Knowing all the hidden adjustments of Xiaomi mobile communication is an impossible mission. Each model has a specific one, and there are so many of them that it is very difficult to use them all. However, there are some that, when you use them for the first time, become necessary. This is exactly what happened to me since ‘Additional attenuation‘, a configuration hidden in most of the brand’s mobile phones that allows Unlock the key function for the screen.
What is this adjustment for? As its name indicates, it allows soften the glare on the screen more than usualField When activated, unlock a lower gloss level for reading at night or using the device in very dark environments more pleasantly.
When you use it for the first time and get an edge on it, it becomes one of those secret adjustments that you start sharing with everyone. In my case I often use it when I am in bed and I want to use mobile Read the long article or navigate the X (Twitter) channel.
Moreover, this adjustment Not only reduces panel brightnessbut it opens a new bar to choose between a very low or slightly higher level. All, of course, below the minimum imposed by the traditional brightness bar. That is, it opens a new arc of very low power situations in which you need to render the screen with extreme attenuationField
This is how additional attenuation is activated in Xiaomi mobile phones
The first thing you should know is that this is not an adjustment to use: It’s hidden And if you look for it in the configuration, you won’t find it. You can only activate it by downloading the Hyperos Updater application, an application that allows you Explore endless settings and tricks of your Xiaomi mobile.
Don’t worry, nothing complicated. You just have to follow these simple steps.
- Download the app Hyperos Updater From the Google Play store.
- Open it and click on the bottom “hidden settings” icon
- Once there, look for the “Extra Dim” option
- ActivateAdditional screen attenuation‘And change the strength to your liking

If you do this in a very bright environment, you will notice that the screen almost pops out. The key to this adjustment is Use it when you are completely dark And the minimum brightness is still somewhat high for you. Also for reading and that the presentation does not get tired quickly: once your eyes get used to this brightness, so reading under becomes much more comfortable.
As an added bonus, when you activate this hidden adjustment for the first time Direct access will appear on the control panelField This way, you won’t have to do all the previous steps every time you want to soften the brightness: it will be enough to display the control center and click on the icon.
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I’m Ben Stock, a highly experienced and passionate journalist with a career in the news industry spanning more than 10 years. I specialize in writing content for websites, including researching and interviewing sources to produce engaging articles. My current role is as an author at Gadget Onus, where I mainly cover the mobile section.