How to Enable and Upgrade FPS on Xiaomi: Full Instruction

Modern mobile processors in Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices have enormous processing power, but standard system settings often artificially limit their potential for battery saving. Many users do not even suspect that their gadget is able to produce 90 or 120 frames per second in supported games, remaining on default 60 FPS. Unlocking these capabilities requires understanding the architecture of the MIUI or HyperOS shell, as well as careful handling of system parameters.

In this article, we will take a closer look at how to turn on high screen refresh rates and stabilize FPS in games. You will learn about hidden features that are not visible in the regular menu, and understand why some applications work with jerks even on top hardware. Frame rate control is not just a number in the benchmark, but the key to smooth interface and responsive control in shooters and racing.

Understanding Update Frequency and Hardware Limitations

Before you go into action, you need to be clear about the difference between the refresh rate of the matrix and the actual FPS issued by the processor. Your Xiaomi screen may have the physical ability to update 120 times per second, but if the graphics card renders only 60 frames, you will not see the difference without software interpolation, which is why it is important to distinguish between the display settings and the limitations of the game engine.

Most modern models, such as POCO F5 Xiaomi 13, equipped with AMOLED-It's up to the system to decide when to lower the hertz to 1 Hz for a static image and when to maximize it, but in games, this mechanism often works incorrectly, blocking high frequency to reduce heat. Your job is to force the system to prioritize.

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Use No Limits mode in battery settings for gaming applications so that the system doesn’t reset the CPU frequency when heated.

It’s also worth considering that not all games are optimized for high FPS values. If you try to squeeze 120 frames in a poorly optimized project, you will only get overheating and trottling, not a smooth picture. Hardware restrictions will not go anywhere, so always evaluate the capabilities of a particular SoC (Snapdragon, Dimensity or Helio) before setting up.

Basic Update Frequency settings in MIUI and HyperOS

The first and most obvious step that is often ignored is to check the basic display settings. In newer versions of Xiaomi shells, screen control algorithms have become more aggressive, so make sure you choose the right profile. Go to Settings → Screen and brightness → Update frequency.

Here you'll see a few options. The default or adaptive mode choice means that the system will decide when to use 60 Hz and when to use 120 Hz. This is not always optimal for games, as the algorithm can go wrong and reduce the frequency in a dynamic scene. The user mode (or forced selection of 120 Hz) makes the screen run at maximum all the time, which guarantees stability, but increases the energy consumption.

Importantly, after upgrading to HyperOS, the logic of the work may have changed. In some regions, menus may hide the option of forced selection, leaving only automatic mode. In this case, third-party applications or engineering menus, which will be discussed below, will help. Remember that constantly working on a high hertzovka reduces battery life.

Using Game Turbo to improve productivity

The Game Turbo integrated gaming center is a powerful tool that is often underrated. It not only collects game shortcuts, but also manages the allocation of CPU resources. To access advanced settings, run the game through an icon in the Security app or through a widget on the desktop.

Inside the Game Turbo menu, find your performance settings. You can choose Balanced or Performance profiles. The second option unlocks the maximum CPU and GPU frequencies, disabling energy-saving trottlings. You should also activate Touch Response Acceleration, which is critical for shooters like PUBG or Call of Duty Mobile.

There's also a hidden menu inside the Game Turbo, which is available through swipe in the corner of the screen during play, where you can customize the individual settings for each application: resolution, frame rate and touchscreen sensitivity. If the game doesn't appear on the list, add it manually through the plus in the utility interface.

Engineering menu and hidden system settings

For advanced users, you can log in to the engineering menu, where deep system settings are hidden. Be careful: changing unknown values can lead to unstable work. Use the code ##6484## in the Phone app (not working on all models) or through ADB to log in.

One of the most effective ways to boost FPS is to disable MIUI optimizations via ADB. This does not require Root rights, but requires a computer connection. Once you enable USB debugging in the Developer Menu, execute a command to remove or disable system services that limit the background activity of games.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misys


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

Also on the Developer menu is the option to "Redefinite Scaling," and if you set a value of 480 dpi or higher, you'll visually reduce the interface, which will reduce the load on rendering and can increase FPS in heavy games, but the text will become small and it will be more difficult to control the phone.

Comparison of productivity optimization methods

The choice of how to increase FPS depends on your technical background and smartphone model, and below is a table that will help you compare the effectiveness and safety of different approaches.

As you can see from the table, standard methods are safe but they have limited results. Using ADB commands removes the manufacturer's software "crutches," but requires care. Root rights give access to the full kernel settings, but they are not guaranteed and can disrupt banking applications.

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The combination of methods (Screen settings + Game Turbo + ADB) gives the best result, but requires a thorough check of the stability of the system after each step.

Third-party applications and modifications

If standard tools are not enough, third-party tools come to the rescue, and applications like the GFX Tool allow you to change graphics settings in specific games (for example, PUBG or Genshin Impact), forcibly including 90 or 120 FPS, even if the game does not offer them officially.

⚠️ Note: Use of modified game clients or GFX-Toulouses can result in the blocking of your online gaming account, only use them offline or at your own risk.

There are also modules for Magisk (if there is a Root), such as MIUI Boost or FPS Unlocker, that are embedded in the system at a deep level, changing the priorities of the task scheduler, which allows the game to get more CPU resources at the expense of background processes. The effectiveness of such modules varies from model to model.

Don’t forget monitoring apps like DevCheck or CPU Throttling Test. They let you see in real time whether your Xiaomi is holding a stated frame rate or is resetting due to overheating.

Optimizing the system for stable FPS

Even with all settings enabled, the system can slow down due to a banal lack of free memory or a crowded cache. Before starting a heavy game, it is recommended to close all background applications and clear RAM through the built-in accelerator.

Heat trottling is the main enemy of high FPS. If the smartphone body heats up, the system automatically lowers the frequencies to prevent damage to components. Remove the case while playing, provide air flow or use a cooler for a smartphone. This will keep the high frequencies longer.

⚠️ Warning: Don't charge your phone during heavy games. Charging heats the battery very much, which, combined with heating the processor, is guaranteed to cause trottling and falling. FPS.

Regularly update your system and gaming applications. MIUI and HyperOS developers often release patches that optimize the performance of specific games. Also keep an eye on vault space: a more than 90% full drive runs slower, which affects texture loading and overall framerate.

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