Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where once-quick device starts to work slower. This is a natural process associated with the accumulation of cache, updating applications and increasing the load on the MIUI system or the new HyperOS. However, do not rush to look for a replacement for your gadget, as in most cases the situation can be corrected by software methods.
There are many ways to overclock a phone without having to do complicated firmware manipulations, from simple animation settings to deep background cleaning, all of these tools are available to every user, and using built-in features to make it much more responsive and quick to launch programs.
In this article, we will take a look at the proven optimization techniques that will help you get your smartphone back on track, and we will look at both the standard system tools and more advanced techniques for power users who know where to look for the hidden potential of iron.
Basic system optimization and memory cleaning
The first step to speed up the device should be a thorough cleaning. Android has the property of filling up with temporary files that eventually slow down the process of reading data. Xiaomi’s built-in Security app does a great job, but its capabilities are often underestimated.
It is recommended to regularly perform deep cleaning, removing not only the cache of applications, but also the remnants of remote programs. Particular attention should be paid to the Downloads folder, where heavy files often accumulate, occupying precious space in internal memory, and releasing even 10-15% of space can significantly affect the speed of work.
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Use the built-in “Accelerate” feature in the Security app before launching heavy games or the camera to temporarily free RAM.
And the background is also important. Many applications continue to run even after they're closed, consuming CPU resources, and controlling the auto-run of programs is an important step that is often ignored, even though it's the one that controls performance in the downtime.
- 🚀 Clean the messenger cache regularly, as they take up the most space.
- 🗑️ Remove unused widgets from the desktop, they are constantly updated.
- 📱 Turn off auto-update apps in the background via Play Market Settings.
- 🔋 Check the list of energy-intensive apps and limit their background activity.
☑️ Weekly prevention
Developer settings for maximum speed
The most effective way to visually speed up the interface is to activate the developer menu, and the hidden partition allows you to control animation settings that are set by default to values that are pleasing to the eye but slowing down the response, and changing these settings creates a sense of instantaneous system response to touch.
To enter the menu, you need to click on the build number several times in the About section. Once the corresponding notification appears, you will have access to the advanced settings. We are interested in the options "Scale of Windows Animation", "Scale of Transition Animation" and "Animation Debt".
How do I find the assembly number?
Changing animation values from 1x to 0.5x or turning them off completely makes navigation on the menu much faster, but it is worth remembering that at 0x the interface can seem jiggy, so the optimal value is 0.5, which maintains smoothness but removes delays.
Also in this section, you can find the "Background Limit" setting, which helps free up RAM for an active application, and this is especially true for models with 4 or 6 GB of RAM, where memory shortages are most pronounced.
Energy management and background tasks
Xiaomi’s shell energy-saving systems are known for being aggressive, can prematurely close applications, causing them to reboot each time they run, putting a strain on the processor, and adjusting the energy-saving strategy to balance autonomy and speed.
For important applications that you use often, you should set the "No Limits" mode in the battery settings, which will prevent the system from "killing" the process and allow the program to run from memory, rather than from scratch, this approach greatly speeds up the work of messengers and navigators.
⚠️ Warning: A complete power-saving shutdown for all applications can result in a quick battery drain.
Another important aspect is data synchronization: Constantly checking email, cloud storage, and social media loads the network module and processor, and turning off synchronization for rarely used accounts reduces background load on the CPU.
- 🔋 Set Performance Mode in the Battery Menu before Games.
- 🚫 Turn off Extended Memory on older models if you notice lags (this can slow down your work).
- 📶 Use Flight mode in bad reception areas so your phone doesn’t search for the network.
- 📲 Turn off Bluetooth and NFC, If they are not in use right now.
Specifics of working with MIUI and HyperOS
Xiaomi shells have their own features that affect speed. In recent versions of HyperOS, the memory management mechanism has been changed, which requires a new approach to optimization. It is important for users to be aware of the memory expansion feature, which uses part of the storage as RAM.
On devices with UFS 3.1 fast memory, this feature works well, but on budget models with eMMC slow memory, it can, on the contrary, cause slowdowns. If your phone is unstable, try turning off the memory expansion in the settings of additional features.
| Function | Impact on speed | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion of memory | Increases multitasking | Turn on the flagships, turn off on public sector |
| Logo animation | Visual effect when loading | Disconnect to save start time |
| Google Services | Background synchronization | Limiting the use of rarely used accounts |
| MSA (advertising) | Data collection and advertising | Be sure to disable in password settings |
Also worth mentioning is system advertising, which, although it does not directly affect the speed of the processor, but creates a feeling of "heavy weight" of the interface due to the loading of content. MSA (MIUI System Ads – a mandatory procedure for comfortable use.
Resetting settings and radical methods
If software optimization fails to deliver the desired results, the last resort is a complete factory reset, which eliminates all accumulated errors in system files and application conflicts. Be sure to back up important data before starting the procedure.
Resetting the Recovery menu is the cleanest way, turning off the phone and slamming the power and volume buttons. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data and confirm the action, and after the reboot, you get a completely clean system.
⚠️ WARNING: A full reset will delete all photos, contacts and apps. Make sure you have an up-to-date copy of the data in the cloud or on your computer.
After reset, you don't have to install all the applications at once. Give the system an hour or two to index files and optimize in the background. Installing a lot of programs in the first few minutes can slow down the operating system again.
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Factory Reset is the most effective way to return the phone to a speed comparable to the new one, unless the problem is physical wear and tear on the battery or memory.