Google services are deeply integrated into Xiaomi’s firmware, but not all users need their constant activity, data collection or automatic synchronization.Whether you want to improve battery autonomy, protect privacy or just get rid of unnecessary notifications, this article will help to disable Google on your Redmi, POCO or Mi as efficiently as possible.
It's important to understand that completely removing Google services without root rights is impossible — they are system components of MIUI and HyperOS. However, they can be deactivated, limited background work or replaced with alternative applications. We'll look at all the methods available, from basic settings to advanced tricks for power users.
The instructions in this article are relevant for devices on MIUI 14/15 and the new HyperOS (2026).If you have an older version of the firmware, some menu items may differ - check compliance before actions.
1. Basic disabling of Google sync and notifications
Start with the simplest way to disable unnecessary features in your account settings.This method does not require superuser rights and is suitable for most models, from the Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Go to Settings → Google Accounts → Managing Google Account. Here you will see a few tabs:
- 🔄 Account Sync – Disable sliders in front of unnecessary services (Contacts, Calendar, Chrome, Drive, etc.) This will stop automatic data transfer to Google servers.
- 🔔 Device control → Notification settings – Deactivate notifications from Play Store, Gmail and other apps.
- 📍 Data and confidentiality management → History settings – disable Location History and Web Search Activity.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling the contacts sync will cause them to stop updating between devices. → Settings → Imports/Exports.
For full control of background activity, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Play Services. Press Battery and select Limit Background Activity. This will significantly reduce charge consumption, but may disrupt some features (such as push notifications in instant messengers).
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If notifications from Telegram or WhatsApp stop coming after the sync is turned off, check the battery settings for these apps – they may need permission to autorun.
2.Removal of updates and rollback of Google system applications
Many Google services (such as Google Play Services or the Google Play Store) can’t be removed completely, but you can roll back to the factory version, which will reduce their functionality and reduce the load on the system.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the Google Play Services (or other Google app) list.
- Slip on the three-point in the upper right corner and select Remove Updates.
- Confirm the action. The app will return to the version preinstalled in the firmware.
After a rollback, some features may not work properly, such as Google Pay will stop accepting payments, and YouTube will give out errors when you sign in, and if critical, return updates through the Play Store.
| Annex | What gives a rollback | Side effects |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play Services | Reduces battery consumption by 10-15% | The work of some applications (banks, cards) is violated |
| Google Play Store | Removes advertising in recommendations | Impossible to update applications |
| YouTube | Remove background ad playback | Errors in logging into the account |
| Gmail | Stops background synchronization of emails | The letters only come with manual updates. |
3. Disconnection via ADB (no root rights)
If standard methods do not help, you can use them. ADB-This method does not require unlocking the bootloader, but will require a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and platform-tools tool.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate developer mode), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
- Follow the command to check the connection: Adb devices must display the serial number of your device.
- Run the command to disable the package (example for Google Play Services): adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gms
List of key Google packages to disable:
- 📦 com.google.android.gms – Google Play Services)
- 🛒 com.android.vending - Google Play Store
- 📺 com.google.android.youtube — YouTube
- 📧 com.google.android.gm — Gmail
- 🌐 com.android.chrome — Google Chrome
⚠️ Warning: Disabling com.google.android.gms may cause malfunctions in banking applications, maps and other services dependent on Google API. Before executing commands, back up your data via Mi Cloud or locally on your PC.
USB debugging enabled
Installed drivers Xiaomi on PC
Download the platform-tools package (last version)
Data backup created
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4. Complete removal of Google (for hardened devices only)
If your Xiaomi is unlocked (unlocked bootloader), you can install custom firmware without Google services (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience GApps-free), this method is suitable for advanced users and requires knowledge of fastboot and TWRP.
Advantages of complete removal:
- ⚡ Significant increase in battery life (up to) 20-30%).
- 🛡️ Complete control of data – no transfer of information to Google.
- 🚀 Faster operation of the system due to the absence of background processes.
Disadvantages:
- 🚫 Apps dependent on Google Play Services (most banking apps, maps, taxis) will not work).
- 🔄 You will need to manually install alternative services (e.g. MicroG for push notifications).
- ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" of the device with incorrect firmware.
Instructions for installing custom firmware:
- Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
- Install TWRP Recovery for your model (only download from trusted sources, such as XDA Developers).
- Download firmware without GApps (e.g. LineageOS for MicroG).
- Reboot to TWRP, make a full backup (click Backup and select all partitions).
- Flush the firmware through Install, then Wipe → Format Data (this will delete all data!).
List of verified firmware without Google for Xiaomi
5. Alternatives to Google Services on Xiaomi
If you've disabled Google, but you want to keep your smartphone functional, install alternative apps, most of which are available through F-Droid or APKMirror.
| The alternative | Advantages | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play Store | F-Droid or Aurora Store | No tracking, open source, the ability to anonymously download APK |
| Google Chrome | Bromite or Firefox Focus | Built-in ad blocking, tracking protection |
| Gmail | FairEmail or K-9 Mail | Local email encryption, PGP support |
| Google Maps | OsmAnd or Magic Earth | Offline maps, no location data collection |
| YouTube | NewPipe or LibreTube | No advertising, background playback, video download |
To replace Google Play Services, use MicroG, an open source project emulating key features of the Google API, which can be installed via F-Droid or manually from the official website.
- 📱 Push notifications (for Telegram, Signal, etc.)
- 📍 Geolocation (via Mozilla Location Service)
- 🔑 Authentication through Google (for some applications)
Note that MicroG is not 100% compatible, and some apps (like Google Pay or Pokémon GO) may not even work with it.
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Alternative services require manual configuration, such as adding a Google account to MicroG’s push notifications manually (without data syncing!) in the app settings.
6. Hidden MIUI settings to restrict Google
MIUI and HyperOS contain hidden options that allow for additional control over system applications, settings that are not documented by Xiaomi, but work on most devices.
How to open hidden settings:
- Enter the phone code in the app: ##4636##
- Select Battery Information or Usage Statistics.
- Scroll down and find a list of apps. Tap on any Google app (like Google Play Services).
- Click Stop or Disable (if the option is active).
Another way is to use ADB to block receivers and services:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateActivity
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateServiceThese commands will disable background updates to Google Play Services, which will reduce the load on the processor and battery.
adb shell pm enable com.google.android.gms⚠️ Warning: Changing hidden settings can lead to unstable operation of the system. If after disconnecting services, the phone began to restart or freeze on the logo MI, Reset via fastboot: fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot This will delete all user data, but restore the functionality.
7. Checking Results: How to Make Sure Google is Shut Down
After completing the instructions, check if Google services have stopped working.
- Open Settings → Apps → App Management and search for Google Play Services. Status must be disabled.
- Check battery consumption: go to Settings → Battery → Battery Use. Google apps shouldn't appear in the top of consumers.
- Use NetGuard or PCAPdroid to monitor network activity, and if Google doesn't share anything, you'll see blank graphs for google.com, android.clients.google.com, and more.
- Try to log into your Google account through Settings → Accounts. If services are disabled, the system will give you a sync error.
For a deep inspection, use ADB-team:
adb shell dumpsys package com.google.android.gmsIf the output has a disabled line, then the service is successfully disabled.
If after all the manipulations, some of the features of Google continue to work, check:
- 🔄 Have applications been updated in the background (check Settings) → Annexes → Auto-update).
- 📱 Are there any duplicates? APK (For example, if you manually downloaded YouTube from APKMirror).
- 🔧 Have you reset after the reboot (relevant for some models on HyperOS).