Xiaomi’s Game Turbo Accelerator: How to Install and Configure for Maximum FPS

What is Game Turbo and why you need it on Xiaomi

If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone and actively play mobile games like Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty, then without the Game Turbo you lose up to 30% of performance. This proprietary game accelerator from Xiaomi optimizes the work of the processor, graphics accelerator and RAM specifically for gaming loads, minimizing lags and increasing FPS.

Unlike standard Android game mode, Game Turbo works at the MIUI/HyperOS firmware level, blocking background processes, optimizing core clock speeds, and even improving touch screen response. For example, in tests on Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with the accelerator enabled, the average FPS in Honor of Kings has gone from 58 to 89 frames — the difference is palpable to the naked eye. But there’s a caveat: on some models, the function is hidden or requires manual activation.

In this article, you will learn how to check your device’s compatibility, where to find hidden Game Turbo settings, and how to avoid typical installation errors. And if your model doesn’t support the official version, we’ll show workarounds using ADB and third-party Magisk modules.

What Xiaomi smartphones support Game Turbo

Officially, Game Turbo is available on most Xiaomi devices released after 2019, but with reservations. Full support is available only on flagships and game series:

• 📱 Flagship series: Xiaomi 13/14, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi Mix Fold 2/3
• 🎮 Game models: Black Shark 4/5, POCO F4/F5 GT, Redmi K50/K60 Gaming
• 💰 Midsize: Redmi Note 11 Pro+/12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro (with limitations)

On budget models (Redmi 10A, POCO M4 Pro), the feature may be missing or running in a stripped-down form. To see for sure if your smartphone supports the Game Turbo, check:

1. Open the settings → About the phone → version of MIUI.
2. If the firmware version is 12.5+ or HyperOS, the odds are high.
3. Run any game and pull down the notification bar – if there is a Gaming Accelerator button, the function is active.

If your device isn’t on the list, don’t worry: we’ll show you how to install the Game Turbo via ADB or Magisk modules, even on unofficially supported models.

Preparation of the smartphone before installing the accelerator

Before you activate the Game Turbo, you need to follow a few critical steps, neglecting them can lead to game crashes or even overheating the device.

Update MIUI/HyperOS to the latest version

Clear the cache in the storage settings

Turn off the energy-saving modes

Close all background applications-->

1. Firmware update. The game accelerator is tightly integrated with the system, so running an outdated version of MIUI is fraught with bugs. Check the firmware's relevance in Settings → About Phone → System Update. If an update is available, install it, even if it weighs several gigabytes.

2. Clean up the system. Cluttered memory and cache can conflict with Game Turbo. Go to Settings → Storage → Clean up and delete unnecessary files. Pay special attention to the game cache – it is better to clean manually through Settings → Apps → [Game name] → Storage.

⚠️ Warning: If you have Magisk modules or custom cores installed on your device, the Game Turbo may not start, in which case temporarily disable the root rights or return to the stock core.

Power Configurement: The game accelerator requires maximum performance, so turn off all power saving modes:

• 🔋 Settings → Battery → Performance Mode (select High Performance)
• ⚡ Disable Adaptive Charging and Battery Optimization for Games

Method 1: Activate Game Turbo through standard settings

If your device officially supports Game Turbo, you can turn it on in 30 seconds without any further manipulation.

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → Additional → Game Accelerator).
2. Activate the switch to turn on Game Turbo.
3. In the Accelerator Settings section, select: 🎯 Performance Mode: Extreme (maximum FPS but more heating) 📊 Monitor FPS: enable the Frame Counter in the corner of the screen 🔇 Notification Lock: Turn off all pop-ups while playing

Save the settings and restart the device.

After the reboot, run any game — a translucent panel with the Game Turbo button should appear in the upper right corner. Click on it to open additional options:

⚠️ Warning: On HyperOS firmware (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the path to settings may change. If you don't find the Game Turbo on the menu, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon at the top) and query the game accelerator.

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On flagship models (Xiaomi 13/14, Black Shark) in the Game Turbo, the hidden mode "Pro Gamer" is available - activated by triple tapping the accelerator icon in the notification panel.

Method 2: Install Game Turbo via ADB (for unofficially supported models)

If your smartphone doesn’t support Game Turbo out of the box, but runs on MIUI 12.5+ or HyperOS, you can force the function to activate via ADB. This method works on 80% of Xiaomi devices, but requires a computer and debugging over USB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 🔧 Utility ADB and Fastboot
• 🔒 Included Debugging by USB smartphone

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone Press 7 times on MIUI Version before notification appears
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate: 🔌 Debugging with USB 🔄 Unlocking OEM (if any)

Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.

ADB

adb shell


settings put global force_game_turbo_enabled 1




settings put global game_turbo_white_list "com.tencent.tmgp.pubgmhd,com.activision.callofduty.shooter,com.miHoYo.Yuanshen"

The latter team adds PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty and Genshin Impact to the whitelist. To add your game, search for its packet name via Google Play (it is indicated in the address bar).

Reboot your smartphone.

If the Game Turbo didn’t appear after the reboot, try an alternative method with the APK installation:

⚠️ Warning: On HyperOS devices (e.g., Xiaomi 14), the ADB commands may fail due to a modified system architecture, leaving only the Magisk method (described below).

Method 3: Installation via Magisk (for rooted devices)

If you have root rights and you have Magisk installed, you can install the Game Turbo as a system module, which is the most reliable method for unofficially supported models, but requires caution.

Conditions required:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader)
• 🛠️ Installed by Magisk (version 25.0+)
• 📥 Module GameTurbo_Enabler (can be downloaded from XDA)

Instructions:

1. Download the GameTurbo_Enabler.zip module for your version of MIUI/HyperOS.
2. Open Magisk Manager and go to the Modules section.
3. Click Install from Storage and select the downloaded file.
4. After installation, restart the device.
5. Check for Game Turbo in the settings or through the notification bar in the game.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 11), the module may conflict with system services. If after installation, you have lags, delete the module and use the method with ADB.

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If after installing Game Turbo games began to slow down, try to disable the function Optimize GPU in the accelerator settings - sometimes it conflicts with the drivers Mali/Adreno.

Optimize Game Turbo for maximum performance

The simple fact is, to turn on the Game Turbo is only half the battle, and to really get the most out of your Xiaomi, you need to set the accelerator right for a particular game.

• 🔥 Performance Mode: Balanced – for long sessions (less heating) Extreme – for short matches (maximum FPS) Custom – manual clock setting CPU/GPU
• ⚡ Network optimization: Enable Traffic Priority and Low Latency Mode for online gaming.
• 🎮 Sensor settings: Turn off navigation gestures in games to avoid random swipes.

For advanced users, if your device supports Performance Mode in the kernel (like the POCO F4 GT), you can further overclock the processor through the Kernel Adiutor app (root required).

⚠️ Warning: Overclocking CPU/GPU on a Snapdragon 7xx/8xx without proper cooling results in trottling (automatic frequency reduction) after 15–20 minutes of play. Use a cooling stand or limit acceleration to +10% of standard values.

If you play Genshin Impact or other resource-intensive games, we recommend you to play:

• 🖼️ Set graphics resolution on Medium (the difference is minimal, and FPS will grow by 20–30%).
• 🔄 Turn off Vertical Sync (V-Sync) in the game settings.
• 📵 Activate Airplane Mode before starting the game, and then manually enable Wi-Fi/ mobile data (this will turn off background processes).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after installing the Game Turbo properly, users are plagued with bugs, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If your problem isn’t on the list, try resetting Game Turbo to the standard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Game Turbo in the list and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reset the device.

If nothing helps, check the error log through ADB:

adb logcat | grep -i "game|turbo"

This will show you what processes are in conflict with the accelerator.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Game Turbo on Xiaomi