How to completely remove the game Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways

Removing unnecessary games with Xiaomi Redmi Note is a challenge that every user sooner or later faces, even if you downloaded the game from Google Play or installed it. APK-It's a manual file, and over time, it can take up precious space in internal memory, slow down the system, or just get bored, but what you don't know is that just clicking "Delete" doesn't always clear the device of all traces of the application.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to remove games on Redmi Note (including Note models) 8/9/10/11/12 Pro-versions, and also tell how to get rid of system games MIUI, You'll learn what files are left after uninstallation, how to find them, and what to do if the game continues to appear on the menu. MIUI 12/13/14 And without Google services.

Important: the removal procedure may vary depending on the firmware version and smartphone model. If your Redmi Note is running MIUI Global, MIUI China or custom firmware, check the relevance of the instructions for your case.

1. Standard removal through MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It is suitable for most games installed through Google Play or Mi App Store, as well as for the most popular games. APK-manually downloaded files.

To delete the game:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. Find the game you want (you can use the search at the top of the screen).
4. Click on the game name, then select Delete.
5. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog box.

If the Remove button is inactive or not, then the game is a system (preset MIUI).

• ✅ Pros of the method: fast, does not require additional programs, is safe for the system.
• ❌ Cons: Does not delete cache and remaining files, does not work for system applications.

⚠️ Note: After deleting the game through the settings, its data (saves, settings) can remain in the folder. /Android/data/[To completely clean the device, use the method 5.

2. Delete via Google Play (for installed games)

If a game was downloaded from the Google Play Store, it can be removed directly from there, a method that is convenient when you need to massively clean the device of unnecessary applications.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner → App and device management.
3. Go to the Control tab.
4. In the list, find the game you want to remove and tick next to it.
5. Click on the basket icon (Delete) in the top panel.

You can also remove the game directly from its Google Play page:

1. Find the game through search.
2. Open her page.
3. Click Remove (if the game is installed).

If the game is not removed via Google Play, check:

• 🔹 Is your Google account connected to your device.
• 🔹 Is the game a system game (e.g. Mi Game Center).
• 🔹 Are there any restrictions on deletion (for example, if the game is installed as a device administrator).

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Before you delete the game via Google Play, turn off automatic updates for it: on the game page, click on three dots → Disable auto-update.

3. Removal of MIUI system games without Root

Many Xiaomi Redmi Note models come with pre-installed games like Mi Game Center, Mi Pay Games or GetApps Games.These apps can't be removed by standard methods, but there are workarounds.

The most efficient way is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), an Android debugging tool that allows you to remove system applications without superuser rights.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your Redmi Note: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the “You’re a developer” notification appears.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

• USB debugging.
• Unlock the OEM (if any).
• Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).
• Download and install ADB Tools on your computer (for example, the official package from Google).
• Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with ADB and type: adb devices If the device appears in the list, type: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter (replace com.xiaomi.gamecenter with the desired game package).

To find out the exact game package, use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'game'

Or find it online by the name of the game.

• 🔧 What games can be removed through ADB: Mi Game Center (com.xiaomi.gamecenter) GetApps Games (com.xiaomi.mipicks) Mi Pay Games (com.miui.mipay) Mi Video (com.miui.video)
• ⚠️ What NOT to delete: System Services (com.android.*) MIUI (com.miui.*, other than gaming services Google (com.google.*)

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system instability. Before removing system applications, back up your data or restore point in your system. MIUI If errors occur after the game is deleted, it can only be returned through resetting or flashing.

Enable the developer mode|Activate debugging by USB|Install ADB PC-only|Connect your phone to the original cable|Check the visibility of the device in ADB-->

4. Manual deletion through file manager

If the game is not deleted by standard methods, but you don’t want to use ADB, you can try manually clearing its files through the file manager. This method will not delete the game itself (its icon will remain), but will free up space on the disk.

What needs to be done:

1. Install a file manager with access to system folders, such as Mi File Explorer (built into MIUI) or Solid Explorer.
2. Go to /Android/data/[name of game package] or /Android/obb/[name of game package]
3. Delete all files and folders inside (this is cache, saves and additional data).
4. If the game is set as an APK, find the file in: /data/app/[name packet game] and delete it (root rights will be required).

Example of ways to play popular games:

• 🎮 PUBG Mobile: /Android/data/com.tencent.ig and /Android/obb/com.tencent.ig
• 🎮 Free Fire: /Android/data/com.dts.freefireth
• 🎮 Genshin Impact: /Android/data/com.mihoyo.GenshinImpact

After hand cleaning:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🗑️ Try to delete the game in the standard way (through settings).
• 📱 If the icon is still there, but the game does not start, then you have deleted its main files.

5. Complete removal with Root rights

If your Xiaomi Redmi Note has Root rights, you can uninstall any game, including system, without restrictions, which gives you maximum control, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with Root support, such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer.
2. Go to /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/ (there are stored system applications).
3. Find a folder with the game name (such as GameCenter) and delete it.
4. Also check the folders: /data/app/ and /data/data/ for game residues.
5. Reset the device.

For reliability, use applications like Titanium Backup (requires Root), which allows you to:

• 🗃️ Create backup copies before deletion.
• 🧹 Remove applications along with their data and cache.
• 🔄 Restore remote games if necessary.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting system files with Root rights may disrupt the work MIUI. Never delete: 🚫 Folders with names like miui, android, google. 🚫 Files with.odex or.apk extensions if you are not sure what they are intended for. 🚫 Apps related to SecurityCenter or Finder.Before experimenting with Root, make a full backup through TWRP or MIUI Backup.

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Root rights give you complete control of the system, but one wrong step can lead to a device blink, and use this method only if you are confident in your actions or follow a proven instruction.

6 What to do if the game is not deleted?

Sometimes, even after all the manipulations, the game continues to appear on the menu or take up space.

If nothing helps:

• 🔧 Reset the settings to factory: Go to Settings → The phone. → Setting reset. Select Erase all data. ⚠️ Warning: This will delete all data from the device, including photos and contacts!
• 📥 Reflash the device: Download the official firmware for your model from Xiaomi's website. Use the Mi Flash Tool for clean installation.

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If the game was pre-installed by the manufacturer, its complete removal may require re-flashing, in most cases, it is enough to turn it off via ADB or hide it with a launcher.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing games on Xiaomi Redmi Note