s likely a hardware problem. On models with AMOLED screens, such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or Xiaomi 12, there’s often a defect known as “burnout” or broken pixels that can form lines or angles.

Another common reason is that the display plume is moving away, and if the phone has recently fallen or been vibrating, the contact may be disrupted, in which case artifacts may appear and disappear when pressed on certain areas of the body or when the phone bends.

⚠️ Warning: Do not try to disassemble the phone yourself if you do not have experience. Damage to the plume when you open the phone in a careless way can cause the display to fail completely.

It's also worth checking if the device has been flooded, and if moisture gets under the glass, it can cause the contacts of the screen controller to oxidize, which can be seen as strange bands, spots or brackets in the image, and then it's on the clock, because the corrosion progresses rapidly.

• 🔍 Carefully inspect the body for traces of impact or deformation in the area of the bracket appearance.
• 💧 Check the moisture indicators (if they are visually available), although on modern Xiaomi they are often hidden.
• 📉 Note whether the bracket pattern changes when the device is heated or cooled.

Using applications to restore pixels

There is a class of software designed to treat stuck pixels, which works by changing colors quickly in the problem area, which can put the crystals back in the right position. For Xiaomi, there are many such slits available in the Play Market store.

Apps like Screen Fix or Dead Pixel Test and Fix allow you to run color noise or flickering to the full screen, and it is recommended to run such tests for 15-30 minutes, which can help if the bracket is formed due to temporary sticking of pixels after a static image.

Do not leave your phone unattended during these programs to avoid overheating.

However, if the bracket is due to a physical tear in the matrix layers (an ink spot or a crack inside the glass), no software will help, in which case the only solution is to replace the display module at an authorized service center.

Screen prevention and protection

To avoid the question of how to remove a brace or other artifacts on Redmi in the future, it is important to follow the rules of operation. Using a good quality protective glass can save the matrix from spot impacts, which often lead to local image defects.

Avoid overheating the device. Prolonged exposure to the sun or using heavy games without cooling can damage the adhesive layer of the matrix and cause stratification that visually looks like clouding or distortion of colors in the form of stripes.

Keep an eye out for system updates, as Xiaomi engineers often release patches that fix display errors.

Check the status of the charging connector and buttons regularly. Mechanical problems with the buttons can sometimes be interpreted by the system as commands for special modes, causing the appearance of interface brackets.