How to Launch Game Turbo on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Setup Game Mode

Xiaomi’s Game Turbo mode is a proprietary technology that turns your smartphone into a real game console. It optimizes performance, blocks background processes, improves screen response, and even allows you to fine-tune graphics settings in supported games. But many users face the challenge of where to find this feature in the settings, how to activate it correctly, and what hidden features it opens up?

In this article, we will analyze not only the basic launch of the Game Turbo, but also advanced settings for Redmi Note models. 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13T and other devices on MIUI 14/15. You'll learn how to disperse. FPS into PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact and Call of Duty: Mobile, as well as what restrictions the manufacturer imposes on certain features, we will pay special attention to solutions for cases when the Game Turbo suddenly disappears from the menu after a system update.

What is a Game Turbo and why is it necessary?

Game Turbo technology was introduced by Xiaomi in 2019 as a response to the growing popularity of mobile games.

• 🎮 Optimizes CPU/GP – distributes the resources of the processor and graphics accelerator in favor of the game, disabling background tasks.
• ⚡ Increase. FPS — Unlocks frame rate restrictions in supported games (up to 120Hz on compatible displays).
• 🔇 Block notifications – prevents pop-ups that can distract at a critical moment.
• 👆 Improves touch response – reduces the delay of touch (up to 80 ms on the flagship Xiaomi 14).
• 📊 Performance Monitoring – Shows the load CPU/GPU, Battery temperature and consumption in real time.

It's important to understand that Game Turbo is not just a no-notification mode. It's integrated at the level of the game. MIUI It works with Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Dimensity drivers, like Snapdragon chipset smartphones. 8 Gen 2 (like Xiaomi 13 Ultra) Adreno Boost function is automatically activated when running supported games, increasing the performance of graphics on the Internet. 10-15%.

However, there are limitations: on budget models (for example, Redmi). 12C helio G85) Some Game Turbo features can be disabled by the manufacturer, and some games (for example, Honor of Kings) have their own optimizations that may conflict with the mode from Xiaomi.

What Xiaomi models support Game Turbo

Game Turbo is available on most Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, The full range of features released after 2019 depends on the:

• 📱 Series of devices - flagships (Xiaomi) 13/14, POCO F5 Pros get advanced settings, and budget models (Redmi) A2) — stripped.
• 🔧 Versions MIUI — starting MIUI 12 The mode interface is completely redesigned. MIUI 14/15 Auto support is added HDR play-off.
• 🎛️ Processor - Snapdragon chipsets 8xx Dimensity 9000 supports overclocking FPS, whereas Snapdragon 4xx — no.

On devices with Snapdragon processors 7xx (for example, POCO X5 Pro) acceleration FPS It only works in games that officially support a high frame rate (the list is updated via the MIUI Game Center).

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro with the MIUI 13.0.5) Game Turbo may disappear after the update, due to a firmware error. → Annexes → Application management → Game Turbo → Warehouse → Clear the data.

Where is Game Turbo in Xiaomi Settings?

Depending on the version MIUI The path to Game Turbo may be different. Here are the actual ways to find the feature:

Method 1: Through the notification panel (fast access)

The easiest method is to swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar and then:

1. Find the icon. 🎮 Game Turbo (if not, tap on it "⚙️ Edit and add it manually).
2. Click on the icon – the menu with settings will open.

Method 2: Through system settings

If there are no icons on the panel, go to:

Settings → Special features → Game Turbo

Nana MIUI 14/15 path may be different:

Settings → Applications → Game Turbo

or

Settings → Additional → Game mode

Method 3: Through the game launcher

Some versions MIUI automatically prompt Game Turbo to be activated when the game is first launched:

1. Open the game (for example, Free Fire).
2. Swipe from top to bottom to call the notification panel.
3. Click on the “Optimize the game” pop-up notification.

Step-by-step instructions for turning on Game Turbo

Let’s look at the activation process on the example of Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14. The instructions will also be suitable for other models with adjustment for the location of menu items.

Step 1: Check the MIUI version

Make sure that your device has the right firmware:

Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI

If the version is outdated, update the system through:

Settings → Updating the system

Step 2: Activate the Game Turbo

Go to the game mode settings:

Settings → Applications → Game Turbo

Turn the "Game mode" switch on the VKL position.

Step 3: Set up a game profile

Open the game you want to optimize for (for example, Call of Duty: Mobile).

1. Swipe from left to right at the edge of the screen to open the Game Turbo panel.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (setting).
3. Select a profile: Balance is the optimal ratio of performance to heating. Performance is the maximum. FPS (Charge savings – limit the processor frequency to extend the game time.

Step 4: Additional optimizations

The following settings are available in the Game Turbo menu:

• 🔄 Blocking autoturn - fixes the orientation of the screen.
• 📵 Disabling sensors – prevents accidental touches (for example, when holding the smartphone in a horizontal position).
• 🔋 Limit charging – suspends charging by 80% to reduce heating.
• 📊 Performance Monitor – Shows Download Graphs CPU/GPU temperature.

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If your app isn’t on the list of games, try adding it manually through Game Turbo Settings. → Add a game. Some emulators (e.g, PPSSPP) supported!

How to disperse FPS In games with the help of Game Turbo

One of the most popular features of Game Turbo is frame rate acceleration, but it doesn't work on all devices and games.

Conditions for dispersal FPS

• 📱 Frequency display 90/120/144 Hz on screens with 60 Hz acceleration impossible.
• 🎛️ Snapdragon processor 8xx Dimensity 9000 – budget chipsets do not support the function.
• 🎮 Game from the supported list - the full list is updated through MIUI Game Center.

List of games with support for overclocking FPS

As of 2026, Game Turbo officially supports overclocking in the following games:

• PUBG Mobile (up to 90) FPS)
• Call of Duty: Mobile (up to 120) FPS)
• Genshin Impact (up to 60) FPS stable)
• Free Fire (up to 90) FPS)
• League of Legends: Wild Rift (up to 120) FPS)
• Honor of Kings (only on Chinese firmware)

How to turn on acceleration FPS

1. Launch a supported game.
2. Open the Game Turbo panel with the swipe on the left.
3. Click on the icon. ⚡ FPS Boost.
4. Select a target frame rate (e.g., 90) FPS for PUBG Mobile).
5. Confirm the application of the settings.

⚠️ Attention: Forced acceleration FPS Unaccompanied games (for example, through the GFX Tools) can lead to account ban.Game Turbo uses official API Xiaomi does not violate the rules of the game.

Game Turbo Problems and Solutions

Despite the obvious benefits, users often encounter bugs, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

1. Game Turbo is not included

Reasons:

• An outdated version MIUI.
• The function is disabled in the developer settings.
• Conflict with other optimizers (for example, Game Booster from third-party manufacturers).

Decision:

1. Update the firmware through Settings → System Update.
2. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times on the version to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers, find the option “Disable Game Turbo” – it should be in the OFF position.

2 The game is not recognized by Game Turbo

Reasons:

• The game is not added to the list of supported games.
• APK-The game file is modified (e.g. via Lucky Patcher).

Decision:

1. Add the game manually through Game Turbo Settings → Add the game.
2. If the game is pirated, delete it and install the official version.

3.Severe overheating with Game Turbo on

Reasons:

• The performance profile is too aggressive for your processor.
• The charger is connected (increases heating).
• The thermal conductive paste on the chipset has dried up (relevant to older devices).

Decision:

• Switch to Balance profile.
• Turn off the charging during the game.
• Use a cooling cover or fan.

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If the Game Turbo game starts to lag after activation, try turning off the Memory Cleanup function in the mode settings. It can close the background processes necessary for stable operation.

Hidden Game Turbo features you didn’t know about

In addition to basic optimizations, Game Turbo hides a few useful features that can be activated through the use of the software. MIUI Hidden Settings or ADB:

1.Esports Mode mode

On devices with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), a hidden profile for eSports games is available.

• Disables all background processes except system processes.
• Activate Performance Mode for GPU.
• Reduces the delay to 60 ms.

To turn it on, execute the command through ADB:

adb shell settings put global esports_mode_enabled 1

2.Castom profiles for each game

V MIUI 15 now has the ability to customize each game. For example, Genshin Impact can be used to create customized settings for each game:

• Set a limit FPS 45 to save battery.
• Turn off vibration when you touch.
• Activate Auto HDR more juicy flowers.

These settings are available through:

Game Turbo Settings → Profiles → Create a New

Core temperature monitoring

On the flagship models (Xiaomi 14, POCO F5 Pro) in Game Turbo, you can see the temperature of each CPU core separately, which helps diagnose overheating:

1. Open the Game Turbo during the game.
2. Put it on the temperature chart.
3. Select "Show details."

4. Block notifications from specific applications

By default, Game Turbo blocks all notifications, but you can set exceptions, such as leaving notifications from Discord or Telegram:

Game Turbo settings → Block notifications → Exceptions

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On devices with AMOLED-In Game Turbo, you can activate the “Dark Theme for Games” mode with screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Lite), which reduces battery load and reduces heating.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Game Turbo on Xiaomi