How to permanently remove GetApps from Xiaomi phone: working methods for 2026

Why GetApps are Interfering with Xiaomi Users and Can It Be Safely Removed

The GetApps app store (formerly the Mi App Store) is installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones by default. For the company, it is a tool for promoting its own services and monetization, but for users it often becomes a source of irritation. The application not only takes up space in memory, but also automatically installs updates for the system components of MIUI, even if you disabled this feature in the settings.

Main complaints against GetApps: 1) Aggressive traffic consumption in the background (up to 50 MB/day on some models). 2) Intrusive notifications about “recommended” applications that are difficult to disable. 3) Inability to completely remove the standard MIUI means – the system simply resets the application to the factory version. 4) Conflicts with Google Play when the same application is duplicated in two stores.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to get rid of GetApps – from simple disabling to complete removal with root rights. All methods are tested on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions) and are relevant for models from 2020-2026. Importantly, some actions will require unlocking the bootloader or installing custom recovery – this will void the warranty!

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

If you just have to hide GetApps and stop it from working in the background, this is the best way to do it. It doesn't require superuser rights, and we'll revert:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the list, look for GetApps (or Mi App Store on older versions).
3. Click Disable – this will remove all updates and return the application to the factory version.
4. Then, put the restrictions on and: 🔒 Prohibit background activity 📵 Turn off mobile data and Wi-Fi 🔔 Block notifications

Warehouse → Clear the data

After this action, GetApps will stop updating and showing notifications, but its icon will remain on the app menu.

1. Hold your finger on the GetApps icon on the home screen.
2. Choose to remove (in some firmware - hide).
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive from ADB to any folder on your PC.
2. Connect the phone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with ADB.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices On the screen of the phone will appear a request for debugging permission - confirm it.
5. Run the command to remove GetApps: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks For Chinese firmware use: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service

If the command runs without errors, GetApps will be removed for the current user (not systemically).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) after removal ADB To return functionality, follow the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.mipicks

Method 3: Removal with Magisk (root required)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk, the most radical method is the system removal of GetApps. This method is suitable for advanced users, as it requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (fastboot oem unlock)
• 📱 Established custom recovery (TWRP)
• 🛡️ Root rights (Magisk 24.0)+)

Instructions:

1. Download Universal Debloater for Magisk with XDA Developers.
2. Install the module through Magisk Manager (Modules → Install from storage).
3. Reboot the phone.
4. After downloading, open the terminal (e.g., Termux) and execute: su debloater
5. In the debloater menu, find the Xiaomi Bloatware item and select GetApps to delete.
6. Confirm the action and restart the device.

The advantage of this method is complete removal without the possibility of recovery through reset, but there are risks:

• 🚨 Mi Account and cloud services malfunction
• 🔄 Problems with OTA-Updates (solved by manually installing updates)
• ⚠️ Possible soft brik with incorrect removal of system components

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Before you delete it through Magisk, make a full backup of the /system partition in TWRP. This will help you recover your phone in case of critical errors.

Method 4: Hiding through Launcher (alternative method)

If you don't have to delete GetApps completely, but you just have to hide it from the eye, you can take advantage of alternative launchers, which do not require root rights and are reversible.

The best launchers for hiding system applications:

For Nova Launcher, the concealment instruction is:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. On the home screen, make a long tap on the GetApps icon.
3. In the menu that appears, select Application Information → Hide.
4. Confirm the action. The icon will disappear from the app menu.

Method limitation: GetApps will stay on the system and consume resources in the background. To completely disable it, combine this method with the first method from the article.

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Hiding through the launcher is the safest way, but it doesn’t solve the problem of the application’s background activity. Use ADB or Magisk to completely remove it.

Method 5: Firewall lock (for power users)

If you can’t delete GetApps (for example, on corporate phones), but you need to block its access to the Internet, the system firewall will help, which will stop automatic updating and downloading of ads.

Implementation options:

• 🔥 NetGuard (without root) – blocks traffic at the level of the Internet VPN
• 🛡️ AFWall+ (root - a full firewall for Android
• 📡 TrackControl (with root) – Domain blocking

Instructions for NetGuard (without root):

1. Install NetGuard from Google Play or F-Droid.
2. Open the app and turn on the switch in the upper right corner.
3. Find GetApps (or com.xiaomi.mipicks) in the list.
4. Turn off both switches: Wi-Fi and Mobile Data.
5. In the application menu, activate the option to Block at startup.

For AFWall+ (requires root):

1. Install AFWall+ from F-Droid.
2. Provide root access when requested.
3. In the list of applications, find GetApps and uncheck all the ticks (Wi-Fi, 3G/4G, Roaming).
4. Click Apply the Rules.
5. Additional domains are blocked: app.mi.com api.mi.com sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com

⚠️ Note: Blocking api.mi.com domains may disrupt Mi Cloud, Themes, and other system services. Use this method only if you are prepared for the consequences.

What happens if you delete GetApps: the consequences and how to avoid them

Deleting the app store completely can have unexpected consequences.

Possible problems:

• 🔄 Impossibility of updating MIUI through OTA — Some system updates are distributed through GetApps. Solution: install firmware manually via fastboot or TWRP.
• 💰 Mi Account Errors – If you use Mi Pay or Mi Credit, authorization may break.Solution: Untie all payment methods before deleting.
• 🎮 Game Turbo problems - GetApps is integrated with the game accelerator on some models (Black Shark, Poco F) Solution: use alternative boosters, such as: GFX Tool.
• 📱 Reset theme settings – if you used custom themes from GetApps, they will reset to standard. Solution: download themes in advance in.mtz format.

How to minimize the risks:

1. Before removing, create a full backup in TWRP or through adb backup.
2. Use alternative sources for MIUI updates (e.g. Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
3. If you delete GetApps and there are bugs, restore it through the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.mipicks

FAQ: Frequent questions about getting Apps removed