How to completely disable Game Turbo on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

The Game Turbo feature in Xiaomi smartphones was designed to optimize gameplay: it blocks notifications, speeds up performance and even adds floating panels with a new set of devices. FPS-However, many users find that the mode activates automatically when they start games, consumes additional resources or simply interferes with them. This is especially annoying when Game Turbo is enabled in non-gaming applications (such as a browser or messenger), mistakenly recognizing them as games.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Game Turbo on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices running MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. It is important to understand that complete removal of the mode is not possible on all models - some firmware blocks such actions.

Why Game Turbo can get in the way: real problems users

On paper, Game Turbo looks like a useful feature, but in practice it often creates discomfort:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – the forcibly mode overclocks the processor, even when it is not necessary.
• 📱 Automatic enable in non-gaming applications (e.g. Chrome or Telegram are sometimes defined as games).
• 🚫 Gesture Blocking – Game Turbo’s floating panel can override controls in games.
• 🔊 Disabling notifications sound – skipping important messages because the mode drowns them out.
• 🔄 Conflicts with custom firmware - on some versions MIUI regime is unstable.

According to surveys on the 4PDA and XDA Developers forums, about 30% of Xiaomi users want to disable Game Turbo but don’t know how. The main problem is that there is no explicit “Delete” button in the settings.

Method 1: Disable Game Turbo via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to deactivate the mode in the settings menu. It works on most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO devices with MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Scroll down and select Game Turbo (on some firmware, the item may be called Game Mode or Game Acceleration).
3. Turn off the switch at the top of the screen.
4. In the AutoRun for Games section, remove all apps from the list (click on each game and select Remove).

If there is no Game Turbo option in the Special Options, try an alternative route:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter Game Turbo.
3. Select the application, click Disable (if the button is active).

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F3 or Redmi Note 11) after disabling Game Turbo through settings, the mode can be activated again after restarting.

Method 2: Remove Game Turbo via ADB (for power users)

If the standard shutdown doesn’t work, you can completely remove the com.miui.gameturbo packet using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires connecting the phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and execute the commands:

adb devices


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.gameturbo

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.gameturbo

⚠️ Note: Removing system packages through ADB This can cause unstable phone operation.Be sure to back up through Settings before executing commands. → System system → Backup. On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra – This can cause errors in the camera or speakers.

Method 3: Disconnection through MIUI-Launcher (hidden function)

Little-known life hack: in some versions MIUI You can turn off Game Turbo right through the launcher without going into the settings. MIUI 13 and newer:

1. Long press on the free seat of the main screen → select Launcher Settings.
2. Scroll down and find Game Mode (or Game Turbo).
3. Turn off the switch and confirm the action.

If there is no item, try an alternative path:

1. Open the settings → Screen → Additional.
2. Find the Floating Windows and turn off the Game Accelerators.

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If after disabling Game Turbo through the launcher mode again appears, try to clear the cache of the application com.miui.home (launcher) in the application settings.

Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (without root)

If the previous methods didn't work, you can use specialized utilities that don't require superuser rights.

• 🛠️ App Inspector – allows you to disable system applications through ADB-Automatic commands. Download to Play Market.
• 🔧 Package Disabler is a utility for deactivating packets without deleting them. MIUI 14 and HyperOS.
• 📱 Shizuku + AppOps is a combo of two apps for deep resolution tuning. Requires connection via Shizuku.

Instructions for Package Disabler:

1. Install the application and provide access to Special Features.
2. In the search, type com.miui.gameturbo.
3. Select the package and press Disable.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Third-party utilities may request permissions that appear suspicious (such as access to notifications or call logs), install them only from official sources (Google Play or APKMirror) and check reviews before using them.

Method 5: Complete removal via TWRP (for advanced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures and have custom TWRP recaps installed, you can physically delete Game Turbo files. This method is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. Download TWRP for your Xiaomi model.
2. Load your phone to Recovery (Power + Vol Up) mode.
3. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Delete the following folders: /system/priv-app/GameTurbo /system/app/GameTurbo (if any) /data/app/com.miui.gameturbo-*

Wipe → Cache

After that, the Game Turbo will be completely removed, but there are risks:

• 🔄 Possible errors in the update MIUI (The system may attempt to recover deleted files).
• 📱 Some games can run unstable without Game Turbo optimizations.
• 🔧 To restore functionality, you will need to reflash the phone.

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Removing Game Turbo via TWRP is the most radical method, but it is guaranteed to get rid of the mode forever. Use it only if other methods have not worked and you are prepared for the possible consequences.

What if the Game Turbo is still on?

If after all the manipulations the mode continues to activate, check the following points:

1. MIUI updates — Game Turbo can come back after the system update. Check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone.
2. Resetting – sometimes resetting to factory settings helps (but it will delete all data!).
3. Conflict with other SEOs – if you have apps like Greenify or Battery Saver installed, they can automatically turn on game mode.
4. Firmware error – on some devices (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro) Game Turbo is activated due to a bug in MIUI 13.0.4.

If the problem persists, please refer to the official Xiaomi forum or create a 4PDA theme with the following:

• Phone models;
• MIUI/HyperOS versions;
• A list of actions you have already tried.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Game Turbo on Xiaomi