How to turn off turbocharging on Xiaomi Poco: all ways + consequences

Quick charging (turbocharging) in Xiaomi Poco smartphones is a convenient feature that restores up to 80% of battery capacity in 30-40 minutes. However, it has the flip side: accelerated battery wear due to increased heat and stress for lithium-ion cells. If you notice that the battery has become more quickly discharged or the phone overheats during charging, turning off the turbo mode may be a smart solution.

In this article, we will look at all the available ways to disable fast charging on the Poco F3/F4/F5, Poco X3/X4/X5 and other models, from standard settings to hidden commands via ADB. We will also analyze the risks this action poses to the battery and performance, and offer alternative solutions to extend battery life.

Why do users want to turn off turbocharging?

The main reason is battery degradation: Lithium-ion batteries in Xiaomi Poco smartphones are designed for 500-800 full charge cycles, but the use of fast charging (especially at 30W+ power) reduces this time by 20-30%.

• 🔥 Overheating of the case during charging (especially when using resource-intensive applications simultaneously).
• 📉 Reduced battery capacity after 12-18 months of active use.
• ⚡ Unstable operation when connected to non-original chargers.
• 🛑 Automatically shutting down charging when you reach 80% (a protection feature some users want to bypass).

In addition, turbocharging may be contraindicated in some cases:

• 🔌 Use of uncertified cables or adapters (risk of damage to the power controller).
• 🌡️ Operating a smartphone in high conditions (+35°C) or low (-10°C) temperatures.
• 🔋 Charging on the go (for example, while playing or shooting a video), which increases heat.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard settings (official method)

The safest and most recommended way for Xiaomi is to use the built-in options in the battery menu.It is available on most Poco models with MIUI 12+ and does not require superuser rights or a PC connection.

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Select Battery Settings (or Charging in some firmware).
3. Find the option Quick Charge (can be called Turbo Charge or Quick Charge).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

After that, the smartphone will charge at standard power (5W-10W), which will reduce heating and prolong battery life. Note: on some models (for example, the Poco F5 Pro), the option may be hidden behind an additional menu.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ When you turn off fast charging, you may trigger a slow charging notification, which you can turn off in the notification settings, but it doesn't affect the function itself.

If there is no off option on your menu, it could mean:

• 📱 You have a budget model (e.g. Poco) M3/M4), where turbocharging is absent by default.
• 🔄 Firmware modified (castom or global version with reduced functions).
• 🔧 The manufacturer has blocked the option for a specific regional version (for example, India or China).

Method 2: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

If the standard method didn’t work, you can try turning off turbocharging via the engineering menu (#4636## or MTK Engineer Mode), which is suitable for Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek processors, but requires caution – incorrect settings can lead to failures.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that opens, select Battery Information.
3. Scroll down and find Fast Charge Config or Charging Control.
4. Change the value from Enabled to Disabled.
5. Save the changes and restart the device.

On some models (e.g. Poco X3 Pro) the path may be different:

Engineering menu → Hardware Testing → Charging → Fast Charge → Disable

⚠️ Note: Changes to the engineering menu are not saved after resetting settings or updating the firmware. There is also the risk of accidentally changing other settings (for example, Voltage or Current), which can lead to unstable charging operation.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced)

If previous methods didn’t work, the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) option is a versatile tool for deep customization of Android, but it requires a PC connection and basic command line knowledge, and the advantage of the method is that it works even on locked firmware.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of the device to appear.
4. Execute the command to disable fast charging: adb shell settings put global fast_charge 0
5. Reset the device.

To return the turbocharger, use the same command, replacing 0 by 1.

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Before using ADB, create a TWRP backup if you have a bootloader unlocked, which will help restore the system in the event of a crash.

Method 4: Use of third-party applications (alternative)

If you don't want to mess with settings or commands, you can use Google Play apps that control charging, but their effectiveness depends on the smartphone model and the firmware version.

• 🔌 AccuBattery – analyzes the state of the battery and allows you to limit the charge to 80% (indirectly reduces the load from turbocharging).
• ⚡ Battery Charge Limit – sets a charge limit (requires root on some devices).
• 📊 3C Toolbox – Extended Battery Manager with Charging Control Options (paid).

Example of working with AccuBattery:

1. Install the application and provide all necessary permissions.
2. Go to the Charging section.
3. Activate the option to Limit to 80% (Charge to 80%).
4. Enable notification of reaching the limit.

Importantly, third-party applications don’t turn off turbocharging completely, they just optimize the charging process.

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Third-party apps are safer than ADB, but they are limited by firmware, and on some Poco models, they may not work without superuser rights.

Risks and consequences of disabling turbocharging

Before you make a decision, evaluate the possible pros and cons of this step: turning off fast charging affects not only the recovery time of the capacity, but also other aspects of the smartphone.

Critical: On models with HyperCharge support (e.g. Poco F4 GT with 120W), disabling turbocharging can lead to unstable operation of the power controller, in which case it is recommended to use the original charger and limit the charge to 80% through applications.

Also note that:

• 🔄 After resetting the settings or updating the firmware, all changes are reset (except for the ADB-commands that are stored in system files).
• 📲 Some applications (such as Google Maps or Google Maps) PUBG Mobile) can more intensively drain the battery when the turbocharger is turned off due to increased connection time to the network.
• 🔋 If you use powerbank, standard charging can be even slower due to current limitations.

Alternative solutions to extend battery life

Turning off turbocharging isn’t the only way to keep your battery pack packs in place, but here are 5 proven recommendations that will help without drastic measures:

• 🔋 Charge up to 80-90% – use apps like AccuBattery or built-in options (some Poco models have Optimized Charging feature).
• 🌡️ Avoid extreme temperatures – do not leave your phone in the sun or near heat sources while charging.
• 📵 Turn it off. 5G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Overnight – this will reduce the background battery consumption.
• 🔄 Update the firmware - in new versions MIUI Often improves the algorithms of food management.
• 🔌 Use original accessories – unoriginal cables and adapters can damage the charging controller.

If your goal is to maximize battery life, combine several methods.

1. Turn off turbocharging through settings.
2. Set a charge limit in AccuBattery (80%).
3. Charge your phone in flight mode (this reduces heat).

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling turbocharging