How to disable or remove the game on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all methods (including system)

Games on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones are often a source of irritation: they consume battery power in the background, show annoying advertising or just take up precious space in memory. Especially annoying pre-installed games from MIUI that can not be removed by standard methods. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways – from simple (through settings) to advanced (using ADB), which will help get rid of unnecessary games forever or at least suspend their work.

It's important to understand that the methods vary in complexity and consequences, such as disabling through Settings. → Applications are reversible and system removal APK-Files can cause malfunctions in the work MIUI. We will describe each option in detail, specify the risks and give recommendations for different versions of the firmware (from the MIUI 12 to MIUI If you are not confident in your abilities, start with the first three methods, they are safe even for beginners.

1. disable the game through the standard MIUI settings

The safest and fastest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most users and do not require super-user rights.

1. Open the settings on your Redmi Note.
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. Find the game you want (use the search at the top if there are many apps).
4. Slip the game name, then select Disable (or Remove Updates if the button is active).

If the Disable button is inactive (in gray), the game is system-based and blocked by the manufacturer, in which case move on to the following ways. Please note that the disabled application will remain in the phone's memory, but will no longer start and update.

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi Note models 10/11 After you turn off the game through the settings, it can be activated again after you restart. MIUI Optimization. To avoid the problem, disable optimization in Settings → Special facilities → MIUI Optimization (reboot required).

2. Remove via Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

If the game doesn’t shut down in the standard way, try removing it in Safe Mode, a mode that only works with system applications, which is effective for stock games (such as Mi Game Center or Game Turbo), which are usually blocked.

To get into Safe Mode:

1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Slip and hold the "Switch Off" option (or Reboot on some models).
3. Confirm the transition to Safe Mode (the screen will appear watermark).

In safe mode:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Apps and find the game.
• 🗑️ If the Remove button is active, press it.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone to exit Safe Mode.

This method doesn’t work for all pre-installed games, but it helps remove many custom apps that are usually not uninstallable. If the game remains, move to the ADB method.

3.Use of ADB to remove system games

Removing embedded games (such as Mi Game Center 4.x or Game Turbo) will require a computer and an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool, which is suitable for advanced users, as the wrong commands can disrupt the system.

First, prepare the phone:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect Redmi Note to PC via USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).

Now, follow the commands in ADB:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear as a confirmation of your connection.)

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'game'

(This team will list all the packages associated with the games. Find the one you want, for example, com.xiaomi.gamecenter.)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter

(Replace com.xiaomi.gamecenter with your game package name.)

After the command is executed, the game will disappear from the menu, but its files will remain in the system (parameter). -k Remove the cache for complete removal -k, But it can lead to mistakes.

⚠️ Note: Removing system packages through ADB It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI, Especially if you remove dependent components (e.g., com.miui.gameturbo is responsible for game performance mode). TWRP.

4. Reset to factory settings (radical method)

If the games came after a firmware update or you tried a lot of things without success, the last option is a full reset, which will delete all user data, but return the phone to a "clean" state.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup of important files (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
4. After restarting, set your phone as new.

This method is guaranteed to remove all unnecessary games, but it has a significant drawback: you have to re-install all applications and configure the system. Use it only as a last resort.

5. Alternative ways: concealment and limitation of games

If you can't delete a game, you can hide it or limit it so it doesn't interfere with your phone. Here are some working options:

• 👁️ Hiding icons: Use launchers like Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher, where you can hide apps from the menu. MIUI This function is not.
• 🚫 Background Limitation: Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization, Find the Game and Choose Limit Background Activity.
• 📵 Block notifications: In game settings (Settings) → Annexes → [play-name] → Notifications) turn off all alerts.
• 🔒 Startup Password: Install AppLock (from Xiaomi or third party) and block access to the game with a password.

These methods won’t physically remove the game, but they will make it less visible and prevent automatic launch, such as limiting the background to save battery power and blocking notifications will eliminate advertising.

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If the game continues to run on its own, check it in Settings → Special features → Autoplay. Turn off the automatic start permission when you boot the system.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When trying to disable or delete games on Redmi Note, users encounter common errors.

Problem 1: The "Disable" button is inactive.

Solution: This means that the game is system-based. Use ADB (method 3) or try to disable it via Safe Mode (method 2). On some firmware, disabling MIUI Optimization (see the warning in the first section) helps.

Problem 2: After being deleted via ADB, the game returns after the MIUI update.

Solution: This is due to system applications being restored when you update. To prevent the game from returning, turn off automatic update checks in Settings → About Phone → System Update or use Magisk to block packet installation.

Problem 3: The phone stopped booting after the system game was removed.

Solution: If you delete a critical package (e.g. com.miui.securitycenter), you will have to refashion your phone via Fastboot or Mi Flash Tool. In the future, avoid removing packages called miui, android or google.

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Before experimenting with ADB, always check the name of the game package on forums (such as 4PDA or XDA).Some system games (such as Game Turbo) can be safely removed, while others (such as Security Center) cannot.

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