Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro is a popular smartphone with support for fast charging technology, but not all users know how to activate it correctly. Many people face a situation where the device charges longer than expected, although there is a powerful adapter included, the reason often lies not in a malfunction, but in the wrong settings or firmware features.
In this article, we will discuss all the official and hidden ways to enable fast charging on the Poco M3 Pro, explain why the feature may not work, and give you tips on how to choose chargers.
Technical Charging Specifications of Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro
Before you turn on fast charging, it’s important to understand what features your device supports. Poco M3 Pro is equipped with a battery capacity of 5000 mAh and supports Qualcomm’s Fast Charging 3.0 technology with a maximum power of 33 watts.
- 🔌 The phone comes with a 22.5 watt adapter (in some regions, 18 watts). To get a full 33 watts, you will need to buy a separate power supply.
- ⚡ Quick Charge 3.0 is compatible with most modern chargers, but you need a certified adapter for maximum speed.
- 📉 Charging speeds automatically decrease when the battery is high or when the phone is used while connecting to the network.
Official data from Xiaomi claims that the Poco M3 Pro charges up to 100% in 62 minutes using a 33W adapter. In practice, this time can increase to 70-80 minutes due to background processes or battery wear.
How to check if fast charging is enabled on the Poco M3 Pro
Before you set anything up, make sure the fast charging feature is actually turned off.
- Connect the phone to the charger.
- Unlock the screen and pay attention to the battery icon in the status bar: ⚡ "Quick Charge or Quick Charge – Active. 🔋 Just a battery icon without lightning – standard charging is used.
Settings → Battery
"State of charge"
If the lightning doesn't appear, the problem may be settings, cable or adapter. On the Poco M3 Pro with MIUI 13 firmware and above, fast charging is on by default, but it depends on the battery temperature and the type of charger.
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Use the original cable from the kit – cheap analogues often do not support high currents, which is why the smartphone goes into slow charging mode.
Step-by-step: how to turn on fast charging
If your Poco M3 Pro doesn’t use fast charging, follow these steps:
Method 1: through the MIUI settings
- Open the settings on your phone.
- Go to Battery and Performance (or simply Battery depending on the MIUI version).
- Select Battery Settings → Charging Mode.
- Activate the Quick Charge (or Quick Charge) switch.
- Save the changes and connect the phone to the charger.
Use the original USB-C cable
Connect the adapter ≥22.5 W
Close all background applications
Disconnect the phone from others USB-device-->
Method 2: Reset the battery settings
If fast charging does not turn on, try resetting the battery settings:
- Go to Settings → Battery → Battery settings.
- Select Reset Battery Settings (or Battery Calibration).
- Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
- Reboot your phone and check the charge again.
This method helps if the system misidentifies battery capacity or limits current due to old data.
Method 3: Update the firmware
In some versions of MIUI, fast charging may not work properly due to software errors.
- Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
- Check for available updates and install them.
- After the update, reset the battery settings (see Method 2).
MIUI 12/13 has a hidden function called Adaptive Charging, which automatically limits current at the last percent to reduce wear and tear, to activate it:
- Open the Settings. → Battery.
- Click on the icon. ⚙️ ("Battery settings").
- Enable the option “Optimized Charging” or “Adaptive Charging” (the name depends on the firmware version).
⚠️ Note: If you are using Poco M3 Pro with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), fast charging can be unstable, in which case check the kernel settings or install the Magisk module for the Quick Charge to work properly.