Game Mode on Android is a useful feature for gamers that optimizes performance, blocks notifications, and even limits CPU heat. But what should you do if this mode was activated accidentally or began to interfere with the daily use of your smartphone? For example, when the system constantly suggests “speed up the game” at startup YouTube or TikTok, although you are just watching a video. Or when the FPS limitation of 60 frames spoils the impression of watching movies in high definition.

In this article we will look at how to completely disable game mode on devices from different manufacturers - from Xiaomi and Redmi to Samsung and Realme. We’ll also tell you what to do if the standard settings don’t help (spoiler: sometimes third-party applications like Game Turbo or Game Spaceare to blame). Detailed screenshots, alternative methods and answers to frequently asked questions - all in one place.

What is game mode on Android and why disable it

Game mode (or Game Mode) is a set of functions that are automatically activated when you start games. It can:

  • 🎮 Block notifications and calls during the game
  • 🔋 Limit maximum screen brightness to save battery
  • ⚡ Optimize CPU/GPU performance (sometimes at the expense of stability)
  • 📵 Disable gestures navigation so as not to leave the game by accidentally swiping
  • 🔄 Fix the frame rate (FPS) at a certain level

On some devices (for example POCO F5 or RedMagic 8 Pro) the game mode works aggressively: it can automatically reduce screen resolution in non-game applicationsif the system mistakenly recognizes them as games. This results in a blurry image in Netflix or Chrome. Another common problem is constant pop-up windows asking you to “turn on acceleration”, which cannot be disabled through standard settings.

When to turn off game mode:

  • 📱 If you do not play mobile games at all
  • 🎥 When the mode interferes with watching videos (limiting FPS or brightness)
  • 🔊 If it blocks important notifications (for example, calls)
  • 🔋 When it drains the battery faster (a paradox, but some “optimizations” have the opposite effect)
📊 Have you ever encountered problems due to the game mode?
Yes, notifications interfered
Yes, the video quality deteriorated
Yes, the battery ran out quickly
No, everything worked fine for me
I don’t know what it is

How to disable game mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO

On devices Xiaomi, Redmi i POCO game mode is controlled through the app Game Turbo (or Game accelerator in Russian firmware). You can disable it in two ways: through the system settings or directly in the application itself.

Method 1: Through the phone settings

  1. Open Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
  2. Find in the list Game Turbo (or "Game Accelerator").
  3. Tap on it and select Disable (if the button is inactive, first click Stop).
  4. Confirm the action in the dialog box.

Method 2: Through the Game Turbo application itself

  1. Run Game Turbo from the applications menu.
  2. Go to Settings (gear in the upper right corner).
  3. Disable the switch Autostart game mode.
  4. Go back and swipe down - there will be a slider Game Modethat you need to move to position Off.

If after disabling the mode is still activated, check:

  • 🔄 Is the application (for example, YouTube or Chrome) added to the list of games c Game Turbo?
  • 📱 Are additional “accelerators” from third-party developers installed (for example, GFX Tools or Game Booster).

Make sure Game Turbo is not added to startup|

Check the list of “gaming” applications in the settings|

Disable notifications from Game Turbo in the application settings|

Restart your phone after the changes-->

What to do if Game Turbo does not turn off?

If the "Disable" button is inactive, this means that the application is a system one and cannot be completely removed without root access. In this case, you can. just limit its operation:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and performance → Manage autorun and disable autorun for Game Turbo.

2. In the same battery settings, select for Game Turbo. mode Limited (this will reduce its activity in the background).

3. Use the ADB command to force stop (PC connection required):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mi.gamecenter.sdk

Disable game mode on Samsung (Game Launcher and Game Booster)

On smartphones Samsung the game mode is implemented through two components: Game Launcher (icon with a joystick) and Game Booster (system service) You can disable them separately.

Step 1: Removing Game. Launcher

  1. Press the icon Game Launcher on the main screen.
  2. Select Delete (or Uninstallif this is a separate application).
  3. If there is no uninstall button, go to Settings → Applications → Game Launcher → Disable.

Step 2: Disable Game Booster

  1. Open Settings → Device care → Battery → Battery settings.
  2. Find Game Booster in the list and disable it.
  3. Go back to Settings → Additional features → Games and deactivate all switches.

On some models (for example, Galaxy S22 Ultra or Galaxy Z Fold4) game mode is integrated into Laboratory (Laboratory). To disable it:

  1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Laboratory.
  2. Find the section Games and disable Optimizing games.
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If, after disabling Game Booster, games start to lag, check the graphics settings in the game itself. The mode may have automatically reduced the resolution or FPS, and now the game is trying to run at maximum settings, which leads to this. stuttering.

How to remove game mode on Realme, Oppo and OnePlus

On devices Realme, Oppo i OnePlus (with shell ColorOS) game mode is called Game Space. It is disabled like this:

Method 1: Through the Game Space settings

  1. Open the application Game Space (joystick icon).
  2. Go to Settings (gear at the top right).
  3. Disable the switches:
    • Automatically launch Game Space
    • Game optimization
    • Game Notifications
  • Go back to the main Game Space screen and swipe left to the section Game Settings —disable all options there too.

    • Method 2: Through Settings system

    1. Go to Settings → Applications → Game Space.
    2. Click Storage → Clear data (this will reset all mode settings).
    3. Go back and select Disable.

    On OnePlus (from OxygenOS) the path is slightly different:

    1. Open Settings → Battery → More battery settings → Game optimization.
    2. Disable FNatic Mode (if available) and Optimizing games.

      3. 💡

      On Realme and Oppo, the game mode can automatically add applications to the list of games. Before disabling, check this list in Game Space and remove unnecessary apps from there (for example, instant messengers or browsers).

      Game mode on other brands: Honor, Vivo, Asus ROG

      Manufacturers of gaming smartphones (for example, Asus ROG Phone or Black Shark) often make the game mode non-disabled at the system level. In such cases, you can only minimize its influence.

      Brand Mode name How to disable/limit
      Honor (Magic UI) Game Suite Settings → Applications → Game Suite → Disable. If this does not help, clear the data and cache.
      Vivo (Funtouch OS) Game Mode Settings → Game mode → Disable Autorun i Optimization.
      Asus ROG Phone Armoury Crate Not turns off completely. You can only switch the profile to Standard in the application itself.
      Black Shark Shark Space Settings → Shark Space → Disable Automatic launch. On some models, root is required for complete removal.
      Nokia (Android One) Game Dashboard Settings → Applications → Game Dashboard → Disable (or remove updates).

      On Asus ROG Phone i Black Shark Game mode is closely related to the cooling system and performance management. Disabling it completely can lead to:

      • ⚠️ Overheating of the device under prolonged loads
      • ⚠️ Reducing the maximum processor frequency (throttling)
      • ⚠️ Unstable operation of the graphics accelerator
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    On gaming smartphones, instead of completely disabling the game mode, it is better to customize it for yourself. For example, in Armoury Crate (Asus) you can manually set a profile for each application and disable optimizations for non-game apps.

    What to do if the game mode does not turn off

    If standard methods do not work, the problem may lie in one of the following factors:

    1. System application with administrator rights

    Some game accelerators (for example, Game Turbo on Xiaomi) receive device administrator rights. To revoke them:

    1. Go to Settings → Security → Device Administrators.
    2. Find the game mode in the list (may be called Game Service or similar).
    3. Uncheck the box and confirm the action.

      4. 2. Autostart via ADB

      If the application stubbornly starts on its own, you can block it via ADB:

      adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mi.game.mode package

      To find out the exact package, use the command:

      adb shell pm list packages | grep -i game

      3. Reset settings

      As a last resort, resetting to factory settings will help (but don’t forget about the backup copy!). After the reset:

      • 🔧 Do not restore settings from a backup (this may return the game mode).
      • 📱 Do not update system applications through the Play Market (sometimes updates recover deleted functions).
      List of game mode packages for ADB

      - Xiaomi Game Turbo: com.mi.gamecenter.sdk

      - Samsung Game Launcher: com.samsung.android.game.gamehome

      - Realme Game Space: com.coloros.gamemanager

      - Asus Armoury Crate: com.asus.mobilemanager

      - Black Shark Shark Space: com.blackshark.gamecenter

      How to prevent automatic activation of the game mode

      Even after disabling, the game mode may be activated again. To avoid this:

      1. Remove “gaming” applications from the list

      Many shells (MIUI, ColorOS) automatically add apps to the list of games. Check:

      • 🎮 Settings → Applications → Game Turbo/Game Space → Game list
      • 📱 Remove messengers, browsers and other non-game applications from there.

      2. Disable auto-optimization

      In the battery settings there is often an option Automatic game optimization. Find it along the path:

      • Xiaomi: Settings → Battery → Battery settings → Game optimization
      • Samsung: Settings → Device care → Battery → More settings → Optimization games
      • Realme/Oppo: Settings → Battery → Consumption optimization → Games

    3. Use alternative launchers

    Some launchers (for example, Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) allow you to hide system applications, including game mode. After installation:

    1. Open the launcher settings.
    2. Find the section Hidden applications.
    3. Add there Game Turbo, Game Space or similar.
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    If If you play often, but don't want the mode to activate automatically, set it up manually. For example, in Game Turbo you can create a “white list” of applications for which optimizations will be applied, but not for others.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about game mode on Android

    Is it possible to completely remove game mode without root access?

    On most devices, no. System applications like Game Turbo or Game Space can only be disabled, but not deleted. The exception is some models Samsungwhere Game Launcher is installed as a regular application and can be uninstalled.

    Why did games start to slow down after turning off the game mode?

    Probably, the mode previously limited the resolution or FPS for stability. Now the game tries to run at maximum settings, which leads to stuttering. Try manually lowering the graphics in the game settings or enable performance mode in the battery settings.

    How to disable game mode on Android TV or emulators?

    On Android TV (for example, Nvidia Shield or Xiaomi Mi Box) game mode controlled via Settings → Applications → System applications → Game Optimizer. In emulators (for example BlueStacks), you need to go to Settings → Engine → Disable optimization for games.

    Will the phone heat up less after turning off the game mode?

    Not always. Game mode can either reduce heat (limiting performance) or increase (by overclocking the CPU/GPU). If the phone was heating up due to FPS or brightness limitations, then after turning off the mode, the heating may decrease. If the mode overclocked the processor, on the contrary, the temperature will increase.

    Is it possible to disable the game mode only for certain applications?

    Yes, most shells have this option. For example:

    • In Game Turbo (Xiaomi): open the list of games and remove unnecessary applications.
    • In Game Space (Realme): go to Settings → Game management and mark applications for which optimization is not possible needed.