Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are known for their performance and optimized MIUI firmware, but even they eventually start to slow down due to excessive background activity of applications. Many users face a situation where the battery goes down in a few hours, and there are a dozen unnecessary processes in the task manager. The reason often lies in applications that run in the background without real need – from social networks to Xiaomi system services that duplicate Android functions.
In this article, we’ll look at what applications can safely be turned off from the background on Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and other models to extend battery life and speed up the system. It’s important to understand that not all processes are equally useful: some are critical to the stability of MIUI, while others are only consuming resources. We’ll also show you how to properly adjust restrictions through Settings → Apps → Permissions → Autostart and Battery Optimization to avoid accidental failures.
We will focus on Xiaomi system services, which often go unnoticed, from Mipay and Mi Video to Security and Cleaner. You will learn which ones can be turned off without risk to security, and which are better left active. ADB-teams that will help to more deeply adjust background activity.
Why Background Apps Eat the Battery and How to Fix It
Background activity is one of the main reasons for the fast battery drain on Xiaomi Redmi. Even when you are not using a smartphone, many programs continue:
- 🔄 Update data (social networks, messengers, news aggregators).
- 📡 Track location (maps, fitness trackers, advertising) SDK).
- 📤 Synchronize files (cloud storage, backup).
- 🛡️ Scan the system (antiviruses, optimizers from Xiaomi).
According to XDA Developers, turning off background activity in the 10 most voracious apps can increase battery life by 15-25%, but not all processes can be blocked without consequences, for example, disabling Google Play Services will cause Gmail, YouTube and other Google services to crash, and blocking Mi Cloud will disrupt the synchronization of contacts and notes.
To determine which apps to limit, follow the following steps:
- Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use
- Take a look at the list of apps that consume the most power in the background.
- Mark those that you rarely use or that duplicate features (like two cloud storages).
Important: Don't disconnect from the background system processes called com.android. or com.miui. without first learning about their functions, some of which are responsible for communication, security updates or sensors.
Xiaomi system applications that can be disconnected from the background
MIUI firmware contains dozens of pre-installed apps, many of which duplicate Android features or are rarely used. Below is a list of system services that can be safely limited or disabled completely.
| Title of the annex | Package (process name) | Can the background be turned off? | Effects of consequences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Video | com.miui.videoplayer | Yes. | There will be no background video playback in the mini player. |
| Mi Music | com.miui.player | Yes. | The background music playback through the standard player will stop. |
| Mipay | com.mipay.wallet | Yes. | There will be no updates to the balance of cards and payment notices. |
| Mi Browser | com.android.browser | Yes. | Background tab updates and news notifications will stop. |
| Cleaner | com.miui.cleanmaster | Partially. | Autocleaning the cache will only work manually. |
To turn off background activity, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, select the right one and click Limit Background Activity or Turn Off Autostart. Alternatively, through Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization, where you can select Restricted mode for unnecessary programs.
Backup important data |
Check the autorun list in Settings → Apps → Autorun |
Tag applications that should not work in the background |
Reboot your phone after the changes-->
Critical information: Do not disconnect from the background of Mi Cloud (com.miui.cloudservice) if you use contact sync or backup.This can lead to data loss when resetting.
Third-party applications: what can be blocked without consequences
In addition to system services, third-party programs also consume background activity, and they are particularly aggressive in this regard:
- 📱 Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) – constantly update the feed and show notifications).
- 💬 Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber – synchronize messages and location).
- 🌍 News aggregators (Yandex.News, Google News – update content every 15-30 minutes).
- 🎮 Online gaming (PUBG Mobile, Free Fire – can run background processes for event notifications).
For most of them, it is enough to turn off auto-start and limit work in the background. For example, Facebook can be completely blocked through Settings → Apps → Facebook → Battery → Limited, and for Telegram only leave notifications about new messages by turning off background synchronization of media files.
The exceptions are:
- 🔐 Two-factor authentication applications (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator) must work in the background to generate codes).
- 🏦 Banking applications (may require background activity for push transaction notifications).
- 🚗 Navigators (Google Maps, Yandex.Navigator) – need background location access).
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If after disabling background activity, the application stopped showing notifications, check its settings inside the application itself (the Notifications section or Synchronization section).
How to turn off background activity through ADB (for advanced)
For deep optimization Xiaomi Redmi can be used ADB-commands that allow you to turn off background activity even for system applications that are not available through standard settings. This method requires connecting the smartphone to the PC and enabling debugging. USB.
Major teams:
adb shell cmd appops set < application package > RUN_ANY_IN_BACKGROUND deny
adb shell cmd appops set < application package > RUN_IN_BACKGROUND denyExamples for popular applications:
- Disable background for Facebook: adb shell cmd appops set com.facebook.katana RUN_IN_BACKGROUND deny
- Turn off the background for Mi Browser: adb shell cmd appops set com.android.browser RUN_ANY_IN_BACKGROUND deny
- Turn off the background for Mi Video: adb shell cmd appops set com.miui.videoplayer RUN_IN_BACKGROUND deny
To return the standard settings, replace deny with allow.
What to do after ADB-The application has stopped working?
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
What applications can not be disconnected from the background
Some system processes are critical to the stable operation of Xiaomi Redmi, and their deactivation can lead to:
- 📵 Loss of mobile or Wi-Fi.
- 🔋 Fast battery discharge due to constant restarts of services.
- 🔄 Interface freezes or spontaneous reboots.
- 🔒 Loss of access to Mi Account and related services.
List of prohibited processes to disable:
| Title/Package | Function | Effects of disconnection |
|---|---|---|
| com.android.phone | Phone calls and SMS | Loss of communication, inability to call. |
| com.miui.securitycenter | Security and authorizations | Failures in the camera, microphone, storage. |
| com.google.android.gms | Google Play Services | Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps will not work. |
| com.miui.system | MIUI core | Critical interface errors, reboots. |
If you accidentally disabled one of these processes, return your default settings via Settings → Apps → Three Dots (menu) → Reset your application settings.
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Disabling system processes through ADB or third-party optimizers (such as Greenify) can lead to a device blink. Always check functionality after changes!
Optimizing the battery through MIUI settings
MIUI offers built-in background control tools that are less risky than manual methods.
- Battery Optimization (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization): Allows you to select a mode for each application – from No Limits to Restricted.
- Auto-Run (Settings → Applications → Auto-Run): blocks the automatic start of applications when the phone is turned on.
- Battery Protection (Settings → Battery → Battery Protection): Limits background activity for selected programs.
Recommended settings for maximum savings:
- 🔋 For social networks and instant messengers: Optimizing the battery → Limited.
- 🎵 For Music Players: Auto-Run → Turned off, but leave the background playback.
- 🌐 For browsers: Battery optimization → Limited. + Turn off background tab synchronization.
⚠️ Note: Super Battery Savings mode in MIUI aggressively blocks all background processes, including notifications, and use it only in critical situations (e.g., at 5% charge).
Frequent errors when disabling background applications
Many Xiaomi Redmi users are experiencing problems after incorrect optimization of background activity.
- Disable all notifications: Blocking the background for messengers or emails causes important messages to be missed. Solution: leave notifications on, but limit background synchronization.
- Ignoring system updates: Disabling Mi Update (com.miui.updater) deprives you of critical security patches.Solution: Allow background activity only to check for updates.
- Overuse of Greenify: Apps like Greenify can freeze system processes, causing disruptions. Solution: blacklist only custom programs.
- Time sync shutdown: Locking com.android.timezone knocks down the clock and calendar.Solution: Never limit this process.
If after optimization, the smartphone began to slow down or discharge quickly, reset the cache through Settings → Memory → Clear the cache or return the standard battery settings.
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Before you massively shut down background processes, test changes on 1-2 apps throughout the day. If stability is not affected, continue optimizing.