Deep optimization MIUI: how to disable the excess and speed up Xiaomi

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often face a paradoxical situation: a powerful processor and an abundance of RAM do not guarantee smooth interface. the shell of MIUI, and now HyperOS, is saturated with a variety of background services that consume the resources of the device even in idle mode. For many users, the question of how to conduct high-quality optimization of the system to disable unnecessary functions and return the gadget to its former sharpness becomes urgent.

The acceleration process doesn't start with third-party launchers, but with deep customization of built-in settings. MIUI optimization is a set of measures to limit background activity, turn off visual effects and block intrusive advertising. Properly configuring these parameters allows you to significantly reduce the load on the CPU and extend battery life.

There is a myth that you need root rights or global firmware to speed up your smartphone. It's not. Built-in developer tools and hidden engineering menus provide enough functionality to fine-tune it. Next, we'll go into detail about which switches you need to activate to make your Xiaomi work at maximum return.

Disabling system advertising and MSA services

The first step in optimizing is to block ad modules that are not only annoying, but also consume traffic and battery power, and the MSA (MIUI System Ads) service is responsible for displaying ads on the system, and disabling them is a priority for any user who wants to clean the interface.

First, you need to go to the Settings menu. → Passwords and security → Access to personal data. Here in the list of applications you need to find msa and MIUI Daemon, then they're not allowed to access the data, and the system will try to dissuade you several times, saying you wait 10 seconds, you just have to endure it.

Next, turn off ad personalization. Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Advertising Services and deactivate the Personalized Ads switch. Also, look at the Security app, click on the Settings gear, and turn off Receive Recommendations.

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If you have left ads in folders after disabling MSA, try clearing the Explorer and Security app cache through the application management menu.

Set up developer parameters to speed up

The hidden Developer Menu contains key settings that affect the interface's response rate. By default, the animations in MIUI are stretched over time, creating the illusion of smoothness but slowing down the real work. Cutting them down instantly speeds up the experience of using a smartphone.

To activate the menu, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click 7 times on “MIUI Version.” After you notice that you have become a developer, go back to the main settings menu and select “Additional” → “Developers”.

In the list that opens, look for the Drawing section, and here we are interested in three parameters: "Scope of window animation," "Scope of transition animation," and "Scope of transition animation." The optimal value for all three parameters is 0.5x or "Animation disabled." Setting 0.5x retains visual connection between the actions, but makes them twice as fast.

• 🚀 The scale of animation: change with 1x on 0.5x speeds up the opening of applications.
• 🔋 Background processes: limiting the number of processes reduces the load on RAM.
• ⚡ Wi-Fi aggregation: Turning on speeds up network search, but can increase energy consumption.

Limiting application background activity

One of the main reasons for fast discharge and brakes is excessive application activity in the background. MIUI aggressively manages memory, but some programs have learned to bypass these limitations. Manually adjusting energy saving for each application allows you to control this process.

Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Select frequently used programs that you do not use regularly (e.g. online stores, social networks for rare checks). Go to Saving Charge and select No Limits mode for messengers only, and set Limit Background Activity for others.

It is also useful to disable auto-run of unnecessary programs. In the Security app (green zipper icon), go to Permissions → Auto-Run. Leave only those applications that should notify you instantly, even if the application is closed.

System Services Management and MIUI Daemon

MIUI Daemon collects data about device usage for analytics, and while it is not technically a virus, its constant operation and data transfer can put a strain on the network and processor, especially on older smartphone models.

To manage this service, you will need to log in to the developer menu. Find the item "Enable MIUI Daemon services" (or similar, the name may vary in different versions of the firmware) and disable it. If there is no such item, limit its rights in the application menu, as described earlier.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system services that have the words "Framework," "System" or "Core" in their names can cause a phone to run unstable or cyclical reboot. Be selective and disable only known analytics services.

Another resource-intensive element is Virtual RAM, which uses part of the internal drive as RAM, and on fast phones with enough real RAM (8GB or more), it is better to turn off this feature, since the internal memory speed is lower, and active use of it can even slow down the system.

Comparison of optimization methods

There are many ways to try to speed up the device, but not all of them are equally effective. Some methods give instant but short-term results, while others take time but provide stability. It is important to understand the difference between cleaning the cache and deep system setup.

The table below compares the basic optimization methods available to the user without obtaining superuser rights, which will help you choose the strategy that is most suitable for your smartphone model and the Android version.

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The integrated application of methods (animation + background processes + disabling advertising) gives a synergistic effect that significantly exceeds the use of each method separately.

Additional tweaks and hidden settings

For advanced users, there are additional settings available through the engineering menu or special codes, but be careful: changing some parameters can lead to a disruption of the sensor or communication modules.

One useful feature is to turn off Wi-Fi scanning in the background if you're not using geolocation over networks. This is done in location settings. You can also turn off search for Bluetooth devices around, which is especially true if you're not using a smartwatch or bracelet.

Keep in mind the physical aspect: A crowded drive (less than 10% of the space available) is the main cause of any system brakes, delete files from the DCIM/.thumbnails folder, where the thumbnails of the photos are stored, and clean the Download folder regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

⚠️ Note: Before making any changes to system files through ADB or an engineering menu, make sure to back up your data. Incorrect actions can lead to loss of information.