How to completely disable Google Caller on Xiaomi Redmi: from removal to concealment

Why Google Callers Are Hiding Xiaomi Redmi Users – and How to Fix It

Google Phone is automatically installed on many Xiaomi Redmi smartphones as part of Google Mobile Services (GMS), and for some users, it becomes a source of irritation: duplicates the standard MIUI dialer, consumes battery power in the background and can even conflict with other applications. Especially often complaints come from owners of Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C and POCO X5 Pro, where Google Caller is activated after upgrading to MIUI 14 or Android 13.

Complicating the problem is that simply removing the icon from the desktop does not solve the problem – the application continues to work in the background. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to disable or delete Google Caller on Xiaomi Redmi, including methods without root rights and using ADB. You will also learn how to return the default standard MIUI dialer and what to do if incoming calls disappear after deactivation.

Method 1: Disconnect via application settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate Google Caller through the settings menu, which will not remove the app completely, but will stop it from working and the background processes.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type Google Caller (or com.google.android.dialer).
• 🚫 Click Disable (if the button is inactive, select Stop first).
• ⚠️ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Once disabled, the app will disappear from the menu and stop using resources. However, on some Redmi models (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G), this method may reset after restarting, in which case move to the next method.

⚠️ Warning: If incoming calls stop working after Google shutdown, check if the standard dialer settings have reset. MIUI. To do this, go to the Settings. → Annexes → By default. → Phone and select the Caller. MIUI.

Method 2: Remove updates and reset to factory version

Google Caller is updated frequently through Google Play, which can lead to bugs or increased battery consumption. If you don't want to remove the app completely, you can roll it back to the factory version:

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Google Caller.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action.
4. Return to the app menu and click Disable.

This method is useful if you want to keep the app restored later. However, on Redmi with Android 12+, the factory version of Google Callers can automatically update again. To avoid this, block the automatic update on Google Play:

• 🛒 Open Google Play, find Google Caller.
• 🔄 Click on the three dots next to the Update button and uncheck the Auto Update box.

Method 3: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

If the previous methods did not work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — A debugging tool that allows you to remove system applications without obtaining root rights. MIUI 13/14 Android 11-13.

Instructions:

1. 💻 Install. ADB Tools on the computer.
2. 📱 On the phone, turn on the developer mode (7 times click on the version). MIUI In Settings → The phone).
3. 🔌 Connect Redmi to the PC by USB and select the File Transfer Mode.
4. 🖥️ Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) adb-folder.
5. 📋 Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should appear serial number of the device).
6. 🗑️ Enter the command to delete Google Callers: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.dialer

Once the command is executed, the application will be deleted for the current user (without affecting system files). If you need to return it back, use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.dialer

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (for example, MIUI Global after ADB-Google Duplex (Automatic Call to Business Services) and Call Screen (Spam Filtering) may disappear if you need them, use the disable command instead of removing: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.dialer

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Before using ADB, check if USB debugging is blocked in MIUI security settings. Go to Settings → Additional → Privacy → Special Permits → Installation from unknown sources and allow debugging for your PC.

Method 4: Complete removal via TWRP (for advanced users)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures and have a custom TWRP recavator installed, you can physically remove Google Caller from the system partition.This method is suitable for Xiaomi Redmi with an unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

• 🔧 Install. TWRP For your Redmi model.
• 📱 Load into the recavery (turn off the phone, then pinch the power supply). + Loudness up).
• 📁 Go to Advanced. → File Manager.
• 🔍 Find the file. /system/priv-app/GoogleDialer or /system/app/GoogleDialer.
• 🗑️ Delete the folder (swipe to the right).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

Warning: Removing system applications via TWRP can lead to unstable phone performance, especially if Google Caller is integrated into firmware (as on Redmi K50 or POCO F4).Be sure to backup through TWRP (Backup section) before the procedure.

Method 5: Hiding the icon without disabling the application

If you are disturbed only by the icon Google Calls on the desktop, but the application itself you do not mind, you can simply hide it with the help of the launcher MIUI or third-party shells (for example, Nova Launcher).

How to hide the icon in the standard MIUI launcher:

1. 📱 Hold your finger on the Google Caller icon.
2. 🔄 In the menu that appears, select Remove (do not Delete!).
3. ✅ Confirm the action.

For Nova Launcher:

• 📱 Hold your finger on the desktop → Settings.
• 🔍 Go to Apps and Widgets → Hide applications.
• 👁️ Check out Google Caller in the list.

This method does not affect the application, but it takes it out of sight. Note that in MIUI 14 hidden icons may reappear after the launcher update.

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If you don’t want to risk system stability, start with the safest methods: Hiding icons → disabling through settings → removing updates. ADB and TWRP only use if other methods have not worked.

What to do if Google Caller returns after MIUI update

Many Xiaomi Redmi users are faced with Google Caller self-repairing after a firmware update or settings reset.This is because the app is part of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and is restored by the system.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Reverse to the previous version MIUI (If the update has caused a problem).
• 📵 Block Automatic Installation through Settings → Annexes → Google Play Store → Auto Update (turn off for all applications).
• 🛡️ Use the Universal Magisk Module GMS Doze or DisableFlags for forced shutdown.
• 📦 Sweat the custom firmware without GMS (LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

Redmi with MIUI EU (unofficial firmware) is less common because many Google services have been removed, but Xiaomi’s warranty does not apply to such firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Google Calls on Xiaomi Redmi