If you own Xiaomi Redmi 9 (or any other Redmi/POCO model on MIUI), you’ve probably noticed a strange Get Apps app, a store icon shortcut that suddenly appears on your desktop. It doesn’t get deleted in the standard way, has no settings, and often opens itself. What is it, why does Xiaomi need it, and most importantly, how do you get rid of it once and for all?
In this article, we will discuss in detail:
- 🔍 What is Get Apps and Why is it Installed on your Redmi 9?
- 📱 All methods of removal - from simple to radical (including: ADB)
- ⚠️ How to remove the system and how to avoid problems
- 🔄 How to prevent reappearance after updates MIUI
Important: Xiaomi actively blocks the removal of this component, so some methods require technical skills, and we will provide instructions for users of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
What is Get Apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9 and why you need it
Get Apps (in some versions of MIUI – App Market or Mi App Store) is a pre-installed app store from Xiaomi that duplicates the features of Google Play. It is integrated into MIUI firmware and is designed to:
- 📲 Advertising apps from Xiaomi partners (often Chinese services)
- 🔄 Automatic installation of “recommended” programs (sometimes without user consent)
- 📊 Collecting data on user behavior for targeted advertising
- 💰 Xiaomi Monetization through Partner Programs
On Redmi 9 (M2003J15SC/M2004J19G) this application is usually hidden in the system, but it appears after:
- 🔄 Updates MIUI (especially the global version)
- 📥 Third-party installations APK-file
- 🔧 Resetting settings to factory
- 📶 Connecting to new Wi-Fi networks (trigger for displaying ads)
Specifically, Redmi 9 Get Apps is linked to the com.xiaomi.mipicks package (older versions — com.miui.miservice). It is not a virus, but it is not a critical system component — it can be removed without consequences for the basic functions of the phone.
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If your Redmi 9 has a “Get Apps” shortcut after the update, check Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. In firmware older than MIUI 12.5, this component has become more aggressive.
Why Get Apps Apps Reappears Again and Again
Even if you remove the shortcut from your desktop, the app may come back.
| Reason. | How it manifests | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Update MIUI | After the update, the shortcut and background processes return | Disable auto updates in Settings → About phone → System update |
| Synchronization with Mi Account | Restores when you log in to your Xiaomi account | Delete your account or disable application synchronization |
| Advertising triggers | Appears after connecting to a new Wi-Fi network | Disable personalized advertising in Settings → Privacy |
| Hidden. APK-file | The application remains in /system/priv-app/ | Removal via ADB or root access |
The surest way to prevent a return is to completely remove the system packet through ADB or root, but first, let's try some simpler methods.
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Get Apps isn’t a virus, but its behavior is similar to adware: it displays ads, collects data, and installs apps without explicit consent.
Method 1: Disable Get Apps without Deletion (for beginners)
If you don't want to risk the stability of the system, you can just turn off the app, and it won't delete it completely, but it will stop the background and remove the label:
Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
Find Get Apps or App Market in the list
Press "Disable" (if the button is active)
Confirm the action and restart the phone
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If the "Disable" button is inactive:
- Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Special Opportunities Services
- Find Get Apps in the list and disable all permissions
- Return to App Management and reset cache/data for Get Apps
- Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) and hide the shortcut in its settings
This method is secure, but does not guarantee 100% results – the application can be activated after a reboot or update.
What happens if you just remove the label from your desktop?
Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root rights)
A more radical method is to remove the system package via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root, but requires a computer and a bit of technical skills.
You'll need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
- 📋 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
- ⚙️ Included debugging by USB phone-on
Step-by-step:
- Enable Developer Mode on Redmi 9: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
- Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers
- Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trusted device
- Open the command line (cmd) and enter: adb devices (should display the serial number of your Redmi 9)
- Execute the command to delete: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
- Reboot the phone.
If the command fails, try alternative packages:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.market💡
If, after removal, ADB App is back – check for updates to it in Settings → Annexes → Get Apps → Three points. → Remove updates.
Method 3: Complete removal with root rights (for advanced)
If you're ready to root on Redmi 9, you can delete Get Apps permanently, including all the associated files.
- ⚠️ Deprives of warranty (if the phone is warranty)
- 🔓 Requires unlocking the bootloader (bootloader)
- 📉 It can cause unstable system operation in case of errors.
Instructions:
- Unlock bootloader with Xiaomi’s official tool (Mi Unlock Tool)
- Install a custom recavator (TWRP) for Redmi 9 (model lancelot)
- Use Magisk to get root rights
- Use Root Explorer or ADB with superuser rights to delete: /system/priv-app/MiPick/ /system/priv-app/MiMarket/ /data/app/com.xiaomi.mipicks-*/
- Clear residual files at /data/data/com.xiaomi.mipicks
After that, Get Apps will be removed without the possibility of recovery through standard updates, but when you flash the phone, it can return.
⚠️ Attention: Removing root-righted system applications can lead to bootloop if you remove the kritical components. TWRP change.
How to prevent the reappearance of Get Apps
Even after deleting, Get Apps can return.
- 🔄 Turn off auto-update MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Settings → Auto-update (off)
- 📥 Block the installation of unknown applications: Settings → Confidentiality → Special access → Installation of unknown applications
- 🔍 Use a firewall (such as NetGuard) to block internet access for com.xiaomi.mipicks packages
- 📵 Turn off personalized advertising: Settings → Confidentiality → Advertising → Personalized advertising (turn off)
If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), Get Apps won’t be installed by default. GSI-Generic System Images may contain residual components.
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The most reliable way to get rid of Get Apps forever is to switch to custom firmware without Xiaomi services (for example, AOSP).
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When trying to remove Get Apps, users often face problems:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR] sever ADB | Package protected by system | Use it. --user 0 root |
| The label returns after the reboot | Launcher cache not cleared | Clear the launcher data in Settings → Applications |
| The phone will not turn on after removal | Critical system component removed | Restore via Fastboot or TWRP |
| ADB does not see the device | Not installed drivers or not included debugging | Reinstall drivers and check adb devices |
If other Xiaomi services (such as Mi Cloud or Themes) have stopped working after removing Get Apps, restore the package from the backup or reflash the phone.
⚠️ Note: Some versions of Redmi 9 (especially with the MIUI Global) removing Get Apps could cause Google Play Services to crash, in which case only a complete reset or flashing will help.