How to get out of power saving mode on Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

The power saving mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that prolongs battery life by limiting background processes and performance. However, sometimes this mode is activated automatically when the battery is low or after the MIUI update, which leads to blocking notifications, lowering the screen brightness and limiting the operation of applications. If your Redmi suddenly began to “slow down”, stopped synchronizing data or turned off the mobile Internet, it is likely that the energy saving mode is to blame.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to turn off saving mode, including hidden MIUI settings, commands via ADB, and what to do if the deactivation button does not work. Particular attention will be paid to the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 models and the flagships of the K series, where the logic of energy saving may differ, and you will learn how to configure automatic activation only in critical situations, so as not to sacrifice performance for the extra 5% charge.

Why does the smartphone include energy saving mode

On Xiaomi smartphones, the power saving mode is activated for three main reasons:

• 🔋 Low battery charge (usually below 15-20%) MIUI Automatically restricts background processes to extend the running time before recharging.
• 📱 Manual user activation, for example, if you have previously activated the mode through the notification panel or battery settings.
• 🔄 Failure after update. Common on Redmi Note models 11/12 after installing major updates MIUI 13/14, When the system resets the power consumption settings.
• 🛠️ Application optimization: Some programs (e.g. Greenify or AccuBattery) may be forced to include energy saving for individual processes.

On Redmi models with Snapdragon processors 4/6/7 series (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 Pro or Redmi K50) The economy mode can also be activated when the chipset overheats. CPU/GPU, So you can't turn off the energy saving using standard methods, you'll have to cool the device.

⚠️ Warning: If the saving mode is activated when the charge is above 50% and for no apparent reason, this may indicate a battery failure or a failure of the power controller.In this case, it is recommended to check the battery condition through the engineering menu (#4636##) or contact the service center.

Method 1: Disconnect via the notification panel (fast method)

The easiest way to deactivate saving mode is to use the notification panel, which works on all Redmi models running MIUI 12-14, including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Redmi K60.

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Energy Saving icon** (usually a battery with a leaf or a snowflake).
3. If the badge turns grey, the mode is off.

If the icon is not on the panel, try to expand it completely (swipe down twice) or add it manually:

1. Click on the icon "Pencil"** (pad editing).
2. Find the list of “Energy Savings”** and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European market), the icon may be called "Battery Saver" or "Ultra Battery Saver." If nothing happens after clicking, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Battery settings in MIUI (full control)

If a quick shutdown through the panel is not enough, go to the battery settings section, where you can not only deactivate the saving mode, but also configure it to automatically turn it on.

1. Open "Settings»** (⚙️).

On MIUI 14+ firmware (e.g., on the Redmi Note 12 Turbo), the path may be different:

Settings → Battery → Cogle Badge (⚙️) → Saving mode

If the battery settings do not have a shutdown option, check if Ultra-Savings mode is activated.** It blocks most functions, including the mobile network, and requires separate deactivation via:

Settings → Battery → Ultra-mode → Disable

Method 3: Reset battery settings (if mode does not turn off)

If the savings mode is still active even after manual shutdown, the reason could be a failure in the power settings, in which case the battery reset will help. Attention: this will not reset your data, but will return all power settings to factory.

1. Open “Settings” → “About the phone”.

After reset, restart your smartphone. If the problem persists, proceed to the next method.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 8/9) Resetting battery settings can lead to a temporary increase in charge consumption in the first 1–2 It's normal -- the system calibrates the power controller.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off the savings mode via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for models with unlocked bootloader or enabled debugging over USB.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Platform Tools.
• 📱 Cable USB Type-C (original, stable connection).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB smartphone.

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Disable the save mode command: adb shell settings put global low_power 0
5. For models with MIUI 13+ You may need to use the adb shell am broadcast. -a android.intent.action.BATTERY_OKAY

On smartphones Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and later after execution of commands you need to restart the device, otherwise changes will not apply.

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If ADB Does not recognize the device, try reinstalling drivers through the Mi Flash Tool or using another one USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

Method 5: Checking for Application Optimization

Sometimes saving mode is active due to individual optimization settings for specific applications, for example, MIUI can restrict the background work of Telegram, WhatsApp or Google Play Services, which gives the impression of power saving.

To check it out:

1. Open “Settings” → “Applications”.

Pay special attention to system services:

• 📱 Google Play Services – Responsible for notifications and syncs.
• 🔄 MIUI Optimization – Manages background processes.
• 📶 Sim Toolkit – Affects the Mobile Network.

On the Redmi models with MIUI 14, the path can look like this:

Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun

Here you need to enable auto-run for critical applications (for example, instant messengers).

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Even if the saving mode is turned off globally, the individual constraints on the applications can mimic its performance. Always check the optimization settings!

What to do if nothing helps: Diagnosing problems

If none of these methods worked, the problem could be deeper:

• 🔋 Battery malfunction: A worn-out battery (capacity below 70%) often results in a false power saving response. Check status via ##4636## → «Battery information»**.
• 🛠️ Firmware failure: On Redmi Note models 10S redmi K30 post-update MIUI 13.0.6+ You get power controller bugs, and the solution is a rollback to a stable version.
• 🦠 Viral software: Some Trojans (e.g. Android.Triada) block battery settings. Check the device through Malwarebytes or Dr.Web.

If you suspect a hardware malfunction, perform the test:

1. Connect your smartphone to charging and observe the behavior: 🔌 If the charge is jerky (it is charged, then not) - the problem in the power controller. 🌡️ If the case is very hot - the battery or chipset is defective.

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⚠️ Note: On Redmi smartphones with an unoriginal battery (for example, after replacement), the saving mode may be forced on due to data mismatch NTC-In this case, the only way to do this is to replace the battery with the original one.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Redmi savings mode