How to turn off the game accelerator on Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive feature called Game Turbo, which is designed to optimize the device during application launch, but for many users it becomes a source of irritation: spontaneous appearance of the sidebar, strange performance notifications or just a desire to have a clean interface without unnecessary software - the reasons for its disabling can be different.

Unfortunately, the shell developers MIUI And the new HyperOS didn't have a single, simple "Switch Off Forever" button for this component, and it prevents the utility from being completely removed, considering it an important part of the ecosystem. However, there are proven ways to minimize its impact or completely hide it from the user's eyes. In this article, we will examine all available methods, from simple settings to use. ADB-team.

It’s worth noting that the approach to solving the problem can vary depending on the firmware version and regional binding of your device. Global versions often have fewer restrictions than Chinese ones, but they also have Security functionality deeply integrated into the system.

What is Game Turbo and why you should turn it off

Game Turbo is an integrated optimization module that automatically activates when games start. It redistributes CPU and RAM resources to an active application, blocks incoming calls and notifications, and offers access to additional features such as screen recording or audio change. For hardcore gamers, it is a useful tool, but in everyday use it is often redundant.

The main reason users are looking for a way to turn off the game accelerator in Xiaomi is because of its aggressive behavior: the sidebar can come out at the wrong time, blocking the interface of messengers or video. In addition, the SecurityCenter process itself, which is responsible for the accelerator, consumes battery resources in the background, which reduces the autonomy of the device.

Another important aspect is advertising and intrusive offers: in some regions, the game accelerator can offer installation of recommended apps or show news, which annoys users who appreciate minimalism, disabling this component returns the smartphone to its original lightness and eliminates visual noise.

• 🎮 Interface Intrusiveness: Side menus often appear by chance when swiping from the edge of the screen.
• 🔋 Battery Consumption: Background optimization processes consume charge even outside of gaming.
• 📢 Advertising integrations: the possibility of showing promotional materials inside the game profile.

⚠️ Note: Complete removal of system components through ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, limit yourself to turning off visible interface elements.

Understanding what is annoying about the accelerator will help you choose the right way to deal with it, so if the problem is only in the pop-up window, you just need to change the display settings, and if the goal is to remove the accelerator completely, you need to take more drastic measures.

Disabling the sidebar and notifications

The easiest and safest way to get rid of annoying elements is to turn them off through the standard settings menu, which won’t remove the app completely, but will make it invisible to the user.

Open the Safety app (green zipper icon) on the home screen or in the Tools folder. In the upper right corner, click on the gear icon to enter the settings. Find the Game Accelerator or Game Turbo and go inside. Here you need to find the Sidebar (or Floating Window) switch and put it inactive.

After that, when you start games, the side menu will stop coming out. However, notifications from the application itself may remain. To remove them, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Application Notifications. Find in the list of Game Accelerator or Game Turbo and turn off all types of notifications, including Important and Other.

It is also important to check the display settings on top of other apps. In the Apps → Permissions → Displaying on top of other apps, make sure that Game Turbo has no redundant rights if you do not use them, which will prevent windows from appearing accidentally while watching videos or reading.

Removal through application settings (without root rights)

If simply hiding the interface doesn’t work, you can try freezing the app through standard Android settings, a method that works on many versions of MIUI, as it forcibly stops all processes associated with the accelerator.

Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. In the list, look for Game Accelerator (can be called Game Center or Security if there is no separate item, look inside security components). Click on it and select Remove Updates if it is active. This will return the app to the factory version, often removing new ad features.

Then click Stop. If the system allows, a "Disable" button will appear. If you click on it, you will hide the app icon and prevent it from running. However, in newer versions of Xiaomi firmware, this button is often blocked (gray), since the component is considered to be a system one.

Remember, once you reset your settings before a factory or major system update, all of these changes can fly off and you have to repeat the procedure, which is a feature of the MIUI shell that seeks to return all services to their original state.

Complete removal via ADB (for advanced users)

The most radical and effective method is using USB debugging and the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, which allows you to remove a system application that cannot be removed by standard means: you will need a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) and a USB cable.

First, activate the developer mode on your smartphone. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly press 7 times on the MIUI Version (or OS Version) and the message will appear: “You became a developer.” Then go back to the main settings menu, select Additional → For Developers and turn on the USB Debugging switch.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.gamebooster

Executing this command will remove the com.miui.gamebooster package for the current user, and then the game accelerator will disappear from the system completely, and if you want to return it, you will need to reset the phone to factory settings, since there is no standard recovery button.

There are also graphical shells for ADB, such as Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or Universal Android Debloater, which allow you to remove system debris through a user-friendly interface without manually entering commands. This is a great option for those who are afraid of getting the command line syntax wrong.

⚠️ Removal of critical system components through ADB This can lead to a "bootloop" (cyclic reboot). Always check the name of the package before removing it!

Alternative methods and third-party launchers

If you don’t want to mess with ADB, and standard settings don’t help you completely get rid of the accelerator, you can try changing the launcher. Installing a third-party shell, for example, Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher, can change the behavior of the system, although it does not guarantee a complete shutdown of Xiaomi system services.

Another method is to use freezer applications like Ice Box or Shizuku (in conjunction with other utilities), which allow you to suspend applications without root rights using vulnerabilities or special permissions, which is more secure than completely removing, since you can thaw the component at any time.

Some users have resorted to flashing the device to the global version (Chinese) or custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience), where the Xiaomi game accelerator is absent by default. This is a difficult way, requiring unlocking the bootloader, but it gives full control of the device.

• 🔄 Change of launcher: changes the interface, but does not remove system processes.
• ❄️ Application Freeze: A Safe Removal Analog That Requires Configuration.
• 📲 Castom firmware: the complete absence of Xiaomi branded software.

The choice of method depends on your technical background. For most users, the optimal balance between security and outcome is a combination of disabling notifications and hiding the sidebar.

Possible problems and solutions

When you turn off the game accelerator, you may encounter a number of difficulties, such as resetting your settings after you upgrade, which is the normal MIUI behavior, and then you need to reset the process or use ADB scripts if they've been saved.

Sometimes, after removing the game booster, the screen recording or call blocking functions during the game may stop working, these functions are tied to the same system process. If you care about the gameplay recording, you may want to leave the accelerator, but limit its notifications as much as possible.

There is also a problem when the Security app starts to work incorrectly or hangs in the background constantly, in which case it is recommended to clear the Security app cache through the application management menu and restart the device.

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Before any interference with system settings, back up your important data, which will take a few minutes, but will save you from losing photos and contacts in the event of a crash.

Remember that some bugs may not be due to the accelerator itself, but rather to conflicting versions of applications.

Outcomes and recommendations for use

Disabling Game Turbo on Xiaomi Redmi is a solvable task, but it requires understanding the risks. For the average user, simply remove the sidebar and notifications to make the interface cleaner and the battery is spent more economically.

If you are an enthusiast and want to completely clear the system of redundant code, the ADB method is the only working option without obtaining root rights. However, remember that deep interference with the system removes some of the warranty obligations and requires caution.

Ultimately, the choice is yours: put up with intrusive functionality for the potential (and often unnoticed) performance gains in games, or sacrifice them for the sake of system purity. In today’s reality, with smartphones having powerful hardware, the need for artificially speeding up games is becoming less and less urgent.

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The optimal balance is to hide the accelerator interface elements without completely removing the system package, which keeps the phone stable.