How to turn off ultra-energy savings on Xiaomi: all ways

The ultra-energy saving mode on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, POCO and Mi lines) is an extreme measure to extend battery life when the charge drops to a critical 5-10%. In this mode, the device blocks background application activity, limits processor performance, disables data synchronization and even can reduce the brightness of the screen to a minimum. For most users, such restrictions become uncomfortable: notifications stop coming, messengers work slowly, and some functions are completely turned off.

The problem is that on some Xiaomi models (especially with MIUI 12-14), ultra-savings can be turned on automatically when the charge is low, and it is not so easy to turn it off - the button in the notification curtain is sometimes missing or does not work. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to deactivate the mode, from standard settings to hidden developer parameters, and explain why the mode can spontaneously turn on and how to avoid this.

What is ultra-energy saving and when is it needed?

Ultra Battery Saver is a reinforced version of the conventional saving mode that is activated on Xiaomi at a critical charge level (usually below 10%).

• 📱 Background activity of all applications (except manually selected ones)
• 🔄 Data synchronization (mail, calendars, cloud services)
• 🎮 Processor performance (limitation to the 1-2 nuclei)
• 📶 Mobile Internet in the background (works only when used actively)
• 🔦 Screen brightness (fixed at minimum level)

Xiaomi’s plan is to help it reach the power outlet when the charge is running out, but in practice, many users find that the mode does not automatically turn off after connecting to charging or turns on too early (for example, at 20% charge), due to the MIUI settings that can be adjusted.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later ultra-savings can block the work of Google Play Services, which stops updating applications and some functions do not work (for example, geolocation in a taxi).

Method 1: Disconnect through the notification panel

The easiest way is to use a notification curtain, but it doesn't work on all MIUI models and versions.

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Ultra Savings icon (usually looks like a lightning battery or an Ultra label).
3. Slap it once - the mode should turn off.

If the badge is not:

• 🔍 Try to scroll the curtain to the left - sometimes the button is hidden on the second page.
• ⚙️ Press on. ⋯ (three dots) in the upper right corner of the curtain and select Edit to add the button manually.
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes it helps to bring back hidden controls.

On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12), the button can be locked until the charge rises to 15-20%, in which case only connecting to the charger for 10-15 minutes will help.

Method 2: Battery settings in MIUI

If the ultra saving doesn’t turn off through the curtain, try doing so through the settings menu:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Select Battery Mode (or Saving Charge on older versions of MIUI).
3. Slip on Ultra Savings (may be called Emergency Savings).
4. Press Disable or move the slider to the off position..

On MIUI 13/14, the path may be slightly different.

Settings → Battery → Cogs badge (⚙️) → Saving modes → Ultra saving

If the Ultra saving point is inactive (grey), this means that:

• 🔌 The device is not connected to charging (plug in and wait 5 minutes).
• 🔋 Charge level below 10% (you need to charge up to at least 15%).
• 🔒 The mode is blocked by the administrator of the device (relevant for work phones).

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If after turning off ultra-savings, the phone still works slowly, restart it - this will reset performance restrictions.

Method 3: Resetting battery settings

Sometimes ultra-savings get stuck because of a failure in your power settings, and then you can reset:

1. Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Cog badge (⚙️).
2. Select Reset Battery Settings (or Reset Default Settings).
3. Confirm the action (a password may be required).

After discharge:

• ✅ Ultra savings will shut down.
• ⚠️ All app exceptions (which you added manually) will be reset.
• ⚡ You may have to re-configure battery optimization for instant messengers.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 Resetting battery settings can lead to a temporary increase in charge consumption in the first 1-2 The day before the system is retrained to your habits.

Method 4: Disconnection through Developer Parameters

If the standard methods don't work, you can use the developer's hidden settings.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the item "Limit background processes" and set the value "Standard limit".
4. Turn off the option of Aggressive Battery Optimization (if any).

Also in the developer menu you can reset the limits of background activity:

For developers → Applications → Unlimited background process

These actions will not turn off ultra-savings directly, but will remove some of the restrictions that it imposes, for example, after that, notifications from messengers will begin to come, even if the regime formally remains active.

Why ultra-savings are turning on on their own

If the mode is activated without your participation, the reasons may be as follows:

The problem most often is to automatically turn on at low charge, to fix this:

1. Open the Settings. → Battery → Cog badge (⚙️).
2. Find the Automatic Savings Enablement item.
3. Turn off the option or set a threshold of 5% (minimum value).

What to do if nothing helps

If the ultra-savings don’t turn off in any way, try the following:

1. Reboot in Safe Mode: Press the Power button → Long-term press on "Stop" → "Safe Mode" In this mode, all third-party applications will be turned off, and you will be able to deactivate ultra-savings.
2. Reset all settings: Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Network/App Resets Don’t Reset to Factory Settings – This is the last resort!
3. MIUI Update: Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update. Newer versions often fix energy saving bugs.
4. Contacting the service: If the problem has occurred after a fall or moisture, the power management board may have been damaged.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) ultra-savings can be tightly tied to the charge level and not shut down until you connect to the charger. This is a feature of the firmware, and you can fix it only by flashing it over.

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If the ultra-savings don't turn off even after charging to 100%, it's likely the system's fault, in which case only resetting or flashing will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ultra-savings on Xiaomi