How to completely disable sleep mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: a detailed guide

Sleep mode on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is one of the most controversial features of MIUI, which helps to save battery power, then interferes with the work of background applications. Users often face a situation when messengers stop coming on time, music is interrupted after 5 minutes of inactivity, and downloads suddenly stop, the reason lies in the aggressive energy saving policy that Xiaomi implements in its firmware.

In this article, we will not only break down the standard methods of turning off sleep through settings, but also the hidden capabilities of MIUI Optimization, as well as advanced ways to use ADB for those who want to gain full control of the background processes. It is important to understand that completely turning off sleep mode can increase battery consumption by 15-30% depending on the use case, which is a point to consider before making changes.

If you use Redmi Note 10 (including Pro, Pro Max or 5G modifications), all the methods described will work the same - the difference is only in the MIUI version. To check the relevance of the instructions, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. At the time of writing, MIUI 13/14 versions based on Android 11/12 are relevant.

Why sleep mode interferes with the work of the smartphone

The main purpose of sleep is to extend battery life by suspending background processes, but in practice, this often leads to the following problems:

• 📱 Notifications from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) with a delay to the 1-2 hours.
• 🎵 Musical applications (Spotify, Yandex Music, VK Music) stops through 5-10 minutes after locking the screen.
• 📥 Files are not downloaded in the background (especially relevant for Torrent clients and cloud storage).
• 🔄 Data synchronization (mail, calendar, cloud services) occurs with a delay.
• 🎮 Game clients (Steam Link, Xbox Cloud Gaming) are turned off when the screen is locked.

This is due to Doze Mode and additional restrictions from Xiaomi that block network activity and CPUs for background applications, and even if you manually add the app to exceptions, the system can ignore these settings after rebooting.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 10 firmware after update MIUI You reset your energy saving settings. Check for exceptions after every major update!

Method 1: Turn off sleep mode via standard MIUI settings

Let's start with the simplest method, which doesn't require superuser rights or PC connectivity, which is suitable for most users who want to just let individual applications run in the background.

Step 1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.

Step 2: Select the application you want to disable the restrictions for (e.g. Telegram).

Step 3. Go to the Permissions → Autostart section and turn on the switch.

Step 4. Go back and tap the battery → No restrictions.

Step 5: Enable the Block option in the background (this will allow the application to work even when the screen is locked).

To completely disable the restrictions, repeat these steps for all critical applications, but this method does not guarantee 100% results - the system can still pause processes after several hours of inactivity.

Is the power saving mode turned off in the battery settings |

Whether the application is added to the auto-start exceptions |

Is the "No Limits" option for the battery enabled?|

Is background activity allowed in the application settings

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Method 2: Use the hidden MIUI Optimization menu (without root)

Xiaomi firmware has a hidden MIUI Optimization menu that allows you to fine-tune the behavior of the system. This method does not require root rights, but you will need to activate Developer Mode.

Step 1: Activate the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter the device password if required.

Step 2. Go back to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → Developer settings.

Step 3: Find the MIUI Optimization option and turn it off.

Step 4. Reset the device.

After that, additional options will appear in the battery settings to manage background processes, for example, you can completely disable Adaptive Battery and Background Activity Manager.

Method 3: Completely disabling sleep mode via ADB (for experienced)

If previous methods have failed, you can use the command line ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but allows you to disable all restrictions at the system level.

Step 1. Install ADB on your computer:

• 🖥️ Download Platform Tools from the official Android website.
• 📂 Unpack the archive in any folder (for example, C:\adb).
• 🔌 Connect the Redmi Note 10 to the PC via USB-cable.

Step 2. Enable USB debugging:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Developer settings.
2. Activate Debugging on USB.
3. Confirm the permission to debug on the smartphone screen.

Step 3: Open the command line in the ADB folder and type:

adb shell


dumpsys deviceidle disable

This command disables the Doze Mode mechanism, the main culprit behind the background interruption. To apply the changes, restart the device.

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MIUI Optimization (Hidden Menu) |

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⚠️ Note: Disable Doze Mode through ADB This can lead to increased battery consumption 30-50% This method is recommended only for devices that are permanently connected to charging (for example, used as a media center or a media center). IP-camera).

Additional settings for maximum performance

If you want to squeeze the Redmi Note 10 to the maximum performance and responsiveness, pay attention to these parameters:

• ⚡ Turn off "Battery Savings" in Settings → Battery. Even in "Adaptive" mode, the system aggressively shuts down applications.
• 🔄 Set “Performance” in the battery settings (in some versions) MIUI This item is hidden - use the search by settings).
• 📴 Turn off Optimization. MIUI" (as described in Method 2) and restart the device.
• 🔧 Reset the battery settings through Settings → Annexes → Application management → ⋮ → Reset the battery settings (helps after updates) MIUI).

For those who like experimentation, there is another trick: installing an alternative kernel or custom firmware (such as Pixel Experience or LineageOS), which does not have aggressive restrictions from Xiaomi, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and can be unwarranted.

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If your smartphone gets too hot after you turn off sleep, check the list of active apps in Settings → Battery → Battery Use. Perhaps an app is consuming too much resources in the background.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When setting up sleep mode, users often make these mistakes:

1. Do not restart the device after changes – many settings (especially those related to MIUI Optimization) apply only after the reboot.
2. Forget to add apps to autorun – even if you’ve disabled all restrictions, without autorun, the app won’t be able to run in the background.
3. Optimizers (such as Clean Master or DU Speed Booster) are used, and they often reset energy saving settings.
4. Update MIUI without checking the settings – after major updates, the system can reset exceptions for applications.

Another common problem is the Google Play Services conflict, and if you don't get notifications after you turn off sleep, try:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services and open your battery settings.
3. Set up a no-limit regime.
4. Reset the device.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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The most balanced approach is to disable sleep mode only for critical applications through standard settings, rather than deactivating it completely, which will maintain a balance between performance and battery life.