Xiaomi ultra-saving mode: how to turn off and why it turns on itself

Xiaomi’s ultra-charge-saving mode is a useful feature for emergencies when the battery is discharged to a critical level and it is not possible to recharge the phone. However, many users find that the mode turns on automatically at 10-15% charge, limiting the functionality of the device: mobile data, background processes, screen brightness decreases, and some applications stop working. If you are in this article, you probably need to urgently return the phone to normal mode - and we will tell you how to do this quickly and without consequences.

In this instruction you will find:

• 🔧 3 Ways to Turn Off Ultra Economy (Including If Your Phone Doesn't React to Touch)
• ⚡ Reasons for the spontaneous inclusion of the regime and how to prevent it
• ⚠️ What happens if you leave the system on for a long time?
• 📱 Features for different models (Redmi, POCO, Mi)

Important: Some methods require a charger connection – if the charge is below 5%, first connect the phone to the network for 10-15 minutes to avoid a sudden shutdown.

1. How to turn off ultra-savings through Xiaomi settings

The easiest way is to use the standard menu, which works on all current versions of MIUI (12-14) and is suitable for most models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and older devices.

Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Unlock your phone and open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Battery and Performance (on some firmware, just Battery).
3. Slip on the item Ultra-Economic mode (or Energy saving → Ultra-Mode).
4. Move the slider to the position of Open. or press the button Turn off.

If the option “Ultra Economy” is not in the main menu, try:

• 🔍 Enter the phrase “ultra-economy” in the search for settings (lap in the upper right corner).
• 📁 Check the section Special Opportunities → Energy conservation (relevant to the MIUI 13 and newer).

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Some devices (POCO F4, Redmi 10C) may be notified after the mode is turned off, saying, "Some features have been restricted," which means that the phone has not yet regained full performance, to fix the problem:

1. Restart the device (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management and reset the cache for system services.

2. Disconnect through the notification panel (quick method)

If the phone is touch-responsive but ultra-savings mode blocks access to settings, try turning it off through the notification curtain.This method works on 80% of Xiaomi devices, except for the most budget models (like the Redmi A1).

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Battery icon (usually with a percentage of charge) and tap it.
3. In the window that opens, select Turn off Ultra Mode or Return to Normal Mode.

If there is no battery icon:

• 🔄 Flick the curtain to the left – sometimes the button is hidden on the second page.
• ⚙️ Click on “pencil” (pad editing) and add the Energy Saving element to the active one.

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Nana POCO-devices (e.g., devices, POCO X3 Pro) a separate Ultra Battery Saver switch can be displayed instead of the battery icon. If it is not, check if it is hidden in the Other Settings section (three dots in the upper right corner of the curtain).

3.What to do if the phone does not respond to touch

A situation where the screen does not respond to touch in ultra-economy mode is less common, but can occur due to a critical battery discharge or a failure in MIUI.

Method 1: Forced resetting

Hold the power and volume button up simultaneously for 15 to 20 seconds until the phone vibrates and starts to reboot. Once turned on, the ultra-economy mode should reset automatically.

Method 2: Connecting to charging

If the charge is below 5%, plug the phone into the original charger and wait 10-15 minutes. After the battery indicator shows 10% or higher, try unlocking the screen and turning off mode through the curtain or settings.

Method 3: Use ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone is on, but the screen is not working, USB-debugging was activated earlier, you can turn off the mode via the computer:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line and type: adb shell settings put global low_power_mode 0
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: This method requires prior adjustment ADB It may not work on locked devices.

4.Why the ultra-economy regime turns on itself

If your Xiaomi regularly goes into ultramode without your involvement, the reasons may be as follows:

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, there is a hidden Adaptive Energy Saving feature that analyzes user habits and can turn on ultra-mode just in case to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery settings.
2. Slip on Adaptive Energy Saving and select Off.
3. Reset the optimization settings for all applications (Reset button at the bottom of the screen).

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If ultramode is only enabled in certain applications (for example, in games or when shooting videos), add these programs to the exceptions: Settings → Battery → Applications → No restrictions

5. Consequences of prolonged use of ultramode

Many users leave the ultra-saving mode on for a few days without knowing the potential problems.

• 📉 Battery degradation: Constant low charge (below 20%) speeds up battery wear. Xiaomi Lithium-ion batteries are designed for 500-800 cycles, but with regular ultramode use, this number can be reduced to 300.
• 🐢 Slowing down: The mode shuts down some of the CPU cores, leading to lags even after it is turned off. Some models (Redmi Note 11) require a full reset to restore performance.
• 📵 Missed notifications: Application background processes (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram) are blocked, which may prevent you from receiving important messages.
• 🔄 Sensor failures: gyroscope, compass and proximity sensor may not work properly before rebooting.

⚠️ Warning: If you use ultramode for longer than 24 hours, after it is turned off, calibrate the battery: completely discharge the phone before turning off, then charge to 100% without interruptions.

On devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro, POCO F5) Long-term ultramode use can cause pixels to burn out due to reduced brightness and static interface elements. To avoid this, periodically return to normal mode for 10-15 minutes.

6. Features for different Xiaomi models

The manufacturer adapts the ultra-economy mode for different series of devices, and the following are the key differences for popular lines:

On MIUI devices for POCO (like the POCO F3 GT), ultramode can block access to Game Turbo, a game acceleration feature, to get back the performance:

1. Turn off the ultra-savings.
2. Go to Settings → Special features → Game Turbo.
3. Optimize the system (button at the bottom of the screen).

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On flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, MIX Fold 3), ultramode is less aggressive and does not turn off basic camera functions. On budget (Redmi A2), it can completely block mobile Internet.

7. How to prevent automatic on ultramode

If you are annoyed that the mode is turned on without your consent, follow the following steps:

1. Turn off automatic power saving: Go to Settings → Battery → Battery settings. Turn off options: 🔄 Automatic energy saving 📉 Ultra mode at low charge ⚡ Adaptive optimization

Add important annexes to the exceptions:

In Settings → Battery → Applications Select programs that should not be limited (e.g. Google Maps, Banking Apps).

Update the firmware:

In older versions of MIUI (below 12.5), ultramode may be enabled due to bugs. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, there is a hidden setting that allows you to adjust the ultramode threshold to activate it:

1. Enter the phone code in the app: ##4636##.
2. Go to Battery Information.
3. Slip on the Power Saving Settings and set the threshold to 5% (or turn it off altogether).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, POCO X2) After turning off the automatic ultramode, you can increase your battery consumption by 10 to 15 percent. To compensate, activate the Balanced Battery Settings mode.

8. Frequent Questions (FAQ)