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

Game Turbo mode in Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones is designed to optimize performance during games, but not everyone likes it. Some complain about overheating devices, accelerated battery discharge or automatic activation when you start applications. If you want to regain control of the system, this article will help you understand how to completely disable the Game Turbo on any device with MIUI.

We're going to look at both the standard methods through the settings and the hidden features for advanced users. It's important to understand that depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15) and the smartphone model (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11, Poco F5, etc.) the interface may be different. Ready to get started?

Why Game Turbo can interfere with the smartphone

On paper, Game Turbo looks like a useful feature: it blocks notifications, optimizes performance and even offers floating control panels.

• 🔥 CPU overheating – Aggressive optimization makes the chip run to its limits, especially on budget models (Redmi) 9A, Poco M3).
• 🔋 Fast discharge – background processes com.miui.gameturbo consume up to 15% charge per hour.
• 🎮 Auto-Start – the mode is activated even in non-gaming applications (for example, in YouTube or TikTok).
• ⚙️ Conflicts with custom firmware – on devices with Xiaomi.EU or Pixel Experience can cause lags.

In addition, in some regional versions of MIUI (for example, in India or China), the Game Turbo cannot be turned off via the standard menu - workarounds are required. If you notice that the smartphone has become hot for no reason or the battery runs down in a few hours, first check if this mode is on.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in system options, suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-15, including Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and Poco X5.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Special Opportunities section → Game Turbo.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Settings.
4. Turn off the switch to automatically start the Game Turbo.
5. Go back and manually deactivate the mode if it is active (Switch off button at the bottom of the screen).

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

• 📱 Settings → Annexes → Application management → Game Turbo.
• 🔧 Click Disable (confirmation may be required).

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard method does not work, you can use ADB-It's going to require a computer and a little bit of technical skill, but it's guaranteed to turn off the Game Turbo at the system level. K50 POCO F4 GT.

Before starting, make sure that:

• 💻 PCs are installed. ADB and Fastboot.
• 📲 On the smartphone included debugging on USB (Settings → The phone. → Press 7 times on the version MIUI, Then go back to the settings. → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 Cable USB Supports data transfer (not just charging).

Now, follow the following steps:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Disable Game Turbo with command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.gameturbo
4. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

⚠️ Warning: Once this command is executed, the Game Turbo will disappear from the settings menu. To return it, you will need to reset to factory settings or manually install it. APK-file.

Method 3: Disconnecting via Safe Mode

If Game Turbo does not shut down due to a system failure or conflict with other applications, you can use Safe Mode, which only loads standard Android services, which allows you to deactivate problematic features.

How to log in to Safe Mode:

1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Press the Turn Off icon (or Reboot on some models) before a request to go to Safe Mode appears.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

In safe mode:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Game Turbo.
• 🗑️ Click Remove Updates (if the button is active) or Disable.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone in normal mode.

This method is especially useful if Game Turbo has been updated through Google Play and started to work incorrectly. In Safe Mode, you can also delete the app cache (Storage → Clear cache), which sometimes solves the problem without completely turning off.

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

For users who don't want to mess with ADB, there are apps that allow you to manage system components, one of which is App Inspector (available on Google Play), which helps you find and disable Game Turbo without superuser rights.

Instructions:

1. Install the App Inspector.
2. Open the application and provide access to Special Features (a request will appear).
3. In the search box, enter Game Turbo.
4. Select the app found and click Disable.

Alternative utilities:

• 🔧 Package Disabler – allows you to disable system packages (requires Android 8.0)+).
• 🛡️ Debloater Tool – to massively disable unnecessary services MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Not all deblogging apps are safe. Avoid utilities that request root access or offer "optimization" for money. 4PDA or XDA Developers.

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If after turning off Game Turbo games started to lag, try manually adjusting performance through Settings → Battery → Performance Mode and select Balanced or High Performance.

Method 5: Manual removal via TWRP (for stitched devices)

If your smartphone is unlocked and customized recap (TWRP) installed, you can completely remove the Game Turbo from the system, a method suitable for enthusiasts who are already familiar with firmware and are not afraid to lose the warranty.

Step-by-step:

1. Download. TWRP for your model (for example, twrp-3.7.0_9-0-raphael.img for Redmi K20 Pro).
2. Load into the Recovery (usually by clamping Power + Volume up).
3. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Find /system/priv-app/GameTurbo or /system/app/GameTurbo.
5. Delete the folder (swipe to the right for confirmation).
6. Reboot to the system.

After that, Game Turbo will be removed without the possibility of recovery through the standard settings, and if you want to return the feature, you will have to refashion the system partition.

What to do if Game Turbo is turned on after the MIUI update

One of the most common problems is that the Game Turbo automatically returns after a system update, which is because Xiaomi integrates the feature into the firmware at the kernel level.

• 🔄 Reverse to the previous version MIUI Fastboot (instructions are available on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 📵 Freeze the app with Titanium Backup (requires root).
• 🛡️ Install custom firmware without Game Turbo (for example, Xiaomi.EU with disabled Chinese services).

If you don’t want to roll back or sift through, you can try turning off the automatic update for Game Turbo:

1. Go to Google Play → Profile → Application Management.
2. Find Game Turbo and turn off Auto Update.

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After each major MIUI update (e.g. 14 to 15) check the Game Turbo status – Xiaomi will sometimes return it to active state, even if you’ve disabled it before.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Game Turbo on Xiaomi