Analytics app on Xiaomi: purpose, features and privacy settings

If you own a Xiaomi smartphone based on MIUI, you probably noticed in the list of installed programs mysterious application Analytics. It does not have a label on the desktop, does not appear in the menu “All apps”, but it regularly appears in the list of active processes and even consumes battery power. What kind of service, why does the company need it, and most importantly – is it safe to remove it?

In this article, we will take a closer look at how Analytics works on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, what data it collects and how this data is used, how to disable or delete this service (if at all possible), and what alternative methods of controlling the collection of statistics exist, and pay special attention to privacy issues, because many users fear that Xiaomi may share personal information with third parties.

Spoiler: Analytics is not a virus or spyware, but it does do work to collect data about smartphone usage.

What is Analytics on Xiaomi and Why You Need It

Analytics (some firmware may call it com.miui.analytics or MiuiAnalytics) is a system service built into the MIUI shell, which is designed to collect anonymous statistics about how users interact with a smartphone, and this data helps the company:

• 📊 Improve MIUI — Analyze which functions are in demand and which are rarely used.
• 🐞 Fixing Errors – Identify System Bugs and Failures Based on Mass Data.
• 📱 Optimize performance – understand which apps are more likely to cause freezes or overheating.
• 🔍 Test new features – before the global release, check the reaction of users to experimental functions.

Crucially, Xiaomi is not the only company using such tools, with Google (Google Play Services), Apple (iOS Analytics), Samsung (Samsung Experience Service) and other vendors using similar services, but in the case of Xiaomi, users often suspect the app of over-collecting data — especially amid the privacy scandals that have plagued the company in the past.

By default, Analytics is activated on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, but it can be disabled or restricted from accessing data.

What data Analytics collects and where it is sent

The most exciting question for users is what exactly Analytics collects and how anonymous this data is, according to official documentation Xiaomi, the service transmits the following information to the company's servers:

Critical: Despite Xiaomi’s anonymity claims, some versions of MIUI Analytics passed on the IMEI and the device’s serial number without encryption, after independent research in 2020-2021, the company has since claimed to have fixed the vulnerability, but there is no full transparency.

Xiaomi's main servers are located in China, but for European and global firmware (MIUI Global) some of the traffic can be redirected to servers in Singapore or India, but it is important if you use the Chinese version. MIUI (For example, on devices purchased in China, data collection is governed by local laws, which are less strict in terms of privacy.

⚠️ Note: If you have custom firmware installed (e.g. LineageOS or Pixel Experience), com.miui.analytics must be missing. its presence may indicate that the system has not been fully cleaned of components. MIUI.

How to Disable or Remove Analytics on Xiaomi

If you’re concerned about data collection, there are several ways to limit Analytics, and the options vary in difficulty, from simply turning off settings to completely removing the system package.

Method 1: Disconnecting through MIUI settings

The safest method that does not require root rights:

1. Open Settings → Memory → Applications.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. In the search box, type Analytics or com.miui.analytics.
4. Select the app and click Disable (if the button is active).
5. Confirm the action and restart the device.

In some versions of MIUI, the Disable button may not be active, in which case try the following method.

Method 2: Limitation of Permits

If you can’t disable the application, you can block its access to key functions:

For this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Analytics → Permissions.
2. Turn off all permissions, especially: 📍 Location 📁 Warehouse 📞 Contacts (if any)

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⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) after permissions are restricted, Analytics can automatically restore them after the update MIUI. In this case, you will have to repeat the procedure manually.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can completely uninstall the app.

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.analytics

In our experience, on global versions of MIUI (e.g. Redmi Note 11 or Xiaomi 12T), the Analytics shutdown goes smoothly, and the key is not to manually delete it through the file manager (this can disrupt system integrity).

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Disabling Analytics does not affect the basic functions of the smartphone (calls, internet, camera), but may limit the operation of some MIUI services related to cloud synchronization.

Alternative ways to control data collection on Xiaomi

If you don’t want to completely disable Analytics, but want to minimize data collection, use these tips:

1. Turn off personalized ads: Go to Settings → Google → Advertising and deactivate the option of Personalized Ads. This will limit Xiaomi’s access to your advertising ID.
2. Use it. VPN To block traffic: Some VPN-Services (such as NetGuard or Blokada) can block connections to Xiaomi servers. Add to the blacklist domains: data.mistat.xiaomi.com sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com tracker.ai.xiaomi.com
3. Install custom firmware: Firmware like LineageOS or ArrowOS completely removes all MIUI components, including Analytics. However, this requires unlocking the bootloader and may take away your warranty.

Another effective method is to reset an advertising ID.

1. Go to Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Click Reset Advertising ID.
3. Turn off the option of personalized advertising.

This won’t stop the collection of technical statistics, but it will make your data less “tight” to your identity.

Xiaomi Analytics vs. Google Analytics: Which is More Dangerous?

Many users believe that Xiaomi’s Analytics collects more data than Google’s similar service.

Bottom Line: Google collects more data about user behavior (such as which sites you visit or which videos you watch on YouTube), but this data is more often used for targeted advertising. Xiaomi focuses on technical statistics, but in the past has allowed sensitive information (IMEI, location data) to be leaked.

If you’re concerned about privacy, it makes sense to limit both services, such as disabling Analytics from Xiaomi and denying Google Play Services geolocation access.

Frequent questions about the Analytics app on Xiaomi