How to turn off the game accelerator on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often encounter an intrusive feature called Game Turbo, which is automatically activated when apps are launched.This system add-on is designed to optimize CPU resources, but in practice it often leads to overheating of the device, aggressive battery discharge and constant pop-ups. For many users, stable operation in the background is much more important than the dubious staff growth that Game Turbo offers.

The procedure for completely disabling this module is not always obvious, since the developers of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS hide the corresponding switches in different sections of the menu. In some cases, standard settings are not enough, and the use of special commands or third-party tools for deep cleaning of the system is required. Below we will consider all known methods, from simple switches to advanced locking methods.

It is worth noting that the complete removal of the component can affect the performance profiles of the game, so before making changes, evaluate the need for such measures. If you are annoyed only by pop-up notifications during the game, it may be enough to limit their display without removing the service itself. However, for those who want to completely free RAM from unnecessary processes, a full deactivation manual is available.

⚠️ Note: Before making changes to system settings, make sure you understand the consequences. Disabling system services may cause gaming applications to run unstable, although the overall functionality of the phone will not be affected.

What is Game Turbo and why you should turn it off

Game Turbo is an embedded software module developed by Xiaomi to improve the gaming experience on smartphones with shells MIUI and HyperOS. Theoretically, it redistributes the resources of the processor and RAM in favor of running the game, blocks incoming calls and notifications, and allows you to take screenshots and screen recordings. However, in practice, the algorithms of this accelerator often cause more problems than benefits.

The main reason users are looking to turn off the accelerator is because of its aggressive behavior: the service can force the brightness of the screen, change the refresh rate of the display and block system functions that are necessary for the normal operation of other applications.

Another annoying factor is the pop-up menu that appears when swiping in the corner of the screen, which overlaps the interface of games, interferes with control, and often activates accidentally. For owners of budget models with little RAM, the presence of such a heavy overlay can cause micro-freezes and input delays, which is critical in competitive shooters.

• 🎮 Aggressive optimization often leads to the opposite effect – reduced stability. FPS.
• 🔋 Background operation of the service significantly accelerates battery discharge in standby mode.
• 📱 Obsessive overlays and notifications prevent full immersion in the gameplay.

Basic Disconnection through Security Settings

The easiest and safest way to limit the impact of a game accelerator is to use the standard settings of the Security app. This method does not delete system files, but allows you to deactivate basic functions and auto-start. First, you need to find the Security app (green icon with a shield) in the menu of all programs or on the desktop.

Inside the app, scroll down to the Game Accelerator or Game Turbo section. In the menu that opens, click on the gear icon in the upper right corner to go to the settings. Here you will need to find the item responsible for starting games and disabling the switchboard. It is also recommended to uncheck the boxes from the items "Accelerate during play" and "Improving the network."

Path to Settings: Security → Game Accelerator → Settings (cogs) → Accelerate Games (Off)

Once you do this, the system will no longer automatically recognize the installed applications as games and apply game profiles to them. However, the service itself will remain in the system and may periodically remind itself if you accidentally run it through a search or shortcut.

💡

If after disabling in the settings, the Game Turbo shortcut remained on the desktop, just delete it (long-term press) and select “Delete”.

Remove via ADB and disable system packages

For users who want to get rid of the component completely, there is a method of using USB debugging and the ADB tool (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and having basic command-line skills, which allows you to forcefully stop and hide the system package responsible for the operation of the accelerator.

The first step is to activate the developer mode. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on MIUI Version or OS Version seven times. After the message “You became a developer” appears, go back to the main settings menu, select Additional → For Developers and turn on the USB Debugging switch.

Connect your phone to your PC with a cable. On your computer, open the command line in the folder with the ADB installed and enter a command to check the connection:

adb devices

On the smartphone screen, you'll see a request for debugging permission -- click "Allow." Then type in the command to disable the package:

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

⚠️ Note: Do not delete system packages unless you are sure of their purpose.The disable-user command is secure, as it allows you to return everything back, but uninstall may require flashing.

Set up performance profiles and batteries

Even if you don’t remove the Game Turbo completely, setting up your battery profiles correctly will help minimize the impact on your system. With modern versions of HyperOS and MIUI 14, energy management has become more flexible. Go to Settings → Battery and select Balanced profile instead of Performance.

It is also important to check the individual settings for each game application. → App management find your game, go to the Battery and set a background limit.This will prevent Game Turbo from artificially overclocking the processor when it is not urgently needed.

Special attention is paid to the functions of Read Mode and Eye Protection, which often conflict with the gaming brightness profiles. If these features are active, the Game Turbo may incorrectly switch the color temperature of the screen, causing discomfort.

• 🔋 Use the Balanced Profile for everyday work and games.
• 🚫 Limit background activity of heavy applications in battery settings.
• 👁 Make sure that your vision protection modes do not conflict with the game.

Comparison of disconnection methods: pros and cons

The choice of the method of disabling depends on your technical training and goals. Simple switching of the switch in the settings is safe, but does not guarantee the complete disappearance of the process. Using ADB gives a clean result, but takes time to prepare. The table below will help determine the best option.

It is worth considering that after upgrading to a new version of MIUI or HyperOS, the settings may reset and the procedure will have to be repeated, especially with regard to methods associated with ADB, since updates often restore the state of the system packages by default.

Alternative solutions and optimization

If removing Game Turbo completely causes problems with running specific games, you can try alternative optimization options, such as using third-party launchers such as Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher, allowing you to completely ignore system game profiles, in which case the games run as normal applications without the intervention of system overlays.

Manual control of running processes is also an effective method: Before starting a heavy game, clear RAM through the multitasking menu and close the background applications that consume resources. This often gives a greater performance gain than an automatic accelerator.

Keep an eye on the temperature of the device. If the phone overheats, the system will automatically lower the CPU frequencies (trottling), and no software accelerators will help. Removing the case during long gaming sessions or using an external cooler can be a more effective solution.

💡

A comprehensive approach combining system services shutdown and manual memory cleaning gives a better result than relying on automatic accelerators.

Possible problems after disconnection

After the forced disabling of the com.miui.gamebooster package, some users may experience the Game widget disappearing on the desktop. This is normal behavior, since the widget is part of a remote service. If you need quick access to games, create a regular folder on your desktop and add shortcuts to it.

In rare cases, there may be no sound effects when touching in games or a malfunction in vibration, which is due to the fact that the Game Turbo manages some audio profiles, the solution is to reset the audio settings in the Sound menu and vibration or reboot the device.

If after all the manipulations, the phone starts to work unstable, you can always return the changes. ADB command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.gamebooster

Restoration of the standard state of the system will take no more than a minute, after which all the functions of the game accelerator will return to factory values.