Get Apps on Xiaomi Redmi: do you need this program on your phone and how to get rid of it

If you own a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone (whether it’s a Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or older), you’ve probably noticed a strange service called Get Apps (sometimes displayed as com.xiaomi.mipicks) appearing out of nowhere, not deleted in standard ways, and periodically showing notifications about “recommended apps,” what kind of program it is, why it’s installed on your phone without your knowledge, and most importantly, can it be safely removed?

In this article, we will discuss in detail:

• 🔍 What is Get Apps and Why Xiaomi is Installing It on All Redmi Devices;
• 📱 How the service works and what data it collects (spoiler: more than you think);
• ⚠️ Is Get Apps Dangerous for Phone Security and Performance;
• 🗑️ How to disable or delete a program without root rights and system consequences;
• ⚡ Alternative ways to get rid of annoying notifications if deletion is impossible.

We will pay special attention to the hidden features of Get Apps, which are not written even in the official instructions of Xiaomi – for example, why the service continues to work even after “deleting” through the settings, and how this is related to the proprietary shell of MIUI.

What is Get Apps and Why is it installed on your Redmi?

Get Apps (or Mi App Store in some versions) is a branded app store from Xiaomi, which is pre-installed on all smartphones of the brand, including the line of Redmi. Unlike Google Play Market, this service offers:

• 📌 Localized apps for the Chinese and global markets (many of them are not available on Google Play);
• 🎁 "Exclusive offers – discounts, bonuses and promotions for users MIUI;
• 🔄 Automatic updates for Xiaomi system applications (e.g. Mi Browser, Mi Video).

However, in practice, most Redmi users in Russia and Europe are faced with the fact that Get Apps:

• 🚫 Impose unnecessary applications through notifications (e.g. games or software for “optimization");
• 📉 Slows down the phone because it works in the background;
• 🔍 Collects data about your installed programs (more on this below).

Why doesn't Xiaomi just let you delete this service? The thing is, Get Apps is tightly integrated into MIUI, Xiaomi's proprietary Android shell, and it's used to:

• 🔄 Updates to system components (e.g. Mi Security or Themes);
• 📊 Collecting statistics on device usage (anonymous, according to the company);
• 💰 Promotion of affiliate applications (hence the annoying notifications).

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. India), Get Apps replaces Google Play Market as the main app store due to licensing restrictions. On Redmi for Russia and Europe, it duplicates functionality, but does not replace Google Play completely.

What data does Get Apps collect and is it secure?

Xiaomi officially says Get Apps collects only anonymous statistics to improve the service, but independent research (e.g. from the Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance) shows that the app can transmit:

Should we worry? On the one hand, Xiaomi does not sell this data to third parties (at least officially), on the other hand, the collection of information takes place without the explicit consent of the user, which raises questions about the transparency of the company.

Moreover, in 2022, Get Apps was seen in suspicious activity: some Redmi users complained that the service independently installed applications without their knowledge (for example, games or Chinese messengers).

⚠️ Note: If you use Redmi with global firmware (MIUI Global, the risks are minimal, but on Chinese-based devices (MIUI Get Apps can install apps without a request – it’s part of Xiaomi’s policy for the domestic market.

Will Get Apps affect Redmi’s performance and autonomy?

The answer is yes, but the impact depends on the phone model and the MIUI version, and this is how the service consumes resources:

• 🔋 Battery: According to tests on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Get Apps in the background consumes ~1-3% charge per day (with active use of notifications - up to 5%).
• 🖥️ RAM: The service is constantly hanging in the background, occupying 50-150 MB RAM (on Redmi with 4 GB of memory is noticeable).
• 📶 Internet traffic: Regularly uploads data (advertising, updates) that can "eat" up to 50-100 MB per month.

On weaker models (Redmi 9A, Redmi 8) this can lead to:

• 🐢 Slow down animations and hangs when opening applications;
• 🔄 Spontaneous reboots (if the service conflicts with other processes);
• 📵 Network loss (due to background Get Apps activity).

On flagships (Redmi K50, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) the impact is minimal, but still noticeable with long use of the phone without restarting.

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If your Redmi is slowing down, check Get Apps activity first in Settings → Battery → Battery Use. If the service is at the top of consumption, it should be turned off.

How to Disable or Remove Get Apps on Xiaomi Redmi

You can't remove Get Apps with standard means -- Xiaomi blocks this feature, but there are several ways to disable it or uninstall it without rooting rights:

Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without deleting)

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Get Apps (or com.xiaomi.mipicks) in the list.
3. Click Disable (if the button is inactive, click Stop first).
4. Turn off notifications: Notifications → Turn off everything.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

If you don't have enough shutdowns, you can uninstall the service via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is safe, but requires a computer to:

Enable Developer Mode (7 times click on MIUI version in Settings → About Phone)|

Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers |

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm debugging permission |

Download ADB Tools to your computer

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Next, execute commands in the terminal (command line):

adb devices


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

If the team doesn’t work, try:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB Some system applications (such as Themes or Mi Video) may not be updated, but note that security updates will have to be manually installed.

Method 3: Remove Root Rights (for Power Users)

If you have root access, you can delete Get Apps completely through any file manager (e.g., Root Explorer):

1. Go to /system/priv-app/MiAppStore/.
2. Delete the MiAppStore.apk and MiAppStore.odex files (if any).
3. Reboot the phone.

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Removing Get Apps does not disrupt MIUI, but it can cause errors when updating your firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update. In this case, manually update via the Mi Flash Tool.

What to do if Get Apps cannot be removed (alternative solutions)

If none of the above methods worked (for example, on Redmi with a locked bootloader), you can:

• 🛡️ Block Internet Access: Go to Settings → Annexes → Get Apps → Mobile data and Wi-Fi. Turn off both switches.

This will stop the download of ads and updates, but the service will remain in the system.

Disable notifications via "Do Not Disturb"

1. Add Get Apps to the exception list: Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb → Exceptions.
2. Choose Block all notifications for this application.
3. 📵 Use third-party utilities like App Quarantine (requires Xposed Framework) to freeze the application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Get Apps on Xiaomi Redmi