Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO are known for their excellent price-performance ratio, but over time, even the most powerful devices can start to work slower. This is not always a sign that the hardware is outdated; often the problem lies in software accumulation, incorrect settings of the MIUI or HyperOS shell, and aggressive optimization of background processes.
Users often notice that after updating the system or installing heavy applications, the interface begins to slow down, and the battery lasts for less time. Before thinking about buying a new gadget, it is worth conducting a comprehensive cleaning of the system and optimizing the parameters of the processor. In this article, we will analyze proven methods that really help to return the previous speed.
Don't ignore the early signs of slowing down, because they can lead to more serious failures in the future. It doesn't take much time to set up properly, but it does make a tangible difference in everyday use. Let's start with a detailed analysis of your device's acceleration algorithms.
Analysis and release of internal memory
The first and most critical factor that affects performance is internal storage. When the disk space runs out, the system has no place to place temporary files and cache, which leads to sharp friezes and long interface responses. Android requires a free buffer for normal virtual memory operation.
The MIUI shell offers a built-in monitoring tool, but for deep cleaning, it's better to use more advanced methods. Not just delete unnecessary photos, but also get rid of the residual files of remote applications. Go to Settings → Memory and assess the situation: if less than 15% of the total volume is free, this is a critical area.
To manually clean up, open the standard Explorer app and go to the Android/data folder. This is where messenger and game caches are stored. Be careful: removing files from active game folders can reset their progress if it is not stored in the cloud.
⚠️ Attention: When cleaning the folder Android/obb You can delete the game data files, after which they will stop running and require a re-jump of resources.
An effective way to free up space is to use the Cleanup feature in the standard Security app, which finds duplicates, large video files, and unused packets, and regularly using this tool prevents file system fragmentation.
Particular attention should be paid to messengers such as Telegram and WhatsApp, which have their own caching settings. Telegram can install automatic cache cleaning, for example, every 3 days, which will save gigabytes of space without losing correspondence.
Optimization of RAM and processes
Memory management (RAM) in HyperOS and MIUI works on its own principles, which may differ from pure Android.The system seeks to keep as many applications in memory as possible to run them quickly, but on devices with 4 or 6 GB of RAM this leads to constant reboots of background tabs.
Memory Extension allows you to use part of the permanent storage as virtual RAM. It is a useful option for multitasking, but it can reduce the overall read/write speed of the disk. If you notice twitching interface, try turning this feature off in the Settings menu → Additional settings → Expansion of memory.
- 🚀 Open the “Recent Apps” menu and click on the lock icon on important programs so that the system does not force them to close.
- 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery and select Performance mode only for the duration of the game, the rest of the time use Balanced».
- 🛑 In the annex “Security» → «Battery check if there are apps that consume charge in the background and are not used by you.
Also, limit background activity for applications you don't need right now. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, select a program, click on "Charge Saving" and set "Limit background activity" to free up CPU resources for current tasks.
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Keep in mind that constantly rebooting (at least once a week) helps to reset system errors and clear the cache of processes that may have been stuck in memory.
Customization of animations and interface
The visuals of Xiaomi’s shell are often overloaded with beautiful but heavy animations that create smoothness, but on budget models can cause a sense of lag. You can speed up the response through the developer menu, reducing the scale of the animation.
To access hidden settings, activate the developer mode. Click 7 times in a row on either MIUI Version or OS Version in the About Phone menu, and then the Developer option will appear in the Additional section.
Inside the menu, find three options: “Window animation”, “Change animation” and “Duration of animation.” Change their value from standard 1x to 0.5x or completely disable (Without animation).
| Parameter | Standard value | Recommended for speed | The effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window animation | 1x | 0.5x | Acceleration of opening/closing applications |
| Animation of transitions | 1x | 0.5x | Quick switching between desktops |
| Duration of animation | 1x | 0.5x | Reducing waiting time for action |
| Background processes | Automobile | No more than 2-3. | Freeing RAM for Active Applications |
Hidden commands for screen testing
Another important aspect is the refresh rate of the screen. If your device supports 120Hz or 144Hz, make sure that the screen settings select “Default” or “Maximum” rather than “Standard (60Hz).” High hertz makes finger movement on the screen smoother, which subjectively increases the speed of work.
Removal of system advertising and services
One of the reasons for the load on the system is the background load of MSA (MIUI System Ads) advertising modules. Even if you don't see pop-ups, the process is constantly consuming network and processor resources, and turning off advertising is a mandatory step to speed up.
First of all, turn off msa. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Access to personal data. Find msa and turn off the switchboard. The system will “convince” you to leave it, counting down 10 seconds — wait and click “Cancel.” Do this 3-5 times in a row until the service permanently shuts down.
- 📉 Turn off “Receive recommendations” in the Security, Music and Themes app settings».
- 🔍 In the “Conductor” application, go to the settings and remove the “Receive recommendations” tick».
- 📱 In Task Manager (the menu of recent apps) click on the gear and turn off "Get recommendations».
Also, remove or disable unnecessary pre-installed apps (Bloatware) often have duplicate programs on the phone, such as two browsers or two video players, removing them frees up space and removes background update services.
⚠️ Note: Do not remove system components that have the words “Framework”, “Services” or “Google” in their name unless you are 100% sure of their purpose).
For advanced users, there is a possibility of removing system debris through ADB-And you can use the standard methods to remove the visible part of the advertising load, which will already give you an increase in productivity.
Network and background services
Slow internet or constant network search can create the illusion that the phone itself is slowing down. If Wi-Fi or mobile network signals are weak, the phone's processor spends more energy and resources maintaining the connection, causing heat and lag.
Check the settings. DNS. Sometimes shifts DNS-The servers are faster (for example, from Google 8.8.8.8 or Cloudflare 1.1.1.1) speeds up the opening of pages. → Wi-Fi → Settings DNS (for the current network or in Settings → Connection and sharing → Private DNS (mobile-network).
Another important thing is resetting your network settings, and if you haven't done that in a long time, you might have accumulated errors in your connection profiles. → Connection and sharing → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth.It won't delete your personal data, but it will reset Wi-Fi passwords.
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Use Flight mode for 10 seconds if the phone starts to warm and brake in the area of poor reception, this will force the device to reconnect to the nearest tower and reset the hanging network processes.
It's also worth checking which apps have access to geolocation.Constant survey GPS-The module with background applications (e.g., food delivery or taxi) is very loading. Install access to geo-location for most applications».
Dumping and radical measures
If software optimization has not produced the desired results, it is possible that critical errors or conflicts have accumulated in the system after many updates, in which case the most effective solution is a complete reset to factory settings.
Before the procedure, be sure to back up your data via Mi Cloud or Google Drive, and save important files to your computer.Reset will remove all information from the internal drive.
Resets can be done via Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Erase all data. Once back to factory, the phone will run as fast as it was on the first day of purchase. It is recommended not to install all the applications at once, but only the ones necessary to avoid overloading the system.
⚠️ Before resetting, make sure that the battery charge is at least 50%, and it is better to connect the device to the charger so that the process does not interrupt due to the discharge.
In rare cases, flashing the device through a computer using the Mi Flash Tool helps, which allows you to install a clean version of the firmware without user debris, but this is a complex procedure that requires unlocking the bootloader, and it is recommended only for advanced users.
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A full factory reset is the most effective way to get your phone back to its original speed if software cleaning techniques don’t work.
In conclusion, regular maintenance of a smartphone prolongs its life: Do not store thousands of unnecessary photos, monitor system updates, and do not install dubious applications from unknown sources.