How to completely remove the game from Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 4X with MIUI firmware is still popular among gamers years later due to its balance of performance and price. However, over time, unnecessary games accumulate — they take up memory, slow down the system and discharge the battery. Deleting them is not always easy: some applications are sewn into firmware, others leave behind tails in the form of cache and data, and still others do not want to be uninstalled by standard methods.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove games on Redmi 4X, from basic (via the app menu) to advanced (using ADB and manual folder cleansing). Particular attention will be paid to system games (for example, Mi Game Center), which MIUI does not allow you to delete in the usual way, and explain how to avoid typical errors that lead to system failures, and what to do if the game “resurrects” after a reboot.

If you are confronted with a message that says “Delete is impossible” or the game continues to take place despite all manipulations, here you will find a solution. The instructions are valid for all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 12/14 based on Android 6-7) and do not require root rights, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Standard removal through the application menu

To begin with, the simplest method that works for most custom games (like those downloaded from Google Play or the Mi App Store) is not suitable for pre-installed system games (like Mi Game Center 4 or Mi Pay Games), but it is the fastest and safest.

How to delete:

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Find the game you want to remove and pinch the icon for 1-2 seconds.
3. At the top of the screen, a Remove button (or basket icon) will appear. Drag the game there.
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If there is no Delete button, then the application is protected by the system, in which case proceed to the following methods.

2. Remove through the "Settings" of the system

An alternative way for those who can't find the game on the menu or it's not deleted by drag and drop, you can also see how much space the app takes up and clear its cache before deleting it.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the game you want (use the search at the top if there are many apps).
3. Slip the game name, then select "Delete".
4. If the button is inactive, click “Disable” (this hides the game, but does not free up memory).

⚠️ Note: Some games (e.g. Google Play Games) cannot be completely removed, only disable or update. Attempt to delete them may cause errors in system services.

To free up maximum space, before removal:

• 🧹 Clear the game's cache (Clear the cache button in the same menu).
• 📁 Delete the game data (Clear Data button) Attention: this will reset progress!
• 🔄 Restart your phone after deleting – sometimes files remain in memory until rebooted.

3. Removal of system games without root rights (via ADB)

If a game is embedded in firmware (such as Mi Game Center or Mi Pay Games), standard methods will not work, in which case Android Debug Bridge (ADB) – a debugging tool that allows you to remove system applications without superuser rights – will help.

This will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB (You can download from the official Android website).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers. Turn on USB Debugging.
2. Connect Redmi 4X to your PC and confirm your trust in the device on your phone.
3. Open the command prompt (or Terminal) and type: Adb devices Make sure your phone appears in the list.
4. Get a list of all packages installed: adb shell pm list packages Find the name of the game package in it (for example, com.xiaomi.gamecenter for Mi Game Center).
5. Remove the game by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter Replace com.xiaomi.gamecenter in the name of your package.

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI or update errors. Before the procedure, back up your data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

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

4 Manually delete game remnants through file manager

Even after uninstallation, the game often has files in /Android/obb/ and /Android/data/ folders that can take up hundreds of megabytes and slow down the system, and can be manually deleted through any file manager (e.g., Mi File Explorer or Solid Explorer).

Where to look:

How to clean:

1. Open File Explorer (or other manager)
2. Go to /Android/obb/ and delete the folder with the name of the game.
3. Go to /Android/data/ and delete the folder with the packet name (e.g. com.supercell.clashofclans).
4. Check the folder. /Download/ available APK-game-play.

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If the file manager does not show hidden folders, turn them on in the application settings (usually the "Show hidden files").

5. disable pre-installed games (if deletion is not possible)

Some games (such as Mi Game Center or Mi Pay Games) cannot be removed even through ADB, they are critical to MIUI or are linked to Xiaomi services, in which case you can only turn them off so that they do not interfere with:

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the game on the list and tap it.
3. Click “Disable” (the button will become active if deletion is blocked).
4. Confirm the action. The game will disappear from the menu, but it will remain in the system.

How disabling is different from deleting:

• ✅ The game is not visible on the menu and does not start.
• ❌ Game files remain in memory (do not free up space).
• ⚠️ After updating MIUI playback may be activated again.

If the game that is disabled continues to drain the battery or use the Internet, check it in the Battery or Traffic section of the settings. It may work in the background, in which case the restriction of activity will help:

1. In the app menu, click "Battery".
2. Select “Limit background activity”.
3. In the Mobile Data section, turn off background traffic.

6. Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If the game is not deleted by any means, and its presence is critical (for example, it slows down the system or contains viruses), you will completely reset the phone. This method will delete all data, including photos, contacts and other applications, so use it only as a last resort.

How to reset Redmi 4X:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select "Settings Reset."
3. Mark “Clear your internal memory” (optional if you want to erase everything).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: After resetting, the phone will require you to enter your Mi Account information if it was tied. If you forget your password, unlocking the device will be difficult – you will need to contact Xiaomi support.

What to do after the discharge:

• 🔄 Restore data from backup (via Mi Cloud or Google Drive).
• 🛡️ Do not install suspicious games from unknown sources.
• 📱 Check the free space in the Settings → Memory.

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Factory reset is the only way to guarantee that you will delete ALL system games, but it erases all user data. Use it only if other methods have failed.

7 How to Avoid Re-Installation of Unnecessary Games

Often games return to Redmi 4X after a MIUI update or a backup recovery.

Prevention tips:

• 🚫 Turn off automatic application installation: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Tap Google Play Store. Uncheck Auto Update».
• 🔍 Before restoring from a backup, check which applications are included (in Mi Cloud you can choose what to restore).
• 📵 Delete your Mi Account if it syncs unnecessary games (but it will disable other features like phone search).
• 🛡️ Use an antivirus (such as Avast or Dr.Web) to block suspicious installations.