Game mode on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure for maximum FPS

Why you need a game mode on Xiaomi smartphones and how it works

Modern mobile games require the smartphone to maximize the impact: stable 60+ FPS, minimal delays when touching, optimized cooling. Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO have integrated into their devices a specialized game mode Game Turbo, a comprehensive solution for gamers that automatically adjusts the system to the running game, but many users are not even aware of its existence or do not know how to properly activate all the functions.

In this article, you will find not only basic instructions for turning on the mode, but also hidden settings Game Turbo 5.0/6.0, which the official documentation of Xiaomi is silent. We will understand how to get the smartphone to give maximum performance in PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, Call of Duty: Mobile and other heavy projects without sacrificing autonomy.

What Xiaomi models support Game Turbo

Game Turbo technology was introduced back in 2019 on Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 9, but has since undergone several updates, and is now available on most of the brand’s devices, but the functionality varies depending on the chipset and MIUI version.

• 📱 Flagship models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Mix Fold, Black Shark: Game Turbo 6.0 supportive 120/144 Hz, tactile recoil and AI-optimization.
• 📱 The middle segment (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, POCO F5): Game Turbo 5.0 with manual tuning FPS and a limited set of profiles.
• 📱 Budget smartphones (Redmi) 12C, POCO M6): Simplified version without support 90+ Hz and Advanced Cooling Functions.
• ⚠️ Exemptions: MediaTek Helio G models (e.g. Redmi) 10A) You may not have a Game Turbo at all, but you use a standard performance mode instead.

To find out exactly if your smartphone supports Game Turbo, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone. If it says MIUI 12 and above, most likely, the feature is present. For devices on MIUI 11 and below, you may need to manually activate through the engineering menu (for this, see the corresponding section).

Step-by-step: how to turn on the game mode on Xiaomi

The standard way to activate Game Turbo takes less than a minute, but many users are faced with the option being hidden or unavailable.

1. Open Settings and go to Special Features (on some firmware – Additional).
2. Select Game Mode (or Game Turbo in English firmware). If not, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).
3. Activate the slider Enable Game Mode. The activation notification will appear on the screen.
4. Run any game - in the upper right corner will appear floating panel with an icon 🎮. Slip it to access the settings.

If after these actions the game mode does not appear, check:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (Settings) → Updating the system).
• 📱 Restart your smartphone – sometimes the Game Turbo service doesn’t start after the update.
• 🛠️ Make sure the game is added to the list of allowed optimizations (Game Turbo settings) → Game management).

On some models (POCO X3, Redmi K40) the game mode may be called Game Accelerator or Performance Mode. If you didn't find it through the standard path, try an alternative method:

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).


2. Go to the "Optimization" section.




3. Select "Game Accelerator" → turn on the function.

Game Turbo's Hidden Settings: How to Extract Maximum FPS

Basic game mode simply limits background processes, but in the depths of MIUI hidden advanced options that allow:

• 🎯 fix FPS at a certain level (e.g., block 90) FPS In Genshin Impact for stability).
• ⚡ Turn on GPU-Overclocking (available only on Snapdragon chipsets) 8 Gen 2/3).
• 🔥 Activate Liquid Cooling (forced fan operation on Black Shark).
• 🎮 Set up tactile recoil for different types of weapons in shooters.

To access these functions:

1. Launch the game and call the Game Turbo panel (swipe from the right edge of the screen or tap on the icon). 🎮).
2. Push the gear. ⚙️ top-right corner of the panel.
3. Select Additional Settings (or Pro Mode on English firmware).
4. Enter the password 123456 (default) or 654321 for newer versions of MIUI.

After that, the menu with advanced options will open.

• 🔧 GPU Renderer: Choose OpenGL for stability or Vulkan for maximum performance (not working in all games!).
• 📊 FPS Monitor: Shows the current frame rate and processor temperature in real time.
• 🔥 Thermal Mode: Extreme mode overclocks the chipset, but reduces battery life.

⚠️ Note: Extreme mode on budget smartphones (Redmi 10, POCO M4) It can cause overheating and trottling (automatic performance loss). 4xx Helio Gxx is recommended to use Balanced mode.

Problems with the game mode: why it does not work or shuts down

Even after activating Game Turbo correctly, users are faced with typical problems, and here are the most common solutions.

Complaints are especially common from owners of the POCO X3 NFC and Redmi Note 9 Pro: on these models, the Game Turbo may conflict with the CPU Overclock function in the battery settings.

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Performance modes.
2. Choose Balanced (not High Performance!).
3. Return to Game Turbo and activate the mode again.

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If the game mode is gone after the MIUI update, try resetting it. To do this, delete /data/data/com.miui.gameturbo files through any root-access file manager or ADB.

How to set up tactile returns for shooters (PUBG, COD Mobile, Free Fire)

One of the features of the Game Turbo on Xiaomi’s flagship models is the advanced vibration that mimics the recoil of weapons, steps or explosions, a feature that is particularly useful in PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile, where tactile signals help to better control shooting.

1. Launch the game and call the Game Turbo panel (swipe from the right edge of the screen).
2. Slap the icon. 🎯 (or tactile return in text form).
3. Choose a profile for your game: 🔫 FPS (Shooter - for PUBG, COD Mobile, Free Fire ⚔️ MOBA — Mobile Legends or League of Legends: Wild Rift 🏎️ Racing for Asphalt 9 or Real Racing 3

Adjust the vibration intensity with a slider (recommended value: 70-85%).

For fine tactile recoil settings in PUBG Mobile:

1. Turn on the game settings Vibration when shooting and Vibration when moving.
2. In Game Turbo, activate the Sync with the game option (available on Xiaomi 12/13/14).
3. For sniper rifles (AWM, Kar98k), set the vibration delay to 150 ms to feel the moment of the shot more clearly.

For devices on Snapdragon chipsets, you can use Qualcomm’s hidden settings:

1. Install QuickShortcutMaker from Google Play.
2. Find the activity com.qualcomm.qti.perfdump and run it.
3. In the menu that opens, select Enable Perf Mode and restart your smartphone.

This method increases productivity by 10-15%, It can reduce battery life, not recommended for everyday use, but only for gaming sessions.

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On budget smartphones (Redmi 10, POCO M4), the main increase in FPS is not given by the Game Turbo, but the correct setting of the graphics in the game itself and cleaning the background before launch.

FAQ: answers to frequent questions about the game mode on Xiaomi