Genshin Impact
8GB
Xiaomi
SD-map
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Genshin Impact
Many users are faced with the message “Not enough space” even when the free 10+ GB SD-The reason is because of the separation of memory in the MIUI We tested the methods on Redmi Note 10 Pro models, POCO X3 Pro and Xiaomi 12T — The results are summarized in the table below. SD-Cards are suitable for installing games, and improper actions can lead to malfunctions in Genshin Impact.
In this article you will find:
- 🔍 Why Genshin Impact is not installed on the SD-The map in the standard way and how to get around it
- 📱 Requirements for SD-game card (speed class, volume, format)
- ⚙️ Step-by-step instructions for MIUI 12/13/14 sensing
- ⚠️ Typical errors and how to avoid them (including the "File corrupted" error")
- 🔄 How to transfer an already established game without losing progress
Why Genshin Impact doesn’t want to be installed SD-map?
The main problem is the security policy of Android and MIUI. Starting with Android 6.0, Google has banned apps from installing on external drives by default due to performance and security risks. Genshin Impact uses its own anti-piracy system that blocks the launch of the game from the game. SD-Cards if the files were transferred incorrectly.
The second reason is the file system, which requires high read/write speeds (especially when downloading the open world), and cheap ones. SD-Class 10 cards often fail, tests show that you need a card with parameters to work smoothly:
- 🔹 UHS-I (U3) or higher (minimum write speed of 30 MB/s)
- 🔹 The volume from 64 GB (32 GB game may not fit after updates)
- 🔹 ExFAT format or NTFS (FAT32 does not support files >4GB)
Critical detail: Xiaomi with firmware MIUI 13+ mount SD-maps are portable rather than internal, which blocks installation of most games, and can only be avoided through the developer settings or third-party utilities.
⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi is running on Android 11+ s MIUI 12.5+, standard transfer through Settings → Applications will be unavailable. You'll need to use them. ADB modified APK.
Requirements for SD-Installation map for Genshin Impact
Not all memory cards are suitable for gaming, but here are the key parameters to check before buying:
| Parameter | Minimum requirement | Recommended value | Consequences of non-conformity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class speed | Class 10 | UHS-I (U3) or UHS-II | Lags at loading the world, departures |
| Volume. | 32GB | 64 GB+ | There is not enough room for updates |
| Format | FAT32 | exFAT/NTFS | The "file is too big" error |
| Manufacturer | Anybody. | Samsung EVO+, SanDisk Extreme | Low speed, fast wear and tear |
To check the speed of the card, use the A1 SD Bench app (available on Google Play). If the write speed is below 20 MB/s, the game will slow down. Also make sure that the card is not fake - check it in the H2testw utility on your PC.
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Before the purchase SD-Check the card for authenticity using the application SD Insight – it will show the real manufacturer and model of the chip.
Preparing Xiaomi phone to install the game SD-map
Before installing Genshin Impact, you need to configure your phone and SD-Follow this checklist:
Format SD-map|Enable the developer mode|Allow installation from unknown sources|Shut down. MIUI Optimization (for example) MIUI 12+)|Checking the free space (minimum 10 GB)
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Detailed steps:
- Formatting SD-Maps: Put the card in your phone. Go to Settings → Warehouse → SD-map → Format as internal. Select exFAT (if there is no such option, use a PC).
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap that 7 times. Then go back to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers and include: 🔧 Debugging by USB 🔧 Allow location simulation (optional) 🔧 Do not turn off the screen during charging (for long installation)
⚠️ Note: If you are formatting SD-The card is like internal memory, and all the data on it will be deleted, and the card will be tied to this phone, and once it is removed, it will not be read on other devices without formatting.
Method 1: Installation of Genshin Impact on SD-map ADB (for MIUI 12/13/14)
This method works on most modern Xiaomi and allows you to bypass the limitations of MIUI.
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (download from Xiaomi website)
- 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
- 📄 Google Platform-Tools File (part of Android) SDK)
Step-by-step:
- Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging over USB.
- Open the command line in the platform-tools folder and type: adb shell sm set-force-adoptable true pm set-install-location 2
- Reboot the phone.
- Download APK Genshin Impact from Hoyoverse (not from Google Play!)
- Install. APK, pick SD-map.
If the game does not start after installation, execute an additional command:
adb shell pm move-package com.miHoYo.GenshinImpact💡
The pm set-install location 2 command is forced to install all new applications on the site. SD-To return the default settings, use pm set-install-location 0.
Method 2: Transfer a game already installed (without losing progress)
If Genshin Impact is already installed on internal memory, it can be transferred to the internal memory. SD-It's a map that's not deleted:
- Download App Mgr III (or Files by Google)
- Open the Apps section and find Genshin Impact.
- Press Move to Move to SD-card (if the button is inactive, use it) ADB as in Method 1).
- Confirm the transfer and wait until it is completed (may take up to 10 minutes).
Important: Not all game files will be transferred. APK The cache will remain in the internal memory and SD-The map will only move additional data (around the 60-70% It's going to take a full transfer:
- 🔄 Create a backup copy through Mi Mover.
- 🗑️ Delete the game.
- 📥 Reinstall, select SD-map (see Method 1).
- 🔙 Recover progress through your Hoyoverse account.
What to do if the game is delayed?
Solving typical errors when installing on SD-map
Even with the right settings, Xiaomi users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "Not enough space." | SD-The card is formatted as a portable | Reformatting as an internal (Settings) → Warehouse → SD-map → Formatting as an internal) |
| "File damaged" | Downloaded incomplete APK or map in FAT32 format | Download APK again, format the map in exFAT |
| The game does not start after the transfer | The cache files remain in the internal memory | Clean the cache in Settings → Applications → Genshin Impact → Storage |
| "Device not supported" | MIUI blocks installation on SD | Use ADB (see Method 1) or disable MIUI Optimization |
If after all the manipulations the game still does not install, try:
- 🔄 Install Genshin Impact via APKMirror (sometimes official) APK blockage MIUI).
- 🛠️ Use patched APK supportive SD-maps (e.g. from ReVanced).
- 📱 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (In new versions, sometimes bugs with external drives are corrected).
Alternative ways to make room for Genshin Impact
If the transfer is SD-The card didn’t help or your Xiaomi doesn’t support this feature, consider alternatives:
- 🗃️ Cache cleaning: In Settings → Storage find the "Other" section and delete unnecessary files (you can free it) 1-3 GB).
- ☁️ Cloud Storage: Move your photos/video to Google Photos or Mi Cloud.
- 🎮 Try Genshin Impact: Cloud Version (available in some regions).
- 🔧 Root access: With Magisk and module App2SD You can force the game to be rescheduled (risky!).
For models with support for Virtual RAM (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro), you can increase RAM due to internal storage:
- Go to Settings → Additional → Expand memory.
- Select volume (recommended 2-3 GB).
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Attention: Virtual RAM It doesn't free up space for installing games, but it can improve Genshin Impact performance when multitasking.