How to completely disable or remove Mi Browser on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

The Mi Browser is a standard app on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones that many users consider unnecessary. It takes up space in memory, consumes battery power by background processes and often opens instead of your main browser. Worse, Mi Browser cannot be removed by standard means, since it is sewn into MIUI firmware as a system application.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to get rid of Mi Browser – from simple deactivation to complete removal with ADB or root rights. We will also discuss why a browser can spontaneously open and how to prevent it. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 and models from 2020-2026 (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, etc.).

Why can't Mi Browser be removed in the usual way?

Unlike Google Play, Mi Browser is integrated into the system-level MIUI shell.

• 🔹 The application is marked as system (com.android.browser or com.miui.browser), so there is no “Delete” button in the settings.
• 🔹 It is linked to other Xiaomi services (e.g., synchronizing bookmarks through Mi Account).
• 🔹 The manufacturer blocks deletion to ensure that web browsing works in system dialogues (for example, when opening links from the system). SMS).

But that doesn't mean you can't get rid of it, but we'll look at all the options below, from the simplest to the most radical.

Method 1: Disable Mi Browser through settings (no root)

The safest method is to deactivate the browser so it doesn't work in the background and open accidentally, and it won't delete it completely, but it will stop all the processes and remove the icon from the menu.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type Mi Browser (or “Browser” in Russian).
3. Slip on the app and select Disable (or Remove Updates if the button is active).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After that:

• 📱 The browser icon will disappear from the main screen and menu.
• 🔄 Background processes com.miui.browser will no longer consume battery.
• 🔗 Links will still open in the browser by default (if you have set it up).

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If the Disable button is inactive, try removing all app updates first (if any) and then try again.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) After disabling the browser can be activated again after the update. MIUI. Repeat the procedure or use the method of ADB (described below).

Method 2: Reset the default browser and block links

If Mi Browser opens when you click on links (for example, from Telegram or WhatsApp), the problem is not in the browser itself, but in the system settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Default Applications.
2. Click the browser and select another (such as Chrome or Firefox).
3. Return to Application Management, find Mi Browser and block it from accessing:

Important: On some MIUI 14 firmware, after resetting the default settings, links can be opened in Mi Browser via system dialog, in which case only complete removal (method 4 or 5) will help.

Make a backup copy of bookmarks (if you use)

Install an alternative browser (Chrome, Firefox)

Check the browser settings by default

Disable Mi Browser Auto Update in Play Market-->

Method 3: Removing updates and rolling back to the factory version

If the Mi Browser was updated through Google Play, it can be rolled back to a factory version that takes up less space and has no extra features.This method works on all models, including the POCO X5 and Redmi Note 11:

1. Go to Google Play Market and find Mi Browser.
2. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action. The app will go back to the version that was used when you bought the phone.
4. Now go to Settings → Applications → Mi Browser → Storage and click Clear Data + Clear Cache.

Method 4: Remove Mi Browser via ADB (without root)

If you’re ready for more drastic measures, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to completely remove the browser without superuser rights, a method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones with a bootloader unlocked.

Step 1: Preparation

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Download ADB Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux and unpack the archive.

Step 2: Removal

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal) in the ADB folder and type:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear. If not, check the drivers.)

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.browser

If the first command doesn’t work, try the second one (newer versions of MIUI use com.miui.browser).

⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB Some system functions (e.g., web browsing in settings) may not work properly. In this case, restore the browser by command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.browser

Method 5: Complete removal with root rights

If you have root access (e.g., through Magisk), you can delete Mi Browser permanently, a method that is suitable for advanced users, as it requires modification of system files.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiBrowser or /system/app/MiBrowser.
3. Remove the MiBrowser folder (or rename it to the MiBrowser_bak in case of restoration).
4. Reboot the phone.

Alternatively, use Titanium Backup or System App Remover (requires root):

• 🔍 Find it in the Mi Browser list.
• 🗑️ Choose Delete (or Freeze if you want to be able to recover).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ The browser is deleted forever, even after resetting the settings.
• ✅ Up to 150-200 MB of system memory is freed.
• ✅ All background processes associated with com.miui.browser disappear.

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Removing root-enabled system applications can disrupt MIUI. Always backup your TWRP before doing so!

Why does Mi Browser open on its own?

Even after disconnecting, the browser can start automatically.

If the browser opens without your participation (for example, shows ads), check the phone for viruses or reset the settings to factory (Settings → About phone → Reset settings).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)