Tired of waiting for hours for your Xiaomi to charge up to 100%? Modern smartphones of the brand support fast charging technologies, but not all users know how to activate them correctly. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to accelerate charging, from basic settings to hidden MIUI functions, which the manufacturer does not always advertise.
It’s important to understand that the term “turbocharging” from Xiaomi can mean different things. For flagships (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60 Ultra), this is the proprietary technology of HyperCharge at 120W, and for budget models – the Quick Charge 3.0/4.0 standard from Qualcomm. We will consider both options, and also tell you how to check the compatibility of your device and avoid the typical errors that slow down the process.
Spoiler: 80% of the time, the problem isn’t with your smartphone, but with the wrong power supply or cable — even the original Xiaomi charger may not support the maximum power for your model.
1. Checking support for fast charging with your Xiaomi model
Before you try to speed up charging, make sure your smartphone supports this feature at all. Xiaomi uses several standards:
- 🔋 HyperCharge (120Watt/200W) – flagships of the Xiaomi series 12T Pro, 13 Pro, Redmi K50/K60 Gaming
- ⚡ Turbo Charge (33Watt/67Watts - models POCO F4 GT, Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- ⚡ Quick Charge 3.0/4.0 (18Watt-30W) — most budget and medium-budget devices
- 🐢 Standard charging (10Watt-15W) - obsolete models before 2019 year-end
Support can be checked in three ways:
- Look at Settings → About Phone → Specifications → Charging. It should indicate the maximum power (for example, “67W Turbo Charging”).
- Use the AIDA64 app (Battery → Charging Technology).
- See the specifications on the official Xiaomi website for your model.
Attention! If the specifications say "18W Fast Charging" but the real speed is less than 10W, there's a problem with the power supply or the cable.
2. Choosing the right charger and cable
Even if your Xiaomi supports a 120W HyperCharge, but you use a 10W power supply, the smartphone will charge 10 times slower.
| Xiaomi model | Max. Charging power. | Required power supply | Type of cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13 Ultra | 90W | Original 120W (MDY-12-ED) | USB-C → USB-C (5A) |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | 67W | Original 67W (MDY-11-EQ) | USB-C → USB-C (3A) |
| POCO F5 | 30W | Any QC 3.0/4.0 (20W+) | USB-C → USB-A or USB-C |
| Redmi 10A | 10W | Any 5B/2A | Micro-USB or USB-C |
How to choose a compatible power supply:
- 🔌 HyperCharge (120W) will only be suitable for the original Xiaomi block or certified analogues (for example, Baseus). 100W GaN).
- ⚡ Quick Charge 3.0 can be used with support for blocks from Samsung, OnePlus or Anker QC.
- 🔄 The cable must support a current of at least 3A (for 30W).+) or 5A (for 67W)+). Cheap cables often limit power.
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To check the actual charging power, install the AccuBattery app (the Charging section) and show current volts and amperes in real time.
⚠️ Note: Using uncertified power supplies above 30W can overheat Xiaomi’s battery and shorten its lifespan. Flagships with HyperCharge have built-in protection, but budget models do not.
3. Activation of turbocharging in MIUI settings
On some Xiaomi models, fast charging is disabled by default to save battery life.
- Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Charging.
- Find the option “Turbo Charging” and activate it.
- For models with HyperCharge, additional confirmation may be required (for example, Xiaomi 12T Pro needs to accept an agreement on the risks of overheating).
If the option is not on the menu, it means:
- 📱 Your model does not support fast charging hardware.
- 🔌 You are using an incompatible power supply (see Section 2).
- 🔄 You need to update the firmware (more on this below).
Make sure to support fast charging model
Use the original power supply unit
Update MIUI to the latest version
Check the settings in the "Battery" section
Reboot the smartphone after the changes-->
On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 11), the option is hidden.
Enter the engineering menu:
#4636## → “Battery Information” → “Charging” → Enable “Fast Charge”4. Update firmware to support new protocols
Xiaomi regularly adds support for new charging standards through MIUI updates. For example, the POCO X3 Pro initially supported only Quick Charge 3.0, but after upgrading to MIUI 13 received compatibility with Quick Charge 4+, which accelerated charging by 20%.
How to update firmware:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
- Click "Check Updates" and install the latest version.
- For manual installation, download the firmware from en.miui.com (choose the version for your model!).
After the update:
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
- 🔋 Check the charging speed in AccuBattery.
- 📱 Reset the battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Resetting statistics).
⚠️ Note: On custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), fast charging may not work properly. MIUI.
5. Optimization of background and temperature for maximum speed
Even with the right power supply, Xiaomi can limit charging because of:
- 🌡️ Overheating (over 40)°C - Power is automatically reduced).
- 🎮 Background processes (games, streaming, navigation).
- 🔋 Battery wear (at capacity below 80%, the speed drops).
How to eliminate the limitations:
| Problem. | Decision | The effect |
|---|---|---|
| Overheating | Remove the case, charge in the shade | +15-20% speed |
| Background processes | Turn on the plane mode. | +10-15% speed |
| Battery wear and tear | Calibration (discharge to 0% → charge to 100%) | Restoring the accuracy of the sensor |
For models with HyperCharge (for example, Xiaomi 11T Pro), the manufacturer recommends:
- 🛌 Charge the smartphone in the off state (speed will increase by 30%).
- 🧊 Use a cooling stand (e.g. Black Shark Cooler).
- 🔄 Disable optimized charging (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing charging).
What happens if you use 120W HyperCharge?
6. Alternative methods of accelerating charging
If the standard methods do not help, try these techniques:
- 🔧 Resetting battery settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Press three dots. → "Show system-based" → Find Battery. Clear the cache and the data.
Initiation of the developer mode
Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times)
Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Disable “Background Limitation”Use of Power Delivery (PD)
For USB-C models (e.g., POCO F4), USB-PD power supplies (e.g., a MacBook charger) can be used. These often give +5-10W to standard power.
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Forced fast charging through the engineering menu can lead to loss of warranty.Before experimenting, check the list of supported devices on the forum 4PDA.
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The most effective way to speed up charging is to combine the original power supply, quality cable and background shutdowns, which, even on budget models, can increase by up to 30 percent.
7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
Error 1: “Charging is not faster than 10W, although the unit is 33W”
Reasons:
- 🔌 Cable is used without high current support (needed) USB-C 3.1 or higher).
- 📱 In the settings disabled option "Fast charging".
- 🔋 Battery worn out (check in AccuBattery – if health is below 70%, speed is automatically limited).
Error 2: “The smartphone is warming and reduces the charging speed”
Decisions:
- 🧊 Charge at temperature 10-30°C (perfectly — 20-25°C).
- 🛑 Disable all applications and transfer the smartphone to aircraft mode.
- 🔄 Use the original power supply (Chinese fakes often overheat).
Error 3: “After the MIUI update, charging has become slower”
What to do:
- 🔄 Reverse to the previous version of the firmware (via the Mi Flash Tool).
- 📱 Reset the settings to factory (Settings) → Additionally. → Resetting settings).
- 🔋 Check if the option “Optimized Charging” is enabled (Settings) → Battery).