If you own a Xiaomi smartphone and you notice Bigo Live on the installed app list — or you're just curious about the platform — you've come to the right place. It's not just another social app: Bigo Live combines live, chat and even earning, but it raises a lot of questions among users: Why is it pre-installed on some Xiaomi models? Is it safe to use? How to uninstall or customize for yourself? In this article, we'll take everything from A to Z — without water, but with details that are important to know before the first launch.
Bigo Live is not an exclusive service for Xiaomi, but a global platform from Singapore-based Bigo Technology. JOYY Inc., which is actively working with smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its software, POCO Or Mi apps can appear as part of a package of "recommended services" — and this is not always obvious to the user.
What is Bigo Live and Why You Need It on Xiaomi
Bigo Live is a live streaming platform where users can broadcast live, chat with audiences, receive virtual gifts and even make money, and is a cross between Twitch (for gamers), TikTok Live (short entertainment streams) and OnlyFans (content monetization), but unlike its Western counterparts, Bigo Live is betting on Asian and mobile devices — which is why it is so actively integrated into Xiaomi, Oppo or Vivo firmware.
The main features of the application:
- 🎤 Live streams: from everyday conversations to professional shows (music, cooking, games).
- 💰 Monetization: Viewers can send “gifts” (virtual currency) that are converted into real money for the streamer.
- 🌍 Global audience: Support for multiple languages, including Russian, but the main traffic is from Southeast Asia.
- 🎁 Interactive: chats, voting, joint broadcasts (up to 4 people in one air).
On Xiaomi smartphones, the app can appear for two reasons:
- Pre-installation in firmware (most often on budget Redmi models or POCO for the Asian market).
- Recommendation in GetApps (branded store Xiaomi) or Google Play as a "popular app".
⚠️ Note: If you didn’t install Bigo Live knowingly, but it appeared on your Xiaomi, check Settings. → Annexes → Application management: Some pre-installed services may be activated automatically after an update MIUI.
How Bigo Live works on Xiaomi: Technical details
The app is optimized for mobile devices, but its operation depends on several factors:
| Parameter | Requirements for Xiaomi | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android version | Android 5.0 and higher | On Xiaomi MIUI 12+ works more stable |
| Internet | 3G/4G/5G or wifi | Speed is recommended for streaming ≥5 Mbps |
| Memory. | ≈100 MB for installation + cash | With active use, it can take up to 500 MB |
| Permits | Camera, microphone, storage, contacts | You can limit the settings of Android |
Features of working on Xiaomi:
- 🔋 Autorun: the application can be turned on in the background, consuming battery power. → Battery → Auto-start.
- 📶 Traffic: Streams consume ~300-700 MB/hour (depending on video quality).
- 🛡️ Security: Bigo Live requests access to contacts and location - this raises questions from experts.
It's important for a streamer:
- Smartphone Camera Quality (on Xiaomi with Sensor) ≥48 MP picture will be clearer).
- Video stabilization (for example, in Redmi Note 12 Pro)+).
- The ability to connect an external microphone through USB-C Bluetooth.
How to remove Bigo Live from Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions
If you don’t need the app, you can remove it – but the way it’s installed depends on how it’s installed:
Open Settings → Applications → Application Management
Find Bigo Live on the list
Click Remove (if the button is active)
If there is no button, select Disable and Stop.
To completely remove pre-installed applications, you need to ADB-->
Preinstalled versions (which are not removed in the standard way) will require:
- Enable Debugging on USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times).
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and use the command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.bigo.live
⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI. Before the procedure, create a backup copy in Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
The alternative is to disable the application:
- Go to Settings. → Annexes → Bigo Live.
- Click Disable (the app will disappear from the menu, but will remain in the system).
- Then select Clear the cache and Clear the data.
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If you delete Bigo Live again after the update MIUI, Check the GetApps settings (branded Xiaomi store) – there can be enabled automatic installation of “recommended” applications.
Security and Privacy: What You Need to Know
Bigo Live regularly gets caught up in scandals over data collection and content moderation.
Annex permissions:
- 📸 Access to camera and microphone (required for streaming).
- 📍 Location (can be turned off in Android settings).
- 📇 Contacts (to invite friends - not necessary).
- 💾 Storage (to save screenshots and videos).
Risks to users:
- 🕵️♂️ Data leaks: Bigo Live was among apps blocked in India in 2020 over suspicions of data transfers to China.
- 👁️ Content Moderation: 18 streams are found on the platform+ (despite the rules of the community).
- 💸 Hidden payments: Virtual gifts are bought for real money - children can accidentally spend parents' funds.
How to defend yourself:
- Limit permissions in Settings → Annexes → Bigo Live → Permits.
- Use parental control in the MIUI (Settings → Password and security → Parental control).
- Do not enter payment details in the application (for gift purchases).
Details on Bigo Live blocking in some countries
How to make money from Xiaomi’s Bigo Live phone
The platform allows you to monetize streams through a virtual gift system.
Conditions of earnings:
- 📱 Age. ≥18 years (confirmation through passport).
- 🎥 Regular streams (minimum 3-4 times a week).
- 👥 Audience ≥50–100 viewers per broadcast.
How to withdraw money:
- Have at least 10,000 beans (inland currency)
- Link PayPal or a bank card in your account settings.
- Exchange rate: ~100 beans = $0.01 (exact rates depend on the region).
3. Tips for beginners:
- 🎤 Use an external microphone (such as Xiaomi Bluetooth Microphone) for better sound.
- 📹 Stream in a well-lit place (Xiaomi camera works better in natural light).
- 🕒 Optimal time for streams: 19:00-23:00 Moscow time (peak user activity).
⚠️ Attention: Income on Bigo Live is taxed as self-employment. ≥300 000 ₽ In the year, you must register with the FTS as self-employed or an individual.
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Making money on Bigo Live requires constant content and engagement with audiences.Most streamers make money $50–$300 per month, but top bloggers can get paid ≥$1000.
Bigo Live Alternatives for Xiaomi: What to Choose
If Bigo Live isn’t right for you, consider these analogues:
| Annex | Features | The Pros for Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok Live | Short streams, integration with TikTok | Optimized for mobile devices |
| Twitch | Gaming and professional streaming | Supports external cameras (e.g. Xiaomi Webcam) |
| YouTube Live | Streams with monetization through AdSense | Stable working on MIUI lagless |
| Likee | Analogue Bigo Live with AR-effects | Less safety complaints |
Comparison of key parameters:
- 🔒 YouTube Live and Twitch are more secure than Bigo Live.
- 💰 Monetization: Twitch and YouTube have higher revenue, but harder to get started.
- 📱 Optimization: TikTok Live and Likee are better adapted for Xiaomi smartphones.
Frequent problems and their solutions
Xiaomi users face a few typical challenges in Bigo Live:
The application shall not be started:
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
- 🗑️ Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Bigo Live → Warehouse.
- 📥 Update the app via Google Play or GetApps.
2. Lagays video while streaming:
- 📶 Switch from mobile internet to Wi-Fi.
- 🔧 Lower video quality in Bigo Live settings (Settings) → Quality of broadcasting).
- 🔋 Close the background applications (use Security) → Cleaning up. MIUI).
3. Notifications are not received:
- 🔔 Check the notification settings in Settings → Annexes → Bigo Live → Notifications.
- 🚫 Make sure the app is not blacklisted (Settings) → Notifications → Blacklist).
4. The account is blocked:
- 📧 Write in support through Profile → Settings → Help centre.
- 📸 If you block content, check the community rules.
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If Bigo Live is heating up your Xiaomi, turn on the performance mode in Settings → Battery → Performance mode and limit FPS cameras up to 30 frames / s in the application settings.