How to permanently disable Mi Show on Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Why Mi Show annoys users and can it be removed?

The Mi Show (formerly known as Mi Remote) feature in Xiaomi smartphones was originally conceived as a handy tool for managing smart appliances via an infrared port. However, in practice, many owners are faced with the fact that the service automatically includes notifications about available devices, consumes battery power and even can conflict with other applications, especially for the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13 models, where the function is integrated at the system level.

The main problem is that there is no obvious way to completely disable the Mi Remote application. Even after removing the Mi Remote application through standard settings, the service can continue to work in the background, sending data to Xiaomi servers. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from simple settings to deep system changes, including the use of ADB and modified firmware.

Before you start, consider that some methods require superuser rights (root) or can affect the stability of the device. If you are not sure about your actions, start with the safest options (sections 2 and 3).

Method 1: Disconnect via standard settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the Mi Show via the settings menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi models on MIUI 12-14 and does not require additional tools.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (or Network & Internet → Connections on some firmware).
3. Select Mi Show (can be called Smart Home or Device Management).
4. Turn off the slider Show notifications about new devices.
5. Go back and enter AutoRun (under the Apps section). Find Mi Remote and disable AutoRun.

This method will remove notifications, but the service itself will remain active in the background.

☑️ What to check after turning off Mi Show

0

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) post-update MIUI 14 Mi Show may not be on the menu, in which case use Method 3 (disable via ADB).

Method 2: Remove the Mi Remote application (with or without root)

If the standard shutdown didn't work, you can try removing the Mi Remote app itself, which is responsible for running the Mi Show.

• 🔧 No root: Use the command ADB For uninstallation (suitable for most models).
• 🛠️ From root: Delete APK-Manual file through file manager (e.g., Root Explorer).

To remove via ADB, follow the following steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Turn on USB debugging in the developer menu.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
4. Enter the command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller
5. Reset the device.

If the command fails, try an alternative package:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.miremote

For root-righted device owners, the path to the application file is /system/priv-app/MiRemote/MiRemote.apk or /system/app/MiRemote.

Delete the entire folder and clear the cache to /data/data/com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications may cause malfunctions MIUI, firmware-in-chief MIUI 13+. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without removing the application)

If you do not want to delete Mi Remote completely, but you need to stop its activity, you can block the service through ADB. This method is reversible and does not require root rights.

Do it in the command line:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.miremote

To get it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller

💡

If other features (such as the remote IR port) have stopped working after the Mi Show has been disabled, try alternative apps from Google Play, such as Peel Smart Remote or ZaZaRemote.

Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (for power users)

For those who don’t want to mess with ADB, there are specialized utilities that allow you to manage system applications.

• 📱 App Inspector – analyzes active processes and allows you to disable them.
• 🔍 Package Disabler (requires root) – blocks system packets without removing them.
• 🛡️ Debloater Tools (for PC) – a massive shutdown of unnecessary Xiaomi services.

Example of the Package Disabler:

1. Install the utility from Google Play (root rights required).
2. In the search, type miremote or remotecontroller.
3. Select the packages found and click Disable.
4. Reset the device.

The advantage of this method is the ability to pinpoint disable only those Mi Show components that interfere (for example, notifications or background activity), without removing the entire application.

Method 5: Modification of firmware (for advanced users)

If none of the above methods worked, the radical solution is to modify the firmware, which involves installing a customized backup (TWRP) and editing system files, and on Xiaomi models with a locked bootloader (such as the European versions of the Redmi Note 11), this method can lead to a brick device if you do not follow the instructions exactly.

Algorithm of action:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7-30 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model (download from the XDA Developers forum).
3. Create a backup of the /system partition in TWRP.
4. Use the file manager in TWRP to delete /system/priv-app/MiRemote and /system/app/MiShow.
5. Clean the cache and Dalvik-cache, then reboot.

After that, Mi Show will be removed at the system level, but please note that such changes may disrupt other MIUI-related features (such as Quick Ball or Second Space).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and newer Xiaomi actively blocks modifications through dm-verity. To bypass you will need a Magisk patch or firmware with the check disabled.

What if the Mi Show is still working?

If after all the manipulations the service continues to appear, check the following points:

• 🔄 System Updates: After Update MIUI Some settings are reset. Repeat shutdown.
• 📱 Cloned Apps: Second Space or Dual Apps May Have a Copy of Mi Remote.
• 🔌 Service centers: On some firmware (for example, for POCO F5) Mi Show is integrated into Security App – it needs to be disabled too.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Install Google Play version of Mi Remote (it is less intrusive).
2. Use the Xposed Framework with the MIUI Blocker module to block notifications.
3. Reset your phone to factory settings (pre-save data!).

💡

On devices with MIUI Global, disabling the Mi Show often requires a combination of techniques: first ADB, then manually decache the application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Show on Xiaomi