How to remove Gembird from Xiaomi TV: 5 ways to work

Gembird often appears on Xiaomi TVs after updating firmware or installing third-party software. Users complain about its intrusive advertising, background processes and the inability to standardly remove through the Apps menu. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of removal from simple to technically complex, including working with ADB and manual editing of system files.

Gembird is a feature that integrates into the firmware of some Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV models as a system application, which means that simply clicking "Delete" on the menu is often blocked by saying "App cannot be removed" or "No uninstall button." We tested the solutions on Android TVs 9/10/11 and identified workarounds.

⚠️ Warning: Some methods require unlocking OTA-updates or shutdowns MIUI Protection: This may result in loss of warranty or unstable operation TV. Before actions, back up your settings through Settings → Account and security → Backup.

1. Check: Is Gembird a system application?

Before you try to remove Gembird, make sure it is not part of your model's firmware.On some Xiaomi TVs (such as Mi TV 4S 55" or Redmi Smart TV X50), the app can be pre-installed as system-based, but with the option of deactivation.

How to check:

• 🔍 Open the Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
• 📱 Find Gembird on the list. If there's an icon next to the name 🔒 (The lock is a system software.
• 📉 Look at the size of an app: If it’s over 50MB, it’s more likely to be deeply integrated.

If Gembird doesn’t have a lock, try the standard removal:

1. Select the app in the list.
2. Click Remove (or Deinstall)
3. Confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 11+ Even non-system applications can block deletion due to Xiaomi's policy.

2. disable Gembird without removal (safe method)

If deletion is not possible, you can disable the application so that it does not start and consume resources, this method does not require technical skills and is safe for the system.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps → Gembird.
2. Click Disable (or Suspend, if available).
3. Confirm the action in the dialog window.
4. Return to the main menu and restart the TV (Settings → Device → Reboot).

After the shutdown:

• ✅ The app will disappear from the menu All applications.
• ✅ Background processes and advertising notifications will stop.
• ❌ The icon can remain on the home screen (remove it manually through Long Press). → Delete).

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try first to clear the cache and app data in the same menu.

3. Delete via ADB (for advanced users)

If Gembird is system-based, the only reliable way to remove it is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires a computer and basic command-line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi).
• 📦 Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official website).
• 🔧 Initiated Debugging Mode USB TV-wise.

Step 1. Turn on USB debugging on the TV:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Android TV version.
2. Click on the line with the version 7 times in a row until the message “You became a developer” appears.
3. Return to Settings → Device → Developer settings.
4. Activate USB Debugging and OEM Factory Unlock (if any).

Step 2: Connect the TV to your computer:

• 🔌 Connect. TV and PC cable.
• 🖱️ On the TV, confirm the debugging permission (a request will appear).
• 💻 Open the command line (or Terminal) macOS/Linux) file ADB.

Step 3: Follow the commands to remove:

adb devices

(Your TV serial number should be displayed. If not, check the connection.)

adb shell


pm list packages | grep gembird

(This command will show the exact packet ID, such as com.gembird.tv.)

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.gembird.tv

(Replace com.gembird.tv with the real identifier from the previous step.)

⚠️ Note: If a Failure error occurs after the command is executed [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], So the application is secure. MIUI Protection. In this case, only a complete reset or firmware via Fastboot will help.

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4. Resetting the TV to factory settings

If Gembird came after a firmware update or installing third-party software, a factory reset could remove it, a radical method that erases all data, including accounts, Wi-Fi settings, and installed apps.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Select to erase all data (factory reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (if requested).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• ✅ Gembird will be removed if it wasn’t part of the original firmware.
• ⚠️ If the application is back, it is sewn into the system and you need another method.
• 🔄 When you first turn on after reset, don’t connect to Wi-Fi right away – first check if the app has disappeared.

📌 Important: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1 75") after reset, you may need to re-activate via Mi Account!

5. Manual removal via Recovery Mode (for experienced)

This method is suitable if Gembird is embedded in the firmware and is not deleted through ADB. It requires access to Recovery Mode and work with system files.

Warning: Mistakes in Recovery can lead to a TV blink, and use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

Steps:

1. Turn off the TV.
2. On the remote, pinch the Menu + Volume Down combination and hold for 10 seconds until the Recovery menu appears.
3. With the volume buttons, select Advanced → File Manager.
4. Go to /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/.
5. Find a folder with a name that contains gembird (like GembirdTV).
6. Delete the folder (Delete option).
7. Go back to the main Recovery menu and select Reboot system now.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV doesn't turn on after the reboot or hangs on the Xiaomi logo, you'll need firmware via Fastboot. Prepare a firmware file for your model in advance!

6.Alternative methods: DNS blocking or parental control

If you can't remove Gembird, you can block it indirectly, and these methods won't delete the app, but they will limit its activity.

Method 1. Blocking through DNS:

• 🌐 Go to Settings. → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Settings DNS.
• 🔢 Set Manual Entering and enter addresses 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google).
• 🔄 Restart the TV.

This will restrict Gembird’s access to ad servers, but will not shut it down completely.

Method 2: Parental control:

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Go to Settings. → Account and security → Parental control.
• 🔒 Install. PIN-code.
• 🚫 In the list of applications, find Gembird and block its launch.

📌 Note: These methods will not physically remove the app, but will reduce its impact on the TV.

Comparison of Gembird removal methods

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FAQ: Frequent questions about Gembird removal

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If none of these methods worked, consider flashing your TV to custom firmware (like LineageOS for Android TV) a radical step that requires unlocking the bootloader and technical skills.