Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone often face intrusive functionality that the MIUI system tries to introduce into the user experience: this is a built-in gaming accelerator that automatically starts when certain applications are opened. For many users, this becomes a problem, as pop-ups, brightness changes and aggressive resource management can interfere with the comfortable use of the device.
The challenge is that standard menus often don't remove this component completely, but only temporarily shut down. Game Turbo or earlier versions of the game mode are deeply integrated into the manufacturer's shell. To really get rid of unnecessary processes, you need to take a comprehensive approach that includes disabling system services and cleaning up data.
In this article, we will discuss proven ways to deactivate gaming features on Redmi Note 4. You will learn how to find hidden settings, which system packages require attention, and how to prevent the accelerator from being activated again after a firmware update, which will allow you to regain control of the interface and free up RAM.
Analysis of the built-in game mode MIUI
Before we start deleting, it’s important to understand what we’re fighting: In the MIUI shell installed on the Redmi Note 4, the system application is responsible for gaming performance, which can be called differently depending on the version of Android and MIUI. Most often it’s Game Center, Game Turbo or simply “Security” with an integrated module.
The function is designed to free up RAM, block notifications and prioritize game processes. However, in practice, the optimizer’s algorithms are often overly aggressive, and can force background tasks such as messengers or navigators to close, resulting in the loss of important messages or reset of a route.
In addition, the presence of active game mode sometimes causes increased power consumption in standby mode. The system continues to monitor running processes even if you are not playing, which negatively affects the autonomy of the Redmi Note 4.
Why is Xiaomi imposing a game mode?
It's worth noting that you can't completely remove system components without root rights, but effectively sedating them is the same thing, and the key is to turn off auto-start and clean up all the data stored in the optimizer application, which prevents it from working in the background.
Search and deactivation through system settings
The first and most secure method is to use the standard smartphone interface. You don't need third-party programs or a computer connection. All activities are performed directly on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 device.
Start by opening the main settings menu. Find a section that is usually called "Applications" or "All Apps." It hides a list of all installed programs, including system ones. By default, only user applications are displayed, so you need to activate the system process display.
☑️ The algorithm for searching the game module
Look for apps called Security, Game Center, Game Turbo or Joyose, which are the ones that control the game's functions. Go inside the app, find the Notification button and completely disable them, which will eliminate pop-ups when you use other programs.
Next, you need to find the "Outstart" item. Make sure the switch opposite the game accelerator is off. If the system requires confirmation, agree to the restriction. This action will prevent the module from starting with the Android operating system.
- 📱 Open Settings and go to the Application section.
- 🔍 Click on three dots in the corner and select Show System Processes.
- 🛑 Find Game Turbo or Security and click Stop".
- 🗑️ Select “Clean” and “Clean All” to delete temporary files.
After you do this, restart the device, check if the pop-up window disappeared when you start the games, and if the accelerator interface still appears, you will need to make a deeper intervention in the settings through the Security menu.
Setting up the "Security" application
The central element of performance management in MIUI is the Security app (green icon with a shield) that hides the main game mode switches inside, and even if you have disabled autoplay, activating the game through this center can trigger unwanted services again.
Run the Security app and scroll down to the "Game Turbo" or "Game Turbo" section. If you have one, click on it. Inside, you'll see a list of added games, and your task is to remove all games from this list or turn off the acceleration function itself.
In some versions of the firmware for Redmi Note 4, the settings are hidden in the Settings menu inside the security app itself. Click on the gear in the upper right corner. Look for options related to "Enhanced Performance" or "Game Mode." Turn off all sliders associated with cleaning up memory when you start games.
⚠️ Warning: Do not remove the Security app completely unless you have root rights. It is the system component responsible for permissions and network operation.
Also, check the Battery section in the system settings, where the Game or No Limits performance profile may be active, and switch the CPU mode to Balance or Savings to reduce system aggressiveness.
Using ADB for deep cleaning
If standard methods didn’t help to completely remove the acceleration, you can use USB debugging.This method requires connecting a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone to a computer, which allows you to disable system packages that are hidden from the average user.
First, turn on the developer mode. Go to Settings. → About the phone and seven times quickly click on the build number MIUI. After the message “You became a developer” appears, go back to the main settings menu and find the section “Advanced Settings" → "For developers".
Activate Debugging via USB. When connecting to your PC, select File Transfer Mode and confirm the request for debugging permission on your smartphone screen. You will need ADB Tools on your computer.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.gamebooster
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.joyoseThese commands disable the packets responsible for the game booster and performance telemetry collection. com.miui.gamebooster is the main acceleration module, and com.xiaomi.joyose is often responsible for heating and trottling in games.
| ADB Team Team | Packet function | Risk of removal |
|---|---|---|
| com.miui.gamebooster | The main game module | Low (restored by reset) |
| com.xiaomi.joyose | Analytics and heating | Medium (may affect charging) |
| com.miui.misys | MIUI System Services | High (not recommended) |
To get it back, use the command adb shell pm enable. Be careful when typing commands, as a mistake in the name of the package can lead to unpredictable results.
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Save a list of disabled packets in a text file on your computer, which will quickly restore the system to work if necessary, without remembering the exact names of the components.
Disconnection through the menu of special features
Another place where the game mode activator may be hiding is the special features section. Xiaomi often hides features there for quick access. Check the Settings path → Advanced Settings → Special features.
In the list of services, find Game Turbo or Accelerate Games. If the switch is active, turn it off. Also go inside this item (clicking on the name, not the switch) and turn off all permissions, especially access to the screen on top of other applications.
Sometimes the game mode is disguised as "Simplification." Check this section and make sure that it does not have game profiles. On the Redmi Note 4 with MIUI 10 or 11, these settings may differ, but the search logic remains the same.
- 🔧 Go to Special. Opportunities in the settings menu.
- 📉 Find active services related to games.
- ❌ Turn off screen access and background work.
- 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.
If after this action, when the swipe still appears in the corner of the screen, then it is sewn into the system launcher, in which case only installing a third-party launcher, such as Nova Launcher, which completely replaces the standard interface, will help.
Frequent questions and troubleshooting
Even after completing all the steps, nuances can arise: the MIUI system has a high degree of self-healing and can re-activate remote components after updating or synchronizing with the Mi Account cloud.
If you notice that the phone started to run slower after the accelerator was turned off, an important system process for optimizing memory may have been disabled, in which case it is worth resetting to factory settings, but without deleting personal files to clear system errors.
⚠️ Attention: When using methods with ADB You act at your own risk or third-party launchers.The author is not responsible for the possible instability of the Xiaomi device.
Check the Mi Store app update list regularly. Sometimes the game module updates separately from the main firmware and returns its functions. Turn off auto-update system applications in the store settings.
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Completely removing the game acceleration on Redmi Note 4 is possible only by a combination of methods: disabling in settings, disabling auto-start and blocking through ADB.
Remember that Redmi Note 4 is a device with a certain margin of performance. Excessive overlay interfaces can significantly reduce FPS in heavy games, so removing them is often a necessity, not just a desire.