How to completely disable the service “Pulse” on the Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

The MIUI firmware application that monitors user activity, synchronizes data with Mi Account and optimizes system performance. However, many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO or Black Shark smartphones are faced with the fact that the service consumes battery power, sends unnecessary notifications or runs in the background without obvious benefit. In this article, we will discuss how to completely disable it – from standard methods through settings to advanced methods using ADB and debugging.

It's important to understand that pulse is tightly integrated into the MIUI ecosystem, so deactivating it can affect some functions, such as step synchronization with Mi Fit or automatic performance optimization. However, if you're willing to sacrifice these chips for battery or privacy, our instructions will help you do it as safely as possible, starting with the simplest ways and gradually moving on to the technically complex.

1. Disconnection through standard MIUI settings

The safest and most recommended way to deactivate the service is through the settings menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi models on MIUI 12-14 (including HyperOS), but may vary depending on the firmware version.

Follow the path: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Show all applications → Systemic → Pulse (Mi Pulse)

• 🔄 Click Stop ** - this will suspend the service until the phone restarts.
• 🚫 Select “Disable”** (if the option is active) – this will remove all updates and return the application to the factory version.
• 🔒 In the "Permissions" section** disable access to Contacts, Locations and Phone.
• 📵 In Notifications**, deactivate all switches so that the service does not bother you with pop-ups.

If the "Disable" button is inactive (in gray), then the manufacturer has blocked this option for your model, in which case proceed to the following methods.

⚠️ Note: Some devices (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) may lose physical activity data in Mi Fit after disabling Pulse. If you use a fitness tracker, pre-export the story to the cloud.

2.Restriction of background activity through "Battery and performance"

The Pulse service** often consumes battery power due to constant operation in the background. To limit its activity without completely shutting down, use the built-in optimization tools:

Go to: Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management → Applications Choice → Pulse

• 🔋 Select the “Limited” mode** – this will prevent the service from working in the background.
• ⚡ Enable the option “Deep Optimization”** (if available) so that the system will force the application to close when the screen is locked.
• 🛑 In the Auto Start section**, disable the Auto Start permission when you turn your phone on.

This method does not remove the service, but significantly reduces its impact on autonomy. For example, on the POCO F5 after such settings, the battery consumption of the Pulse decreases from 3-5% to 0.1-0.3% per day.

3. Disconnection through ADB (without root rights)

If the standard methods don’t work, you can use USB debugging (ADB), which doesn’t require superuser rights, but requires a computer and minimal technical skills.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode**: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times in a row).
2. Turn on "Debugging by" USB»**: Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB drivers (for example, through Android Studio) and open the command prompt.
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.pulse

After the command is executed, the Pulse service** will be deactivated until the next flashing of the phone. To return it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.pulse

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) after-out ADB You may have problems with Mi Share (Fast File Transfer) if you want to use this feature, use alternative methods.

4. Removal of the service by root rights

For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk or TWRP installed, a radical way is available: completely removing the system application. This method irreversibly removes Pulse from the firmware, so it is only suitable for advanced users.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/Pulse or /system/app/Pulse (depending on the model).
3. Delete the Pulse folder or rename it to Pulse.bak.
4. Reboot the phone.

Once removed, the service will disappear from the application list and all associated processes will stop working, but beware: on some firmware, this can lead to errors in the operation of MIUI, for example, the inability to update by air (OTA).

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Before deleting system files, back up /system partition via TWRP. This will help restore the phone in case of a critical error.

5. Alternative methods: Hidden MIUI functions

In some versions of MIUI (especially on Chinese firmware), Pulse can be disabled via hidden menus, methods that are little known but sometimes more effective than standard ones.

Method 1: via MIUI Lab** (not available on all devices):

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on MIUI Version 5 times in a row until you get a message: You are logged in!
3. Go to Settings → Additional → MIUI Lab → System Application Management.
4. Find the Pulse and turn it off.

Method 2: via Security** (for MIUI 13+):

1. Go to Settings → Security → Auto-Optimization.
2. Turn off the option “System Optimization”** – this will stop the background activity of the “Pulse”.

6.The consequences of turning off the Pulse: what you lose and what you win

Before you deactivate the service, evaluate the pros and cons of this step.

• ✅ Pluses: 🔋 Increase in battery life by 5-15% (depending on model). 🛡️ Stop collecting data about your activity (privacy). 🚫 Disappearance of Intrusive Optimization Notifications.
• ❌ Cons: 📊 Loss of Mi Fit steps statistics (unless you use a separate tracker). ⚙️ Possible failures in automatic cache cleaning. 🔄 Problems with air renewal (OTA) firmware.

For example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, users notice an increase in autonomy by 8-10 hours with moderate use after the Pulse is turned off, while owners of the Xiaomi Watch S1 lose the ability to synchronize data on sleep and training.

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If you don’t use MIUI fitness features and value autonomy over additional “chips,” disabling Pulse is a reasonable compromise.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to disable Pulse, users often encounter typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🔄 Service turns on itself after reboot: This happens due to automatic optimization MIUI. To fix, disable AutoRun for “Pulse” in the battery settings.
• 🔌 ADB Does not see the device: Check if the Debugging mode is enabled USB And if you have drivers installed, try another cable or port. USB 2.0 (not 3.0).
• 🔒 No "Disable" button in the settings: This means the manufacturer has blocked the option for your model. ADB or root-method.
• ⚠️ After removal, they stopped working. OTA-Update: Restore deleted files from backup or reflash your phone via Fastboot.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if your phone has custom software (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) that might not have Pulse in the first place or have a different name (e.g. com.google.android.gms).

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