Google Phone automatically installs on many Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI firmware, even if you never asked to install it. For some users, it is a handy tool with spam filtering and number identification, for others, unnecessary software that takes up space in memory, consumes battery power and duplicates the standard Xiaomi typer. Worse, the application often updates itself through Google Play, returning even after manual removal.
In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to get rid of Google Callers on Redmi, Poco, Mi and other Xiaomi devices, from simple disconnection to complete removal by system methods, as well as how to prevent its reappearance and how to replace it if you need it, instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 and Android 11-14.
Why is Google Caller appearing on Xiaomi?
The reason lies in the agreement between Xiaomi and Google: from 2020, most of the brand’s smartphones come with a pre-installed Google Service Pack (GMS), which includes not only the Play Market and Chrome, but also Google Phone – even if you use a standard typing device from MIUI.
Key points:
- 📱 Auto Installation: The application is put together with the firmware in the factory or after resetting the settings.
- 🔄 Google Phone Updates Through Play Market Even If You Didn't Start It.
- 📞 Conflict with MIUI Dialer: Both apps can handle incoming calls at the same time, leading to bugs.
- 🔋 Background activity: The service consumes up to 5-15 MB of RAM and 1-3% of battery per day.
On some models (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13T), Google Caller can become the default call app, displacing the native typing app, either because of a bug in MIUI or after an update via Google Play Services.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI global-market (EEA) Deleting Google Phone may disrupt Google services, including push notifications, and check before you do that if the app is used for VoIP calls (e.g. Google Fi).
Method 1: Disconnect via Android Settings (without root)
The safest method is to deactivate the app without removing it completely, which will stop the background and hide the icon from the menu.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System.
- Find Google Phone (or com.google.android.dialer) in the list.
- Slip it and select Disable (or Remove Updates if the Disable button is inactive).
- Confirm the action in the dialog window.
After the shutdown:
- 🛑 The application will stop running and updating.
- 📱 The icon will disappear from the desktop and menu.
- 🔄 Functions of the standard typer MIUI will remain workers.
☑️ Preparing to turn off Google Calls
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 After turning off Google Phone, notifications of incoming calls may disappear. In this case, return the settings or use Method 3 (ADB).
Method 2: Remove updates and block them through Play Market
If Google Caller comes back after the shutdown, it's the auto-update.
Step 1: Remove the current updates:
- Go to Settings → Apps → Google Phone.
- Press three points. → Remove updates.
Step 2: Block the updates in the Play Market:
- Go to Google Phone in the Play Market.
- Click on the three dots in the top right → Remove from the update list (if the option is not available, use Method 4).
Step 3 (optional): Disable Auto Update for all applications:
- In Play Market, go to Settings → Network Settings → Auto-Update apps.
- Choose Not to Update Automatically.
This method works on 80% of Xiaomi devices, but on some firmware (for example, the company has a similar experience, MIUI 13 for Poco F4) Google Phone can be updated through Google Play Services, bypassing the restrictions of the Play Market. ADB (Method 3).
Method 3: Complete removal via ADB (without root)
To completely remove Google Calls without superuser rights, you will need an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) method that is suitable for power users and does not require unlocking the bootloader.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
- 📱 USB-cable (original or quality).
- 🔧 ADB Tools by Google.
- ⚙️ Included Debugging by USB smartphone.
Instructions:
- Activate Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the trusted device.
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
- Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
- Run the command to delete Google Phone: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.dialer
If the command is successful, the application will be completely removed for the current user (but will remain in the system partition). APK.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra after removal through ADB Google Assistant features may be lost when an incoming call is made. If critical, use Method 1 (disable).
Method 4: Blocking through Package Disabler (for root firmware)
If you have root rights (like Magisk), you can use apps like Package Disabler Pro or Titanium Backup for deep removal.
Step-by-step:
- Install Package Disabler Pro from the Play Market.
- Provide root access when requested.
- Find it in the list of com.google.android.dialer.
- Select the Uninstall for all users option.
- Confirm the action and restart the device.
Advantages of the method:
- 🧹 Complete removal without traces.
- 🔒 Blocking Re-Installation Through Updates.
- 🛠️ The ability to return the application with one click.
Cons:
- ⚠️ It requires rooting, which can break OTA-update MIUI.
- 🔧 Risk of “bricking” with incorrect actions.
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Before removing it through root, back up the /system partition using TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery to help restore the system when it crashes.
Method 5: Alternative typing – how to replace Google Phone
If you have removed Google Caller, but want to keep the advanced functionality (spam filter, number identification), consider alternatives:
| Annex | Advantages | Deficiencies | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truecaller | Best spam number database, call identification, SMS-filter. | Requires registration, collects contact data. | Play Market |
| MIUI Dialer | Built-in, minimalist, no advertising. | Weak spam protection, no cloud synchronization. | Pre-installed |
| Drupe | Easy interface, quick access to contacts. | Paid functions, there is no Russian language. | Play Market |
| ExDialer | Lightweight, support. T9-search, dark subject. | Outdated design, no cloud features. | Play Market |
For maximum privacy, choose MIUI Dialer or ExDialer. If spam filter is important, Truecaller (but be prepared to collect data).
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Before installing an alternative dialer, turn off the autodetection of the call app in the Android settings (Settings → Apps → Default → Phone).
Frequent problems and solutions
When working with Google Caller on Xiaomi, users encounter typical errors.
Problem 1: After the deletion, the incoming calls disappeared.
- 🔹 Reason: Conflict between typing or application reset by default.
- 🔧 Solution: Go to Settings → Annexes → Default management → The phone. MIUI Dialer or alternative application.Reboot the device.
Problem 2: Google Phone is back after resetting.
- 🔹 Reason: The app is sewn into the firmware MIUI.
- 🔧 Solution: After reset, immediately turn off the Internet (plane mode). Delete Google Phone updates (see Method 2). Turn off auto-update in Play Market.
Problem 3: The number detector is not working.
- 🔹 Reason: There is no database of spam numbers.
- 🔧 Solution: Install Truecaller or GetContact. In the typing settings, turn on the option to Show information about the caller.