How to turn off power saving mode on Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI

Power saving mode on Xiaomi devices is a useful feature that extends battery life by limiting background processes, reducing performance and turning off some services. However, in some cases, this mode can interfere with this: for example, when you need maximum performance for games, shooting videos or working with resource-intensive applications, and aggressive power saving settings sometimes block notifications, interrupt file downloads or even interfere with the normal operation of messengers.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to turn off the power saving mode on smartphones and tablets Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and other devices under control MIUI (version 12, 13 and 14). You will learn how to fully deactivate the function, configure exceptions for individual applications and even return standard settings if something went wrong after experimenting with the settings. 13/14.

Why can energy saving be harmful?

At first glance, battery saving seems like an exceptionally useful feature, but in practice, many users face problems:

• 📵 Missed notifications: apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber stop alerting new messages in a timely manner because their background activity is limited.
• 🎮 Lags in games: mode reduces the clock speed of the processor, which leads to friezes in Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile or other demanding games.
• ⏳ Slow File Download: Background tasks (such as downloading updates or media files in messengers) are suspended.
• 🔋 Incorrect charge: on some models (e.g, POCO F3 or Redmi K50) The mode can interfere with fast charging, artificially limiting the current.

Moreover, on devices with amorphous batteries (for example, in the Xiaomi 12T line), the constant use of energy saving can lead to improper calibration of the battery, which will cause the charge indicator to show inaccurate data.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra or POCO X4 Pro) Power saving mode is automatically activated at low charge level (usually below 15%). To avoid this, it is recommended to disable the Automatic Energy Saving function in the battery settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via battery settings (standard method)

This is the easiest and most versatile way that works on most Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version. Instructions are suitable for smartphones Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11/12/13 and other models.

To turn off the energy saving mode:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Battery and Performance (some firmware may simply refer to Battery).
3. Slip on the item Energy saving (or Energy saving).
4. Switch the slider to the off position.
5. Confirm the action if a warning system appears.

On some devices (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO M3), you may need to further disable the Ultra-Energy Saving option, which further limits the functionality of the smartphone, this feature is usually hidden behind the button Additional or Advanced Settings.

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If you notice that your smartphone is running out too quickly after you turn off the mode, check which apps are using the most power. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Use and analyze the statistics for the last 24 hours.

Method 2: Configure exceptions for individual applications

You don't always have to turn off power completely. For example, you can keep the mode active to save charge, but still allow individual applications (messengers, navigators or games) to run without restrictions, which is especially true for users who want to save battery, but do not want to miss important notifications.

To add an annex to the exceptions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (such as Telegram or Google Maps).
3. Slip on Energy Consumption (or Battery Use).
4. Select the option No Limits.
5. Confirm the change.

On devices with MIUI 14, the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Battery and Performance → Application Power Management → [Select App] → Without Limitations

Note that some system applications (such as Mi Security or Mi Cloud) may not have the Unlimited option, in which case they will be governed by the general power saving settings.

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If you add an application to the exception, you still don't get notifications, check your autorun settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application] → Autorun. Allow autorun if it's disabled.

Method 3: Disable via notification panel (fast access)

If you need to temporarily turn off power saving (for example, to start a game or shoot a video), you can use the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 10 and later.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Swipe down again to deploy the full Quick Settings panel.
3. Find the Energy Saving icon (usually a battery icon with a leaf or snowflake).
4. Slap it once to turn off the mode.

If the icon is not on the panel, it can be added:

1. Open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Slip the pencil icon (or edit).
3. Find Energy Saving in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Save the changes.

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5), the quick setup panel may look different due to the customized interface. If you don't see the power saving icon, try holding your finger to the empty space of the panel - this will open up additional options.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, power saving shutdown via the notification panel may reset after the smartphone is restarted.If you need a permanent shutdown, use the method through battery settings (Method 1).

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Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods do not work (for example, due to a firmware failure or manufacturer restrictions), you can turn off energy saving via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for advanced users, since it requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and working with the command line.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Smartphone with enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device appears in the list, you can continue.
4. Disable the power saving mode by command: adb shell settings put global low_power 0
5. Reboot your smartphone.

If the mode is activated again after the reboot, try to further disable battery optimization for all applications:

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This method can be useful for devices with custom firmware or after unsuccessful updates when standard settings are not saved, but be careful: improper use of ADB can lead to system failures.

Method 5: Reset the battery settings (if nothing helps)

If after all the manipulations, the power saving mode continues to turn on spontaneously, there may have been a failure in the battery settings, in which case the reset of the power consumption will help, this procedure does not affect personal data, but will return all the battery settings to factory values.

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Slip on three points in the upper right corner (or additionally).
3. Select Reset Battery Settings.
4. Confirm the action.

After reset, all application restrictions will be removed and the power saving mode will be turned off. However, some system applications (for example, Mi Security) may turn on battery optimization again after a while. To avoid this, immediately after reset, set exceptions for the desired applications (see Method 2).

On devices with MIUI 14, the path to reset may be different:

Settings → Memory → Cleanup → Settings → Resetting battery settings

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite or Redmi Note 10 Pro), resetting the battery settings also resets the statistics of app usage. If you care about screen time or program activity, take screenshots before resetting.

Features for different Xiaomi models

While most Xiaomi devices run on MIUI, some models have unique power saving settings.

On devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi 9/10/Note 9 Pro), the power saving mode may work differently than on smartphones with Snapdragon. This is due to the peculiarities of managing the power of the chipsets. If you notice that after the power saving turned off, the performance did not recover, try:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🛠️ Clear the cache in Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 📥 Update the firmware to the latest version.

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On MediaTek devices (like the Redmi Note 11), power saving can limit not only background processes but also GPU performance, especially in games and video processing.

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