Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the intrusive presence of pre-installed software that takes up space and consumes resources. MIUI and HyperOS operating shells are famous for their functionality, but the abundance of advertising modules and duplicate services can annoy even experienced users. Removing excess software is not just a way to free up gigabytes of memory, but also the ability to extend the battery life of the device.
Modern methods allow deep cleaning of the system without the need to obtain superuser rights (root), which preserves the guarantee and stability of the gadget. System applications are often integrated into the core of the shell, and their simple disconnection through the standard menu does not always effectively free up the resources of the processor.
In this guide, we will look at how to safely dispose of bloatware using official debugging tools and proven utilities. You will learn to distinguish between critical system components and junk software that can be removed without the risk of “bricking” your smartphone. The right approach to debloat will turn your phone into a fast and clean tool for work and entertainment.
Why you should remove pre-installed software
Pre-installed applications, or bloatware, often carry hidden surveillance, analytics, and advertising functions, and even if you don't use them, they can run in the background, consuming RAM and battery power, removing these components reduces CPU load and reduces background processes.
In addition, many users prefer to use alternative solutions from third-party developers that are more functional than standard counterparts. For example, the Google Chrome browser or the Solid Explorer file manager often surpasses the stock versions in terms of convenience and speed. Freeing up space for user-generated content is also a weighty argument for devices with a small amount of internal memory.
⚠️ Warning: Removing critical system components (such as Google Play services or system framework) may cause phone failure and data loss.
Preparing a smartphone to remove applications
Before you start any manipulation of system files, you need to configure the device correctly, first of all you need to activate the developer mode, which is hidden by default for security purposes. To do this, go to the Settings → About Phone menu and find the MIUI version (or OS version).
You have to quickly click on this line 7-10 times in a row until you notice that you are a developer, and then a new option, Advanced Settings → For Developers, will appear in the additional settings menu, and that's where the key switches you need to connect your computer are.
Inside the developer menu, you need to activate USB debugging and USB debugging (security settings), the latter option allows the computer to emulate clicks and make changes to the system, and without this feature, cleaners will not be able to remove system packages.
☑️ Preparing the phone for cleaning
Use of Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools
One of the most popular and effective cleaning tools is Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools, created by Szaki enthusiast.It is a cross-platform application with a graphical interface that automatically identifies the connected smartphone and offers a list of packets to remove.The program runs on Java, so the computer must have the appropriate runtime environment installed.
Once you connect your phone and log in to debugging, it scans the device and displays a list of applications. The interface allows you to remove garbage by categories: Recommends (recommendations), Analytics (analytics), Ads (ads), which makes it much easier, since the user does not need to know the exact names of the packages.
java -jar XiaomiADB-FastbootTools.jarImportantly, it allows you to create restore points before making changes, so if you delete a component, the phone doesn't behave properly, you can roll back the changes, which makes it safe even for beginners who are afraid of damaging the system.
What to do if your computer can’t see your phone?
Uninstallation via Universal Android Debloater
An alternative to Xiaomi’s dedicated tools is Universal Android Debloater (UAD), an open-source project that supports thousands of Android devices and uses a database of secure uninstalled packages. The main advantage of UAD is that it has detailed descriptions for each package, which helps you understand what it’s responsible for.
When you start up, it will show you a list of all the color-labeled packages installed. Green packets are labeled safe to remove, yellow packs need caution, and red packets should not be touched. You can filter the list, leaving only system applications so that you don't delete user data.
The removal process in UAD is as simple as possible: you select the right items and press the Uninstall button. The utility works through ADB, so it requires debugging over USB, similar to the previous method. Once the cleaning is complete, it is recommended to restart the device to apply the changes.
- 📱 It supports all Android phones, not just Xiaomi.
- 📝 Contains a knowledge base describing the functions of each package
- 🔄 Allows you to restore remote system applications
- 🛡️ Works without root rights, retaining the guarantee
Manual removal via ADB command line
For power users who prefer full control, manual command line removal is available, which requires knowing the exact package names but provides maximum flexibility, first installing the Android SDK Platform-Tools on the computer.
Once you connect your phone and open the command line in the ADB folder, enter the adb device command to check the connection. If the device is displayed with device status, you can proceed to delete. The removal command looks like an adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name packet>.
For example, to remove the standard Mi Browser browser, the command is used:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.global.browserAnd to remove advertising services Xiaomi:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misys⚠️ Warning: When manually deleting, carefully check the name of the packet. An error in one character can lead to the removal of the wrong application or a failure of the command.
List of safe applications to remove
Below is a table with the most common Xiaomi system applications that users often delete.These components do not affect the basic functionality of calls, SMS and interface operation, but their removal can be useful for optimization.
| Application name | Package Name | Function | Deletion risk |
|:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |
| Mi Browser | com.mi.global.browser | Standard browser | Low (if there is Chrome) |
| Mi Video | com.miui.videoplayer | Video player | Low |
| Mi Music | com.miui.player | Music player | Low |
| Xiaomi Ads | com.miui.msa.global | Advertising services | Safe |
| GetApps | com.xiaomi.mipicks | App Store | Low |
Note that package names may vary depending on the firmware version (Global, China, Russia) and device model. Always check the current name of the package in the list of installed applications through ADB or in the phone settings before removing it.
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Removing advertising services (MSA, Daemon) and analytics is the safest and most effective way to speed up MIUI without losing functionality.
Possible problems and solutions
Users may encounter various errors during the cleaning process. It often happens that after you delete the system application, the phone starts to work unstable or errors appear in logs, in which case it helps to reset the settings or restore the deleted package if you have a backup copy of the list.
Sometimes antivirus on your computer or firewall can block the ADB connection. In this case, you need to add an exception for adb.exe in the security settings of Windows or macOS. Also, the problem may lie in the drivers: older Xiaomi models may require the installation of specific Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers.
- 🔌 Error "No devices found": check the cable and connection mode (MTP/Charging)
- ❌ Failure's mistake [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]": The application is system-based and secure, or root is required
- 🔄 Bootloop: Go to Recovery Mode and make Wipe Data
If the phone stopped turning on after you did, the only way out is often to flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool program in Fastboot mode.This will return the phone to factory status, but delete all user data, which is why backups are so important.