Emir BardakçıThe operating system installed in every Xiaomi smartphone is Xiaomi HyperOS, which is highly customizable. However, this user-friendly OS is installed with default settings that are not necessary and may be even disturbing for many people. Here’s how you can change six settings to increase performance, declutter your interactions, and get the most from your Xiaomi device.
1. Enable Dark Mode
Dark mode becomes an indispensable feature for all those who want to have less strain on their eyes, especially in the hours of darkness. It minimizes blue light, which can suppress the secretion of melatonin-a hormone so needed by our body for good sleep.
How to Enable Dark Mode
- Go to Settings → Display.
- Check Dark Mode to turn it on.
Pro Tip: It also saves battery on devices using OLED or AMOLED displays.
2. Remove Bloatware for Better Performance
Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phones usually come out of the box with different applications, also known as bloatware, which is only wasting resources and eventually leading to shorter battery life.
How to Remove Bloatware
One of the safest ways to remove unwanted apps is through Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools. This tool will help you uninstall unnecessary apps without rooting your device.
3. Disable System Ads
Ads are present in the Xiaomi user interface of applications like Security, Music, and File Manager. You cannot get rid of them completely but can reduce them to a minimum.
Steps to Disable Ads
- Turn off Online Content Services: Open the application, such as Music or Security.
- Navigate to Settings. Disable Online Content Services.
- Revoke Permission for Data Collection: Settings > Passwords & Security > Authorization & Revocation.
- Disable msa and GetApps.
4. Adjust Animation Speed
By default, HyperOS uses slower animations that make the device feel less responsive. By changing these, you are enhancing the overall usability of the device.
How to Change Animation Speed
- Go to Settings > My Device > All Specs.
- Tap several times on HyperOS Version to unlock Developer Options.
- Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options.
- Click on View advanced appearance and performance settings Windows. Look for Window Animation Scale and Transition Animation Scale; change to 0.5x or Animation Off.
5. Activate Wi-Fi Assistant for Faster Internet
The inbuilt Wi-Fi Assistant in HyperOS is going to provide you with even better internet through optimized connections or even combining your Wi-Fi with mobile data to get faster speeds.
How to Use Wi-Fi Assistant:
- Go to Settings > WLAN > WLAN Assistant.
- Activate the Traffic Mode and check Fast Connection.
- Optional: Activate Use Mobile Data to Boost Speed in order to browse smoothly.
6. Enable High Refresh Rate
Most Xiaomi smartphones of late have high refresh rate displays, as high as 144Hz, but these are usually turned off out of the box. The higher refresh rate makes a device so much smoother and responsive.
How to Enable High Refresh Rate
- Go to Settings → Display → Refresh Rate.
- Now, choose the highest refresh rate available for your device. Note: The high refresh rate does consume more battery, but believe us, the gained fluidity in your device will be really worth it.
Final Thoughts
These tweaks that you do on your Xiaomi smartphone will make it powerful, more interactive, and at its absolute productive best in front of a user. Anything from tweaking animations opening to boosting up the internet speeds, these apparently minute changes shall end up rendering quite a profound difference. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks to get the most out of your Xiaomi experience on XiaomiTime.
