How to permanently disable the error report on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones automatically collect error data and send it to developers to improve the system. However, this feature not only consumes traffic and battery power, but can also be annoying with constant notifications of failures.

In this article, you will find 5 working ways to completely disable sending error reports – from standard settings. MIUI We will also discuss what data the system collects, why it is better to turn it off, and what to do if errors continue to appear even after the function is deactivated. POCO on MIUI 12–14.

What is Xiaomi’s Error Report and Why You Should Turn It Off

MIUI's Error Reporting function is designed to collect information about operating system and application failures. When an application suddenly shuts down or the system crashes, MIUI automatically generates a log of technical data and suggests that it be sent to developers. In theory, this helps fix bugs, but in practice, users face a number of problems:

• 📱 Continuous notifications of new errors, even if they are not critical.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption due to background data collection service activity.
• 🌐 Excess traffic when sending reports (especially noticeable at limited rates).
• 🔒 Privacy risks: Logs may contain data about your activities in the system.

Moreover, on some Xiaomi devices (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro), the report service is not working correctly and causes lags, and if you notice that the phone hangs when you generate a report or restarts after a crash, this is a direct signal to turn off the function.

It is important to understand that disabling reports will not affect the stability of your smartphone. MIUI will still fix the failures in internal logs, but will not send them to Xiaomi servers. This also does not violate the warranty, since the feature refers to privacy settings, not system modifications.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in privacy settings, which are suitable for most users and do not require root rights or technical knowledge.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to About Phone (or About Device on new MIUI versions).
3. Slip on All settings (usually at the bottom of the screen).
4. Select an error report (Error Reporting).
5. Move the slider to the off position for the automatic reporting option.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for Xiaomi 12T), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Additional → Privacy → Improvement of MIUI → Error Report

Once you shut down, the system will stop showing pop-ups asking you to send a report, but you will still have internal error logs, which is to diagnose problems when you call the service center, and if you want to completely ban even local logging, move on to the next one.

Method 2: Deactivation through Developer Settings

To get a deeper control over the system, you can use developer mode, which allows you to turn off not only the reporting, but also the collection service itself. Note: activating developer mode will reset some settings (such as animations), but will not affect the performance of the phone.

Steps to shut down:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified "You're a developer!").
2. Go back to the main Settings menu and select a new section for developers.
3. Scroll down and find the debugging option. → Error report.
4. Disable options: Automatic reporting Collecting advanced data (if any)

After applying the changes, it is recommended to restart the device so that MIUI services correctly apply the new settings. If you notice that errors are still recorded, check if the feature is included in another section (for example, in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Data Sync).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level device management tool that requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but offers a 100% guarantee of disabling reports, and is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi K50 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

Preparation:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → For developers.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).

Instructions:

1. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. Use the command to disable reports: adb shell settings put global bugreport_in_power_menu 0 adb shell settings put global send_action_app_error 0
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

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If you continue to send reports after you run the commands, add another line: adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.bugreport. This will completely block the error collection service, but may cause some system functions to malfunction.

The advantage of this method is that it disables system-level reports, not just the interface, but be careful: misuse of ADB can cause your phone to crash. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better go to Method 4.

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

For users who don’t want to mess with ADB, there are specialized applications that allow you to manage system settings without superuser permissions. One of the most reliable utilities is App Ops (available on Google Play), which allows you to block permissions for system services, including collecting reports.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install App Ops (or analogues: MIUI Hidden Settings, Activity Launcher).
2. Open the application and give it access to Special features (a request will pop up).
3. In the search box, enter bugreport or error.
4. Find the service com.miui.bugreport and disable permissions for it: 📊 Reading the lairs 📤 Sending data to the Internet 📱 Background work

Save the changes and restart the phone.

Warning: Some antiviruses (such as Avast or Dr.Web) may block App Ops from working as potentially dangerous.This is a false positive – the utility does not contain malicious code, but requires advanced permissions to work with system processes.

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Third-party utilities are the easiest way to disable reports without ADB, but their effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI. On some firmware (for example, Chinese) access to system services may be limited.

Method 5: Radical solution - Disconnection through recovery (for advanced)

If all previous methods failed, the last option is to disable the service through custom recovery (for example, TWRP), which requires an unlocked bootloader and installed recovery, so it is only suitable for advanced users. Wrong actions can lead to a device blink!

Instructions:

1. Install TWRP Recovery for your Xiaomi model.
2. Download the archive. Disable_MIUI_BugReport.zip (available on forums XDA Developers or 4PDA).
3. Reset the phone to recovery mode (clip Power + Volume up).
4. In TWRP, select Install and specify the path to the downloaded archive.
5. Swipe to confirm the installation and restart the device.

This method removes the reporting service from the system completely, which may cause some MIUI functions to fail (e.g., feedback via Settings → Review).

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Before installing custom modifications, back up the /system partition to TWRP. This will help restore the phone in the event of a crash.

What to do if errors continue to appear

If you still see crash notifications after you turn off the reports, the problem can go deeper. Here are the most common causes and solutions.

If none of these methods worked, check your phone for viruses (such as Malwarebytes) or contact a service center. In rare cases, persistent errors may indicate hardware problems (such as memory damage).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi error reports