If you have been using a Xiaomi phone for some time now, you must have noticed its battery performance degrading with time. Any device's battery deteriorates with use, and it worsens if the phone is subjected to extreme usage conditions (e.g., gaming or video streaming).
This can be problematic for any user; however, there are several ways to fix this problem on your Xiaomi phone.
If you have experienced any unusual battery drains, these steps will help you troubleshoot and fix the problem so that your phone operates as it should. To keep your Xiaomi device running optimally at all times, you’ll need to learn how to manage battery usage effectively so that you don’t run out of juice too fast.
We'll discuss here how you can check your phone's battery performance and identify battery-hogging apps so that you can take action to fix the problem. You should follow these steps to troubleshoot your Xiaomi phone if you are facing battery issues on it:
How to Fix Xiaomi Battery Life Issues (Battery Draining Too Fast)
1. Check Battery Usage and health
If your Xiaomi Battery life drains faster than usual, you can start by checking the Battery Usage. You can check to see which apps consume too much power. Close or uninstall the misbehaving apps. To check Battery Usage Xiaomi:
- Navigate to Settings > Battery & Performance. - Ensure you enable "Battery Dain Notification" within the battery settings
A list of used apps will appear below, sorted by rank. To see which areas are draining your Xiaomi battery, do one of the following:
- Update the app: Go to the Google Play Store and check for an update
- Force close the app Settings > Battery & Performance > Select App > Tap Force Close.
- Clear Cache & Data: Settings > About Phone > Storage >Tap Cache Data
- Uninstall the App
2. Close & Restrict Background Apps
The apps you have opened will keep running in the background even when you aren’t using them. If an app is open in the background, it will keep updating the content. Whenever you want to use the app, it will open faster because it doesn’t have to reload the content from the beginning. It is efficient but can drain your phone.
- Navigate to Settings
- Tap Battery & Performance
- Tap "App Battery Saver"
- Restrict the apps you use less frequently. - Restrict background apps or Restrict background activity)
Restrict background apps - This will close apps after 10 minutes of background activity.
Restrict background activity - This will close apps to save power.
You can automatically clear the cache: Navigate to Settings > System App Settings > Security > Select Boost Speed > then tap Clear Cache, then select a time.
Learn more: Boost Mobile Internet: How To Speed Up Slow Internet On Your Phone
4. Reboot Your Device
This method effectively fixes common issues, including problems related to the battery. To reboot the phone, hold down the power button and select Restart.
5. Turn Night mode on (Reading Mode)
The Purdue study found that switching from light mode to dark mode at 100% brightness saves an average of 39%-47% battery power.
- Navigate to Settings
- Select Display
- Tap Reading Mode
- Toggle Reading Mode on
6. Reduce your Screen resolution
The screen and display contribute a lot to the battery performance of our Xiaomi phone. Consider reducing the screen resolution. Some apps will close when the screen resolution changes. Navigate to
- Navigate to Settings
- Select Display
- Tap Display resolution.
- Select FHD+.
7. Reduce your Screen timeout
Consider lowering your screen timeout duration.
- Navigate to Settings
- Select Always-on display & Lock screen
- Tap Sleep
- Reduce it to 30 seconds or 15 seconds.
8. Disable Usage and Diagnostics
- Navigate to Settings
- Tap Google
- Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen
- Then tap on Usage and Diagnostics.
- Turn Off
9. Turn Off WiFi and Bluetooth Scanning
Navigate to :
- Settings
- Select Location
- Tap WiFi and Bluetooth Scanning
- Toggle WiFi and bluetooth scanning Off.
10. Disable App's Location Access
Navigate to :
- Settings
- Select Location
- Tap App access location
- Under "Allowed all the Time", tap on apps and select either "Deny, Allow while using or Ask every time"
Read more if your iPhone battery is draining fast or if you are looking for tips to extend your battery life
Other quick Xiaomi battery tips
- Avoid Live wallpapers
- Turn on Airplane Mode
- Disable GPS, Mobile Data, WIFI or Bluetooth when not in use.
- Change the resolution of your pictures and videos.
- Keep the phone out of the heat or extreme temperatures.
- Delete Unused Apps
11. Disable App Notifications
To disable the Xiaomi app notifications. Navigate to
- Settings
- Notifcations & Control center
- Tap App notifications
- Select an app that is causing a problem (High battery usage)
- Toggle Off
12. Update Software
Updating the Software can be a potential solution to fixing the Xiaomi battery issue. Updates usually come with a security patch and bug fix that can also improve battery life. Check if there is a Software update for your device. Head to Settings > About Phone > System updates.
13. Enable Power Saving Mode
If you find yourself unable to charge your phone and the battery level is low, you can enable power-saving mode.
- Pull down the notification panel from the right side
- Tap Battery Saver.
Summary: Xiaomi Battery Life Tips
- Check out the battery-draining apps – Start by checking which apps drain the battery the most. Go to Settings > Battery & Performance. Once you figure out which apps are at the top of the list, check for updates or uninstall the app, especially if it is unimportant.
- Restart your S21 5G – If you haven’t restarted your phone for a while, it’s time to do it now. Many apps and processes run in the system’s background, causing the phone's battery to drain faster. Everything that runs unnoticed will be closed when you reboot the phone. In addition, a restart will refresh the memory and the phone will perform much better.
- Disable the services you don’t use – one of our biggest mistakes is letting various services work even when we don’t need them. There is no need to have mobile data enabled if you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network at home. Or, why keep the Bluetooth on if you don’t need the headphones now? Once you are done with the service, please turn it off. You’ll notice the battery lasts much longer.
- Reduce the brightness level. So, you can reduce the brightness level by going to Settings > Display
- Set the screen timeout to 15 or 30 seconds – Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen
- Enable Reading mode – If you turn Dark mode on, you will notice a difference in the battery department.
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