MI Community on Xiaomi: what is this application and how to use it

Introduction: why MI Community is installed on your Xiaomi

If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi or a smartphone POCO, You probably noticed the pre-installed app. MI Community: It appears on the menu immediately after the device is set up and often raises questions about what the program is, why it's needed, and whether it can be removed without harming the system?

Actually. MI Community is the official Xiaomi user community integrated into the firmware MIUI. It serves as a platform for communicating with other owners of brand devices, receiving updates, participating in beta testing and even interacting with support. However, not all users understand how to use it – especially those who prefer a minimalist approach to software.

In this article, we will discuss in detail what it is. MI Community, what functions it does, how to customize it to suit your needs — or get rid of it forever if it interferes.

What is it? MI Community and why you need it

MI Community (or Community) MI in the Russian version) is a social platform from Xiaomi, designed for the:

📢 Get official news about new devices, updates MIUI stock.
💬 Communications with other Xiaomi users in thematic sections (forums on smartphone models, smart devices, firmware).
🔍 Participation in beta testing of firmware and new features (for example, MIUI 15 or HyperOS).
🛠️ Support calls through integrated channels (sometimes faster than standard forms).
🎁 Receiving exclusive promotional codes, discounts and invitations to closed events.

It’s essentially the Samsung Members for Samsung devices or Huawei Club for Huawei, but with a more active community.The app is closely tied to Xiaomi’s ecosystem: you can find discussions not only of smartphones, but also of Yeelight smart lamps, Mi Robot robot vacuum cleaners or Mi Band fitness bracelets.

It is important to understand that MI Community is not just a forum, but part of Xiaomi’s customer engagement strategy, and the company is actively collecting feedback here to improve its products. MIUI (For example, the ultra-economic regime or the Second Space were first tested in the MI Community.

📊 You're using it. MI Community on its Xiaomi?

Yeah, regularly.

Only for the news.

Never opened it.

Delete the app.

I don't know what it is.

Main features of MI Community: What to do in the app

Not all users know that MI Community offers much more than just reading the news: Here are key opportunities that could be useful:

Function	Description	How to use
Newsfeed	Announcements of new devices, updates MIUI, stock-off.	The main tab of the app. You can subscribe to notifications of important news.
Device forums	Thematic discussion for each model Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO.	Section Forums → Select a category (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+).
Beta testing	The opportunity to try new versions MIUI HyperOS before the official release.	Section Testing → Apply for a Mi Account (Mi Account is required).
Support for users	Contact support directly from the application (sometimes faster than through the site).	Section Support → pick up → chat-tick.
Exclusive promotional codes	Discounts on Xiaomi devices and accessories available only to community members.	Promo section or notifications of special offers.

One of the most useful features is participating in beta testing, for example, before release. MIUI 14 users MI Community could test it months before it was released, and it allows you not only to try new chips before others, but also to influence their refinement by sending bugs to developers.

Another hidden advantage is access to private discussions, such as owners of flagship models (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra or other models). MIX Fold 3) can communicate in special groups where undocumented chips or solutions to rare problems are shared.

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If you are participating in beta testing MI Community, make sure to back up your data before you install your test firmware!

How to register and enter into MI Community

To enjoy all functions MI Community, you need to log in through your Mi Account, and if you don't already have one, it'll take you less than a minute to sign up:

Open the app. MI Community (a badge with the Mi logo on an orange background).
Click Enter in the upper right corner.
Choose the method of authorization: 📱 By telephone number (required) SMS-code). ✉️ by email (he will receive a confirmation letter). 🔄 Through Google, Facebook or other social networks.

Fill in the profile (you can skip it, but you will need to specify the country and device model to participate in the beta tests).

If you have already used other Xiaomi services (for example, Mi Cloud or Mi Fit), then the sign-in will be performed automatically - Mi Account data is synchronized between all the brand applications.

Important: For full use MI Community (e.g., posting or participating in testing) will need to confirm your account:

📧 Email confirmation (if registered by mail).
📞 Linking a phone number (required for some functions).
🆔 Mi Passport Verification (Identity Document – Required for Beta Testers).

What if you don’t get an SMS with a code?

If the confirmation code does not arrive, check: - Correctness of the number entered (should be in an international format, for example, +7 for Russia. - Internet availability (SMS Sometimes blocked by the operator at a weak signal. - Spam folder in messages. If the problem persists, try logging in via email or social networks.

Can I remove it? MI Community and how to do it

Many users want to get rid of it. MI Community, because it is:

📱 Takes up space in the app menu.
🔔 Sends notifications (sometimes in Chinese).
🔄 It works in the background and consumes battery power.

Unfortunately, completely remove MI Community standard means can not be - this is a system application sewn into the firmware MIUI. However, there are several ways to minimize the impact:

Method 1: Disconnect (without root rights)

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find it. MI Community in the list and open its page.
Click Disable (the app will disappear from the menu, but will remain in the system).
Turn off notifications: Settings → Notifications → MI Community → Switch to "Off" position.".

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If you have access to ADB (Android Debug Bridge, you can uninstall the application without root rights:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.community

Warning: This method removes the app only for the current user. MIUI It could come back.

Method 3: Remove with root rights

If your smartphone is rooted, you can delete it. MI Community forever with a file manager (e.g. Root Explorer):

Go to the file. /system/priv-app/Community or /system/app/Community.
Delete the files Community.apk and Community.odex (if any).
Reset the device.

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Even after removal MI Community some features (e.g., receiving notifications for critical updates) MIUI) It can work through other system services.

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI, Especially if you are using Xiaomi ecosystem features (such as Mi Home or Mi Cloud!

How to Disable Notifications from MI Community

One of the main annoyances of users is spam from the MI Community: Notifications are in Chinese, advertise uninteresting promotions, or duplicate news from other sources:

Method 1: Through Notification Settings

Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
Find it. MI Community in the list of applications.
Turn off the Display Notifications switch.
(Optional) Turn off Sound and Vibration if you want to leave notifications, but make them less intrusive.

Method 2: In the annex itself

Open MI Community.
Go to Profile → Settings → Notifications.
Turn off unnecessary categories: 📢 News and announcements. 💬 Answers to your comments. 🔄 Firmware updates.

Method 3: Blocking through "Do Not Disturb"

If notifications continue to arrive, add MI Community blacklisted:

Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
Select Application Permissions.
Find it. MI Community and set the Block All Notifications mode.

Tip: If notifications come in Chinese, check the language of the app, sometimes changing the region of your Mi Account to Russia or Global in your profile settings helps.

Disable notifications in Android settings|Block the application in the mode "Do not disturb"|Subscribe from mailings in the profile MI Community|Disable autostart in battery settings-->

Hidden chips MI Community that few people know about

Most users use the majority of MI Community is news-reading only, but the app has a few hidden features:

1. Access to closed beta versions MIUI

In the Test section, you can apply for a closed beta test, for example, so many users got HyperOS months before the official release.

Open up. MI Community → Testing.
Select your model of the device.
Fill out the questionnaire (a confirmed Mi Account is required).
Wait for approval (may take days to weeks).

2. Exclusive themes and wallpapers for MIUI

In some regions (such as China or India) MI Community distributes unique themes and wallpapers that are not in the standard Mi Themes:

Go to the Topics section (if you have one in your area).
Use a hashtag search, for example, #MIUI15 or #ExclusiveWallpapers.

3. Direct chat with Xiaomi moderators

In some cases, through MI Community can be reached faster than standard support:

Write a post in the Support section describing the problem.
Mention the official account @MiSupport (If you have it in your area).
Moderators usually respond within 24 hours.

4. Hidden settings for developers

In some versions MI Community has undocumented features to test new features:

Enter the application search: ##6484###


(It doesn’t work on all devices!)

This will open up a menu with experimental settings, but beware - changing them can lead to crashes.

How to Access the Chinese Version MI Community?

If your region has few features, you can change your account region to China: 1. MI Community → Profile → Settings. 2. Select country (China). 3. Confirm the change (required) VPN, if you're not in China). ⚠️ Beware: the interface will be entirely in Chinese, and some features may not work outside of China.

FAQ: Frequent questions about MI Community

❓ Can I use it? MI Community without registration?

No, most functions (e.g., post writing or testing) require authorization through Mi Account, but you can view some sections (e.g., news) without logging in.

❓ Why? MI Community sends notifications in Chinese?

This happens if you have a region of China in your Mi Account settings or if you downloaded the app from the Chinese Mi App Store. MI Community → Profile → Settings. Change region to Russia or Global. Restart the app.

❓ Can removal be done? MI Community to influence updates MIUI?

No, updates. MIUI downloaded through the system application Updater, not through MI Community, but in the very MI Community sometimes publish announcements of upcoming updates before they appear in Updater.

❓ How to repair MI Community if I turned it off?

If you have disabled the application through settings, you can return it as follows: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. In the top menu, select Disabled Apps. MI Community and click Enable. If deleted via ADB or root, you will have to reset the settings to the factory or reflash the device.

❓ Is it safe to enter bank card information into MI Community?

Never enter the card details into the MI Community! The official app doesn't ask for payment information. If you're asked to enter a card number to participate in a promotion or test, it's a scam. MI Community distributed free of charge.