Have you noticed that games on your Xiaomi are starting to slow down and interface animations are twitching?The reason is often the limited frames per second (FPS) that the smartphone displays by default. Manufacturers including Xiaomi artificially understate this setting to save battery power or reduce heat. But what if you want maximum smoothness - whether it's for competitive games like PUBG Mobile or just for comfortable scrolling in MIUI?
In this article, we'll look at 7 proven ways to increase FPS on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from basic menu settings to hidden options for advanced users. Importantly, not all methods are equally safe. Some can increase power consumption by 15-30% or cause overheating, so we'll outline the risks and alternatives. Ready to overclock your device? Let's start with the simplest.
1. Enabling a high screen refresh rate
The most obvious but often ignored step is to activate the maximum refresh rate of the display. Most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Xiaomi 11T) support 90 Hz, 120 Hz or even 144 Hz. However, by default, the system can use 60 Hz to save charge.
How to turn on:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Display.
- 🔍 Find the item “Refresh Frequency” (or “Adaptive Frequency” on new models).
- ⚡ Select the maximum value (for example, 120 Hz).
- ⚠️ Turn off Adaptive Mode, if there is one, it automatically reduces the number of times. FPS simple-task.
In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5 Pro) high refresh rate is less critical for autonomy than on IPS. But even here it is worth watching the heating: with long gaming sessions, the temperature can rise to 45-50.°C.
2. Optimizing MIUI settings for games
MIUI Game Turbo is Xiaomi's proprietary technology, which is supposed to improve performance in games, but by default it doesn't run at full capacity.
- Run any game (e.g. Call of Duty: Mobile or Genshin Impact).
- Swipe from top to bottom to open the notification bar and tap the Game Turbo icon.
- Turn on the options: 🎮 «Performance mode (or "Extreme Performance»). 🔋 «Disable the restriction FPS» (if). 📶 «Network Priority for Online Gambling.
Some models (such as the POCO F4 GT) have a hidden Force 120 FPS option in the Game Turbo.
Settings → Special features → Additional settings → Developer Mode → Enable “Force peak refresh rate”💡
If your model does not have a "Force" item 120 FPS", Try to turn on "Debugging by" USB" use ADB-Adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 120.
Note: on budget smartphones (like the Redmi 10A), forced increases in FPS can lead to frame drawdowns due to a weak processor, in which case it is better to leave the default settings.
3. Unlocking hidden developer parameters
The Developer Menu in MIUI hides key settings that affect FPS.
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Tap 7 times on the item "Version" MIUI». You will receive a notification saying, “You are a developer!».
- Go back to the main settings menu and find the new “Developers” section.
Now activate these parameters:
- 🔄 Disable window animation (accelerates transitions between applications).
- 🎯 Force 4x MSAA (Improves the schedule, but can reduce FPS heavy-play).
- ⚡ Do not turn off the screen while charging (useful for testing).
- 📊 Show CPU loading (to track load).
What to do if the developer menu is gone after the update?
Pay special attention to the parameter Background Process Limitation. If you set the value "No Limits", the system will keep more applications in memory, but this can increase the consumption of RAM and lead to hanging.
4.Use of ADB-squadron
For advanced users, there is a way to increase FPS through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works on most Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon processors (such as the POCO X5 Pro or Xiaomi 12T).
Step-by-step:
- Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
- Include “USB debugging” in the developer menu.
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and type in the command line: adb devices (the device should appear).
- Execute commands: adb shell settings put global force_fps 120 adb shell settings put global min_refresh_rate 120 adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 120
These commands are forced to install 120 FPS for the interface and games, but there are nuances:
- ⚠️ On some models (such as the Redmi Note 11), this can cause image artifacts to appear.
- ⚠️ After restarting, the settings are reset - you will have to enter commands again.
- ⚠️ Xiaomi may block such changes in new versions MIUI.
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ADB-commands are the most efficient way to overclock, but it requires caution. Incorrect parameters can lead to a "brick" of the device (loss of performance).
5. Optimization of cooling and power
High FPS inevitably leads to heat and increased battery consumption, so that your smartphone does not start trottling (automatic performance decline), follow these tips:
| Problem. | Decision | Models that are critical |
|---|---|---|
| Overheating (>45°C) | Use a cooling case or fan | POCO F3 GT, Black Shark 5 |
| Fast battery discharge | Connect charging during the game | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
| FPS drawdowns in online games | Turn off background apps | All models with <6 GB of RAM |
| High-brightness lags | Reduce the brightness to 70% | Xiaomi 13 Lite (AMOLED) |
For gaming smartphones (Black Shark or POCO F4 GT), there is an additional trick: activating the "Liquid Cooling Mode" that is enabled via the Game Turbo or Shark Space app and uses built-in heat pipes.
🔌 Connect charging (preferably the original)
❄️ Install the smartphone on a cooling stand
🔕 Close all background applications
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6. Alternative firmware and cores
If standard methods fail, consider custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) or modified cores (like Kirisakura for Snapdragon).
- 🛠️ Remove restrictions MIUI on FPS.
- 🔧 Configure governor (processor mode).
- 📈 Optimize energy consumption.
But there are serious risks:
⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware voids warranty and can lead to complete data loss.On models with a locked bootloader (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) you will need an official unlocker that only works after a 7-day wait.
If you do, follow the instructions for your model on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums. For beginners, it’s best to start with Magisk modules that let you tweak the system without completely flashing it. For example, the FPS Unlocker module unlocks FPS restrictions in games.
7. Hardware restrictions: when nothing helps
Sometimes low FPS is not a problem with settings, but rather the hardware limitations of your smartphone, and here are the signs that it won’t overclock:
- 📱 The processor is weaker than the Snapdragon 730 (for example, Helio). G85 redmi 9A).
- 🔋 Battery worn out by more than 50% (checked via ##4636##).
- 🔥 The chip temperature is over 50.°C even without loading.
- 🎮 In the game, it is impossible to select the graphic settings above the "Average».
In such cases, there are two options:
- Upgrade to a more powerful model (e.g. with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).
- Use cloud gaming (Xiaomi Cloud Gaming or NVIDIA GeForce NOW).
For example, the Xiaomi 14 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip supports 144 FPS in most mobile games without additional tweaks, while the Redmi 10C is physically unable to deliver more than 60 FPS due to the weak Helio G35.
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If your smartphone is older than 2020 and is equipped with a processor below the Snapdragon 700-series, do not waste time on overclocking – hardware limitations can not be circumvented.