How to turn off ultra-power saving on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with pictures and tips

The ultra-power saving mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a lifeline for situations where battery power is running out, but sometimes it is not working properly. For example, when you forgot to turn it off after recharging, or the phone spontaneously switched to this mode due to a critical charge level, which results in notifications being blocked, application operation is limited, and the interface is simplified to a basic set of functions. If you encounter such a problem, do not panic: the output is available, and it is easier than it seems.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn off ultra-power saving on Xiaomi Redmi, including the Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5, and more. You’ll learn how to get your phone back to normal through settings, quick commands, and even forced reboot if the screen doesn’t respond, and why the mode can turn on on on on its own and how to avoid it in the future.

Warning: Some methods require a minimum charge level (at least 5-10%), so if the phone is about to turn off, first connect it to the charger. And remember that after the mode is turned off, all background processes will resume, which means that the battery will begin to discharge faster.

1. Standard method: through battery settings

The most obvious and safe method is to disable the mode through the settings menu. It works on all Xiaomi Redmi models with a MIUI 12-14 shell, including the latest firmware versions.

1. Unlock your phone and swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slap the icon. ⚡ Battery (or click on the Power Saving Mode Notice, if any).
3. In the window that opens, select Ultra Energy Saving (or Super Energy Saving on some models).
4. Transfer the slider to the off position. or press the Disconnect button.

If the notification bar doesn’t open (for example, due to a crash), try an alternative path:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity.
• 📱 Select Battery Mode or Energy Saving.
• ⚡ Slip on Ultra Energy Saving and Deactivate It.

On some firmware (e.g., on the Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13), the item may be called Extreme Energy Saving. If you don't find the right section, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

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2. Quick shutdown through the control panel

If you need to get out of ultra-power saving mode, but don’t have time to dig into the settings, use the Quick Access Panel, which works on most Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 9A, Redmi Note 11 and later.

Instructions:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen twice to reveal the full control panel.
2. Find the Energy Saving icon (usually it looks like a sheet with lightning or a battery with a snowflake).
3. Hold it with your finger for 2-3 seconds until a pop-up appears.
4. In the window, select Ultra Energy Saving and turn it off.

If the icon isn't on the panel, you can add it.

• 🔧 Click on the pencil icon (Edit) in the lower right corner of the panel.
• 🔍 Scroll the list to Energy Saving and drag it to the active area.
• ✅ Save the changes.

Important: on some models (such as the POCO X3 Pro), the control panel may look different. If you don't find the right icon, try swiping left/right on the panel to find hidden elements.

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3. Forced shutdown through reboot

There are situations where the phone is stuck in ultra-power saving mode, the screen is not responsive to touch, or the system simply ignores attempts to turn off the mode through settings, in which case a forced reboot will help, this method will work even at 1% charge, but requires physical access to the phone buttons.

How to do this:

1. Press and hold the Power (on/off) button for 10-15 seconds.
2. Wait until the screen goes out and the phone starts vibrating (this is a signal to start a reboot).
3. After turning on, check if the power saving mode has turned off.

If the phone doesn’t respond to a long power button hold, try the combination:

• 🔄 For most models: clamping down on power + Increase volume by 10-20 seconds.
• 🔧 For the Redmi Note 8/9: clamp down on power. + Turning down the volume.

Critical information: If the phone is discharged to 0% and does not respond to buttons, first connect it to charge for 10-15 minutes, and then try again.Rebooting on a fully discharged battery can lead to a firmware failure.

4. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods have failed and the phone is still in ultra-power saving mode, you can try turning it off via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that is suitable for users who have USB debugging enabled and have access to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device is determined, follow the command:

adb shell settings put global ultra_power_saving_mode 0

After that, the energy saving mode should be turned off.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.POWER_SAVE_MODE_CHANGED --ez enable false

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Note: ADB requires pre-configuring USB debugging in the developer settings, and if you've never turned it on, it won't work, and it's not recommended to use ADB on unfamiliar commands, which can cause the system to crash.

5.Why the regime turns on itself and how to prevent it

Many Xiaomi Redmi users are faced with ultra-power saving activated without their knowledge, most often for the following reasons:

To permanently disable the automatic on ultra-energy saving:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Energy Saving Settings.
2. Choose Automatic Energy Saving.
3. Turn off the Ultra energy saving slider at low charge.
4. Save the changes.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 12), this item may be called Automatic Optimization. If you don't find it, search by settings.

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If your phone often goes into power saving mode, check the battery status through the AccuBattery app, which will show the actual wear and tear of the battery and help determine if a replacement is needed.

6. Features on different models Xiaomi Redmi

The process of turning off ultra-power saving may vary slightly depending on the phone model and MIUI version. Here are the key nuances for popular devices:

• 📱 Redmi Note 12/13 (MIUI 14): The mode is called Super Energy Saving, shuts down via Settings → Battery → Battery modes.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and older models may not have a separate Ultra Power Saving mode, but instead have standard energy saving, which is shut down in a similar way.

If your model is not listed, try the universal method:

1. Open Settings and search for energy saving.
2. Follow the system's tips to disable mode.

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On Xiaomi Redmi with Snapdragon processor (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), ultra mode can block the CPU cores. After it is turned off, the phone can brake briefly - this is normal, since the system restores background processes.

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