Mi Video (or Mi Video) is preinstalled on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones and often becomes a source of annoyance for users. It not only takes up space in memory, but also regularly sends notifications, consumes traffic in the background and can conflict with other video players. Unfortunately, standard removal through the application menu is usually not available, Xiaomi blocks the ability to uninstall system services.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Mi Videos can be turned off, from simple (hiding icons, disabling notifications) to radical (deleting via ADB or rolling back to an older version of MIUI). Each method is tested on current models of Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and other devices with MIUI 13/14. You’ll also learn how to avoid typical errors that lead to system failures, and what to do if the application itself recovers after updates.
Why can't Mi Videos be just deleted?
The Mi Video app is a Xiaomi system service that is integrated into the MIUI shell, which means that:
- 🔒 It is protected from removal at the firmware level – even with root rights, care is required not to disrupt the operation of other components.
- 🔄 After updating MIUI The application can automatically recover if it was removed incorrectly.
- 📱 On some models (e.g. Redmi for the global market), Mi Video is linked to Mi Account and Mi Cloud services.
Xiaomi also uses the app to promote its content (such as Mi Video TV or affiliate streaming platforms), so the company deliberately complicates the process of deactivating it, but it is still possible to get around these restrictions - we will discuss all working methods below.
Method 1: Disabling notifications and background activity
If you are annoyed only by pop-up notifications and background traffic consumption, this method will minimize the impact of Mi Video without radical action.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Mi Video in the list (you can use the search).
- Go to the Notifications section and turn off all switches.
- Go back and select Battery → Background activity, then set the Limit limit.
- In the Mobile Traffic and Wi-Fi section, turn off background network access.
This method doesn't remove the app, but it makes it almost invisible, but keep in mind that Mi Video will still take up space on the device and may be activated periodically when you open video files.
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If notifications continue to appear after disabling, check settings in Settings → Notifications → Additional → System Notifications. Sometimes Mi Video is masquerading as Media Services.
Method 2: Hiding the application icon (without deleting)
If you're annoyed by the desktop icon itself, you can hide it without removing the application, which won't free up memory, but will visually clean up the interface, and it works on all versions of MIUI and doesn't require root rights.
Coverage options:
- 📱 Through the standard launcher MIUI: Press and hold the Mi Video icon. From the menu that appears, select Remove (or Hide, depending on the version). Confirm the action.
- 🔍 Through Launcher Settings: Go to Settings → Desktop. Select Hide Apps and tick Mi Video.
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- Install an alternative launcher from Google Play.
- In its settings, find the option to hide applications.
Note that hiding the icon does not disable the app itself, but it will still work in the background if you do not follow the steps in Method 1.
What to do if the icon returns after the update?
Method 3: Removal via ADB (without root rights)
This is the most efficient way to completely remove Mi Video without obtaining superuser rights. ADB (Android Debug Bridge is suitable for users who are ready to follow a few technical steps.
Step-by-step:
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- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until you get a message You're a Developer!. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer and enable USB Debugging.
- Connect your smartphone to your PC: Use the original USB-On the phone, select the data mode Files (MTP). In the window on the phone, allow debugging USB.
- Delete Mi Video via ADB: Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) in the folder with ADB. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should appear the serial number of your device). Run the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer
Once the command is executed, the application will be deleted for the current user (without root rights, it is impossible to completely remove from the system). If you need to return Mi Video, use the command:
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Deleting through ADB does not affect system files, so the risk of “bricking” the device is minimal, but after resetting settings or updating MIUI, the application can return.
Method 4: Remove root rights (for power users)
If you have root access (e.g., through Magisk), you can completely erase Mi Video from the system, including all associated files, which is guaranteed, but requires caution – incorrect actions can lead to MIUI malfunctions.
Instructions:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
- Go to /system/app/MiVideo or /system/priv-app/MiVideo (the path may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
- Delete the MiVideo folder or rename it (for example, in the MiVideo_bak).
- Clear the cache and application data through Settings → Applications → Mi Video → Storage.
- Reset the device.
Warnings:
- ⚠️ Note: Removing system applications from root may disrupt other services, such as Gallery or Music, if they use shared libraries.
- ⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI To avoid this, disable automatic updates of system applications in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update of applications.
An alternative option for root users is to freeze the app using Titanium Backup or App Quarantine, which will allow you to disable it without physically removing it.
Method 5: Recoiling back to the old version of MIUI (extreme case)
If all previous methods have failed (e.g. Mi Video is restored after each update), consider rolling back to an earlier version of MIUI where the app is either missing or easier to uninstall, a method that is suitable for power users as it involves the risk of data loss.
How it works:
- Download the archive with the desired version of MIUI for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
- Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system → Menus (⋮) → Select a firmware file.
- Install the downloaded archive. The system will offer you to choose between Update and Clear all. To roll back, select Clean all.
- Wait for the process to be completed (the device will reboot several times).
Important:
- 🔄 The rollback will reset all settings and data, so be sure to back up.
- 📱 Not all versions. MIUI For example, Redmi Note 12 cannot install firmware for Redmi Note 11.
- ⚠️ Note: After rollback, some features (e.g. Google Pay or Widevine) L1) They may not work properly.
This method is only useful if Mi Video is critically disrupting work and other methods fail. In most cases, a combination of Methods 1 and 3 (disabling notifications + deleting via ADB) is sufficient.
Table: Comparison of Mi Video removal methods
| Method | Difficulty | PC required | Root is required. | Efficiency | Risk to the system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabling notifications | ⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | Low (notifications only) | Absent. |
| Hiding the icon | ⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | Low (visual effect) | Absent. |
| Removal via ADB | ⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | High (complete removal for the user) | Minimum |
| Removal from root | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | Maximum (complete removal) | Medium (risk of failure) |
| MIUI rollback | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | High (but not guaranteed) | High (data loss) |
As you can see from the table, the optimal balance between efficiency and security is removal via ADB. If you are not ready to connect your smartphone to your computer, the combination of disabling notifications and hiding the icon will also give a noticeable result.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When trying to remove Mi Video, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:
- 🔄 The application is restored after the update MIUI: This is because system applications are protected by OtaUpdater.To avoid recovery: Turn off automatic application updates in settings. Use Magisk to block specific package updates (App Systemizer module).
Error "Failed to delete" when deleted via ADB
This usually means that the application is system-level secure.
- Reboot the device and repeat the command.
- Use an alternative command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer
- 📱 Smartphone stopped opening video files: If after deleting Mi Video, the system can not play video, install a third-party player (for example, VLC or MX Player) and assign it to the default video format application.
If neither method worked, check if your device is enterprise (with predefined restrictions) or regionally locked (such as models for China with MIUI China).