The yellowish tint of the screen that automatically turns on in the evening is familiar to every owner of an Android smartphone. Night mode (or “Reading Mode”, “Dark Theme”, “Eye Comfort Shield” from different manufacturers) is designed to reduce eye strain, but often irritates users with unnatural colors and incorrect color rendering in games and photographs. Unfortunately, disabling it is not as easy as it seems the settings are hidden in different menus, and on some devices the function is activated according to a schedule or geolocation.

In this article you will find current ways to disable night mode on all popular brands of smartphones: from Samsung Galaxy to Google Pixel, including devices with pure Android and custom shells. We will also look at why the mode can turn on spontaneously even after being turned off (this is related to Google and manufacturer services), and how to fix bugs with constant yellowness of the screen. If you are a photographer, a designer, or simply cannot stand distorted colors, this guide is for you.

What is night mode and why disable it

Night mode (English Night Light or Blue Light Filter) is a function that reduces the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. According to the developers, this should:

  • 🌙 Reduce eye strain in the dark
  • 😴 Improve sleep by reducing brain arousal
  • 📱 Extend battery life (on AMOLED screens)

However, in practice, many users encounter problems:

  • 🎨 Color distortion —photos and videos look unnatural, it is difficult to work with graphics
  • 🎮 Artifacts in games —dark scenes become blurry, details are lost
  • 🔄 Spontaneous activation —the mode is activated according to a schedule or geolocation without permission
  • 🔋 Additional battery consumption —on some devices the filter consumes up to 5% of the charge per hour

It is especially critical to turn off the night mode professional photographers, designers and gamers, where color accuracy is fundamental. For example, when editing photos in Lightroom or Photoshop Express yellowness of the screen distorts real shades, and in shooters like Call of Duty Mobile or PUBG dark textures merge into one spot.

📊 Do you disable the night mode on your smartphone?
Yes, immediately after purchase
Only when it gets in the way
Never turned it off
I don’t know what it is

Method 1: Standard disabling in Android settings

On most devices, night mode can be disabled through the main settings. The interface may differ slightly depending on the version of Android and the manufacturer's shell, but the general algorithm is as follows:

  1. Open the application Settings (gear in the menu or on the desktop).
  2. Go to section Display (or Screen on some devices).
  3. Find item Night mode, Blue light filter, Eye Comfort Shield (y Samsung) or Night Light (on pure Android).
  4. Move the slider to position Off or click on the switch.

On some smartphones (for example, Xiaomi Redmi or POCO) the path will be different:

Settings → Screen → Reading mode → Disable

Slider in the "Off" position|No active timer or schedule|Screen colors have returned to standard|No notifications about turning on the mode-->

Important! If after turning off the mode is activated again, check Schedule or Automatic switching on in the same settings. Sometimes manufacturers set switching on by time (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00) or by sunset/dawn.

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On devices Samsung s One UI 5.0+ night mode can be hidden in Settings → Device care → Digital well-being → Blue light filter. Check all possible ways!

Method 2: Disabling through the quick settings panel

The fastest way to deactivate night mode is to use the notification panel. To do this:

  1. Swipe down from top to open the notification panel.
  2. If the Quick Settings panel is not completely visible, swipe again (or click on the down arrow).
  3. Find an icon with the text Night mode, Night Light or a crescent symbol 🌙.
  4. Click on it once to turn it off (the icon should turn gray or disappear).

If the icon is not in the main panel:

  • 🔧 Click on Edit (pencil or three dots in the upper right corner).
  • 🔍 Find it in the list Night mode and drag it to the active area.
  • ✅ Save the changes.

Please note: on some devices (for example, Huawei or Honor), the quick settings panel may be called Control Center, and the night mode icon is hidden in the second layer.

Why may night mode be missing in quick settings?

On some firmware (for example, ColorOS from Oppo/Realme) function called Vision protection and is located in the main settings menu. Also, manufacturers sometimes remove it from quick access to save space.

Method 3: Disabling via ADB (for experienced users)

If the night mode cannot be disabled by standard methods (for example, due to a firmware bug or manufacturer policy), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method is suitable for root users or those who are ready to connect a smartphone to a PC.

Warning: incorrect use of ADB can lead to malfunctions of the device. Follow the instructions carefully!

  1. Download and install ADB Tools on your PC.
  2. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone: 
    Settings → About phone → Build number (press 7 times)

    Settings → System → For developers → USB debugging

  3. Connect your phone to the PC and confirm your trust in the computer.
  4. Open a command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and enter: 
    adb shell settings put global night_display_available_for_user 0

    adb shell settings put secure night_display_activated 0

  5. Restart the device.

For devices Samsung an additional command may be required:

adb shell settings put global blue_light_filter_manual_mode 0
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ADB commands reset night mode settings at the system level, but do not guarantee its permanent disabling. Manufacturers (for example, Xiaomi or OnePlus) can overwrite these settings when updating the software.

Method 4: Disabling through Google account settings

Few people know, but Google manages night mode at the service level through the account. If you synchronize settings with Google Drive, the mode may turn on automatically even after manual shutdown. To fix this:

  1. Open Google Settings (not the main phone settings!).
  2. Go to Google Services → Digital Wellbeing → Blue Filter light.
  3. Disable the slider Automatic on.
  4. Delete all schedules, if any.

Also check:

  • 📱 Settings → Accounts → Google → Synchronization —disable Digital well-being.
  • 🌐 Settings → Google → Account management → Data and personalization → Web and app settings — remove permissions for Blue light filter.
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If you use Google Assistant, try saying with your voice: “Turn off night mode.” Sometimes this works even when manual settings do not help.

Method 5: Resetting the screen settings (last resort method)

If the night mode turns on spontaneously and is not turned off by any of the methods, it remains resetting screen settings. This will return all display settings to factory settings, including brightness, color profile and filters.

⚠️ Attention: resetting does not affect personal data (photos, contacts), but will reset:

  • 🎨 Color profile settings (for example, AMOLED Cinema on Samsung)
  • 🔍 Adaptive Brightness
  • 🌡️ Color temperature (warm/cold)

Instructions:

  1. Open Settings → System → Reset settings.
  2. Select Reset screen settings (or Reset adaptive settings).
  3. Confirm the action.

On devices Xiaomi the path may look like this:

Settings → About phone → Reset settings → Reset settings display
What to do if the reset did not help?

If the night mode continues to turn on, the problem may be in the firmware. Try:

1. Update the device to the latest version of Android.

2. (for example, LineageOS).

3. Contact the service center - on some devices the mode is activated at the hardware level (for example, on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with the function Eye Comfort Shield Pro).

Brand Function name Path to settings Features
Samsung Eye Comfort Shield Settings → Screen → Blue light filter Can be controlled via Bixby Routines. Galaxy S23+ there is a hardware switch in the quick settings panel.
Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Reading mode Settings → Screen → Reading mode Often turned on with Super wallpaper. MIUI 14 there is a bug with spontaneous activation after the update.
Google Pixel Night Light Settings → Display → Night Light Controlled via Google Digital WellbeingOn Pixel 7 Pro can be disabled only via ADB.
OnePlus/Oppo/Realme Vision protection Settings → Eye comfort On ColorOS 13 function is bound to Sleep mode. Disabled only by disabling synchronization with Google Fit.
Huawei/Honor Blue light filter Settings → Screen → Blue light filter On EMUI 12+ the mode is enabled by default for users under 18 years of age (according to account data).
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On devices Sony Xperia the night mode is called White Balance and is located in Settings → Screen → White balance. requires resetting the color profile.

Common problems and their solutions

Even after turning off, the night mode may continue to work. Here are the most common reasons and ways to solve them:

1. The mode is activated according to a schedule

Check:

  • 🕒 Settings → Night mode → Schedule — delete all time intervals.
  • 🌅 Automatic turn on at sunset/dawn — disable geolocation for this function.
  • 🔄 Bixby Routines (on Samsung) or Smart Assistant (on Huawei) - remove all screen-related automations.

2. Yellowness remains after switching off. profile

Possible reasons:

  • 🎨 Enabled Warm color profile (For example, AMOLED Photo on Samsung).
  • 🔧 Failure of the graphics driver (rebooting or resetting the screen settings helps).
  • 🛠️ Hardware problem (on some Xiaomi after a fall the screen constantly displays yellow).

⚠️ Attention: if the yellowness remains even After resetting the settings, do not try to disassemble the device yourself! This may be due to damage to the display cable or matrix. Contact a service center.

3. Night mode is activated in certain applications

Some apps (for example, Twitter, Reddit or Kindle) have their own dark theme settings that conflict with the system ones. To fix this:

  • 📱 Open the application settings and disable Dark theme. data-i="267">Night mode or Night mode.
  • 🔄 Reinstall the application.
  • 🛠️ Disable permission for it Change system settings in Settings → Applications → Permissions.

4. The function is missing in the settings

On some budget devices (for example, Nokia 2.4 or Tecno Spark), the night mode can be hidden. find:

  • 🔍 Use the search in settings (magnifying glass icon at the top).
  • 📄 Check the section Accessibility → Color correction.
  • 🔧 Install a third-party application to control the blue light filter (for example, Blue Light Filter).
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If the night mode disappeared after updating Android, check the section Digital well-being. In new versions, Google moves the function there.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

You can Is it possible to disable the night mode forever so that it no longer turns on?

On most devices - yes, but the methods are different:

  • On pure Android (Pixel, Motorola) - disable Night Light and delete all schedules.
  • On Samsung — disable Eye Comfort Shield and check Bixby Routines.
  • On Xiaomi —you may need to disable synchronization with Mi Account.

If the mode turns on by itself, use ADB (method 3).

Why did the screen become too blue after turning off the night mode?

This is due to color balance compensationWhen the blue light filter is turned off, the screen returns to the standard profile, which may be perceived as “cold.” To fix:

  1. Open Settings → Display → Color profile.
  2. Select Natural or AMOLED Cinema (on Samsung).
  3. Adjust Color temperature manually (if there is such a slider).
How to disable night mode on an Android tablet?

On tablets (for example, Samsung Galaxy Tab or Lenovo Tab) the path to the settings is the same as on smartphones Features:

  • On Samsung DeX Night mode can be controlled separately for desktop mode.
  • On Lenovo the function is called Lenovo Eye Care Mode.
  • On Amazon Fire (modified Android) is disabled via Settings → Display → Blue Light Filter.
Is it safe to use ADB to disable night mode?

Yes, if you follow the instructions and do not change other system parameters However:

  • ⚠️ Do not disable other services through ADB - this may lead to problems. crashes.
  • 🔄 After updating Android, the settings may be reset.
  • 🛠️ On some devices (for example, Xiaomi with a locked bootloader) ADB commands will not work.

If you are not sure, use standard methods (1 or 2).

Are there alternatives to night mode to protect your eyes?

If you are concerned about eye strain, but the night mode is not satisfactory, try:

  • 🌓 Dark theme in the system and application settings.
  • 🔦 Adaptive brightness (automatic adjustment to lighting).
  • 👓 Glasses with a blue filter (for example, Gunnar or Jins Screen).
  • 💡 Third-party applications like f.lux or Twilight (they are more flexible to configure).

Also keep an eye on distance to screen (at least 30 cm) and take breaks every hour.

If none of the methods helped, the problem may be in the firmware or hardware of the device. In this case, we recommend contacting service center or installing custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), where night mode can be disabled forever.