How to turn off the pedometer on the Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Why Xiaomi pedometer can interfere and how to turn it off correctly

The step counting feature in Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) is activated by default in MIUI firmware. For some users, it is a useful tool for motivation, for others, a source of annoyance: constant notifications, battery consumption and inaccurate data, especially annoying pedometer for those who do not use fitness trackers or prefer third-party applications like Google Fit.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable the pedometer on Xiaomi phones, from standard settings to hidden developer settings. It is important to understand that the complete removal of the feature depends on the version of the MIUI and the device model: on some smartphones (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), the pedometer is integrated into the Mi Fitness system application, and on others it works through Google Play Services.

Before you start, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This will help you choose the right method.

Method 1: Disabling the pedometer through the MIUI settings

The easiest method is to deactivate the feature in standard settings, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-14, but may not be available on older versions (e.g. MIUI 11 and below).

Instructions:

Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
In the search box, type Mi Fitness or Health (the name may be different).
Select the app and click Disable (if the button is active) or Remove Updates.
Return to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account and turn off health data sync.

If there is no Mi Fitness, try an alternative route:

📱 Settings → Annexes → System applications → Health (or Google Fit).
⚙️ Press Permits and Disable Physical Activity and Sensors.
🔄 Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

Make a backup of your health data (if needed)

Check the MIUI version in the settings

Close all fitness apps in the background

Turn off sync with Mi Account-->

Note: On some models (e.g., POCO F5), the pedometer may be linked to Google Play Services, in which case its deactivation will affect the operation of other services, such as geolocation or push notifications.

Method 2: Removing System Application Updates

If the standard shutdown didn't work, the problem could be with updated versions of system applications. MIUI often automatically updates Mi Fitness and Google Fit, restoring pedometer function even after it's turned off. The solution is to roll back applications to the factory version.

How to do this:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find Mi Fitness or Google Fit (use search).
Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the rollback:

🚫 Stop automatic updates to the app on Google Play (open the Mi Fitness page, click on three dots). → Turn off auto-update).
🔒 Turn off the background activity of the application in the battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Choice of applications).

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If Mi Fitness is not listed in the app list, check the System Apps folder or search for the keyword “health.”

On models with MIUI 14 (such as the Xiaomi 13T), this method may not work because of the protection of system files, in which case move on to the next method.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, the radical way is to turn off the pedometer via the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and executing commands in the terminal.

Step-by-step:

Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
Connect your phone to your PC, install Xiaomi drivers, and download ADB Tools.
Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder and do:

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear.)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.health

(To remove Mi Fitness.)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.fitness

(To remove Google Fit.)

If the commands don’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mi.health

What if the ADB can’t see the device?

1. Check if the debugging is included USB phone-on. 2. Install official Xiaomi drivers from the site [en.miui.com/a-233.html](https://en.miui.com/a-233.html). 3. Try another one. USB-cable (original). 4. Restart your phone and PC. 5. In the command line, execute adb kill-server, then adb start-server.

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications through ADB It can cause other features to fail, such as physical activity notifications or synchronization with the Mi Band smartwatch.

Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (without root)

If you don't want to work with ADB, you can use specialized tools to disable system applications, one of the most reliable is the App Inspector or Package Disabler (available on Google Play), which allows you to "freeze" unnecessary applications without root rights.

Instructions for Package Disabler:

Download and install the app from Google Play.
Provide access to Special Opportunities (follow the prompts in the app).
In the search box, type com.mi.health or fitness.
Select the applications found and click Disable.
Reboot the phone.

Advantages of the method:

🔧 It does not require a PC connection.
🔄 It's easy to get the app back in work.
📱 It works on most Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note. POCO X5.

Disadvantages:

⚠️ Some utilities may contain advertising or request unnecessary permissions.
🔄 After updating MIUI It may be necessary to repeat the procedure.

Through MIUI settings

With ADB

Using third-party utilities

I don't have a pedometer.

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Method 5: Complete removal via TWRP (root only)

If your phone has an unlocked bootloader and has custom TWRP recovery installed, you can completely remove the system applications responsible for the pedometer, which is suitable for advanced users, as it requires root rights and can disrupt the stability of the system.

Step-by-step:

Install TWRP Recovery for your Xiaomi model (instructions are available on the XDA Developers forum).
Download Root Explorer or a similar file manager with root support.
Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
Find and delete folders: MiHealth GoogleFit (if any)

TWRP

Wipe → Cache/Dalvik

Warning: Deleting system files may result in:

🚨 Loss of functionality of other applications (for example, Mi Band).
🔄 Impossibility of updating MIUI through OTA.
📵 Failures in the operation of sensors (accelometer, gyroscope).

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 14 and later (e.g. Xiaomi 14) uninstall system applications via TWRP It can cause bootloop.Before experimenting, make sure you have a backup of NANDroid.

Comparison of pedometer disabling methods

To choose the best way, compare all options on key parameters:

Method	Difficulty	PC required	Root is required.	Reversibility	Suitable for MIUI 14
MIUI settings	⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.
Removal of updates	⭐⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	⚠️ Partially.
ADB	⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.
side of the utility	⭐⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.
TWRP (root)	⭐⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	❌ No.	⚠️ Risky.

For most users, the best solution is a combination of the first and second methods (setting + removing updates). The ADB method is suitable for those who are ready to connect the phone to a computer, but do not want to risk the stability of the system. TWRP is recommended only for experienced users with a backup.

What to do if the pedometer is still working?

If after all the manipulations the pedometer continues to count the steps, check the following points:

🔍 Sync with Mi Account: Disable it in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronization.
📱 Fitness Apps: Remove or Disable Permits for Google Fit, S Health, Huawei Health, and More.
🔄 Sensor cache: Clear cache for Sensors in Settings → Annexes → System applications → Sensors.
📲 Update MIUI: After the firmware update, the pedometer can turn on again.

If the problem persists, perhaps your Xiaomi pedometer is tightly integrated into firmware, in which case only:

📵 Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
🔧 Use of Xposed Framework for older versions of Android).

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On Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon processor (for example, Redmi K60), the pedometer can work through the Qualcomm Sensor Hub. In this case, its deactivation requires a deep modification of the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pedometer shutdown

Can I turn off the pedometer without losing the functionality of the Mi Band?

Yes, but partially. The stepmer in the phone and the Mi Band work independently, but some features (such as notifications about activity goals) can be synchronized through Mi Fitness. If you turn off the system application, the synchronization between the phone and the bracelet may be disrupted. Solution: use only Method 1 (disable permissions) or Method 2 (remove updates), but do not delete Mi Fitness completely.

Why does the pedometer turn on again after the restart?

This is a typical MIUI problem, especially on versions 13-14. The system automatically restores some services after a reboot. To avoid this: Turn off auto-update for Mi Fitness on Google Play. Use App Inspector to freeze the application. Set Tasker or MacroDroid to automatically disable the pedometer after boot.

Will the battery be saved after the pedometer is turned off?

Yes, but not much. The stepmer uses minimal power, as it uses data from motion sensors (accelometers) that run in the background anyway, but if your phone is running the Mi Fitness app with background synchronization, turning it off can extend battery life by 5-15% (depending on the model).

Can I turn off the pedometer only for specific applications?

Yes. Go to Settings → Apps → Permissions → Physical activity and manually disable access for unnecessary apps (like Google Fit or Samsung Health) to leave the pedometer for basic features (like Mi Band) but lock it off for third-party services.

Does this work for POCO and Redmi?

Yes, all of the methods described are applicable to POCO and Redmi phones, as they run on the same MIUI firmware. Except for POCO UI models (e.g., POCO X3 NFC), where the path to settings may be slightly different.