How to completely remove the game from the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways

Removing unnecessary games from Xiaomi Redmi seems like a simple task — until you encounter system limitations MIUI, preinstalled applications or residual files that continue to occupy memory. Even after standard removal through the menu, many users find that the game is still displayed in the list of applications, and its data takes up gigabytes of space. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove games from basic to advanced, including cleaning the cache, working with ADB and even manual deletion through File Manager.

Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi Note 12, Redmi 11, POCO X5 and others) are featured in their MIUI firmware, which often blocks the complete removal of preinstalled games (such as Mi Game Center or Game Turbo), and many games store data in hidden folders that are not deleted with the application, and we will tell you how to find and delete these files, as well as what to do if the game is not deleted due to administrator rights or system permissions.

Important: If you use Redmi with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware, some methods (e.g., through ADB) may work differently.

1. Standard removal through the settings menu

The most obvious way is to delete via phone settings, which is suitable for most games installed by the user (for example, from Google Play or APK).

• 🔹 It does not work for pre-installed system games (e.g. Mi Game Center).
• 🔹 Does not delete the cache and game data (they remain in memory).
• 🔹 It may not work if the game has administrator rights.

To remove the game in a standard way:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the game in the list (use search if there are many apps).
3. Slip the game name, then select Delete.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

If the Remove button is inactive (grey), then the game is a system, in which case move on to the next method.

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Before you delete the game, check if it is tied to a Xiaomi or Google Play account.Some games (like Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail) keep progress in the cloud, and once reinstalled, you can continue from the same place.

2.Delete via Google Play Store

If the game was installed via Google Play, it can be removed directly from the store, which is convenient because it allows you to manage applications remotely (for example, from a computer) and see a list of all installed games.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your phone.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Application and Device Management → Management.
4. Find the game in the list and click on it.
5. Remove and confirm the action.

The advantage of this method is that it can massively delete multiple games at the same time.

1. In the Management section, tick the necessary games.
2. Click on the basket icon in the top menu.

3. Complete deletion with data and cache cleanup

Even after the standard deletion of the game, its files can remain in the memory of the phone.

• 📁 Saving folders (Android/obb and Android/data).
• 🗃️ Cash and temporary files in /storage/emulated/0.
• 🔧 Settings and configurations in system folders.

To completely delete the game, along with its data:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select a game and tap the Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (if the buttons are active).
4. Return to the main menu of the game and click Delete.

If the game is already deleted but its files are still there, use File Manager (or any other file manager with root rights, if any):

1. Open File Manager and go to Internal Memory → Android → Obb.
2. Find the folder with the game name (usually in com.company.game format) and delete it.
3. Repeat the same thing in the Android/data folder.

4. Removal of system games via ADB (for advanced)

Some games (such as Mi Game Center, Game Turbo or Mi Pay) are system games and are not removed by standard means. USB team ADB.

⚠️ Note: This method requires unlocking OEM Unlock is in the developer's settings and can cause unstable phone performance if you delete critical system files. Use it only if you are confident in your actions.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable (use the original cable for a stable connection).
4. On your computer, open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices If the device appears in the list, type: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 name.packet.games For example, to delete Mi Game Center: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.glgm

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

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'game'

This will display a list of all packages with the word "game" in the title.

1. Unlocked Developer Mode

2. USB debugging enabled

3. ADB drivers installed on PC

4.The phone is connected by the original cable

5. Important data backup made-->

5. Remove via Safe Mode (if the game is not deleted)

If the game is not deleted because it is running in the background or has administrator rights, try removing it in Safe Mode. In this mode, all third-party applications are disabled, allowing you to remove even those games that are usually blocked.

How to Sign In to Safe Mode on Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Hold your finger and hold it on the “Off” item (or “Reboot” on some models).
3. You will be asked to log in to Safe Mode – confirm it.

After the reboot, the bottom right corner of the screen will show the message Safe Mode. Now try to delete the game in the standard way (via Settings → Apps). If the game is gone, restart the phone in normal mode.

⚠️ Warning: In Safe Mode, some phone features (such as mobile internet or Wi-Fi) may not work smoothly. Do not try to update firmware or install new apps in this mode.

Comparison of game removal methods with Xiaomi Redmi

To choose the best method, compare their effectiveness and complexity in the table below:

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To completely remove the game with Xiaomi Redmi, always combine standard deletion with cleaning the obb and data folders.

What to do if the game is not removed?

If none of the methods worked, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔒 The game has the rights of the administrator of the device.
• 🛡️ Game protected. MIUI Optimized (on some firmware).
• 🔧 The game is part of the system software (e.g. Game Turbo).

Decisions:

1. Uninstall Administrator: Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Administrator Rights. Find the game in the list and disable its rights.
2. Turn it off. MIUI Optimized: adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1 (reboot required).
3. Use third-party utilities such as App Inspector or SD Maid to find and delete residual files.

If the game is still not removed, it may be integrated into the firmware, in which case only the phone will help to flash it (for example, on custom firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing games with Xiaomi Redmi