How to turn off the mode for the visually impaired on Xiaomi Android smartphones: 5 ways

Xiaomi's visually impaired mode is a useful feature for people with visual problems, but sometimes it's activated by accident, and it gets too contrasting, the fonts get giant, and the device gets more complicated to control, and it's especially frustrating when the mode turns on because of a random tap or after a MIUI update, and you can't turn it off in the standard way.

In this article, we will discuss all possible methods for turning off the mode for the visually impaired on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from simple settings to forced reset via Fastboot. You will learn what to do if the screen does not respond to touch, how to bypass the blocking with gestures and what system parameters are responsible for this function.

If you're here after a failed experiment with a special feature, don't panic: 90% of the time, you can fix the problem without losing data, but you just have to follow the instructions and take your time to reset completely.

Note: the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS).

1. Standard method: through settings of special features

If the screen is touch-responsive and the visually impaired mode is switched on by accident, try turning it off via the menu, a technique that works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, and Mi 11.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and follow the following steps:

📱 Go to the Special Opportunities section (in some versions) MIUI — Additional functions or Universal access).
👁️ Find a Vision subsection or Screen for the visually impaired (may be called Enlargement or High Contrast).
⚙️ Turn off switches: Visually impaired mode (or TalkBack if activated) Screen enlarge Color inversion (if enabled)
🔄 Restart the device to make the changes effective.

If the option is not on the menu, check System settings → Additional → Special features. On POCO F5 and new HyperOS models, the path may be different: Settings → Display → Special screen features.

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Make sure the screen responds to touch.Close all applications (double pressing the Home button)Check the battery level (minimum 20%)Connect to Wi-Fi to download updates (if required)

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Important: Some devices have a visually impaired mode that blocks standard gestures. If you can't open Settings, try using Google's voice assistant (say, "OK, Google, open the special features settings").

2. Disconnect through the Quick Settings Panel

A quick way to deactivate mode is to use a notification curtain, which works if the mode is triggered by accidentally pressing a button in the control panel.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.

🔍 Find the Special Opportunities icon (usually the person in the mug or eye).
🖱️ Slip it once - it will turn off all active functions for the visually impaired.
🔄 If there is no icon, expand the panel completely (another swipe down) and find the Mode for the Visually Impaired or TalkBack button.

On the Xiaomi 13 and Redmi K60 with MIUI 14, the quick settings panel may look different.If the button isn't there, try holding the Brightness icon - sometimes this opens up additional screen settings.

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If the notification bar doesn't open because of the increased scale, try a two-finger swipe from the top edge of the screen.This is a forced gesture to deploy the curtain on Xiaomi.

3. Resetting special features settings

If standard methods don't work, try resetting the special features to factory settings, which won't delete your data, but will return all the screen and control settings to their original state.

Follow the following steps:

Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Resetting Settings.
Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock (if the system requests it).
Reboot your smartphone.

On the POCO X3 Pro and other models with MIUI 12.5, the path may be different: Settings → System → Additional → Resetting → Resetting special features.

What to do if the reset does not help?

If the visually impaired mode is activated again after reset, the problem may be in the damaged cache of the system, in which case the reset via Recovery (see section 5).

Critical information: On some firmware, the reset of special features also disables navigation gestures. After the reboot, you may need to reconfigure the screen control.

4.Using Google's voice assistant

When the screen is not responsive to touch due to increased scale or activated TalkBack, you can use voice control, which works if you have Google Assistant installed on the device and Internet access is enabled.

Say it loudly.

OK, Google, open the special options settings

Then dictate the commands:

Okay, Google, turn off the visually impaired mode.


Okay, Google, turn off TalkBack.




OK, Google, set the screen to normal scale.

If the voice assistant does not respond:

🔊 Check if the microphone is on (click the volume button). + power-button 3 seconds).
🌐 Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
🔄 Restart your smartphone by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

📊 What method helped you to turn off the regime for the visually impaired?

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5. Forced reset via Recovery Mode

If none of the previous methods worked, you will have to reset hard through the recovery mode, which will remove all data from the device, so use the method only as a last resort.

Instructions for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO:

Turn off your smartphone (hold the power button for 10-15 seconds).
Press the button combination: 🔧 Power button + Volume up button (for most models). 🔧 Nana POCO F4 and new devices: power button + volume-button.

Recovery

Wipe Data

Factory Reset

Yes

Reboot

On Xiaomi 12T and HyperOS devices, the Recovery menu can be in English or Chinese. Look for items with characters (data cleanup) or (factory reset).

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Reset via Recovery deletes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. Before the procedure, try connecting your smartphone to your PC and backing up through the Mi PC Suite.

If the visually impaired mode is activated again after reset, the problem may be the damaged firmware, in which case you will need to reflash the device via Fastboot (see next section).

6. Flashing through Fastboot (for power users)

If the visually impaired mode is turned on automatically after each reset, the system files responsible for special features may be damaged, in which case a complete flashing through Fastboot will help.

You'll need:

💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and Mi Flash Tool.
🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
📁 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website or forum) 4PDA).

Step-by-step:

Turn off your smartphone.
Press the Power button + Volume Down button to enter the Fastboot.
Connect the device to the PC.
Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.
Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).
Turn off your smartphone and turn it on.

Warning: Incorrect firmware can turn the device into a brick. Make sure you download the firmware for your model (e.g. davinci for Redmi K20 or alioth for POCO F3).

Xiaomi model	Code name	The MIUI version for firmware
Redmi Note 11	spes	13.0.6+
POCO X4 Pro	vexer	14.0.2+
Xiaomi 12	cupid	14.0.3 (HyperOS)
Redmi 10	selene	12.5.8

Once you flash it back to factory settings, the visually impaired mode will be turned off, so if the problem recurs, contact the service center, the motherboard may be faulty.

7.Alternative methods: gestures and third-party applications

If standard methods don’t help, try bypassing the lock with gestures or third-party utilities.

Method 1: A gesture of increasing

On some Xiaomi models, you can turn off the visually impaired mode with a triple tap on the screen with three fingers.

Touch the screen with three fingers at the same time.
Hold on for 2-3 seconds.
If a menu appears, select Disable Special Opportunities.

Method 2: Accessibility Scanner

Download the Accessibility Scanner app from Google Play, which will scan the screen and suggest turning off unnecessary features for the visually impaired.

Method 3: Connecting the mouse over OTG

If the screen does not respond to touch, connect USB-mouse-wise OTG-Adapter. With a mouse cursor, you can open Settings and manually disable mode.

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On Xiaomi with HyperOS, the triple tap gesture may conflict with the Screenshot function. Before using, check the gesture settings in the Display section → More.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn off the visually impaired mode, users often face typical problems, and here's how to solve them:

❌ The screen doesn't respond to touch. → Use a voice assistant or connect your mouse to the OTG.
❌ Cannot find special options settings → Check the System section → Additionally, or use the search in the settings (magnifying glass icon).
❌ After the reset, the regime is switched on again. → Refuse the device via Fastboot or contact the service.
❌ TalkBack is activated by itself. → Turn off automatic on in the settings Special features → TalkBack → Settings → Auto-start.

If you accidentally turn on TalkBack and the screen starts reading aloud all the actions, do the following:

Swipe two fingers on the screen from top to bottom (swipe down gesture).
Slip your two fingers anywhere and hold it to open the context menu.
Find the item Turn off TalkBack and confirm the choice with a double tap.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI TalkBack 14 and HyperOS gestures may be different.If the double tap doesn't work, try triple tapping.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can I turn off the visually impaired mode without losing data?

Yes, 95% of the time, it's possible. Use standard settings (Special features → vision) or the Quick Settings panel, and resetting via Recovery or Fastboot will delete data, so only use them as a last resort.

Why does the regimen for the visually impaired turn on itself?

This can happen for several reasons: 🤖 Failure to work MIUI (Helps to update the firmware). 🔄 Conflict with third-party apps (check out recently installed programs). 🔋 Damaged device memory (diagnosis required). 👤 Accidental tapping (e.g. in your pocket) To avoid spontaneous activation, turn off TalkBack auto-start in its settings.

How to turn off the mode for the visually impaired if the screen is black or not working?

If the screen is not displaying the image, but the smartphone is responding to the buttons: Connect the device to charge and wait for the vibration (to start charging). Press the Power button + volume button for 10-15 seconds for a forced reboot. If the screen catches fire, try the methods from section 2 or 4. If the screen remains black, connect the smartphone to the PC and check it through Mi PC Suite or ADB. If nothing helps, contact the service center - the problem may be a hardware malfunction.

Is there a difference in disabling the mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO?

The basic methods are the same for all devices on MIUI Or HyperOS, but it may be different: 📱 The path to settings (e.g., on POCO Special Opportunities may be called Universal Access). 🔧 Combinations of buttons to log in to Recovery or Fastboot. 🖥️ Interface (on Xiaomi with HyperOS menu design updated). For exact instructions, specify your device model and firmware version in the settings (About phone) → Version. MIUI).

Can I turn off the mode for visually impaired people through the computer?

Yes, there are two ways: ADB: Connect your smartphone to a PC with debugging enabled USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — slip 7 once, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB). Open the command line and type in: adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services"" Reboot the device via Mi. PC Suite: Install the official Mi program PC Suite from Xiaomi.Plug your smartphone and select Backup → Reset the special features settings through the program menu. USB Not included, these methods will not work.