How to completely remove the game from Xiaomi Redmi 6: all ways (including system)

Xiaomi Redmi 6 is still a popular budget smartphone, but its modest 16-32 GB of memory is quickly clogged with games. Unlike the new models, there is no automatic cache clearing feature, and some games (especially preinstalled) are not deleted in the standard way. In this article, we will analyze all possible methods of removal - from basic to advanced, including working with the ADB and hidden settings MIUI.

It is important to understand: Redmi 6 games are divided into three types: 1 Ordinary games (installed by the user through Google Play or Google Play). APK), 2) System (preinstalled by Xiaomi, such as Mi Game Center), 3) Malware (hidden in the background, often disguised as services). Each type needs a different approach. If the game reappears after removal, it is a sign of a virus or deeply integrated system software.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Redmi 6 is still running versions 9-12, but the methods are still working on older versions.
• 🔋 Battery charge: when removed through ADB or resetting the phone must not be turned off (risk of "brike").
• 📁 Backup: Some methods require data resets – save contacts and files to Google Drive or Mi Cloud.

If the game doesn't get deleted, it's not always the system's fault, and often the problem is superuser rights (not on the stock firmware) or security. MIUI, In such cases, unlocking the bootloader or installing a custom Recovery (for example, a custom recap) will help, TWRP), But it's a topic for a separate article.

1. Standard removal through MIUI settings

The easiest way to do this is to work for 90% of custom games (manually installed) if the game is displayed in the app menu and is not system-based.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the game in the list (use the search at the top if there are many apps).
3. Tap the game name. → Choose Delete (or Deinstall).
4. If the button is inactive, the game is system (see section 3).

What to do if there is no "Delete" button?

• 🔍 Check if the game is hidden in the folder (such as Games or Mi Apps).
• 📂 Try to delete through Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup (sometimes there are “unremovable” applications displayed).
• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI "Forgetting to show the delete button.

⚠️ Warning: If you delete the game again when you reboot it's a sign of a virus. Download Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light from Google Play and scan the system. Redmi 6 often has adware virus com.android.system masquerading as system software.

2. uninstall via Google Play (if the game is installed from there)

If a game is downloaded from Google Play, it can be removed directly from the store — it sometimes works even when the standard method doesn't work, and it's useful if the game is automatically updated and stuck in the system.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open Google Play → Slip on the profile avatar (top right).
• 🔧 Select Application and Device Management → Management.
• 🔍 In the list, find the game. → press it. → select Delete.
• ✅ Confirm action. If the game is not removed, it's either system-based or installed from the game. APK.

If the game doesn’t show up on Google Play, but you’re sure you downloaded it from there:

• Check your account: the game may be installed under a different Google profile.
• Clear the Google Play cache: Settings → Annexes → Google Play → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• Remove Google Play updates (if there is a button) – sometimes this returns the uninstall feature.

3. Remove system games (Mi Game Center, Mi Apps, etc.)

Pre-installed games like Mi Game Center, Mi App Store or Clean Master don’t have an delete button in their settings. ADB (Disabling saves space, but doesn't delete files completely.

How to turn off the system game:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find a game (e.g. Mi Game Center) → tap on her.
• 🔕 Click Disable (button will appear if the game is system-based).
• ⚠️ Confirm the action. The game will disappear from the menu, but will remain in memory.

On Redmi 6s. MIUI 9-10 Some system games can be removed through the hidden menu of the developer:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Turn on USB debugging and connect the phone to the PC.
4. Use it. ADB (See Section 5 to remove the game packet.

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications may disrupt the work MIUI. For example, after deleting the Mi Game Center, game notifications may disappear, and the Security App will stop scanning viruses. Before deleting, check if other functionality depends on the game (for example, Game Turbo).

4. Remove via Safe Mode (for viruses and hidden games)

If the game appears on its own, shows ads or is not removed, it is most likely a virus. Safe mode only downloads system applications, blocking third-party (including viruses), this will help remove the "unremovable" game.

How to get into Safe Mode on Redmi 6:

1. Press the power button before the off menu appears.
2. Slip and hold the "Switch off" item (a suggestion will appear to go to safe mode).
3. Confirm. → The phone will reboot with the Safe Mode label at the bottom of the screen.

Next:

• 🔍 Check if the game is gone from the menu. If so, it's a virus.
• 🗑️ Remove it through Settings. → Applications (in safe mode, the virus lock is removed).
• 🔄 Restart your phone to normal mode.
• 🛡️ Install antivirus and scan the system (we recommend Kaspersky Mobile or Bitdefender).

If you still see the game in Safe Mode, it's a system application. Try removing it through the system. ADB (Section 5) or reset your phone to factory settings (section 6).

5. Advanced method: removal via ADB (for power users)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge is a tool for controlling your phone through the PC command line, which allows you to remove any applications, including system ones, but requires preparation.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (download SDK Platform-Tools).

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → Additional → For developers → USB debugging.
2. Connect Redmi 6 to your PC and select File Transfer mode.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows) and go to the folder with ADB:
4. Check the phone's connection:
5. Find out the game package (for example, for PUBG Mobile is com.tencent.ig):
6. Delete the game by the team:

If there is a mistake DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR:

• Try the flag team --user 0 (as in the example above).
• If the game is system, use:
• For complete removal (risk to the system!):

⚠️ Attention: Su and mount commands require root rights. Redmi 6 stock firmware doesn't have any, you'll have to unlock the bootloader and install Magisk. Without root, these commands won't work, and improper use can make the phone go down.

adb shell pm list packages > apps_backup.txt

This will help restore system components deleted by mistake.-->

6.Extreme measure: reset to factory settings

If the game is not deleted in any way, and the phone slows down or shows ads, it will reset. This will delete all data, including games, but return the phone to a "clean" state. Redmi 6 reset takes 5-10 minutes.

How to reset your phone:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.
• 🔄 Select Settings Reset. → Delete all data.
• 🔐 Enter the pattern lock or PIN (if established).
• ✅ Confirm reset. The phone will reset and start the process.

What to do after the discharge:

• 🔧 Do not restore data from backup – the virus or game may return.
• 🛡️ Install the antivirus and scan your phone.
• 📥 Install games only from Google Play (not from Google Play) APK opportunistic).
• 🔒 Disable the installation from unknown sources: Settings → Confidentiality → Unknown sources.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 6 may lose access to Google services after reset ("No Google Apps" error), this can be treated by flashing through Fastboot or installing GApps manually. If you are not sure, contact the service center.

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Factory reset is the only way to guarantee that viruses and system games are removed, but it erases all data. Use it only if other methods have failed.

7.Alternative methods: disabling notifications and cleaning the cache

If the game doesn't delete, but it interferes with notifications or takes up a lot of space, you can limit its activity without completely removing it. It's a temporary solution, but sometimes it saves.

How to disable notifications from the game:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find a game. → Notifications.
• 🔕 Turn off all switches (or select Block all switches).

How to clear the cache and game data (will free up space):

• 📱 In the same app menu, select Storage.
• 🧹 Click Clear Cache and Clear Data.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – the game will “set back” but stay in the system.

If the game takes up a lot of space but is not removed:

• 📁 Check the folder. /sdcard/Android/obb/ — It stores heavy game files (you can manually delete them through the file manager).
• 🗑️ Use it. SD Maid or Files by Google to find large files.
• 🔧 Turn off auto-update game on Google Play: Profile → Application management → Game. → Auto-update → No.

8 What to do if nothing helps?

If the game is not deleted in any way, and the phone began to slow down, three reasons are possible: 1) A virus masquerading as system software, 2) Firmware damage, 3) Hardware problem (for example, a memory failure).

Actions in such cases:

• 🛡️ Virus: Install Malwarebytes and scan your phone in safe mode. If the antivirus doesn't work, reset your phone to factory settings.
• 📱 Firmware damage: Fastboot your phone (instructions on xiaomiflash.com) Use the official firmware for Redmi 6 (codename cereus).
• 🔧 Hardware problem: If the phone overheats, turns off or doesn't save data, bring it to the service. Redmi 6 often fails eMMC memory (symptom: games and files disappear by themselves).

If you want to check the phone:

• Download the firmware for Redmi 6 (for example, MIUI Global Stable).
• Use the Mi Flash Tool to run through Fastboot.
• Don’t choose Clean All – it will be erased. IMEI And make the phone a brick".

To diagnose hardware problems:

• Check your memory health with AIDA64 (storage → Status of eMMC).
• If the phone turns off when you load the game, the problem is overheating the processor (try replacing the heat paste).
• If the games are not installed or painted, the partition may be damaged. /data (It'll only help to re-flash).

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If the game is not removed and is accompanied by other failures (overheating, spontaneous reboots), the problem may be hardware, in which case the software methods will not help - you need repairs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing games on Redmi 6