How to disable reporting to Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often notice that the device periodically requests permission to send diagnostic data, a feature built into the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS to improve the stability of the system, but not all users are willing to share information about their actions with developers, even in anonymized form.

Turning off this option isn't just a matter of paranoia, it's a way to reduce the CPU load and save battery power. In the background, the system collects error logs, app usage statistics and crash data. If you want to have full control of your gadget, you need to know where the hidden switches are.

In this article, we will look at all available methods of blocking telemetry transmissions, we will look at standard settings, advanced developer menus and specific parameters for different versions of firmware, you will learn to configure your smartphone so that it ceases to be a spy and becomes exclusively your personal tool.

Why Xiaomi is collecting data and what are error reports

The User Experience Program is designed to automatically collect information about the operation of a device, so when an application crashes or a system encounters a critical error, the log file is saved and, if there is Wi-Fi, sent to the company's servers, which helps engineers find bugs and release patches.

However, the amount of information collected can go beyond simple technical logs: the system can analyze the frequency of use of certain functions, geolocation at the time of failure and a list of running processes, for many users this is a violation of privacy.

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Disabling data collection does not affect the device’s warranty, but it can make it difficult for service centers to diagnose complex system failures remotely.

Also, the constant background activity of the data collection service consumes resources, and on older smartphone models, this can be noticeable by reducing autonomy, and by turning off these functions, you free up RAM and reduce the number of background processes.

The easiest and safest way to stop sending statistics is to use the built-in settings menu, which works on most current versions of the MIUI 12, 13, 14 and HyperOS shell. You don't need root rights or a computer connection.

To start, open the standard Settings app. Scroll down to the bottom and find About, which is where you find the basic device information and access to the user experience enhancement program.

Click on the MIUI or HyperOS logo icon at the top of the screen several times (usually 5-7 times) until the message “You became a developer” or a hidden menu opens. In some versions of the firmware, the desired switch is immediately in the “About Phone” section without additional actions.

☑️ Checking basic settings

Open Settings->Go to About Phone->Find Item Send Reports->Select Never

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Find the line “User Experience Improvement Program” or “Send Reports.” Click on it. In the window that opens, select “Never” or “Do Not Send” option, which will immediately stop generating new data packets for sending.

If you don't have a standard switch, you can use the extended developer menu, and there's a deeper debugging and logging setting, and be careful, some of the settings here may affect how individual applications work.

To activate the developer menu, go to Settings → About the phone and quickly press 7 times on the line "Version" MIUI» (or "Version" OS»). After the notification appears, go back to the main settings menu and select “More» → «For developers».

Inside this menu, find the debugging section, and you're interested in "Enable log entry" or "Send error reports." Make sure these functions are deactivated. USB-debugging, although not directly responsible for automatic sending, disabling them improves overall security.

What is ADB and how does it relate to reports?

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a tool for connecting a computer with an Android device, which can force telemetry collection services to stop if standard settings are blocked by the system.

It is important to understand that newer versions of firmware may have items hidden or renamed. If you don't find specific lines, try searching for settings by entering the word "report" or "log".

Managing Permits for System Services

Data collection is not only performed by system settings, but also by specific services such as msa (MIUI System Ads), Analytics and Feedback.

Go to Apps → All Apps. Turn on system processes (usually a three-point button in the corner or a Show System switch) and look for apps with names like Analytics, Mi Credit, MSA, Feedback.

📊 Have you disabled Xiaomi advertising services?

Yeah, all at once.

Only MSA.

I'm afraid to break something.

I don't know what it is.

For each of these applications, follow the following steps:

* Click "Permissions."

* Find the "Stop" item and turn it off.

* Find Network Access (if your Android version has one) and deny access to Wi-Fi and mobile data.

* Disable permission to "Receive Device Information."

⚠️ Note: Disabling the msa service completely may cause widgets to disappear or some system applications to malfunction.It is recommended to first disable network access rather than remove the service.

Table: Comparison of methods of blocking telemetry

To illustrate this, compare the effectiveness of different ways to disable reports. Choose the method that best suits your skills and device model.

Method	Difficulty	Efficiency	Risk of system failure
About the phone setting	Low.	Medium	Absent.
Developer menu	Medium	Tall.	Minimum
Blocking permits	Tall.	Maximum	Medium.
Use of ADB	Expert	Maximum	High-pitched

Using ADB for Advanced Users

For those who are not afraid of the command line, the most reliable way is to use the tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to force the service to stop collecting statistics even if the shell interface does not provide this opportunity.

You'll need a computer, USB-cable and installed drivers ADB. On the phone you need to activate the "Debugging by" USB» You can connect your smartphone to your PC and start the terminal.

Enter the following command to disable the analytics service:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

To disable the MSA service (advertising and data collection):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miuimsec.msa

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ADB commands don’t delete applications, they just freeze them for the current user, and you can always restore them with pm enable.

Once you have completed the commands, restart the device, check with the Traffic Manager that the services are no longer trying to access the Internet, which ensures that even when you update the system, the background data transfer will not resume automatically.

Frequent questions and possible problems

After making changes, users may encounter various nuances of the system, and the answers to the most common questions that arise when telemetry is turned off are given below.

Can the phone stop working after the reports are turned off?

No, the phone’s basic features (calls, internet, apps) won’t be affected, but some system widgets or personalized recommendations may stop updating or displaying correctly.

Do I need to reset the settings after disconnecting?

The change is effective immediately, but if you have blocked services through ADB, clearing the cache can help the system to forget about trying to send old logs.

Will the settings return after the firmware update?

For a major Android update (e.g., MIUI 13 to 14), the settings can be reset to factory settings, and it is recommended to recheck the "Send Reports" and app permissions after each major system update.

Does this affect the Mi Cloud?

Disabling error reports does not affect synchronization of photos and contacts with Mi Cloud, these are independent services, but the statistics of storage usage will no longer be sent for analysis.

Secret code to check activity

Type ##6484## into the call to get to the engineering menu, where you can check the status of various sensors and services, although there is usually no direct reset button.

In conclusion, disabling reports to Xiaomi is an important step for privacy-conscious users. By combining menu settings, permission management, and ADB tools if necessary, you can make smartphone usage as secure as possible. Remember that checking updates and privacy settings regularly should become a habit.