Skip to content
TechBone
Xiaomi

Xiaomi: Turn Battery Saver On or Off

When Battery saver kicks in on your Xiaomi phone, background tasks like email sync or downloads slow down or pause until you charge again. That can leave messages arriving late or apps failing to update in the background. If you want full performance back, or want to save power on purpose, you need to control this mode directly.

3 min3 steps
Version

Step by step

1 / 3

Step 1 of 3: Tap on **Settings**

1

Tap on Settings

Live simulator

Android 11 · MIUI
Turn Battery Saver On or Off – MIUI: step 1 – Tap on Settings
Tap on Settings
1 / 3

Scroll or use the buttons for the next step

Feedback

Was the guide correct?

Help others: confirm the path or report a problem.

97

Confirmations

Forum verified this path

Xiaomi

Turn Battery Saver On or Off auf Xiaomi

Battery saver on Xiaomi phones limits background activity to stretch the remaining charge. Once enabled, MIUI throttles background processes, restricts data usage for apps you are not actively using, and delays automatic syncing for email and other notifications.

This is why messages sometimes arrive late or downloads pause mid-way. The system decides which processes get resources based on the active battery mode, not on individual app settings.

Turn Battery saver on or off in Settings

Go to Tap on SettingsTap on Battery & performanceEnable or disable Battery saver. Toggling it here applies the change immediately, no restart needed.

You can also switch Battery saver from the Quick Settings panel or the Quick Launch bar, without opening the full settings menu. This is useful when you need instant full performance for a call or a navigation app.

Leave Battery saver off if you rely on real-time notifications or need consistent app performance. Turn it on when charge is low and you mainly need calls and messaging to keep working.

Frequently asked questions

Battery saver restricts background data refresh for apps you are not actively using, including your mail app. Turn it off via Tap on SettingsTap on Battery & performanceEnable or disable Battery saver if you need instant delivery.