How to permanently disable updates on Xiaomi Redmi: safe and radical methods

Automatic MIUI updates on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are often a headache: they eat up traffic, drain the battery at the wrong time and sometimes lead to device failures, especially for the Redmi Note 8/9/10, Redmi 9A/9C and other budget lines, where new versions of firmware can slow down the system instead of promised improvements.

In this article you will find 5 working ways to stop updates – from simply disabling notifications to completely removing the update service through the service ADB. We will analyze the pros and cons of each method, and also warn about hidden risks that the manufacturer does not advertise (for example, why Mi Account may stop working after disabling updates). MIUI 12/13/14 and all Redmi models released after 2018 year-end.

Why Xiaomi is imposing updates and can they be safely blocked

Xiaomi has integrated a forced update mechanism into MIUI firmware for a reason.

• 🔒 Security: Closing Android Vulnerabilities (Critical Patches Release Monthly).
• 📱 Data collection: new versions MIUI Telemetry collection features are often added (even if you have disabled them in the settings).
• 💰 Monetization: Updates bring advertising modules and affiliate services (e.g. Mi Credit or GetApps).
• 🔄 Ecosystem support: synchronization with other Xiaomi devices (smart watches, speakers).

However, forced-updates are not always warranted, as Redmi users face:

• 🐢 Brakes after upgrade on weak models (for example, Redmi) 8A with 2GB of RAM).
• 📴 Failures in the camera or sensors (especially after major updates) MIUI 13 → MIUI 14).
• 🚫 Blocking root rights or custom firmware.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling updates completely can result in loss of warranty (if the device is warranty) and problems with Xiaomi services (for example, cloud backup will stop working).

Before you block updates, check:

1. Are there any critical bugs in the current firmware version (read reviews on the 4PDA or Mi Community forums).
2. Whether you are using features that are update-dependent (such as Mi Pay or Game Turbo).

Method 1: Disabling update notifications (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to hide notifications about new versions of MIUI. This will not stop downloading updates in the background, but at least eliminate annoying pop-ups.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter the Update and select the System Update (or System Update) app.
3. Slip on the Notifications and turn off all switches.
4. Go back and press the Warehouse. → Clear the cache.

This is suitable for the Redmi Note 11/12, Redmi 10C and other modern devices. On older firmware (MIUI 11 and below), the path may differ: Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.

⚠️ Note: Even after the notifications are turned off, the system can automatically download updates over Wi-Fi. To avoid this, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Autoboot over Wi-Fi and disable the option for the System Update app.

Method 2: Block updates through developer settings

If you're willing to make small changes to the system, you can turn off the background activity of the update service, and you'll need to activate the developer mode.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will receive a notification "You became a developer").

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Annexes

• Do not save actions for the System Update application.
• Limit background activity (if there is such a point).
• Reset the device.

This method does not remove the update service, but significantly reduces its activity. On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi K40) after such manipulations, updates stop downloading altogether.

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If Mi Cloud or Find Device stop working after disabling the updates, try resetting the network settings to Settings → Connections → Network Reset. This often solves the problem without returning the updates.

Method 3: Radical removal of the update service via ADB (without root)

For users who want to get rid of updates permanently, there is a way to uninstall the com.android.updater system application via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that does not require root rights, but has serious consequences.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original so that there are no connection problems).

Instructions:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.updater




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics

After these commands are executed:

• ✅ The system update will disappear from the menu.
• ✅ All background checks for updates will stop.
• ❌ Mi Account, Theme Store and other Xiaomi services may stop working.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note) 11S, Redmi K50) After this method, the authorization in the Xiaomi account stops working, and if you use Mi Cloud or Mi Fit, this method does not work!

Method 4: Freeze updates via Titanium Backup (root required)

If you have root rights, the most reliable way is to freeze the update app with Titanium Backup, which will prevent it from working, but will make it easy to get it back.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Titanium Backup from 4PDA (root required).
2. Launch the application and provide root access.
3. Find System Update (or System Update) in the list.
4. Put it on him. → Freeze!.
5. Reset the device.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 It is easy to unfreeze the app if you need to update.
• 🛡️ Does not break dependent services (unlike complete removal through the ADB).
• 📱 It works on all Redmi models, including POCO and Black Shark.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights (risk of losing warranty).
• ⚠️ Nana MIUI 14 may trigger anti-Rollback protection that blocks changes to system applications.

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Titanium Backup Freeze is the only method that allows you to reverse-disable updates without losing functionality of other Xiaomi services.

Method 5: Change the build.prop file (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for those who are ready to edit system files, the essence is to change the information about the firmware version so that Xiaomi servers consider your device to be always up to date.

What needs to be done:

1. Install any root-enabled explorer (such as Root Explorer or FX File Manager).
2. Go to /system/build.prop.
3. Find the lines: ro.miui.ui.version.name= ro.miui.ui.version.code=
4. Change them to non-existent values, for example: ro.miui.ui.version.name=999.999 ro.miui.ui.version.code=999999999
5. Save the file, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---).
6. Reset the device.

The system will then “think” that you have the latest version installed. MIUI, It's running on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi. K30 and other models with unlocked loader.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of build.prop can lead to a cyclic reboot.Be sure to back up the file before making changes!

What to do if after disabling the updates, the smartphone began to work worse

In rare cases, blocking updates can cause system instability, and here are typical problems and solutions:

If the problems are not solved, the only way out is to return the updates and look for alternative ways to optimize.

• 🔧 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).
• 📵 Disable the autoload of unnecessary apps through Greenify.
• 🔄 Use the rollback to the old version MIUI (But it's risky because of the anti-Rollback).

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling updates on Xiaomi Redmi