How to remove the game app on Xiaomi Redmi 7: step-by-step instructions

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 7 offer huge opportunities for users, but over time, the device’s memory can become overflowing, especially for mobile gamers who take up gigabytes of precious space, and often times there is a need to make room or simply get rid of unnecessary software that is no longer in use.

The MIUI shell uninstallation process can be different from standard Android, which sometimes puts beginners in a bind. Some games are built into the system and are not deleted in the usual way, requiring a deeper dive into the settings. In this article, we will discuss all available methods, from simple to advanced, so you can fully control the contents of your gadget.

Effective management of installed software is key to the speed of your Redmi 7. We will look at not only standard deletion, but also ways to clean the residual files, as well as methods of working with system applications that are usually hidden from the user's eyes.

Standard removal through the desktop

The most obvious and quick way to get rid of unnecessary games is to use the desktop interface. On Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell, this process is intuitive, but has its own peculiarities depending on the display mode chosen. If you use a classic menu where all the icons are on the tables, the procedure takes a few seconds.

To start, find the game icon you plan to delete. Press it and hold your finger until the pop-up menu appears or the icon begins to "shake." In the action list that appears, select Delete or drag the object to the basket, which is usually located at the top of the screen. The system will request confirmation to prevent accidental loss of data.

If you have No Menu mode, where all the shortcuts are scattered across desktops, the algorithm is similar. However, be careful: it is easier to accidentally remove the shortcut than the app itself. Make sure that in the window that appears you choose to uninstall the program, not just remove the widget.

⚠️ Note: When you delete a game from your desktop, all local progress saves will be irretrievably lost if they are not synced with the cloud or Google Play account.

Once confirmed, the icon will disappear from the screen and the system will automatically vacate the space, a basic method that is suitable for most custom applications downloaded from the store.

Removal through system settings

More detailed control over installed software provides a settings menu, which is especially useful when the game shortcut is lost, hidden in a folder, or the application is not displayed on the desktop, and here you see a complete list of everything that is installed on your Redmi 7.

To get to the desired section, open Settings and scroll down to the App. Next, select All Apps. You will see a list that can be sorted by name, size, or frequency of use. Find the game you want and click on it.

In the app information menu that opens, you'll see the Delete button. If it's active (not grey), click on it and confirm the action. The good thing about this is that you can first clear the cache and data if you want to start the game again, but are not ready to delete it yet.

• 📱 Open the smartphone settings.
• 📂 Go to the "Applications" section" -> "All applications".
• 🔍 Find the game in the list or use the search.
• 🗑️ Click the "Delete" button and confirm the choice.

Using the system menu allows you to see the real size of the application along with the data and cache, and it often turns out that the game itself weighs a little, but the accumulated files take up a significant part of the memory.

Working with built-in and system games

This is complicated when it comes to pre-installed games, where the manufacturer often integrates certain software into firmware, and the delete button may be inactive or absent in such cases, which is done to protect system components, but often simply interferes with the user.

In some versions of MIUI, you can turn off the system application, which effectively turns it into a "frozen" state, it stops consuming resources and disappears from the active list, but physically remains in memory, and you need to click the "Disable" button on the application menu (via Settings).

If standard methods to remove the game can not be, you can use the rights of the developer or third-party utilities, although this requires caution. On Xiaomi Redmi 7 without root rights, removing system components is possible only through the use of a third-party utilities. ADB-commands from a computer, which is a method for advanced users.

⚠️ Warning: Attempting to remove critical system components may result in unstable device operation or cyclic reboot (bootloop).

Before you try to remove a system game, make sure it is not really necessary for the operation of other services. Most often these are ordinary entertainment applications that can be safely removed or disabled without harming the system.

Cleaning of residual files and cache

Even after a successful game uninstallation, the phone may still have tails — residual files, logs and cache — that are useless, but they take up space. Redmi 7, with its smaller built-in memory, has every megabyte counted.

You can use the built-in Security app to clean it up, run it, select Cleanup, and wait for the scan to be completed, and the system will suggest removing debris, including remnants of remote applications, which is a safe and efficient way to do that.

Deeper cleanups are possible through the file manager. Go to the root directory of internal memory and look for folders with names of remote games or developers. Often they are in the directories of Android/data or Android/obb. Deletion of these folders is safe if you are sure that the game is no longer needed.

Cleaning residual debris regularly helps keep the system running fast, and don't neglect this step, especially if you often install and remove heavy games.

Using Google Play Marketing

The official Google Play app store also provides a user-friendly interface for managing installed software, which is especially handy if you want to remove a game that has not been seen on the screen for a long time, or clear the list of devices in your account.

Open the Play Store app, click on your profile avatar, and select App and Device Management. Go to the Manage tab, and it shows a complete list of everything that has ever been installed on that account.

Find the game you want in the list. Next to it is the Delete button. The good thing about this method is that it synchronizes the removal across all devices if they are connected to a single account, although in practice, the deletion happens locally on a particular Redmi 7 device.

• 🎮 Launch the Google Play Store.
• 👤 Click on the profile icon.
• ⚙️ Select "Applications and Device Management".
• ❌ Find the game and click "Delete".

The advantage of this is that you can see the date of last use of the app, and it helps you identify games that you haven't played in months and then remove them.

Comparison of removal methods

To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you understand which method is best used in a particular situation, whether it is a quick cleaning or deep removal of system debris.

As you can see from the table, for most users, the best option is to use standard settings or desktop, and advanced methods should be used only when urgently needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In this section, we will answer the most popular questions that owners of Xiaomi Redmi 7 when trying to vacate space.

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Before removing heavy games, back up important photos and contacts, as the memory cleanup process sometimes requires rebooting the device.

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Regularly removing unused games extends the life of your Redmi 7 flash memory and keeps the interface running at a high speed.

Now you know all the necessary ways to uninstall the game app on Xiaomi Redmi 7. Use this knowledge to maintain order in your smartphone.