How to Remove the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Game App from NFC: From Standard Methods to Hidden MIUI Features

Xiaomi Redmi 9 with NFC is a popular smartphone with a balance of performance and functionality, but even on it, games and unnecessary applications can take up precious space. Deleting games seems an easy task, but owners often face problems: the application is not removed through the menu, there are “tails” in the form of a cache, or the system gives an error “Delete is forbidden.” In this article, we will analyze all working methods from basic to advanced, including working with ADB and hidden settings MIUI 12/13.

The Redmi 9 NFC feature (codenamed lancelot) is that it has pre-installed games from Xiaomi partners that can't always be removed by standard methods. We tested all the variants on MIUI Global and MIUI Europe firmware to give precise instructions. If you want to not just hide the game, but completely erase its data and free up memory, read on.

Why can’t the game be removed in the standard way?

On the Redmi 9 NFC (as on other Xiaomi smartphones), games fall into three categories:

• 📱 User-installed – downloaded from Google Play or third-party sources, removed without problems through the app menu.
• 🔒 Pre-installed system games from Xiaomi or partners (e.g. Mi Game Center, Gameloft) are often blocked from removal.
• 🛠️ Built into the firmware - part of the shell MIUI. They can only be removed or removed through ADB.

The main reasons why the game is not removed:

• 🔧 The application is marked as system (flag) system/app or a firmware-priv-app).
• 📦 The game is part of the package. MIUI (For example, Mi Game Turbo is integrated into the performance settings).
• 🔒 Manufacturer has blocked removal through security policies (relevant to Global) ROM).
• 🗑️ The app has been “updated” through the Play Market and the system only sees the user version, not the system version.

⚠️ Note: Removing System Games Through ADB or root rights can lead to unstable work MIUI. For example, after removing the Mi Game Center, game mode options may disappear in the notification curtain.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

If the game was installed by you (not preinstalled), try to remove it by the standard method:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the game in the list (use a search by title).
3. Slip through the game and select Delete (or Uninstall).

If the Remove button is inactive or absent:

• 🔄 Try to disable the application first (button will appear if the game is system-based).
• 🗑️ Clear the cache and game data – sometimes this will unlock the deletion.
• 🔧 Restart your phone and try again.

Clear the app cache|Disable automatic updates in the Play Market|Check for root rights (if you plan to use them) ADB)|Make a backup copy of important data-->

On the Redmi 9 NFC with MIUI 12.5+, an alternative path can work:

1. Click the game icon on the main screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select Application Information.
3. Click Remove in the upper right corner.

⚠️ Note: If the game was pre-installed by the manufacturer, removing it through the settings will only result in a factory reset. ADB or by root-right.

Method 2: Removal via MIUI Hidden Settings (no root rights)

MIUI hides some features from the user, but they can be activated through access codes or special menus. To remove system games, the method using Activity Launcher (application for running hidden Android activities) is suitable.

Instructions:

1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the application and find in the Settings list.
3. Inside, look for.MiuiPackageInstallerActivity or.AppManagerActivity.
4. Run it – an extended application management menu will open, where you can even remove system games.

Alternatively, use the code for the test menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. Go to Phone Information → Settings menu (you may need a few clicks on the status bar).
4. Find the Application Management section with advanced options.

Method 3: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a powerful tool for managing Android devices from a computer, which can remove even system games without getting root rights. On Redmi 9 NFC, this method only works when USB debugging is enabled and the bootloader is unlocked (unless the firmware is modified).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Unpack the archive in the C:\platform-tools folder (or any other one).
3. Turn it on on the phone: 🔧 Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Use 7 times to become a developer). 🔌 Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.

Redmi 9 NFC

File transfer

platform-tools

Shift + PCM → Open the PowerShell window here

adb devices

There should be a device with a serial number.

adb shell pm list packages -f

Find the name of the game package (e.g. com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM for Asphalt 9) in the list.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name packet

Example:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tencent.ig

⚠️ Attention: Uninstall Team -k To delete everything completely, use adb shell pm uninstall. --user 0 The name of the package can cause a crash if the game is integrated into the MIUI.

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If the adb device command doesn’t find the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi USB Drivers or using a USB 2.0 port (some motherboards don’t work properly with USB 3.0 in debugging mode).

Method 4: Removal with root rights (for power users)

If you have a bootloader unlocked and you have Magisk or another root manager installed, you can delete any game, including the system ones.

• 🛠️ Titanium Backup – allows you to freeze or completely remove applications, including their data and cache.
• 🗑️ Root Explorer – to manually remove files from the /system/app or /system/priv-app.
• 🔧 SD Maid – Cleans up the “junk” after deleting and finds the remaining game files.

Instructions for Titanium Backup:

1. Open the app and provide root access.
2. Find the game in the list (use the filter by system applications).
3. Slip through the game and select Delete! (not "Freeze").
4. Confirm the deletion and restart the phone.

For manual removal via Root Explorer:

1. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
2. Find a folder with the name of the game (for example, MiGameCenter).
3. Delete the folder and restart the device.

How to delete residual game files after uninstallation

Even after the game is deleted, the Redmi 9 NFC may still have:

• 📁 Cache files in /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/[packet].
• 🗃️ Data in /data/data/[name packet] (root rights required to delete).
• 🔗 Shortcuts on the home screen or in the app menu.
• 📋 Register entries MIUI (For example, in the settings of the game mode).

To clean up everything:

1. Use a file manager (e.g. Solid Explorer) to delete folders: /Android/obb/[name packet] /Android/data/[name packet]

/data/data

ADB

adb shell rm -rf /data/data/name packet

Google Play Services

Play Market

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If the game was pre-installed by Xiaomi, its files can be stored in protected /system or /vendor partitions. You can’t delete them without root rights – you just have to disable the application.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you remove games on Redmi 9 NFC, users face typical problems:

If you see a message that only the original installer can uninstall, it means:

• The game was set via APK from an unknown source.
• It was updated through Play Market, but the original installer is different.

Solution: Install a new APK on top of the old version (even if it’s the same game) and then uninstall it via Play Market.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions