Genshin Impact does not run on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide to eliminating errors

Genshin Impact

Xiaomi Redmi

All possible scenarios of inability to work

step-by-step

Redmi

Note 10

K50 Pro

Xiaomiโ€™s Feature: Aggressive Optimization MIUI, It's a game that often blocks resource-intensive games like Genshin Impact. MIUI Battery Saver can force the game to close, and Game Turbo can fight the anticheat miHoYo. 15+ Redmi models and highlighted the top-10 If you see a "Failed to initialize" or "Device not supported" error, don't be too quick to change your phone. 90% The problem is solved programmatically.

In the article you will find:

  • ๐Ÿ” Diagnosis by symptoms (black screen, departures, lags, download errors).
  • โš™๏ธ Hidden settings MIUI, The ones that block Genshin Impact.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ List of compatible and incompatible Redmi models with reasons.
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Alternative launch methods (including emulators and cloud gaming).
๐Ÿ“Š What is your model Xiaomi Redmi?
Redmi Note 10/11/12
Redmi K40/K50
POCO F3/GT
Redmi 9/10
Another model

1. Minimum Requirements Check: Is your Redmi compatible with Genshin Impact?

The first thing to do is make sure your smartphone is officially supported by the game. MiHoYo publishes a list of compatible devices, but it's not always up to date. 732G) It is officially supported by Redmi. 9A (Helio G25) โ€” But even on "unsupported" models, you can run the game by way of detour.

Here are the official requirements for Genshin Impact on Android:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Processor: Snapdragon 845 / Helio G90T Or newer (but it works on Snapdragon too) 720G/730G lag-lagged).
  • ๐Ÿง  RAM: minimum 4 GB (recommended 6)+ GB for stable operation).
  • ๐Ÿ—ƒ๏ธ Memory: 8 GB of free space (the game weighs) ~4GB + cash).
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Android: version 8.1 or later (on the MIUI 12.5+ There may be conflicts).

If your Redmi doesnโ€™t meet the requirements, donโ€™t despair: below weโ€™ll tell you how to run the game on weak devices.

โš ๏ธ Note: On devices with Snapdragon 6xx or Helio G35/G80 The game will work FPS < 20, So, what makes it uncomfortable is that you'd better use cloud gaming.

Model RedmiProcessorOfficial supportPossible challenges
Redmi K50 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 1โœ… Yes.Overheating at maximum settings
Redmi Note 11 Pro+Dimensity 920โœ… Yes.Lags when loading an open world
POCO F3Snapdragon 870โœ… Yes.The conflict with MIUI Game Turbo
Redmi 10Helio G88โŒ No.Departures at loading stage
Redmi 9TSnapdragon 662โŒ No.Black screen after logo

If your model is marked as "โŒ No, go to the "Run on incompatible devices" section "โœ… Yes, but the game doesnโ€™t work anyway โ€“ read on.

2. Hidden settings MIUI, The ones that block Genshin Impact

MIUI aggressively optimises background processes, which often leads to Genshin Impact sorties":

  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Battery Saver โ€“ Forced to close the game 10-15 minute.
  • โšก Game Turbo โ€“ conflict with anticheat miHoYo.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Security App โ€“ Blocks access to game files.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Auto-Start Manager โ€“ Prohibits Auto-Start Game Services.

To fix this, perform a step-by-step adjustment:

Turn off Battery Saver for the game|Add the game to Game Turbo exceptions|Allow all permissions in the Security App|Enable auto-start for miHoYo services|Disable "Adaptive Battery" in the battery settings-->

Detailed instructions:

  1. Go to Settings. โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Application management โ†’ Genshin Impact.
  2. Press the Battery. โ†’ No restrictions.
  3. Go back and select permissions. โ†’ Provide everything (especially Memory, Microphone, Location).
  4. Open the Settings. โ†’ Special facilities โ†’ Game Turbo and turn it off for Genshin Impact.
  5. B Settings โ†’ Battery โ†’ Battery settings disable Adaptive Battery.

After these steps, restart your phone and try to start the game. If the problem persists, check the error logs (more on this in the next section).

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If the game still crashes after the changes, try resetting the Game Turbo settings to the factory: โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Game Turbo โ†’ Warehouse โ†’ Clear the data.

3. Common mistakes and their solutions

Errors in Genshin Impact on Xiaomi Redmi are usually accompanied by a code or message.-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:

Mistake.Reason.Decision
Failed to initialize (Error Code: -100)Conflict with MIUI or lack of rightsClear the game cache and grant all permissions
Device not supportedDevice in the MiHoYo blacklistChange build.prop or use Magisk
Black screen after logoIncompatibility with the graphics driverReduce the settings of the graphics in the launcher
Departure at loading the worldLack of RAM or overheatingClose background applications, cool the device
Network timeoutBlocking traffic MIUI FirewallDisable Data Saver and MIUI Firewall

If you see a "Device not supported" error on an officially supported model, the problem may be regional firmware (MIUI Global can block the game, while Chinese can block the game (MIUI China - no. Decision:

  1. Install custom firmware Xiaomi.EU (requires unlocking the bootloader).
  2. Or change the region in the settings: Settings โ†’ Additionally. โ†’ Region โ†’ China (requires a change of account Mi).

โš ๏ธ Attention: Changes in the region MIUI This can lead to loss of warranty and problems with updates.

4.Overheating and trottling: why Redmi is 'strangling' Genshin Impact

Xiaomi Redmi is known for its tendency to overheat, especially models with Snapdragon processors 7xx And Dimensity. Heating above 45.ยฐC MIUI activates trottling (performance restriction), which leads to:

  • ๐Ÿข A sharp fall FPS (s 60 before 10-15).
  • โšก Graphics Device Lost with Error.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Automatic closing of the game.

How to check the temperature:

  1. Install the AIDA64 or CPU Monitor app.
  2. Start Genshin Impact and watch the temperature chart.
  3. If the temperature is higher than 48ยฐC, activate restrictions.

Solutions to reduce heating:

Use a cooling cover or fan|Reduce the graphics settings in the game|Turn off charging during play|Close all background applications-->

For advanced users: you can disable trolling through the engineering menu (root required):

adb shell settings put global thermal_engine_enabled 0

But it is risky - it can lead to overheating and battery damage.

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If your Redmi is heated above 50ยฐC, the game will fly regardless of settings, in which case only external cooling or replacement of the thermal paste (for experienced users) will help).

5.Run Genshin Impact on incompatible Redmi models

If your Redmi is not officially supported (e.g. Redmi) 9A Redmi 8: There are several ways to get around the restrictions:

Method 1: Change build.prop (without root)

This method replaces the device ID by cheating the game.

  1. Install BuildProp Editor from Google Play.
  2. Find the lines: ro.product.model= ro.product.brand=
  3. Change them to the values of the supported device, for example: ro.product.model=Redmi K40 ro.product.brand=Xiaomi
  4. Save, restart your phone and try to start the game.

Method 2: Using Magisk and the Genshin Fix module

For devices with unlocked loader:

  1. Install Magisk.
  2. Download the Genshin Impact Fix module.
  3. Install the module through Magisk Manager and restart.

Method 3: Cloud Gaming (for Weak Devices)

If nothing helps, try the cloud services:

  • ๐ŸŽฎ NVIDIA GeForce NOW โ€” Supports Genshin Impact (requires good internet).
  • โ˜๏ธ Boosteroid โ€“ Russian analogue with low network requirements.
  • ๐ŸŒ MiHoYo Cloud โ€“ Official Cloud Service (not available in all regions).

โš ๏ธ Note: Using Magisk modules or changing build.prop may result in a ban on your Genshin Impact account.

6.Alternative ways to play Genshin Impact on Redmi

If your smartphone doesnโ€™t pull the game or all the methods have been tried, consider alternatives:

1. Android emulators on PC

The most stable way is to play through the emulator on the computer:

  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ BlueStacks โ€“ Optimized for Genshin Impact (settings: 4 cores) CPU, 4GB of RAM).
  • ๐ŸŽฎ MuMu Player โ€“ Officially Recommended by MiHoYo.
  • โšก LDPlayer โ€“ the best performance on weak PCs.

2. Streaming from PC to Redmi

If you have a powerful computer, you can stream the game to your phone:

  • ๐Ÿ“บ Steam Link โ€“ if the game is installed via Steam.
  • ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ Moonlight โ€“ for PC streaming (required) NVIDIA GPU).
  • ๐ŸŒ Rainway - Cross-platform streaming.

3. Cloud Gaming (repeated)

For those with a weak PC but a good internet connection:

  • ๐ŸŽฎ GeForce NOW โ€” Free (limited 1 hour session).
  • โ˜๏ธ Shadow PC โ€” Virtual PC (paid, but without restrictions).

The advantage of cloud services is that there is no load on the phone, the game runs on the server, and you get streaming video.+ Mbit/s).

7. Frequent Questions and Myths About Genshin Impact on Xiaomi

Letโ€™s look at common misconceptions and common questions:

Myth
"Genshin Impact is not working on Redmi because of the MIUI 13": The problem isn't really the version MIUI, It's in the optimization settings. MIUI 12.5 The game may not start unless Battery Saver and Game Turbo are disabled.The firmware version only affects stability, not compatibility.

  • โ“ "Should I turn it off? MIUI Optimization? No, that won't help. Function MIUI Optimization is responsible for animation and interface, not game performance.
  • โ“ "Will factory reset help? Only if the problem is caused by an application conflict. 80% of the time, no reset is required, the Hidden Settings section is enough. MIUI".
  • โ“ "Can I play Redmi with 3GB of RAM? Technically yes, but the game will be non-playable (FPS < 10, constant downloads. Better to use cloud gaming.

FAQ: Quick answers to your questions

โ“ Why Genshin Impact is flying through 5-10 Minutes of play on the Redmi Note 10?
It probably works. MIUI Battery Saver. Open the settings. โ†’ Battery โ†’ Battery settings โ†’ Choose Genshin Impact โ†’ Also check the temperature if the phone is warmer than 45.ยฐC, activated by trottling.
โ“ How to Fix Filed to Download Additional Files Error on Redmi K40?
This error is related to blocking file downloads MIUI. Solution: Connect to another Wi-Fi network (or use mobile internet). Disable Data Saver in Settings โ†’ Network and Internet. Clear the cache of Google Play Services: Settings โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Google Play Services โ†’ Warehouse โ†’ Clear the cache.
โ“ Can you play Genshin Impact on Redmi? 9A?
Officially not, but you can try: Change build.prop (see "Running on incompatible devices"). Use cloud gaming (GeForce) NOW Or Boosteroid. Install a lightweight version through APK (For example, Genshin Impact: Cloud Version for weak devices. G25 It is not necessary - the game will slow down even at the minimum settings.
โ“ Why After Updating MIUI Genshin Impact has stopped launching?
Updates MIUI They often reset the optimization settings. After the update: Check the game permissions (Settings) โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Genshin Impact โ†’ Permissions. Turn off Game Turbo for the game. Clear the cache and game data. If the problem persists, try to roll back to the previous version. MIUI via Fastboot.
โ“ How to increase FPS Genshin Impact at Redmi?
To promote FPS: Set 60. FPS In the game graphics settings (not available on all devices). Turn off vertical sync (V-Sync). Use the Magisk module to unlock. FPS (For example, Genshin Impact FPS Unlock. Reduce the resolution to 720p And turn off the shadows. 7xx stable 60 FPS Only possible when cooled (e.g. with a fan).

If your problem is not on the list, describe it in the comments โ€“ we will add new solutions to the article!