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Always-On StandBy Display for Xiaomi #

StandBy makes your charging Xiaomi phone an ambient display. MIUI is aggressive with background apps, so two settings keep it reliable.

Get StandBy free on Google Play

Features #

  • Full-screen ambient clock, photos, or widgets

  • Works across Redmi and POCO models (Android 8+)

  • Night dimming and dark, battery-friendly styles

  • Free to download

Keep StandBy running on MIUI #

Open Security > Permissions > Autostart and enable StandBy. Then in Settings > Apps > StandBy > Battery saver, choose No restrictions. This prevents MIUI from closing the display.

Frequently asked questions #

Why does StandBy close on my Xiaomi? #

MIUI stops background apps by default. Enable Autostart for StandBy and set battery saver to No restrictions.

Does it work on Redmi and POCO? #

Yes — StandBy runs on Redmi and POCO phones on Android 8 and up.

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