Google’s services on Xiaomi smartphones often cause increased battery consumption, background activity and data collection — even if you do not use them. Google Play Services, Google Play Market and related processes can consume up to 15% of the charge per day, and on budget models (Redmi 9A, Poco M3) — even more due to weak iron. Turn them off completely without consequences you can, but it is important to understand: some MIUI functions will stop working.
In this article, three proven ways to deactivate Google Play on Xiaomi without rooting, including hidden MIUI settings that are not documented in the official reference. We will also look at which apps can be safely removed and which ones should not be touched (and why). Instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 based on Android 12-14, but the methods work on older versions (up to MIUI 12).
Why Google Play is a hindrance to Xiaomi
The main problem is background activity, and even if you don't open the Play Market, its services:
- 🔄 Update applications in the background (up to 50 MB of traffic per day).
- 📡 Send analytics to Google (geolocation, usage data).
- 🔋 Wake up the processor every 10-15 minutes for synchronization.
- 🚫 Blocking the installation APK from unknown sources (even when the settings are resolved).
On the tests of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ after the switch off Google Play battery life increased by 2-3 hours at a medium load.
⚠️ Note: Without Google Play, it will stop working: 📱 Push notifications in most applications (Telegram, WhatsApp, Gmail). 🗺️ Accurate location determination on Google Maps/Yandex.Maps. 🔑 Authorization through Google account in games and services. If you use these features, it is better to limit Google Play, not remove it completely.
Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)
The safest method is to deactivate unnecessary services in the app menu, which does not require superuser rights and reversibly:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
- In the search bar, type Google – find: Google Play Services Google Play Market Google Services Framework (if any)
- For each application: 🛑 Click Disable (if the button is active). 🔄 Select Stop if you cannot turn off. 🚫 In the Permissions section, turn off all sliders.
Once deactivated, restart your smartphone. Google Play Market will disappear from the menu, but system processes will remain in memory. To delete them completely, you need to use the following method.
☑️ What to do after turning off Google Play
Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root, but with PC)
If you want to completely remove Google Play, but you don’t have a root right, use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on all Xiaomi models except China ROM, where Google is initially absent.
You'll need:
- 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
- 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original......>
- 📱 Included Debugging by USB on Xiaomi (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
Steps:
- Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a folder.
- Connect Xiaomi to your PC and type in the command line: Adb devices should appear the serial number of the device.
- Follow the commands alternately: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.vending adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB You can't update apps through the Play Market, and to get back to the service, you'll have to reset your phone to factory settings or reflash it.
What to do if ADB can’t see the device
Method 3: Using Magisk (for advanced users)
If you have a root right (installed by Magisk), you can delete Google Play without any system consequences, which is suitable for MIUI 13-15 and allows you to return services in one click.
Instructions:
- Install Magisk and Universal SafetyNet Fix (to keep banking apps from flying off).
- Download the De-bloater module from the Magisk repository.
- In the module configuration file (/sdcard/Download/debloat_list.txt) Add the lines: com.android.vending com.google.android.gms com.google.android.gsf com.google.android.gms.persistent
- Reboot the phone.
The advantage of this method is reversibility. To get Google Play back, you just need to delete the module in Magisk and reboot.
| Method | Root required | Reversibility | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | Minimum (can be included back) |
| Removal via ADB | ❌ No. | ❌ No (only reset) | Medium (loss of functionality) |
| Magisk + De-bloater | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes. | Low (if properly set up) |
What Google Apps Are Uninstalled Without Repercussions
Not all Google services are equally important, here is a list of secure apps to remove (checked at MIUI 14/15):
- 📦 Google Play Market (com.android.vending) – can be removed if you install APK manually.
- 🎮 Google Play Games (com.google.android.play.games) – only for gamer achievements.
- 📊 Google Analytics (com.google.android.apps.googleanalytics) – collects usage data.
- 📰 Google News (com.google.android.apps.magazines.
- 🎵 Google Play Music (com.google.android.music) – outdated, can be removed.
And these applications are not recommended to be removed (key functions are broken):
- 🔄 Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf) – responsible for syncing.
- 📍 Google Location History (com.google.android.location.history) GPS.
- 🔑 Google Account Manager (com.google.android.gms) – Authorization in services.
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Before you delete any system application, backup through Settings → System → Backup. This will allow you to recover data if something goes wrong.
What to do if notifications stop coming after Google Play is turned off
The push notification problem is the most common consequence of deactivating Google Play.
- Use alternative services: 📌 Huawei Push Kit (powered by Xiaomi via workarounds). 🔄 Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — Some apps support it directly.
- Set up notifications via MIUI: Go to Settings → Notifications → Notification settings. For each app (Telegram, WhatsApp) turn on Notifications and Sound.
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It's an open replacement for Google Play Services with push notification support.Requires root or Magisk.
If notifications are critical (for example, for work or instant messengers), it is better not to delete, but to limit Google Play:
- 🛑 Turn off auto-update apps in the Play Market.
- 🔕 Ban background activity in battery settings.
- 📵 Limit mobile traffic to Google services.
How to get back Google Play if something goes wrong
If key functions (camera, GPS, banking apps) have stopped working after deleting, there are three ways to get everything back:
- Fastboot Firmware: Download the official firmware for your model from Xiaomi’s website and run through the Mi Flash Tool.
⚠️ Note: If you have removed Google Play through ADB Without a backup, the only way to get it back is to completely reflash it. On some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Poco) X3) This can lead to the locking of the loader.
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Before you manipulate system applications, check to see if your Xiaomi model has custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS) that often comes without Google services, but with a full replacement.