How to transfer games to SD-Xiaomi map: all ways to MIUI 14 and 15

Transfer of games to SD-card in smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO — The challenge that users face when they lack internal memory, despite limitations MIUI (Especially in versions 14 and 15, there are working methods to make room for new applications, but not all games support portability, and some methods require developer rights or ADB-team.

In this article, we will discuss three official and two alternative methods, including nuances for different models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13T). Also explain why some games (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile) are not fundamentally portable to a memory card, and what to do in such cases: If you use an external drive class A2 or UHS-I, the chances of success are higher — but there are pitfalls here.

Why Xiaomi is limiting the transfer of games to SD-card?

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones (as well as HyperOS in the newer models) block the portability of most games for three reasons:

• 🔒 Data security: Games often store saves and cache in internal memory to prevent files from being hacked or changed via a memory card.
• ⚡ Productivity: SD-cards (even class) A2) slower-than-integrated memory UFS 2.2/3.1, What can cause lags in heavy games.
• 📱 Google Policy: Starting with Android 6.0, migrating apps to Android SD This is only allowed if the developer has explicitly added this function to the manifest. APK.

For example, PUBG Mobile or Free Fire can be moved technically, but they will run slower, and Genshin Impact will block the launch from an external drive altogether, while simple games like Candy Crush or Clash of Clans can be ported without problems.

Preparation SD-maps: formatting and class selection

Before transferring games, make sure your SD-The card meets two criteria:

1. File System Format: Must be exFAT or FAT32 (but not NTFS, which is not supported by Android).
2. Speed class: Minimum Class 10 or A1, but better than A2 or UHS-I (e.g. SanDisk Extreme or Samsung EVO Plus).

To format the map:

1. Insert SD into your smartphone and go to Settings → Memory → Memory Map.
2. Choose Format as internal (if you want to combine memory) or Portable Storage (if the card is only used for files).
3. Confirm the action – all data on the map will be deleted!

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If the smartphone does not see SD-Map, try formatting it on PC through the program SD Formatter (official instrument of the SD Association).

If you format a card as an internal memory, consider:

⚠️ Note: Once formatted as internal storage, the card will not be retrieved without resetting the smartphone to factory settings, and it will be encrypted and not read on other devices.

Method 1: Transfer over MIUI settings (for supported games)

This is the simplest method, but it only works for games that allow portability (usually old or light projects).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose the game you want to move (such as Clash Royale).
3. Click Warehouse → Change → Memory Map.
4. Confirm the transfer and wait until it is completed (may take a few minutes).

If there is no Modify, the game does not support portability, in which case try the following methods:

The game supports transfer (there is a button "Change")

SD-The card is formatted as a portable storage

There is enough free space on the map (minimum 1.5).× game-size)

Smartphone is not in energy saving mode-->

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If the game is not portable through the menu, you can force Android to specify that it should be stored on SD.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (original so there are no connection issues).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (Download from the official Google website).
• ⚙️ Included Debugging by USB and Permission of installation through ADB developer-setting.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on the phone screen).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux) and go to the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Find out the batch name of the game (for example, for Brawl Stars it is com.supercell.brawlstars).
5. Perform the port command: adb shell pm set-install-location 2 This command tells the system to install applications on the SD by default.
6. Reinstall the game via Google Play – it will automatically install on the memory card.

To return the installation to internal memory, use:

adb shell pm set-install-location 0

⚠️ Note: Some games (such as Honor of Kings) may not run after a port ADB. In this case, you will have to return them back or use the method with folder binding (see the next section).

Method 3: Associating the game folder to SD (bypassing restrictions)

If the game is not transferred through the menu or through the ADB, You can use symbolic links, which is a way of labeling the text. SD-It's a map, cheating the system:

• 📱 Root rights (or ADB sue).
• 🛠️ FolderMount App or Link2SD (available on Google Play).
• 💾 SD-A card formatted as internal memory.

Instructions for FolderMount:

1. Install and open FolderMount, provide Root access.
2. Select + (Add a pair) and specify the path to the game folder (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.game.package).
3. Specify the target folder on SD-map (e.g., map, /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Android/obb/com.game.package).
4. Click Create a pair and restart your smartphone.

The game will then use files from SD-The only problem is that if you take the card out, you stop playing.

Method 4: Transfer through third-party launchers (without root)

If previous methods have not worked, alternative launchers can be used that install games on the SD by default.

• 🎮 AppMgr III (App 2 SD) — Shows you which games you can transfer and does it in one click.
• 📦 Files by Google – allows you to manually move game files (such as.obb cache) to a map.
• 🔄 Parallel Space – creates a “sandbox” for the game, which can be placed on the SD (But it's not a full transfer).

Example from AppMgr III:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the Moving tab - here you will see games that can be moved.
3. Select the game and click Move to SD-map.
4. If the button is inactive, press Forced Transfer (ADB required).

This method does not guarantee 100% success, but it often helps with games that do not want to be carried over by standard methods.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When transferring games to SD-Xiaomi users are faced with typical errors. Let's analyze the most common:

If the game does not start after the transfer, try:

1. Clear the game's cache in Settings → Apps.
2. Move it back to your internal memory.
3. Remove and reinstall (save data can remain in the cloud if the game supports Google Play Games).

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The most reliable way is to use SD-class A2 And format it as internal memory, but it would tie the card to one device and make it unreadable on other devices.

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