How to permanently disable GetApps on Xiaomi Redmi 9: working ways 2026

The GetApps app (or MIUI App Store) on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is often a source of annoyance for users, not only takes up space in memory, but also aggressively offers to install unnecessary programs, displays ads and consumes traffic in the background. Despite the fact that it is a MIUI system application, it can be disabled - and we will tell you how to do it without root rights and with minimal risk to the system.

In this article you will find 5 proven methods – from simple hiding of the icon to complete removal through the ADB. We will also compare the effectiveness of each method, point out possible pitfalls and give recommendations on choosing the best option for your Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T). If you are tired of annoying notifications or want to free up RAM – read more.

Why GetApps interferes with the smartphone?

GetApps is Xiaomi’s branded app store, which is pre-installed on all devices with a MIUI shell. On paper, it should make it easier to find software, but in practice users face a number of problems:

• 📱 Background activity: The app constantly checks for updates and sends data to Xiaomi servers, which drains the battery and loads the processor.
• 📢 Ads and notifications: Even if you have never used the store, it can show banners and push notifications about “recommended” apps.
• 🚫 Impossibility of standard removal: in the menu Settings → The Remove button applications are inactive – only “Disable” or “Stop".
• 🔄 Automatic Recovery: After resetting settings or updating MIUI GetApps may return to its original state.

According to tests, GetApps consumes up to 150MB of RAM in the background and can spend up to 50–100MB of traffic per month just checking for updates. For a budget Redmi 9 with 2-3GB of RAM, this is critical — especially if you use a smartphone for games or multitasking.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (For example, Global ROM) GetApps is integrated into the com.miui.systemAdSolution system process, and disabling it can cause errors in the work of other Xiaomi services, such as Themes or Security.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The safest and easiest method is to deactivate an application without deleting its files, which does not require superuser rights and is suitable for users who do not want to risk the stability of the system.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type GetApps (or com.xiaomi.mipicks, the full name of the package).
3. Click on the app, then select Disable (if the button is inactive, click Stop first).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

• 🔹 The icon will disappear from the main screen and the app menu.
• 🔹 Background activity will stop (but files will remain in memory).
• 🔹 Notifications from GetApps will stop coming.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 12/13 After disabling GetApps can automatically turn on after restarting. In this case, try freezing it through Settings. → Special facilities → Utilities. → Freezing applications (not available on all firmware).

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

If the standard shutdown didn’t work, you can completely remove GetApps using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).This method works on Redmi 9 with any version of MIUI (including Global/EEA/China ROM) and does not require root rights.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original or quality).
• 📥 Utility. ADB Tools by Google.
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and unpack the platform-tools on your computer.
2. On Redmi 9, enable USB Debugging: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times until “You’re a developer”) Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging by USB (enable)
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and in the folder with the platform-tools, open the command line (Shift + PCM → Open the PowerShell window here).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, continue. If not, confirm the debugging permission on the Redmi 9 screen.
5. Remove GetApps by command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

If the command is successful, you will see a message Success. After the smartphone is restarted, the application will disappear completely.

Method 3: Use of MIUI Hidden Settings

If you don’t want to connect your smartphone to your PC, but a standard shutdown doesn’t help, you can use the hidden MIUI Hidden Settings menu, which works on most versions of MIUI 11-14 and allows you to freeze GetApps without removing it.

Instructions:

1. Download the MIUI Hidden Settings app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide access to special features (if requested).
3. Go to the Manage Applications section.
4. In the search box, type com.xiaomi.mipicks.
5. Click on the app and select Disable (Disable) or Freeze (Freeze).

Important: Once frozen via MIUI Hidden Settings, the application will not be updated via MIUI Updater, which can lead to conflicts when major system updates are implemented (for example, when switching from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14).

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 It does not require a PC connection.
• 🔄 It is easy to return the application to its original state.
• 🛡️ It is safer than removing through ADB.

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If after freezing GetApps stopped working MIUI Themes or Cloud Storage, try to disable only notifications from the application through Settings → Notifications → GetApps.

Method 4: Removal with TWRP (for advanced users)

If you have a custom TWRP recap, you can completely remove GetApps along with its cache and data, a method that is suitable for users who already have root or are ready to get it.

⚠️ Warning: Misconduct in the TWRP This can lead to a smartphone "brick" if you're not sure about your skills, use other ways.

Instructions:

1. Download TWRP for Redmi 9 (the version must match the model: lancelot for Redmi 9, dandelion for 9A/9C).
2. Install the recavers via fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
3. In TWRP, go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Delete the following folders: /system/priv-app/MiAppStore/ /data/app/com.xiaomi.mipicks-1/
5. Wipe the cache (Wipe) → Dalvik/ART Cache and reboot.

After deleting, check the system – if errors occur (for example, Settings or Themes do not open), restore deleted files from the backup.

Method 5: Blocking through a host file (for experienced)

If you need to block GetApps’ access to the Internet instead of deleting it, you can edit the hosts file, which will prevent data from being sent to Xiaomi servers and turn off ads.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/etc/hosts and open the file in the text editor.
3. Add the following lines to the end of the file: 127.0.0.1 app.mi.com 127.0.0.1 api.mistat.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com
4. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

This method doesn't delete the application, but it makes it useless -- it won't be able to download data from the Internet. Minus: After the MIUI update, the hosts file may reset.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your goals and level of preparation:

• 🔹 Beginners will be suitable to disconnect through settings or MIUI Hidden Settings – It is safe and does not require technical skills.
• 🔹 If you need a complete root removal, use it. ADB.
• 🔹 For maximum cleaning of the system (with root rights) — TWRP.
• 🔹 If the main problem is advertising and traffic, it is enough to block through hosts.

On Redmi 9 with MIUI 12-14, ADB is the most reliable method, as it does not require root and does not reset after updates. If you plan to upgrade to custom firmware (such as Xiaomi.EU or Pixel Experience), GetApps will be deleted automatically.

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On Xiaomi.EU firmware and other custom builds, GetApps is not available by default. If you often encounter a problem with system software, consider switching to alternative firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling GetApps