How to Stop or Remove System Apps on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Work

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones are known for their abundance of pre-installed system applications, many of which users consider unnecessary. These programs not only take up space in memory, but also consume battery resources while running in the background. However, simple deletion through standard settings is often impossible – the system blocks such actions to protect the stability of the device.

In this article, we’ll break down legitimate ways to stop and disable system applications on Xiaomi, including Redmi models, POCO and the flagship Mi series 11/12/13/14. You will learn how to temporarily suspend unnecessary services, completely deactivate them or even delete them (with risk caveats). MIUI 12–14 and relevant for devices with unlocked or locked bootloader.

Important: Some activities require superuser rights (root) or ADB use – we will explain in detail how to minimize risks and avoid “bricking” the phone. If you are a beginner, start with the safest ways (sections 2–3) and then move on to radical measures.

Why you can’t just remove system applications through settings

MIUI firmware integrates system applications into the OS kernel. Attempt to delete them via Settings → Applications usually end with the message "Delete is impossible" or "Application is protected."

• 🔄 Service dependencies: For example, com.miui.analytics is associated with the operation of Mi Account and the theme store. its deletion may violate authorization.
• 🛡️ Security: Some applications (e.g. com.miui.guardprovider) are responsible for virus protection and activity monitoring.
• 📱 Functionality MIUI: Services like com.miui.systemAdSolution manage advertising in the system – their removal can lead to errors in the settings menu.

Even if you manage to bypass the protection and remove the system app, it can lead to:

• ⚠️ Cyclical restart (bootloop) on the next update MIUI.
• 🔌 Loss of functions: for example, the ability to adjust gestures or work will disappear IR-remote.
• 🔄 Automatic Recovery: Some applications (com.xiaomi.midrop, com.miui.player) return after a reset or update.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a blocked bootloader, an attempt to delete critical system files via root or ADB This can lead to loss of warranty and the need to flash through Fastboot.

Method 1: Stop applications through settings (without root)

The safest method is to force the autorun to stop and disable it, and it doesn't delete the application, but it prevents it from running in the background.

• 🎵 com.miui.player (Mi Music)
• 📺 com.miui.videoplayer (Mi Video)
• 🌐 com.android.browser (Mi Browser)

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Show all processes".
3. Find the app you want (such as Mi Video) and open your card.
4. Click "Stop" and then "Disable" (if the button is active).
5. Go to AutoRun and turn off all permissions.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work for system services (e.g. com.miui.analytics).
• ⏳ The application can be activated again after restarting or updating. MIUI.

Method 2: Using ADB to deactivate (without root)

If the standard settings do not allow you to disable the application, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → Return to Additional Settings → For developers).

Commands for deactivation:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics


adb shell pm hide com.miui.msa.global

List of safe to disable packets:

⚠️ Note: The commands pm uninstall or pm remove for system applications lead to irreversible deletion and can render the phone inoperable. Use only disable-user or hide.

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Before execution ADB-Create a recovery point in the TWRP (If installed, this will allow you to roll back changes when a failure occurs.

Method 3: Remove via Magisk (root required)

If your Xiaomi has a bootloader unlocked and Magisk installed, you can use modules to remove system applications.

• 🧩 Universal SafetyNet Fix (to bypass Google checks).
• 🗑️ App Systemizer – converts system applications into custom applications (more secure than complete removal).
• ⚡ MIUI Debloater – a specialized module for Xiaomi.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Magisk Manager and check root status.
2. Download the MIUI Debloater module (check compatibility with your version of MIUI).
3. Install the module through Magisk → Modules → Install from storage.
4. Reset the device.
5. After downloading, open Settings → Applications and remove unnecessary programs as normal.

Critical: Do not delete packets prefixed com.android. or com.qualcomm. – this can disrupt the system kernel.

Method 4: Manual removal via TWRP (for experienced)

This method is suitable for owners of devices with installed custom recap (TWRP) and allows you to physically remove the files of system applications from the /system partition, but requires caution.

Tools required:

• 📱 Xiaomi with unlocked bootloader and TWRP.
• 💾 Backup copy of section /system (put in TWRP beforehand!).
• 🔧 Root Explorer or ADB file-navigation.

Algorithm of action:

1. Download to TWRP (Power + Vol Up)
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Open the /system/priv-app or /system/app folder.
4. Find the folder with the name of the application being removed (such as MiBrowser) and delete it.
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Deleting folders like MiuiSystemUI or Settings will cause the interface to fail completely. Always check the packet name through adb shell pm list packages. | grep "miui".

Method 5: Alternative – Hiding applications through the launcher

If you do not need to completely remove system programs, but just hide them from the eyes, use the launcher features:

• 🏠 V POCO Launcher: Press the icon → "Hide".
• 📱 In the standard launcher. MIUI: Settings → Desktop → Hide applications.
• 🔍 For complete hiding from search: disable the application in Settings → Annexes → [name] → Show in the app menu.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Does not require rooting or ADB.
• ✅ Reversible at any time.
• ✅ It does not affect the stability of the system.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ The application continues to work in the background and consume resources.
• ❌ Does not hide notifications from system services.

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Hiding through the launcher is the only method that does not require technical skills and is completely safe for the device.

What to do if after disabling applications the phone began to work worse

If you notice slowdowns, loss of features, or persistent errors after manipulating system applications, follow these steps:

1. Restore disabled applications: adb shell pm enable com.miui.analytics adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global (replace packet names with those you disabled).
2. Clear the cache: Go to Settings → Storage → Clear the app cache. Or through TWRP: Wipe → Advanced Wipe → Dalvik / ART Cache.
3. Reset settings (if errors are critical): No data loss: Settings → System → Reset. Full reset: Settings → About phone → Reset to factory.

If the problem is not solved, search the phone via Fastboot using the official firmware from Xiaomi. Use the version of MIUI that corresponds to your model and region.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling system applications on Xiaomi