How to completely disable autoboot on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Autoloading apps on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it speeds up the launch of frequently used programs, and on the other hand, it slows down the system, drains the battery and consumes Internet traffic in the background. If your Redmi, POCO or Mi began to slow down, warm up or quickly sit down, the problem may lie in the automatic launch of unnecessary services.

In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to disable autoboot on Xiaomi (including hidden settings). MIUI 14/15), We'll explain which apps can be safely blocked and which ones are best left alone, and we'll show you how to check which programs consume the most resources, and what to do if the standard methods don't work. 12 before the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Why is autoboot bad for Xiaomi?

The Auto-Start feature was originally designed to improve the user experience: social networks, instant messengers and system services are loaded in advance to open instantly.

• 🔋 Accelerated battery discharge – background processes consume up to 20% of charge per day.
• 🐢 Slowdown – RAM is jammed with unnecessary tasks, especially on budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M5).
• 🌐 Excess traffic – apps are updated in the background, even if you don’t use them.
• 🔥 Processor overheating – constant core activity leads to an increase in temperature (relevant to Snapdragon) 7/8 series).

According to tests by XDA Developers, turning off autoboots for the 10 most voracious apps (e.g. Facebook, TikTok, Mi Browser) increases battery life by 15-30%, while opening these programs only 1-2 seconds faster – the difference is almost invisible to the user.

⚠️ Note: Do not disable auto-runs for system services called com.android., com.miui. or com.xiaomi.* – this can cause malfunctions MIUI, including missing notifications, network connection errors, or phone failure.

Method 1: Disable autoboot via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in shell tools, which is suitable for most MIUI 12-15 models (including HyperOS for new devices).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want to disable (such as Mi Video or Facebook).
3. Slip on AutoRun (or Autoboot in newer versions).
4. Move the slider to the off position and confirm the action.

For mass blackout:

1. In the same section, App Management click on three dots (⋮) top-right.
2. Select AutoRun → sort the list by status (On/Off).
3. Disable unnecessary applications in batch (the Select All button is missing, so you will have to do it manually).

Method limitation: Some regional firmware (e.g. India or Europe) may not have AutoRun option, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

Method 2: Using permissions to limit background

If your version of MIUI doesn't have direct access to the boot settings, you can get around the restriction by managing permissions, which is less radical, but still reduces the load on the system:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun.
2. In the list, disable autoplay for unnecessary programs (e.g. Cleaner, Mi Pay, Games).
3. Go back and select Other permissions → Display over other windows.
4. Disallow this permission for applications that pop up frequently (such as Mi Security or App Vault).

It is also recommended to limit background activity:

• 📱 In the application settings, tap on the Battery → Choose a Limited (for the purpose of the MIUI 14+) Battery Optimization (for older versions).
• 🔄 Turn off Auto Update in Google Play and Mi App Store.

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After disabling the autoboot for instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), notifications may come with a delay. To avoid this, add them to the Battery Optimization Exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → Three Points → Exceptions).

Method 3: ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If standard methods don’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to your computer, but allows you to disable autoboot even for system applications that are not available in the GUI.

Preparation:

1. Download ADB Tools for your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux).
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → Tap 7 times on MIUI → Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Turn on USB Debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.

Commands to disable autoboot:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2 # Disables auto-run Weather


adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist -com.facebook.katana # Removes Facebook from the whitelist




adb shell cmd appops set com.xiaomi.scanner AUTOSTART ignore # Blocks Skanner Auto-Run

Important: To find the exact packet names (com.xiaomi.*), use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "xiaomi"

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can result in loss of warranty (if the phone is warranty) or soft-brick (software "brick") of the device. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Third-party applications for managing autoboot

If you're uncomfortable with ADB, you can use specialized utilities.

Instructions for Greenify (without ROOT):

1. Install the application and provide all the permissions requested.
2. Click on the + icon → select hibernation apps (e.g. Mi Music, Browser).
3. Activate the Hibernation option when you lock the screen.
4. In the settings, turn on Aggressive Mode (required) ADB-section 3).

AutoStart Manager is suitable for users with ROOT-It allows you to turn off the boot even for system processes, but it requires caution - wrong actions can lead to malfunctions. MIUI.

Method 5: Manual cleaning through Recovery (for power users)

If your Xiaomi is already littered with autoloadable apps and standard methods don’t help, you can perform a cache reset via Recovery.This won’t delete your data, but will clear temporary files that may interfere with the system’s proper operation.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up until the Mi Bunny logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
5. Restart the device (Reboot) → Reboot to System).

After the reboot:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📱 Re-disable autoboot for unnecessary applications (see Method 1).

⚠️ Note: Do not confuse Wipe Cache with Wipe Data – the second option will completely reset the phone to factory settings, deleting all your data (photos, contacts, messages). If you accidentally select Wipe Data, immediately disconnect your phone from power (take out the battery if possible) – this can prevent a complete reset.

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Recovery cache resets do not delete user data, but clears temporary files that may interfere with autoboot performance, a technique that is especially useful if the phone has started to slow down after a MIUI update.

What apps can be safely disabled?

Not all programs are equally useful, and here is a list of applications that can be disabled without risk to the system:

What can I not turn off:

• 🚫 com.android.phone – responsible for cellular communication.
• 🚫 com.miui.securitycenter – Security Center MIUI.
• 🚫 com.google.android.gms – Google services (when disconnected, Play Market, Gmail, YouTube will cease to work).
• 🚫 com.xiaomi.finddevice – Device search service (if you turn off, you can’t find your phone if you lose it).

If you are in doubt about whether you can block an app, check its description in Google Play or forums (for example, 4PDA or XDA).

FAQ: Frequent questions about autoboot on Xiaomi