Many Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners are wondering how to make the most of their device, and it is natural to want to see the coveted numbers in benchmarks or just speed up the interface, but standard system settings often limit the real potential of the processor and memory.
To set performance records, it's not enough to just clear the cache. You need to take a comprehensive approach to the issue, touching on hidden parameters, power management and memory. In this article, we will discuss proven methods that will help your gadget work faster.
It's worth noting that any manipulation of system files requires caution, and we'll look at both secure software techniques and more advanced techniques for power users, and get ready to dive into the world of engineering menus and fine-tuning.
Analysis of the current state of the system
Before we make any changes, we need to understand what we're working with, and basic diagnostics can identify bottlenecks that prevent the device from performing well, and often the problem is not the hardware, but the background.
Use built-in tools or third-party applications to monitor resources. Note that CPU loads into simple and free RAM. CPU trolling can start long before you start a heavy game.
- 📊 Check the temperature of the body and processor at rest.
- 💾 Evaluate the occupancy of internal storage – the threshold of 90 is considered critical%.
- 🔋 Analyze battery consumption statistics by suspicious apps.
Don't ignore the initial test results. If the system shows instability even without a load, you may need a deeper cleanup or even a reset, and only after you get the full picture can you move on to action.
Memory Cleaning and Process Management
The first step to record-breaking is resource freeing. The MIUI and HyperOS shells are known for their love of background services that can eat up valuable megabytes of RAM. Manually controlling applications delivers tangible speed gains.
Go to the settings and find the application management section, where you can force unneeded services to stop, but just closing them is not enough, you need to stop auto-starting.
☑️ Checklist of memory optimization
⚠️ Note: Do not disable system processes with names that contain "System", "Framework" or"MIUI Core, otherwise the phone could go into an endless reboot.
It's also recommended that you turn off animations in the developer menu, which doesn't add processing power, but visually speeds up the interface response, and you can find the "Scale of Windows Animation," "Scale of Transition Animation," and set a 0.5x value or turn them off altogether.
For deep cleaning, use the built-in Security app, the Memory Cleanup feature works better than standard unloading from the list of running tasks, and regular maintenance helps keep the system on top.
Hidden settings and developer mode
The most powerful tools are hidden in the developer menu, and you have to click seven times on the build number in the About Phone section to activate it, and then you can access the settings that affect the GPU and the task scheduler.
An important step is to set up the logging, disabling some diagnostic functions reduces the load on the processor, find the item "Enable logging" and select "No" or disable the corresponding switches.
Settings -> About Phone -> (7 times tap according to MIUI) -> Advanced Settings -> For developersPay special attention to the limit of background processes. Setting a 2 or 3 process limit can significantly improve performance in games, but it will worsen multitasking in normal mode. Experiment with this parameter carefully.
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Use of game modes and accelerators
Xiaomi smartphones have Game Turbo, which is not just a marketing shell, but a real resource redistribution tool, and when you set it up properly, you get better results in synthetic tests.
Add benchmarks and heavy games to Game Turbo's list of apps. Inside the profile, you can select a performance mode that prioritizes computing power over energy saving. This is critical for record scores.
| Parameter | Standard regimen | Game Turbo Mode | Impact on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU frequency | Dynamic. | Maximum | High. |
| Network | Normal. | Priority of traffic | Average. |
| touchscreen | Standard | Hypersensitivity | Low. |
| Cooling | Passive. | Active (fan) | Critical. |
Remember, in this mode, the system can ignore some temperature restrictions. Watch the heat of the device to avoid damaging the battery. Long-term work at the limit of capabilities reduces the life of the components.
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To achieve an absolute record in AnTuTu, plug in an external fan to cool the case – this will prevent trottling (reducing frequencies) during the test.
Advanced Methods: ADB and System Commands
For those who are not afraid of the command line, there are methods of optimization through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), connecting the phone to the computer, you can turn off deeply embedded services that are not removed by standard methods.
Using commands can change process priorities, for example, by prioritizing an existing application by having the system give it all the CPU resources, which requires accuracy and understanding of syntax.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.youtubeADB can also change the screen resolution or pixel density (DPI), which sometimes affects the graphics accelerator in older games, but for modern benchmarks, it is more important to keep the system clean from excess software.
⚠️ Attention: Teams through ADB This can cause data loss or "bricking" of the phone when you remove critical system components.
Remember that every remote service is minus one process in the background, but you need to delete wisely, you better study the forums dedicated to your model and use ready-made lists of safe packets to remove packets.
The effect of temperature on test results
Physics is physics: a hot processor resets frequencies. If you want to set a record, the temperature of the ambient and the device itself is key. In the summer, in a hot room, it is harder to get the best results.
Before you start the test, put your smartphone on a cold surface, such as a tile floor or a metal plate. Some enthusiasts even use ice packs wrapped in fabric, but the main thing here is to avoid condensation.
- ❄️ Conduct tests in a ventilated room with low air temperature.
- 📉 Remove the protective case before testing for better heat sink.
- 🔋 Do not put your phone on charge during the benchmark – this is additional heating.
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The stability of the results depends on the cooling system, and overheating is the main enemy of high scores in long tests.
If the phone does get hot, let it cool, and if you run it again on a hot device, it's going to be much worse because it's got a protective mechanism on, and patience is rewarded with higher numbers.