Set up incoming calls on Xiaomi without folding the game: the full guide

Are you passionate about playing on Xiaomi, but every incoming call interrupts the process by folding the app? This problem is familiar to many gamers, especially on smartphones with MIUI. By default, the system automatically winds down games when calling to show the call interface - but this can be fixed! In this article, we will discuss all the ways to adjust incoming calls so that the game remains on the screen and you do not lose progress.

The problem is relevant for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS. Solutions range from standard settings to using third-party applications. It is important to understand that some methods may conflict with system limitations - so we will describe each option in detail with its pros and cons.

Why does the game end when you call Xiaomi?

The reason is the MIUI architecture and Android's policy of handling incoming calls.

• 📱 The system gives calls the highest priority, interrupting all current processes.
• 🎮 Games and other applications are put into the background to free up resources for the call interface.
• 🔊 The sound of the game is muffled and the vibration can change the pattern (if switched on).

On Xiaomi, this behavior is reinforced by additional optimizations to save battery. For example, in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization, games often fall into the “limited” category, which exacerbates the problem. Fortunately, there are several ways to get around this, from simple to advanced.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5) After upgrading to HyperOS, standard methods may not work. ADB-commands or third-party utilities.

Method 1: Configure Game Turbo in MIUI

Game Turbo is Xiaomi's proprietary gameplay optimization utility that allows you to block notifications, turn off autobrightness, and even control incoming call behavior. Here's how to set it up:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game mode (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → Applications → Game mode).
2. Activate the Game Mode switch.
3. Select the game from the list (if there is none, add it manually through Add the app).
4. Enable the option "Do not interrupt the game" or "Ignore calls" (name depends on the version of MIUI).
5. Save the settings and restart the game.

This method works on most devices, but has limitations:

• 🔹 Not blocking all notifications, just calls.
• 🔹 On some models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) option may not be available.
• 🔹 The call will still appear as a pop-up window, but the game will not curl up.

Added to Game Turbo | list

Activated the option "Do not interrupt the game" |

The game was restarted after the changes.|

Checked the behavior during the test call-->

Method 2: Using a floating call window (pop-up notification)

If you don't completely block calls, you can set them up as a floating window, so you can either accept or reject calls without turning the game down.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Floating windows.
2. Find the Phone app (or Calls) and enable the Floating Notifications option.
3. Select the display style: “Small window” or “Notification at the top”.
4. Return to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Notifications and disable “Terminate Other Applications”.

Now, when you call in, you get a little window that you can swipe or take right over the game, and the downside is that on some firmware, the floating window can still pause the sound in the game.

Use Game Turbo|

Set up floating windows |

Apply ADB-team|

Install a third-party application-->

Method 3: ADB-commands to completely disable interruptions

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to deep-tube the system, which requires a PC connection, but gives you maximum control.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock Developer Settings, then enable debugging).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

After preparation, execute the following commands in the terminal (command line):

adb shell


settings put global call_audio_ducking_enabled 0




settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 1

The first command turns off the muffling of the sound when you call, the second command turns on pop-up notifications. To apply the changes, restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB On some models (for example, Xiaomi 14) after applying these commands, the sound in the calls may disappear - in this case, reset through settings reset global.

Method 4: Third-Party Call Management Apps

If the system methods don't work, you can install specialized utilities.

• 📞 Call Blocker – Blocks calls from selected contacts or all unknown numbers during the game.
• 🎮 Game Guardian (requires root) – allows you to customize the behavior of the system when calling, including blocking interrupts.
• 🔔 Do Not Disturb – Creates rules for automatically enabling Do Not Disturb mode when you start games.

Example of Do Not Disturb configuration:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → Rules → Add a rule.
3. Select the "App Launched" condition and specify your game.
4. In the action, select "On Do Not Disturb".
5. Keep the rule and check its work.

The downside of third-party apps is that they can conflict with MIUI optimizations, especially on new firmware, and some utilities (such as Game Guardian) require root rights, which voids the warranty.

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Before installing third-party apps, check their compatibility with your version of MIUI. For example, on HyperOS, some utilities may not work without additional settings.

Method 5: Configure application rights through "Special Access"

MIUI has hidden settings to manage application rights at the system level, which will help prevent game curtailment:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose your game (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).
3. Click on "Special Access" (or "Additional" on new versions).
4. Turn on the options: 🔒 "Display over other windows (allows the game to remain active). 🔊 "Change system sound settings" (prevents muffling).

Save the changes and restart the game.

This method doesn't work on all models, but on POCO F4, Redmi K50 and similar devices, it works well, and if options aren't available, your firmware is blocking them.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Resetting to factory settings (before doing a backup!) Sometimes conflicts in settings interfere with the correct function.
• 📥 Reverse the firmware to an older version MIUI, where the problem is not present (relevant to Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi Note 11 and others.).
• 🛠️ Getting root rights and manual editing of system files (for experienced users only!).

For example, on the Xiaomi Mi 11, after upgrading to MIUI 14, many users encountered a bug in which the game was turned off even when notifications were disabled, the solution was to roll back to MIUI 13.0.6 via Fastboot.

⚠️ Note: rolling back firmware or obtaining root rights can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device.Be sure to read the manuals for your model before such actions!

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If standard methods don’t work, check out forums (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or 4PDA) – often for specific models there are unique solutions from the community.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up calls in games on Xiaomi