How to Remove the Game App on Xiaomi Redmi: From Standard Methods to Hidden MIUI Features

Removing unnecessary games with Xiaomi Redmi seems like a simple task — until you encounter system limitations MIUI, preinstalled applications or errors like “Delete impossible.” Even after clicking “Delete” some games continue to take up space in memory, display in the menu or automatically update through Google Play. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from basic to advanced, including deleting through ADB, disabling updates and cleaning residual files.

Redmi is a feature that often blocks the removal of pre-installed games (such as Mi Game Center or Game Turbo), and we will show you how to circumvent these restrictions without root rights, as well as what to do if the game is not deleted due to an error "Application deactivated by the administrator." All instructions are relevant for Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and other devices on MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware).

If you tried to remove the game in the standard way, but it continues to take up space, the problem is not in your actions, but in the MIUI architecture. The system often leaves “dead” application files in /data/app or /system/priv-app folders that are not visible to the user. Below you will find solutions for all scenarios, from regular games from Google Play to built-in Xiaomi services.

1. Standard removal through MIUI settings

To start with, the simplest method that works for most games installed by the user (not system) is important: it is not suitable for pre-installed applications like Mi Game Center or Game Turbo, and their removal is blocked at the firmware level.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the list, find the game you want to remove (use a search at the top of the screen).
3. Slip the game name → click Delete (or Uninstall).
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

If the Delete button is inactive or not, the application is protected by the system, in which case, move on to the following methods. Also note the Clear Data button, which does not delete the game, but frees up space by removing the cache and saving.

No active gameplay processes in Task Manager |

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Notifications from the game in Settings → Notifications |

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The "Impossible Deletion" error? Often occurs because the game is assigned by the device administrator to unblock:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Device Administrators.
2. Find the game in the list and disable its administrator rights.
3. Repeat the removal attempt.

2. Delete via Google Play (if the standard method doesn't work)

Sometimes games installed through Google Play are not removed through MIUI settings, but they can be uninstalled directly from the store.This method is also useful if you want to cancel the automatic game update.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open the Google Play Store and go to profile (icon in the upper right corner).
• 🔍 Select Application and Device Management → tab Installed.
• 🎮 Find the game in the list and tap it.
• 🗑️ Click Remove (or Deinstall).

If the removal button is missing, check:

• 🔄 The game is not system (pre-installed by Xiaomi).
• 📥 You do not have an active download or update of this game.
• 🔒 Google Account is not limited to organization policies (relevant to work phones).

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Through Google Play|

Through third-party utilities |

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Important: Once removed via Google Play, some games may remain on the Installed List marked Deactivated, which means that the application files remain on the system. To delete them completely, use the ADB method (section 4).

3. disabling pre-installed games (without deletion)

System games like Mi Game Center, Game Turbo or Quick Games can’t be removed without rooting, but they can be disabled so they don’t take up RAM or appear on the menu, and this method is also suitable for games that aren’t deleted due to errors.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find a system game (such as Mi Game Center).
3. Slip it → click Disable (or Deactivate).
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

What the blackout does:

• 📴 The game disappears from the app menu.
• 🔄 Background processes and notifications are terminated.
• 📥 Some RAM (but not internal) is released!).
• 🔄 Game updates via Google Play are blocked.

⚠️ Note: Disabled applications remain in the device’s memory and can take up to 100-300 MB (depending on the game). ADB root-access.

4. Delete via ADB (for system games and residual files)

A method for advanced users to remove any game, including system games, without rooting rights. You need a computer and USB debugging enabled.

Step-by-step:

1. 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
2. 📱 On the phone, turn on: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode. → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB (turn on).

File transfer

ADB

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear).

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.name.packet

(Replace the com.name.pack with a real game package, such as com.xiaomi.glgm for Game Turbo).

How to find out the name of the game package:

• 🔍 Install App Inspector from Google Play.
• 📋 Open it, find the game in the list and copy the Package Name value.

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If the adb shell pm uninstall command is a Failure error [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], Try first to disable the application through the settings MIUI, then repeat the command.

⚠️ Note: Removing System Games Through ADB It can lead to unstable work. MIUI, Especially if you delete Game Turbo or Security components, back up your data before experimenting!

5. Deletion of residual files after uninstallation

Even after the game is deleted, its files can remain in the device's memory, and they take up space in folders:

• /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/[packet name] (cache and save).
• /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/[packet name] (additional data, often weighing 1-2 GB).
• /data/data/[packet name] (system data, available only with root rights).

How to manually clean:

1. 📁 Open any file manager (e.g. Mi File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. 🔍 Go to the Android folder → data → obb.
3. 🗑️ Find a folder with the name of the game package (for example, com.tencent.ig for the game). PUBG Mobile, and delete it.

For complete cleaning, it is also recommended:

• 🧹 Run the built-in Cleanup utility (Settings) → Memory. → Clean up).
• 🔄 Rebooting your phone will reset temporary files.

6.Blocking automatic installation of games

Sometimes games are installed automatically via Google Play (for example, if you have previously played on another device) or through Xiaomi services (Mi Game Center).

Disconnection in Google Play:

• 📱 Open the Google Play Store → profile → Settings.
• 🔄 Select Auto-Update Applications → Never.
• 📥 In the Application and Device Management section, disable the option Automatically Install Recommended Applications.

MIUI blackout:

• 🎮 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Mi Game Center.
• 🔕 Turn off the Automatic Download option (if available).
• 📵 B Settings → Notifications disable notifications from Mi Game Center.

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Even after you disable the autoset, some games may appear in the Quick Games folder.To delete them, hold your finger on the game icon → select Delete or Hide.

7 What to do if the game is not deleted in any way?

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be related to:

• 🔒 Device Policies (Actual for Android Enterprise Work Phones).
• 🛠️ Damaged firmware (for example, after a failed update) MIUI).
• 🔐 Active Administrator (the game can be linked to Find My Device or Mi Account).

Solutions for complex cases:

1. 🔄 Resetting settings: Go to Settings → The phone. → Settings reset. Select Reset all settings (does not delete files, but resets application settings).
2. 📥 Firmware: Install the fresh version MIUI Fastboot or Recovery. Instructions are available on Xiaomi.eu.
3. 🔓 Root Access: If you’re risk-averse, get a root through Magisk and uninstall the game with Root Explorer.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with a MIUI 13) after resetting, preset games can return.This is due to the Mi Cloud Restore function, which restores system applications. To avoid this, turn off backup in Settings before resetting. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing games on Xiaomi Redmi