How to turn off power saving mode on Xiaomi: a complete guide to all models

Power saving mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for extending battery life, but sometimes it interferes with the normal operation of the device. Decreased performance, limiting background processes and turning off synchronization can be annoying, especially if you are actively using the phone for games, media or work. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to turn off saving mode on devices with the shell of MIUI (versions 12, 13, 14), including hidden settings and nuances for specific models – from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

It's important to understand that the manufacturer is not accidentally activating energy saving: it's protection against quick battery discharge. However, if you are willing to sacrifice a few hours of autonomy for the sake of comfort, our instructions will help you do it correctly, without risk to the system. We will also tell you how to adjust the adaptive mode of saving so that the phone itself adapts to your habits, and what to do if standard methods do not work (for example, due to custom firmware or system failures).

Why can energy saving be harmful?

At first glance, the energy-saving function seems extremely useful, but its aggressive algorithms often lead to unexpected problems:

• 🚫 Slowdown: 30-50% CPU clock limit makes the interface less responsive, and games and heavy apps start to slow down».
• 📵 Missed notifications: background activity of applications (messengers, mail, social networks) is blocked, which may not give you an important message.
• ⚡ Incorrect charging: in saving mode, the phone can “cheat” the power controller, showing 100% charge at real 80-90%.
• 🔄 Sync failures: Cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) stop updating, resulting in data loss.

This is especially critical for users who use a smartphone as a working tool, for example, if you are working with Google Docs or Notion, auto-save documents may not work, and changes will simply disappear when you close the application. The same applies to geolocation services: in saving mode Google Maps or Yandex.Navigator can “hang” on old coordinates.

Standard way to disable via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in shell tools, and the instructions are relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices based on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Battery and Performance (on some models, just Battery).
3. Slip on the item Energy saving (or Energy saving).
4. Move the slider to the off position or select the No Limits option.
5. Confirm action if the system requests a password or fingerprint.

On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi 12T or POCO F5), the path may be slightly different: Settings → Battery → Cog sign (top right) → Saving mode.

Slider "Savings mode" in the battery settings is turned off

The leaf icon disappeared in the status bar (🍃)

Performance is back to normal (check in benchmark)

Background applications are updated without delay-->

Important! If the phone is still slow after the power cut is off, check the battery optimization settings for individual applications. Often MIUI blocks background activity even when the power is turned off.

Alternative Disconnection Methods (for Power Users)

If the standard method didn't work (for example, due to a system failure or custom firmware), alternative methods can be used. They require a little more effort, but they are guaranteed to solve the problem.

1. Through the developer menu

Activate the developer mode if it is not already enabled: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (stamp 7 times in a row).

Then:

1. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
2. Find the option to turn off background activity restrictions (or Background process limit) and select the Standard Limit.
3. Also, disable MIUI Optimization (if there is one).

2. with the help of ADB-commands (for advanced ones)

This is a good method if you have access to a computer and a debugging cable. Attention: the wrong ADB commands can disrupt the system!

adb shell settings put global low_power_mode 0


adb shell dumpsys deviceidle force-idle false

After completing the commands, restart your phone. If you are not familiar with ADB, it is better not to use this method - refer to other methods from the article.

Features of disconnection on different models Xiaomi

The manufacturer makes changes to the MIUI interface depending on the series of devices, and the key differences for the popular lines are below.

On devices with MIUI for POCO (e.g., POCO X3/X4), you may need to further disable Battery Optimizer in the battery settings. If the phone still runs too fast after deactivating the saving mode, check the power consumption by application – perhaps not the energy saving mode, but the “gluttonous” software is to blame.

What to do if the savings mode is turned on itself?

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where energy saving is activated automatically, despite a manual shutdown.

• 🔋 Low battery charge (usually below 15%): MIUI Solution: Connect the charge or turn off the Automatic Power Saving option in the battery settings.
• 📱 Overheating of the device: at a temperature above 40°C system limits performance. Check through Settings → The phone. → Status.
• 🔄 System Failure: Reset the Battery Settings (Settings) → Battery → Reset statistics) or perform a soft reset (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings, without deleting data).
• 🛠️ Castom firmware: some unofficial assemblies MIUI They have hard-wired limitations, and the solution is to run the official version through the Mi Flash Tool.

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If saving mode is activated when connecting to Power Bank, check the power source settings in Settings → Battery → Power settings. Some Xiaomi models recognize mobile batteries as a “weak source” and automatically limit consumption.

Critical case: if none of the methods worked, and the phone continues to "brake" with the power saved on, reset to factory settings. Pre-save data, as all applications and files will be deleted. Instructions: Settings → About the phone → Backup and reset → Reset.

How to set up adaptive energy saving?

So, a complete power-savings shutdown is not always justified, but instead, you can set up a flexible energy saving system that only works in critical situations.

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Energy Saving Mode.
2. Select the option Adaptive Mode (or Smart Energy Saving).
3. Set up the rules: 🔘 Include charge below 20% (recommended value). 🔘 Turn off automatically when connecting charging. 🔘 Exclude critical applications (messengers, navigators).

On devices with MIUI 14, you can create individual settings for work, play and sleep, for example, in the Game profile, energy saving will be turned off automatically when you start Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile.

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Adaptive saving is the best trade-off between autonomy and performance: it analyzes your habits and adjusts your limitations to real use, rather than acting blindly.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When working with energy saving settings, users often make mistakes that lead to the opposite effect, such as more battery discharge or unstable phone performance.

⚠️ Note: If you manually added an app to the Power Saving Exceptions list, but it still closes, check the AutoRun settings for that application. MIUI There is a separate mechanism for blocking background activity, which works in parallel with the saving mode.

Mistake 1: Disabling all optimizations

Some users, in an effort to accelerate the phone as much as possible, turn off not only the saving mode, but all the associated functions: Adaptive brightness, Charging Optimization and Background activity, which leads to:

• Fast battery discharge (20-30% faster).
• Overheating of the device at long loads.
• Accelerated battery wear (especially when constantly charging up to 100%).

Mistake 2: Ignoring MIUI Updates

In newer firmware versions, Xiaomi optimizes energy saving algorithms to make them less aggressive. If you haven't updated your phone in a long time, saving mode can work according to outdated rules. Check for updates: Settings → About phone → System update.

Mistake 3: Using Memory Cleaners

Apps like Clean Master or DU Battery Saver conflict with built-in MIUI mechanisms, resulting in double-energy savings. Remove them and use only the standard Xiaomi tools:

• 🧹 Settings → Annexes → Cleaning (built-in optimizer).
• 🔄 Settings → Battery → Optimization (for manual control).

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