Where to download standard Xiaomi apps: 5 proven ways to restore

Have you removed a standard Xiaomi app — like Calendar, Weather or Phone — and now you can’t find it on Google Play? Or have branded utilities like Mi Remote or Security disappeared after resetting? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones on MIUI. Unlike most Android devices, Xiaomi system applications are often not available for download through standard stores, and their removal can disrupt the stability of the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss 5 official and alternative ways to return standard applications to Xiaomi, Redmi or other popular apps. POCO — from recovery MIUI Store before manual installation APK-You'll also learn which applications can't be removed without risking the system, and how to avoid errors when you re-install them. MIUI 12–14 and models, Released after 2018.

1.Official method: recovery through MIUI Store

The safest method is to use the built-in Xiaomi app store, which automatically determines the model of your device and offers only compatible versions of system utilities.

1. Open the MIUI Store app (an icon with a blue package and a white box). If it's not available, download it from the official website.

2. enter the name of the remote application in the search box (for example, Mi Calculator or Mi Video).

3. Click on the result marked "System" or "Official" - this is a guarantee of compatibility with your firmware.

• ✅ Pros: Automatic compatibility check, no risk of malware installation.
• ❌ Cons: Not all apps are available (e.g. Mi Pay may not be available in some regions).

⚠️ Attention: If in MIUI Store does not have the right application, do not download it from unknown sites - this can lead to conflicts with firmware or data leakage.

2. Download APK from the official Xiaomi repository

Xiaomi maintains an open repository of system applications for developers and advanced users. APK-files without modifications:

https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource (section miui_app).

How to download:

1. Go to the releases or tags section of the repository.
2. Find a folder with your firmware name (e.g. MIUI 14.0.5).
3. Download the file with the.apk extension for the desired application.
4. Install the APK manually by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Rights).

An example of a path for the Gallery:

miui_Gallery_V6.0.1.230620.5f1a1b2d-44.apk

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Before installing, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Install APK only for your version - otherwise the application may not work.

3. Recovery through ADB (for power users)

If the app was removed with root permissions or through ADB, it can be returned by a recovery command, which requires connecting the smartphone to a PC and installing Android Debug Bridge.

Step-by-step:

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (7 times) → Developers → USB Debugging)| Download ADB platform from Google | Connect phone to PC via cable-->

Then execute commands in the terminal:

adb shell


pm install-existing --user 0 com.miui.calendar # example for Calendar

List of packages of popular applications:

• 📅 Calendar: com.miui.calendar
• ☁️ Weather: com.miui.weather2
• 🔒 Security: com.miui.securitycenter
• 📺 Mi Video: com.miui.videoplayer

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you are not sure about the commands, use the other methods in this article.

Calendar|Weather.|Mi Remote|Security|Other-->

4.Alternative sources: APKMirror and APKPure

If the official methods did not help, you can download APK from trusted third-party resources, the main thing is to choose versions adapted for MIUI.

• 🔹 APKMirror – checks files for viruses and provides version history.
• 🔹 APKPure – has a section with Xiaomi apps, but requires caution when downloading.

How to find:

1. Type the name of the app + Xiaomi (e.g. Mi Calculator Xiaomi) into a search.
2. Select the version marked “No ads” or “Original”.
3. Check reviews and ratings – official APKs usually have 4.5+ stars.

Example of a secure page on APKMirror:

5. Resetting settings to factory (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked, you'll have a complete reset, which will bring back all the standard applications, but delete the user data.

• 📱 Make a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50%.
• 📡 Connect to Wi-Fi – after the reset you will need to download updates.

How to reset:

1. Select “Erase all data”.

⚠️ Note: Mi Account-locked models (such as Redmi Note 10 Pro) may require a username and password from your Xiaomi account to be reset!

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Resetting is the last option. Try all the other methods first, as the procedure takes 10 to 30 minutes and requires resetting the phone.

What standard Xiaomi apps can’t be removed?

Some system utilities are critical to MIUI operation, and their removal may result in:

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop).
• 📵 Network loss (if you delete com.android.phone).
• 🔋 Quick battery discharge (due to failures in com.miui.powerkeeper).

List of prohibited applications for removal:

If you have already removed one of these apps, don’t try to restore it manually – reset your settings right away or reflash your device via Fastboot.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi app recovery