How to Fix Burn-In or Screen Ghosting on Xiaomi AMOLED Display
Prevent xiaomi amoled burn-in and redmi screen ghosting. Fix poco display retention with hyperos pixel refresh to reduce xiaomi screen aging.
AMOLED burn-in — where a faint ghost image of a previous screen is permanently visible — is a known limitation of OLED technology. Xiaomi HyperOS includes tools to reduce it. Here's what you can do.
What Is AMOLED Burn-In?
When pixels display the same static content for a long time (navigation bar, status bar icons, app elements), the organic compounds in AMOLED pixels wear unevenly, leaving a "ghost" of that image permanently on the screen.
Is It Burn-In or Temporary Image Retention?
Image retention is temporary and goes away after a few minutes. True burn-in is permanent.
Test: Open a solid white or gray image and look for ghost images. If visible, it's likely burn-in.
Fix 1: Run Pixel Refresh (Xiaomi HyperOS)
Go to Settings > Display > Pixel Refresh (available on AMOLED models). This runs a pixel compensation algorithm that can reduce mild burn-in. Best done overnight while charging.
Fix 2: Use a Screen Burn-In Fixer App
Apps like Screen Burn-In Fixer or OLED Saver cycle pixels through colors to partially restore even aging. Results vary — works best on early-stage burn-in.
Fix 3: Reduce Always-On Display Usage
If you use Always-On Display (AOD), schedule it to only show at specific times rather than 24/7. A static AOD causes burn-in faster than normal use.
Prevention Tips
- Reduce screen brightness (lower brightness = slower pixel aging)
- Enable Dark Mode — black pixels on AMOLED are simply off, reducing strain
- Avoid static apps (like navigation) for extended periods
- Use auto-rotating wallpapers
When Burn-In Cannot Be Fixed
True, severe burn-in is permanent hardware damage and cannot be repaired by software. Screen replacement is the only option (typically $80–$180 at a Xiaomi service center).
