Why Xiaomi owners want to move Genshin Impact to the next SD-map?
Genshin Impact is one of the most resource-intensive mobile games, taking up more than 15 GB of space after full installation. For Xiaomi smartphones with 64-128 GB of internal memory, this becomes a serious problem: the system, cache and other applications quickly “eat” free space, leaving users with the choice of removing the game or freeing up space manually.
Delay the game SD-The map seems like a logical solution, but there are pitfalls here. First, not all Xiaomi models support Adoptable Storage (an Android feature for formatting a map as an internal drive). Second, even if portability is possible, the game’s speed can fall due to class limitations. SD-In this article, we will discuss how to install Genshin Impact on an external drive, which Xiaomi models support this feature, and whether the game is worth a candle.
Spoiler: on most modern Xiaomi devices (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) full-time transfer of the game SD-The map is impossible without root rights, but there are workarounds.Read more to learn all the nuances.
What Xiaomi models support the installation of games SD-map?
The functionality of porting applications to an external drive depends on the version of Android and the manufacturer's policy. Xiaomi in the latest firmware MIUI 13/14 severely limited this ability.
- 📱 Old models (up to) 2019 of the year: Redmi Note 5/6/7, Mi A1/A2 (on pure Android) – support Adoptable Storage through the developer settings.
- 🚫 Modern smartphones (2020–2026): Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13/14 — The function is disabled by default, but there are workarounds.
- ⚙️ Android Go devices (e.g., Redmi Go) – do not support installing games on the Android Go SD-map.
To check support on your device, go to Settings → Memory. → [Name of name SD-If there's an option called "Format as internal memory," you're in luck. If not, read the section on alternative methods.
Requirements for SD-map for Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is not only a lot of data, it's also a lot of storage, if you want to move the game to the next one. SD-Make sure that the card meets the following criteria:
| Parameter | Minimum requirement | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Volume. | 32GB | 64GB or more (considering updates) |
| Class speed | Class 10 (U1) | UHS-I U3 or A2 (for smooth operation) |
| Type of memory | microSDHC | microSDXC (for cards >32 GB) |
| Manufacturer | Anybody. | SanDisk, Samsung EVO, Kingston Canvas |
⚠️ Note: Cheap cards without certification often have understated characteristics «U3» It can actually work as «U1», Check reviews on AliExpress or Amazon before buying, mentioning a specific game.
Also, remember that when formatting the card as an internal memory (Adoptable Storage), it will not be retrieved without losing data. All files (including photos) will be encrypted and associated with the device.
Instructions: Installation of Genshin Impact on SD-map
If your device supports Adoptable Storage, follow this instruction. For other cases, see the next section with alternative methods.
Insert SD-slot card (not adapter!)
Download APK and OBB files Genshin Impact
Charge your phone at least 50%
Backup of important data-->
- Put it in. SD-You can put the card in your smartphone and wait for it to be recognized. → Memory. → [Name of the map].
- Click on “Format as internal memory” (or “Use as internal storage”). Attention: all data on the map will be deleted!
- After formatting, restart the device. SD-The card will be displayed as part of the internal memory.
- Download Genshin Impact from Google Play or install it APK manually, during installation, the system will offer to save the data to the SD-map.
- If the game is already installed, move it through Settings. → Annexes → Genshin Impact → Memory. → Change. → SD-map.
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The transfer option may be hidden, and the team will help. ADB:
adb shell pm set-install-location 2This command forces the system to install applications on SD-Default card. Once done, restart your phone.
Alternative methods: if the Adoptable Storage does not work
Most modern Xiaomi Adoptable Storage features are disabled, but there are workarounds:
Method 1: Symbolic references (requires root rights)
If you have root access, you can create a symbolic link from the game folder to the game. SD-This is the map:
- Install Root Explorer or FX File Explorer.
- Move the folder. /Android/obb/com.mihoyo.GenshinImpact on SD-map.
- Create a symbolic link in the original folder that indicates the new location.
Method 2: Forced transfer via ADB
Without root rights, you can try the team:
adb shell pm move-package com.mihoyo.GenshinImpactBut on MIUI, this method rarely works – the system often blocks the transfer of large games.
Method 3: Installation on SD-map through third-party launcher
Some launchers (for example, Parallel Space) allow you to create a “sandbox” for games on an external drive, minus lags and lack of support for cloud storage.
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Before use ADB-commands, set up debugging USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers.
Problems and Solutions: Why Genshin Impact is a smack-and-go SD-map?
Even if you manage to install the game on an external drive, there may be problems:
- 🐢 Slow loading of textures is a sign of slow card reading speed. Solution: use a class map A2 or U3.
- 🔄 Departures when changing locations - possibly, SD-The card overheats. Try to remove it and paste it back (unless formatted as an internal one).
- 🚫 "Not enough memory" error - even after transfer, the game may require a space in internal memory for the cache. → Memory. → Cleanup.
- 🔌 The game does not start – check that the folder com.mihoyo.GenshinImpact is in the right place (/Android/obb/).
If the problems are not gone, return the game to internal memory. In some cases, performance drops by 30-50%, which makes the gameplay uncomfortable.
What to do if SD-The Suddenly card became "read-only"?
Is the game worth the candle? The pros and cons of setting up SD-map
Before you spend time on transfer, weigh all the pros and cons:
| Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✅ Frees up internal memory (up to 15)+ GB) | ❌ Fall FPS 10-20% (depending on the card) |
| ✅ You can store several large games. | ❌ Risk of data loss when retrieving a card |
| ✅ Cheaper than buying a smartphone with more memory | ❌ Not all game updates can be installed correctly. |
🔹 Conclusion: Transfer of Genshin Impact to SD-The card is justified only in three cases:
- You have an old Xiaomi model (until 2019) with Adoptable Storage support.
- You use an A2/U3 class card from a trusted brand.
- You are willing to put up with possible lags for the sake of freeing up memory.
In all other cases, it is better to consider alternatives: cleaning the cache, removing unnecessary applications or buying a smartphone with a large amount of internal memory.
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On Xiaomi devices 2020 and newer full-fledged transfer of Genshin Impact to the SD-A card without root rights is virtually impossible. Consider buying a memory card only as a temporary solution or for storing media files.