How to completely remove GetApps from Xiaomi phone: step-by-step instructions

Xiaomi’s branded GetApps app store is installed on all the brand’s smartphones by default, but not all users need it. The app takes up space in memory, consumes traffic for background updates and sometimes shows annoying ads. Unfortunately, the standard removal through the Settings → Apps menu is often unavailable – the “Delete” button is simply absent or inactive.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to get rid of GetApps on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO with MIUI 14/15 firmware (including global and Chinese versions), from simple root-free methods to radical solutions for power users. All instructions are tested on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 models in 2026.

Why GetApps Aren't Deleted in the Standard Way

GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks) is a MIUI system service. Xiaomi is blocking its removal for several reasons:

• 📦 Pre-installed software. Like the Google Play Store, GetApps is integrated into firmware to promote branded services.
• 🔄 Auto-update. MIUI Restores remote system applications after restarting or updating the OS.
• 💰 Monetization: Xiaomi distributes ads and affiliate apps through GetApps (especially in Chinese versions of firmware).
• 🔒 Security, some functions MIUI (For example, themes or cloud services use GetApps components.

On China ROM, it is even harder to uninstall the app, where GetApps is closely linked to Mi Account and Mi Cloud, and on Global ROMs, the restrictions are milder, but the deletion button is still hidden.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) After removing GetApps, branded themes or updates may stop working MIUI through OTA. Before deleting, create a backup copy!

Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without deleting)

If you do not need to completely erase the application, but just stop it and hide the icon, use the built-in MIUI tools:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type GetApps (or com.xiaomi.mipicks).
3. Slip on the app and select Disable.
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

After that:

• 🛑 The application will stop running and updating.
• 📵 Disappear icon from the main screen and the application menu.
• 🔄 The back-end processes will be stopped (saves up to) 5-10% battery charge per month).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may display a notification "Application Stopped" after disabling GetApps. To remove it, go to Settings → Notifications → GetApps and turn off all alerts.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root rights)

If shutting down isn’t enough, try removing GetApps via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that works on 90% of Xiaomi models (except some Chinese firmware) and doesn’t require superuser rights.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Steps:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. On your phone, activate Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to turn on Developer Mode).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the ADB folder (Shift + right button → Open the command window).
5. Enter the command: adb devices If the phone is detected, run: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

If the team is successful, you'll see Success. Reboot the phone, GetApps will disappear.

Method 3: Use of uninstallers (for experienced)

If ADB didn’t help or you want to remove several system applications at once, use specialized utilities.

• 🛠️ Universal Android DeBloater (UAD) — works ADB, supports packet removal.
• 🧹 App Inspector – shows all system applications and allows you to disable them.
• 🔍 Debloater Tool by XDA — advanced utility with the ability to create backups.

Example of working with UAD:

1. Download UAD and unpack.
2. Connect your phone to ADB (as in Method 2).
3. Launch it. uad_gui.exe (for Windows) or a script for Linux/macOS.
4. In the list, look for com.xiaomi.mipicks and tick.
5. Press Uninstall selected and confirm.

⚠️ Warning: Deinstallators can remove critical system components if you choose the wrong packages. Never uninstall apps called com.android, com.miui or com.qualcomm, which will cause your phone to fail!

Method 4: Removal with root rights (for advanced)

If you're ready to root, removing GetApps is a trivial task.

1. Sweep through Magisk to get root.
2. Use Root Explorer or Titanium Backup to manually delete /system/priv-app/MiPick folder.

Advantages of the method:

• 🧹 Complete removal without possibility of recovery.
• 🔧 Possibility of fine tuning MIUI (For example, removing unnecessary services).
• 🔄 The app will not return after OS updates.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 🔐 Risk of "bricking" in case of firmware errors.
• 🛡️ Some banking applications (such as SberBank Online) may stop working due to root.

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Before unlocking the bootloader, back up the persist partition — it contains IMEI and modem data. To do this, use the backup persist command in TWRP.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked and GetApps is critically intruding, you can reset your phone completely and then turn off the automatic app installation, which is suitable for new devices or before you sell.

Instructions:

1. Create a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts, SMS).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm.
4. After the reboot, do not connect to Wi-Fi and do not sign in to Mi Account!
5. Go through the initial setup, skipping the steps with data recovery.
6. Immediately after setting up, disable GetApps via Settings → Applications (as in Method 1).

Why it works:

• 🔄 MIUI installs system applications only when first connected to the network.
• 🚫 If you disable GetApps before syncing with Xiaomi servers, it will not activate.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) may require re-assigning the Mi Account to unlock the bootloader after reset!

What to do if GetApps is back after the update

MIUI sometimes restores remote system applications after OTA updates.

• 📵 Turn off automatic update checks in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔧 Use Magisk modules like DisableForceEncrypt or Universal SafetyNet Fix to block recovery.
• 🛡️ Install custom recovery (for example, TWRP) and disable the firmware signature check.
• 📦 Create a script in /system/addon.d/, Which will delete GetApps after each update.

If the app does return, re-delete via ADB or root. In extreme cases, you can freeze GetApps using App Quarantine or Island (for root devices).

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The most reliable way to prevent GetApps from returning is to disable MIUI updates via Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Settings → Auto Update (turn off all options).

FAQ: Frequent questions about getting Apps removed