Accelerating Games on Xiaomi: How to Add a Shortcut and Boost Your Game FPS rusty

Smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They have long established themselves as excellent mid- and premium gaming devices, but even flagship models like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the likes of the two. POCO F6 Pro is sometimes slowed down in heavy games like Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile or Honor of Kings. The reasons vary from background processes to limitations. MIUI energy-saving.

In this article, we will discuss practical methods of speeding up games on any Xiaomi device - from the budget Redmi Note. 12 to the top of the Black Shark 6 Pro. We will pay special attention to adding game shortcuts to the desktop (including hidden functions). MIUI), All methods are tested on current versions of the system. MIUI 14/15 hyperos (2026 year).

Important: some methods require activation of hidden developer settings, but do without root rights.If your device supports Game Turbo (built-in game accelerator from Xiaomi), we will show you how to properly configure it for maximum boost FPS.

Why Games Are Slowing Down on Xiaomi: The Main Reasons

Before you optimize the system, you need to understand what exactly slows down the game.

• 🔋 Aggressive energy conservation: MIUI The default limits the performance of background and gameplay to save battery power, especially on Snapdragon-powered models. 7xx or Dimensity 9xx.
• 🗑️ Clogged memory: Cache of games, temporary files and garbage from MIUI It takes up to 30% of RAM, leaving games with fewer resources.
• 📱 Background apps: Messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp), social networks and Google services are constantly consuming CPU/GPU, even in a folded state.
• 🔄 Unoptimized graphics settings: Many games automatically select high graphics settings that do not match the capabilities of the hardware.
• 🚫 Game Turbo Lock: Some firmwares have the game accelerator disabled by default or not working properly.

Interesting fact: POCO F5 with a Snapdragon 7 processor+ Gen 2 Tests Show That Proper Game Turbo Setup Increases FPS into PUBG Mobile 15-20% without loss of graphics quality. K60 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 difference reaches 25% when background processes are turned off.

⚠️ Warning: If your device overheats during games (temperature above 45)°C, first check the heat paste and cooling. Heating over 50°C can lead to trottling (automatic performance decline), and no software methods will help.

How to Add a Game Shortcut to Xiaomi’s Desktop

By default. MIUI HyperOS doesn't always allow you to create a game shortcut directly, especially for games that aren't installed from Google Play (for example, through a game label). APK Or TapTap. Here are 3 working ways to add a shortcut:

Method 1: Using the Application Menu (Standard Method)

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Find the game in the list and pinch its icon for 1-2 seconds.
3. Drag the icon to the desktop or folder.

If the game does not appear in the menu, try updating the launcher cache: go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher and press Clear Cache.

Method 2: Through Game Turbo settings

If the game supports Game Turbo, you can add a shortcut to the game center:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Turn on the Game Turbo slider (if disabled).
3. Slap the icon «+» in the upper right corner and select the game from the list.
4. After adding to Game Turbo, the shortcut will appear on the desktop automatically.

Method 3: Through the file system (for APK)

If the game is set through APK and not on the menu:

1. Open the File Manager (e.g. Files by Google or built-in in) MIUI).
2. Go to the file. /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ And find a folder with the name of the game.
3. Tap the file with the.apk extension (if any) and select “Create a shortcut”.

Make sure the game is set correctly

Check the availability of the game in the application menu

Update the launcher cache (if the label does not appear)

Reboot the device (sometimes helps)

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If none of the methods worked, try installing an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) that supports shortcut creation for any of the launchers. APK.

Set up Game Turbo for maximum performance

Game Turbo is a built-in game accelerator from Xiaomi that optimizes the system resources for games, but by default it often runs at full power.

1. Activate Game Turbo: Settings → Special facilities → Game Turbo → On some firmware, the path may be different: Settings → Additionally. → Game mode.
2. Add the game to the list: Tap on «+» In the upper right corner, select the game you want to play. If it's not on the list, try running the game at least once.
3. Set up a performance profile: You can choose one of the modes for each game: 🔥 Productivity – Maximum performance FPS, but quick battery discharge. ⚡ Balance is the optimal mode for most games. 🔋 Energy savings – reduces FPS, but extends the game.

Turn off notifications

In Game Turbo settings, activate the Do Not Disturb option so that notifications do not interrupt gameplay.

Turn on "Tactical response"

This feature improves the responsiveness of the on-screen buttons in shooters.

Critical setting: on devices with Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 2/3 Game Turbo has a hidden mode called “Extreme Performance” that unlocks additional cores CPU. To activate it, hold the “Performance” button in the game settings. 3 seconds.

Black Shark (a gaming sub-brand of Xiaomi) has additional features like physical triggers and liquid cooling, which are customized in a separate Shark Space app.

Optimizing the system for games: hidden settings MIUI

Even if you set up Game Turbo, the system can continue to limit performance, and to remove those limitations, you need to activate the hidden developer settings and disable unnecessary background processes.

Step 1: Enable the Developer Mode

Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap it 7 times until the notice “You became a developer” appears!».

Step 2: Turn off animations and background processes

Go back to Settings and open a new Developer section, and change the following settings:

• 🔄 Background Process Limitation: Set “No Background Processes” (or a maximum of 1-2 processes).
• 🖥️ Windows animation, transition animation, animation duration: set “Off” or «0.5x».
• 🔋 Turn off Automatic Optimization: Find the Optimization option MIUI» and deactivate it.
• 📶 Disable the restriction of mobile traffic: in For developers → Deactivate Networks to Limit Background Traffic».

Step 3: Set your priority CPU play-off

In the same section for developers, find the option "Fixed CPU Frequency" and turn it on. CPU Warning: this mode puts the battery down very hard, so only use it when the charger is connected.

For HyperOS devices (the new Xiaomi firmware), some of these settings may be located elsewhere, such as the “Performance Optimization” option moved to Settings. → Battery → Optimization of energy consumption.

Cleaning up memory and cache to speed up games

Clogged memory is one of the main causes of lags: on Xiaomi devices, game cache and system debris can take up to 5-7 GB of space, which is critical for models with 6-8 GB of RAM.

Method 1: Manually cleansing the game cache

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the game on the list and tap it.
3. Select "Storage» → «Clear the cache».
4. If the game weighs too much, click Clear Data (but it will remove progress!).

Method 2: Using a built-in cleaner MIUI

MIUI has a built-in garbage cleaning tool:

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the "Cleaning" tab.
3. Slip "Deep Clean" and wait for the scan to be completed.
4. Delete unnecessary files, especially in the Residual Files and App Cache sections.

Method 3: Cleaning through Recovery (advanced)

If the device is severely slowing down, you can reset the cache through Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the power button + volume increase to enter Recovery.
3. Select “Wipe Cache Partition” (use volume buttons for navigation).
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t confuse “Wipe Cache Partition” with “Wipe Data” – the second option will completely reset the phone to factory settings!

To automatically clean the cache after each game, you can use applications such as SD Maid or CCleaner, but they require root rights to work properly.

Additional ways to speed up games on Xiaomi

If standard methods don’t help, try these advanced techniques:

1. Change in resolution and frequency of screen refresh

Many games automatically choose the maximum resolution, which is loading. GPU. Try to lower your graphics settings:

• 🎮 In the game settings (for example, in PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty select: Resolution: HD Or Balanced instead of Ultra. HD. Frequency of personnel: 60 FPS (if the screen supports 90/120/144 Hz, the game can try to use the maximum frequency.Graphics: Smooth or Medium.
• 📱 In the settings of the phone screen (Settings) → Display) set the refresh rate of 60 Hz (if the game does not support high frequency, the extra hertz only puts the battery on the ground).

2.Use of GFX Tools for overclocking

Apps like this GFX Tool or Game Guardian lets you manually adjust graphics and performance. GFX Tool for PUBG Mobile is possible:

• 🔧 Choose OpenGL or Vulkan as a graphic API (Snapdragon on Snapdragon 8xx Vulkan works better).
• ⚡ Set 60 FPS and HDR graphics (if the device supports the).
• 🔋 Turn off vertical synchronization (V-Sync) to reduce latency.

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Before use GFX Tools back up game saves. Some settings can lead to a ban in online games (for example, in the game). PUBG Mobile or Free Fire).

3. Disconnection MIUI Optimization (requires) ADB)

MIUI Optimization is a service that manages background processes and energy savings, and turning it off can significantly improve performance, but requires a high level of efficiency. ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable debugging. USB (Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Download ADB Tools and unpack it on PC.
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB and type in adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.powerkeeper
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Disconnection MIUI Optimization can lead to increased battery consumption and unstable performance of certain functions (for example, always active display).To return everything back, use the command: adb shell pm enable-user --user 0 com.miui.powerkeeper

4.Use of gaming accessories

For serious gamers, Xiaomi offers additional accessories:

• 🎮 Gamepad Black Shark: Connects via Bluetooth and supports physical triggers.
• 🔋 External battery with passive cooling: for example, Xiaomi Power Bank 3 Pro with fan.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When optimizing games on Xiaomi, users often make mistakes that only make things worse.

• ❌ Disabling all background processes: This can lead to game crashes and system lags. Leave 1-2 processes in the background.
• ❌ Use of Killer Tasks: Applications like Greenify or Clean Master often kill critical system services, leading to brakes.
• ❌ Dispersal CPU No cooling: A fixed processor frequency without a cooler or fan quickly overheats the device.
• ❌ Installing custom cores without experience: The wrong core can 'brick' a phone.
• ❌ Ignoring Updates: Older Versions MIUI or games often contain bugs that are fixed in new patches.

If after optimization the game began to fly out or slow down even more, try:

1. Reset the Game Turbo settings to factory settings.
2. Clear the game cache and restart the device.
3. Check the temperature of the processor using AIDA64 or CPU Monitor.

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The best results are obtained by a combination of methods: cleaning the cache + Game Turbo setup + Turn off background processes. Don't rely on one method!

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