Xiaomi Problem Logs: How to Turn Off Completely and Why It Matters

If your Xiaomi smartphone is running slower and your battery is running out faster than usual, it may be due to background error log collection, a feature built into MIUI’s firmware that constantly records system, application and hardware logs — ostensibly to improve stability.

In this article, we’ll look at how to completely disable log collection on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from standard settings to hidden developer settings. You’ll learn exactly what data the system collects, how it affects performance, and why even after some options are turned off, logs can continue to be written. And for advanced users, we’ve prepared instructions on how to work with ADB and modify system files.

Warning: Some methods require superuser rights (root) or unlock the bootloader, which can lead to a loss of warranty. But don't worry, most users will have enough basic settings to significantly reduce unnecessary system activity.

What is problem logging and why Xiaomi needs it

MIUI’s Mi Log Service is a black box function that captures all critical events in the system, from app crashes to CPU overheating, which theoretically helps Xiaomi engineers fix bugs quickly, but in practice, users face three key challenges:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: com.miui.analytics’ background process can consume up to 5–7% of charge per day.
• 🐢 System Slowdown: Constant log writing puts a strain on flash memory, especially on budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3).
• 🕵️ Privacy: Logs contain timestamps, device identifiers, and even user activity fragments.

According to Top10VPN (2023), Xiaomi collects up to 47 unique data types from each device, one of the highest rates among Android manufacturers, with only 30% of this data directly related to error diagnosis, the rest is behavior analytics.

Interesting fact: even if you disable all visible stats collection options, the system will continue to record critical logs (such as kernel errors or driver failures), and you can only completely stop this process through ADB or firmware modification.

Official ways to disable log collection (without root)

Let's start with secure methods that don't require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights, which are available in the standard MIUI interface, but many users miss them.

1. Disable the sending of diagnostics

The most obvious step is to prevent data from being sent to Xiaomi servers:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → Confidentiality.
3. Select Send Usage Data and turn off all switches.
4. In the same section, find MIUI Improvement and deactivate it.

2.Mi Log Service Stoppage

This service is responsible for log recording, but it can be suspended:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, type Mi Log Service (or com.miui.analytics).
3. Click Stop, then Disable (if available).
4. In the Permits section, deny access to storage and the Internet.

⚠️ Note: After restarting the device, the service can automatically start again. ADB (guideline).

Disable the sending of usage data |

Prohibit improvement of MIUI|

Stop the Mi Log Service|

Remove storage and internet permissions for com.miui.analytics-->

3. Restriction of background activity

Even if you've disabled log collection, some system processes can continue to write to minimize their impact.

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management.
2. Select the Apps Choice and find the Mi Log Service.
3. Set a restriction on Strict Mode (or No Background Activity).

This method will not stop logs from being written completely, but will reduce the load on the processor and battery.

Advanced Methods: ADB and System Modification

If standard settings don't work, you'll have to use developer tools, which require you to connect your device to your PC and have a basic command line knowledge.

1. Disconnection via ADB (no root)

With the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can block the work of system services:

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

These commands will disable two key services: com.miui.analytics and com.xiaomi.midrop. To get it back, replace disable-user with enable.

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If after completing the commands, the phone stopped updating through the air, do not panic. This is normal - just download the firmware manually through Settings → System Update

2. Removal of system APKs (root required)

To completely remove log collection services, you will need superuser rights. Use Root Explorer or ADB root access:

1. Install Magisk and get root.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Remove the folders: MiuiDaemon MiuiBugReport

Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files can lead to unstable work or failure of updates.Be sure to backup through TWRP.

3. Blocking through hosts file

If you do not want to delete system files, you can block the services from accessing Xiaomi servers:

1. With Root Explorer, open the file /system/etc/hosts.
2. Add the following lines at the end: 127.0.0.1 data.mistat.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 api.brs.intl.miui.com
3. Save the changes and restart the device.

If problems persist, return all settings to their original state and use more gentle methods (for example, lock through hosts).

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