The ultra-saving mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a lifesaving feature for those cases when the battery is running out, but you can’t recharge the device. However, sometimes it activates spontaneously or begins to interfere with the full use of the gadget. Limited functionality, disabled notifications and low performance are just some of the inconveniences that users face.
If you've come to this page, you're probably tired of fighting the constant reminders of "critical charge levels," or you just want to get your smartphone back to speed. In this article, we'll look at all the ways to turn off ultra-economy, from standard settings to hidden MIUI features that few people know about, and why the mode can turn on without your knowledge and how to avoid it.
It’s important to understand that ultra-savings are not just “power saving mode,” but deep system optimization that blocks background processes, reduces CPU clock speeds, and limits application performance. On some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), this mode can even turn off mobile Internet when you lock the screen, so deactivating it is not only a matter of convenience, but also a matter of functionality of the device.
Before you get to the instructions, check the current battery level. If it is below 5%, the system can automatically return ultra-saving mode - this is the protective mechanism of MIUI. In such cases, first connect the smartphone to charge for 10-15 minutes, and then proceed to settings.
1. Standard method: through battery settings
The most obvious and safe method is to disable the mode via the battery menu, which works on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the MIUI version (12 to 14).
1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Battery and Performance (some firmware may simply refer to Battery).
3. Slap on the line Battery mode or Energy saving.
4. In the window that opens, select High Performance or Balanced (depending on the options available).
5. If the Ultraeconomy item is active, uncheck it or switch the slider to the Off position.
On some devices (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi K60), the path may be slightly different:
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If you do this, the mode is still activated, and the problem goes deeper, and you may have automatic low-charging ultra-economy activation on your device, and to fix that, we'll move on to the next section.
2. Disable the automatic inclusion of ultraeconomy
MIUI is set up by default to protect the battery from full discharge, so if the charge drops below 5-10%, the system can force ultra-economy to be activated, ignoring your settings, to avoid this:
1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Settings (or Additional).
2.Look for Automatic Energy Saving or Automatically Enable Saving mode.
3. Turn off the slider next to this option.
4. If there are separate settings for charge levels (e.g., "Enable at 10%"), set Never or Responsive.
On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for POCO F5), this item may be hidden behind additional parameters. If you don't find it, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).
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If you turn off the auto mode, you can try to restart your smartphone, and sometimes the changes only take effect after the reboot.
Important! On devices with MIUI 14 and later, you can have Battery Adaptive Mode, which analyzes your habits and automatically optimizes your power consumption, and if you want full control, turn it off.
3. Reset battery settings (if ultra-savings are not turned off)
There are cases when ultra-saving mode gets stuck in an active state due to a failure in MIUI. This most often happens after a firmware update or an incorrect switch off of the smartphone, in such situations, resetting the battery settings helps.
Attention! This method won't delete your data, but it will bring all your energy consumption back to factory.
Instructions:
1. Open the settings → Battery.
2. Slip on the three points in the upper right corner (or the gear icon).
3. Select Reset Battery Settings (may be called Reset Default Settings).
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.
Once you reset, restart the device. If the ultra-economy was caused by a software failure, it will disappear. If it's not, move on to the next one.
What to do if there is no item "Reset Battery settings"?
4.Use the developer (for experienced users)
If standard methods don't work, you can try turning off ultra-savings through developer mode, which is suitable for advanced users, because it requires changing system parameters.
First, activate the developer mode:
1. Go to Settings → About the phone.
2. tap the MIUI version several times until the notification “You became a developer!” appears.
Now, follow the following steps:
1. Return to the main Settings menu and open the Additional (or Developer) section.
2. Find the item Limit background processes and set the value without restrictions.
3. disable the option MIUI Optimization (if any).
4. Reset the device.
These actions will remove the mandatory restrictions that MIUI imposes on the operation of applications in ultra-saving mode, but be careful: disabling optimization can lead to increased battery consumption and overheating of the device under heavy load.
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5.Firmware problems: when nothing helps
If you’ve tried all of these, but the ultra-economy still comes on its own, the problem may be that it’s unstable, especially for devices with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) or MIUI betas.
Here's what we can do:
1. Update the firmware to the latest stable version:
Settings → About the phone → System updateIf there are no updates, check manually on the Xiaomi Firmware website.
2. reset to factory settings (if the problem has appeared after the update):
⚠️ Attention! Full reset will delete all data from the device, including photos, contacts and apps. Pre-backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
3. Reflash the device via Fastboot (for power users).
This is an extreme measure that requires a computer and knowledge of ADB commands. If you are not confident in your abilities, you should contact the service center.
On some forums (for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers), users complain that ultra-savings are stuck on MIUI 13.0.4–13.0.6 firmware for the Redmi Note 11 and POCO X4 Pro. If your model falls into this list, try rolling back to an earlier firmware version.
6.Alternative methods: when the smartphone does not respond
If ultra-economy is enabled but the smartphone doesn’t respond to touch (for example, due to a critically low charge), try the following:
1. Connect the charger and wait 5-10 minutes. Sometimes the screen won't turn on, but the device still charges. In a few minutes, try unlocking the phone.
2. Press the power button for 15-20 seconds. This will force the smartphone to restart, and it can exit ultra-economy mode.
3. Use a fast charging cable. On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro), ultra-savings are automatically turned off when a powerful power source (from 18W) is detected.
If nothing works, and the battery is really at zero, you'll have to wait until the smartphone charges at least 3 to 5 percent, and then the system will turn off the ultra-economy.
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On devices with MIUI 14 and later, ultra-savings can even block access to settings when charging below 3%, in which case the only way out is to wait for the battery to charge a little.
7.Table: Comparison of power saving modes on Xiaomi
To better understand how ultra-economy differs from other regimes, look at the comparative table:
| Regime. | Limitation of background processes | Decreased CPU performance | Restrictions on mobile internet | Disabling notifications | Automatic onset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-economy | Yes (all except the main ones) | Yes (up to 30-50% power) | Yes (when locking screen) | Yes. | Charges <5-10% |
| Extreme energy conservation | Yes (mostly) | Yes (up to 50-70%) | No. | Partially. | At a charge <15% |
| Balanced | No. | No. | No. | No. | No. |
| High productivity | No. | No (or minimum) | No. | No. | No. |
As you can see from the table, ultra-saving is the most extreme mode that actually turns a smartphone into a bell ringer with minimal functionality. If you just need to save power without such drastic constraints, choose Extreme Energy Saving or Balanced Mode.