Get Apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: Why do you need this app and should you keep it on your phone?

If you own a Xiaomi Redmi 9C and you notice the mysterious Get Apps app on your installed list, you've probably wondered what the software is, why it's needed, and if it's harmful to your smartphone? This is especially acute when the app starts sending notifications, consumes traffic, or takes up space in memory. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Get Apps is, how it relates to the Xiaomi ecosystem, and give you clear recommendations whether to remove it from your Redmi 9C.

Get Apps is not a virus or malware, but it’s also a useful one. It’s Xiaomi’s branded app store that is designed to complement (and sometimes replace) Google Play. However, its work raises questions from intrusive advertising to suspicious permissions. Next, we’ll look at everything from technical details to impacts on performance and security.

What is Get Apps and Why You Need It on Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Get Apps (also known as com.xiaomi.mipicks or Mi App Store) is Xiaomi’s official app store pre-installed on all of the brand’s smartphones, including the Redmi 9C. Its main task is to offer users software optimized for Xiaomi devices, as well as promote applications from the company’s partners. In theory, this should make it easier to find useful programs, but in practice many users face a number of problems:

• 📱 Duplication of features: Most apps from Get Apps are already on Google Play, making it redundant.
• 📢 Intrusive Notifications: The app regularly sends ads for new programs, even if you are not interested in them.
• 🔍 Suspicious permissions: When installing Get Apps, it requests access to contacts, location, and other data, raising privacy questions.
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: In some countries, the store offers a limited set of applications or does not work at all.

Technically, Get Apps is integrated into Xiaomi’s MIUI firmware, which means it can’t be removed (superuser rights or special tools are required), but there are ways to disable or restrict it, which we’ll talk about below.

How Get Apps Affects Redmi 9C Performance

One of the biggest fears users have is that Get Apps can slow down your smartphone or use up your battery in the background. Let's see if these fears are justified.

According to the results of tests on the Redmi 9C (with a MediaTek Helio G35 processor and 2-3 GB of RAM), the application does consume resources, but not critically:

• 📊 RAM: in the background it takes ~50-80MB RAM – This is negligible for modern smartphones, but can be noticeable on budget models.
• 🔋 Battery: when used actively (refreshing catalogue, loading banners) consumes up to 2-3% of the charge per hour%.
• 📶 Internet traffic: on average, consumers ~10-15 MB per day (excluding app downloads) The main expense goes to updating the list of programs and display ads.

By comparison, Google Play uses about the same amount of resources in the background, but it offers much more functionality. So Get Apps is not a critical load for the Redmi 9C, but it doesn't benefit much, and if you don't use this store, it can be safely turned off.

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To check how much resources Get Apps consumes on your phone, go to Settings → Battery & Performance → Battery Use and find the app in the list.

Get Apps: Risks and Warnings

The main question that worries users is whether to trust Get Apps? On the one hand, it is an official application from Xiaomi, which already indicates its legality. On the other, there are several points that raise doubts:

⚠️ In 2022, security researchers discovered that some versions of Get Apps collected user data (including the data from the user). IMEI Xiaomi promptly released an update, but the risk remains for outdated firmware.

Main risks:

Despite these risks, Get Apps is not a virus. However, if you don't use Chinese services and prefer Google Play, it makes sense to limit its operation.

How to remove or disable Get Apps on Redmi 9C

Since Get Apps is a system application, it is impossible to completely remove it without root rights.

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management

Find Get Apps in the list and tap it

Select Disable (the application will stop working but will remain in memory)

Complete removal will be required ADB root-->

If you want to completely uninstall the app, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times on version number, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI. If you have problems after removing Get Apps (for example, other apps stopped updating), restore it through resetting settings or flashing it.

Alternatively, you can freeze the app with programs like Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (root rights required) and disable Get Apps without physically removing it.

Get Apps Alternatives: Which App Stores Are Better

If you decide to abandon Get Apps, it is logical to look for a replacement. 9C:

• 📱 Google Play is the main store for Android. Wide selection, reliable moderation, but there are regional limitations.
• 🛡️ Aurora Store is an open client for Google Play without tracking. Suitable for installing apps without a Google account.
• 🌍 APKMirror is a reliable source APK-Virus-checked files are good for installing beta versions.
• 🔍 F-Droid is an open source store, perfect for privacy enthusiasts, but limited in choice.

Comparison of alternatives:

For most Redmi 9C users, the best solution is Google Play + Aurora Store (for installing apps without a Google account).If you need specific Chinese programs (for example, for Mi Band), you can leave Get Apps, but turn off notifications and background activity.

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If you only use Google Play, disabling Get Apps will not harm the system and free up to 100MB of storage.

Frequent Get Apps Issues on Redmi 9C and Their Solutions

Even if you decide to leave Get Apps, you may encounter some common problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 No Apps Updated: Clear the Cache in Settings → Annexes → Get Apps → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🚫 Error "No Internet connection": check the proxy settings or VPN — Some Xiaomi servers are blocked in some regions.
• 📵 Notifications are not turned off: go to Settings → Notifications → Get Apps and turn off all switches.
• 🔒 Permission Requests: If the app requests access to contacts or location for no reason, disallow it in permission settings.

If Get Apps has stopped working, there may be a problem in Xiaomi’s servers, check the status of services on the official website or wait for the firmware update.

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Get Apps.
2. Press Warehouse. → Delete the data.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: After the data reset, all apps downloaded through Get Apps will remain on the phone, but the update history and settings will reset.

Should I Keep Get Apps on Redmi 9C: Final Verdict?

To sum up, there are three scenarios where Get Apps can be useful:

In all other cases, Get Apps on Redmi 9C is a ballast that takes up space, consumes traffic and can collect data, and disabling or deleting it will not harm the system, and in some cases even improve performance.

If you do decide to leave the app, follow these tips:

• 🔕 Turn off notifications in the settings.
• 🚫 Disable access to contacts, location, and other sensitive data.
• 🔄 Clean the cache regularly to reduce memory consumption.

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For 90% of Redmi 9C users, Get Apps is not required.It can be safely disabled or removed by replacing it with Google Play or the Aurora Store.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions about Get Apps