How to turn off power savings on Xiaomi: all ways

Power saving mode on Xiaomi devices is a useful feature for extending autonomy, but it often causes inconvenience: applications stop working in the background, notifications come with a delay, and performance drops by 2-3 times, especially on Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 13 models, where aggressive optimization of MIUI can block even system processes.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to turn off energy savings, from standard settings to hidden settings for power users. Note that on some devices (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi K70) energy saving algorithms are integrated deeper, and deactivating them will require access to an unlocked bootloader or superuser rights.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-15 and does not require additional manipulation, except for some models for the Chinese market (for example, Xiaomi Civi 3), where the menu may differ.

To disable the basic mode of energy saving:

1. Open the Settings. → Battery.
2. Put the badge on. ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
3. Select the option of energy saving.
4. Translate the slider to the Off position. or select the option No restrictions (on some firmware).

On the POCO F5 and Redmi Note 13 Pro+, this path may look different:

• 🔋 Settings → Battery and productivity → Energy conservation
• 📱 Settings → Additionally. → Battery → Power regimens

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If the applications are closed after turning off the mode, check the individual energy saving settings for each of them in the Settings → Applications → Battery Management section.

Important: on some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Pad 6), standard shutdown does not remove restrictions on background activity, in which case you will need to use methods from the following sections.

2. Disable optimization for individual applications

Even if the general power saving mode is deactivated, MIUI by default limits the background performance of most applications, including instant messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp), social networks, and even some system services, to remove the restrictions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (for example, Viber).
3. Slip the Energy Saving (or Battery on the new versions).
4. Choose No Limits or No Limits.

For convenience, you can use a batch disconnect:

• 🔄 In the same section, App Management click on three dots (⋮) top-corner.
• 📋 Select Show Systems to see all processes.
• 🔍 Sort the list by energy consumption and remove restrictions from critical services (e.g. Google Play Services or Mi Cloud).

Choose all messengers and social networks

Remove restrictions on Google Play Services

Check the synchronization settings

Reset the device to apply changes-->

MIUI 14+ has a Deep Optimization feature that automatically closes applications 5-10 minutes after they are folded, and can only be disabled via ADB (section 4) or by using the superuser right.

3. Hidden developer settings: disabling the MIUI background

There are hidden parameters in MIUI that allow you to fine-tune your power consumption.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Go back to the basic settings and open a new Developer section (usually at the end of the list).

Find and disable the following options:

• 🔋 Limitation of background processes → Select the Standard Limit or No Limitations.
• ⚡ Optimization MIUI → Turn off the slider (on some firmware this item is called Smart Optimization).
• 🔄 Automatic Memory Optimization → Turn it off.

On the POCO X6 Pro and Redmi K60, the developer menu also includes Background Activity Check, which will help track which applications are blocked by the system, but this increases battery consumption by 5-10%.

4. Disconnection via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader and enabled debugging over USB.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and do the following at the terminal:

adb shell


settings put global hidden_api_policy_pre_p_apps 1




settings put global hidden_api_policy_p_apps 1

These commands unlock the hidden APIs, and then you can disable deep optimization:

adb shell dumpsys deviceidle force-idle


adb shell settings put global power_saver_mode 0

To disable restrictions on the background work of a particular application (for example, Telegram):

adb shell cmd appops set org.telegram.messenger RUN_ANY_IN_BACKGROUND allow

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ADB commands are temporary – after the device is restarted, some of the restrictions can return. For a permanent effect, you need to edit system files (for advanced users only!).

Xiaomi. 13T newer ADB-In this case, only obtaining root rights or installing custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) will help).

5.Use of Magisk and modules for deactivation of energy saving

If you have root access, you can install customized modules for Magisk that completely shut down core-level energy saving.

• 🛠️ Disable MIUI Battery Optimization – Removes all restrictions MIUI, including.
• ⚡ Battery Optimizer Disabler – Blocks System Optimization Services.
• 🔧 Universal GMS Doze Fix – fixes problems with the background work of Google services.

Installation:

1. Download the module from the Magisk repository.
2. Install Modules in the Magisk Manager application via the menu.
3. Reset the device.

After installation, check the logs through Logcat (in the developer settings). If errors like BatteryStatsService: forceStopPackage appear, then the module conflicts with the firmware - try another one.

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6. Alternative methods: firmware and custom ROM

If none of these things work, the last option is custom firmware, which would remove MIUI restrictions completely, but would require unlocking the bootloader and losing warranty.

• 📱 LineageOS – pure Android without Xiaomi optimizations.
• ⚡ Pixel Experience – Pixel-based firmware with minimal power consumption.
• 🔧 crDroid - custom firmware with flexible battery settings.

Installation process:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a binding Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery or OrangeFox.
3. Sweep through custom firmware and Gapps (if you need Google services).

On Xiaomi 12S Ultra and later, unlocking the bootloader can be blocked by the manufacturer, in which case only the use of ADB or Magisk remains without completely replacing the firmware.

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Before you run the firmware, backup it with TWRP or Swift Backup, which will save data even when you reset to factory settings.

Comparison of methods: which is better to choose?

On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60 Ultra), power saving may overheat under prolonged loads, in which case it is recommended to use Magisk modules with fine tuning, rather than completely deactivate the optimization.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users experience problems after power cuts, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

⚠️ Warning: If the device starts to discharge quickly after optimizing off (more than 10% per hour in standby mode), check background activity through Settings → Battery → Battery use. Often messengers or social media are to blame - limit their manual work.

Problem 1: Applications will still close after 5-10 minutes.

• 🔍 Check the Optimization Settings MIUI developer-menu.
• 📵 Remove the application from the list of Restricted Apps in Settings → Battery → Battery management.
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes changes only apply after a reboot.

Problem 2: After use ADB-Restriction teams have returned.

• 🔧 Run the commands again and add them to the autoplay script (for example, via Tasker).
• 📱 Check if the settings are reset after the update MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Stable Some of the ADB-The teams may not work because of Xiaomi's security policy, and only switching to the new system will help. MIUI EU custom-made.

Problem 3: The device overheats or brakes after the power saving shutdown.

• 🌡️ Install a temperature monitoring app (for example, CPU Monitor).
• ⚙️ Enable back Background Process Limitation in Developer Settings, but leave critical apps unchanged.
• 🔋 Use the Thermal Engine Tuner module for Magisk to adjust overheating thresholds.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions