How to permanently disable unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but even it suffers from an excess of pre-installed applications. Mi-services, games from partners, duplicate utilities — all this takes up precious space in memory and slows down the system. Unlike flagships, the Redmi 7A has only 16/32 GB of internal memory, so every megabyte counts.

The problem is that most of the "extra" applications can't be removed by standard means -- they're either stitched into MIUI firmware or blocked by the manufacturer -- but there are legal ways to disable, hide, or even remove them without root rights. In this guide, we'll go through all the working methods, including hidden MIUI settings, ADB commands, and secure workarounds for beginners.

It's important to understand that not all applications can be erased without a trace, some are system-related, and removing them will cause disruption, and we'll detail which applications on Redmi 7A can be turned off without risk and which ones should not be touched, even if they seem useless.

Why are there so many unnecessary apps on Redmi 7A?

Smartphone makers, including Xiaomi, are partnering with software developers to make devices cheaper through advertising and pre-installed services. On Redmi 7A, you'll find:

• 📱 System utilities MIUI: Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Browser – duplicate the functions of Google services.
• 🎮 Games and promos: Mi Game Center, App Vault, GetApps – impose content.
• 🔄 Synchronization services: Mi Cloud, Mi Account – work in the background and consume battery.
• 📊 Analytics and advertising: MSA (Mi System Ads, User Feedback – collects user data.

According to MIUI 12 firmware analysis for Redmi 7A, up to 40 percent of pre-installed applications can be safely deactivated, but some (e.g., com.miui.securitycenter) are critical to system stability, and removing them will result in loss of functionality or bootloop.

Another feature of the Redmi 7A is limited resources: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 and 2GB of RAM do not cope with the background work of dozens of applications, disabling unnecessary services can increase battery life by 15-20% and speed up multitasking.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via settings (without root)

The safest method is to deactivate applications through the settings menu, which requires no special knowledge and is suitable even for beginners, and the application is not removed completely, but stops working and does not consume resources.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show all apps.
3. Find an unnecessary app (such as Mi Video) and open its card.
4. Click Disable (if the button is active) or Remove Updates (for system applications).
5. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

⚠️ Note: Not all system applications can be disabled this way. If the Disable button is inactive, the application is secure. MIUI. It will be required to remove it. ADB-commands (see Method 3).

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try to remove all app updates first (the "Remove Updates" button).

Method 2: Hiding applications from the menu (without deleting)

If you don't want to completely disable an app, but it gets in the way of the software list, you can hide it. It doesn't free up memory, it cleans up visual debris. It's useful for applications like GetApps or Mi Community, which are rarely used but sometimes needed.

How to hide it:

1. Hold your finger on the app icon on the home screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select Remove (do not delete!).
3. Confirm the action – the icon will disappear, but the application will remain in the system.

To return the hidden app:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Turn on the Hidden Applications filter (three points → Show Hidden Apps).
3. Find the right app and tap Show.

⚠️ Note: Hidden applications continue to work in the background if not disabled through settings. For example, Mi Cloud will sync data even if its icon is hidden.

Method 3: Remove system applications via ADB (for advanced)

To completely remove embedded applications, you will need ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that is risky, but allows you to get rid of even those programs that can not be disabled by standard methods, such as MSA (advertising module) or Analytic (statistics collection).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the Redmi 7A.
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (download from the official website).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Enable USB Debugging: Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect Redmi 7A to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer on your smartphone screen.
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with ADB.
5. Check the connection: Adb devices should show the serial number of your device.
6. Remove the unnecessary application by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.pack For example, to delete Mi Video: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer

⚠️ Note: Some packages have dependencies, for example, deleting com.miui.securitycenter will result in broken security settings.

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The command pm uninstall -k --user 0 removes the application only for the current user, without affecting system files, which reduces the risk of "bricking" the smartphone.

Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (without root)

If ADB It's hard to think about, you can use specialized applications to remove system software, they automate the process and offer a list of safe packets to remove. 7A:

• 🔧 App Inspector – shows all installed packets and their status (system/user).
• 🗑️ System App Remover – allows you to uninstall embedded applications without ADB (Requires superuser rights on some firmware).
• 🛡️ Debloater – filters safe to remove packages MIUI.

Example of System App Remover:

1. Download and install the app from APKMirror (there is no app on Google Play).
2. Provide access to Special Opportunities (if required).
3. In the list, look for an unnecessary app (e.g. com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service for Mi Game Center).
4. Slip Uninstall and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: Some utilities (e.g. Package Disabler) require ADB-You can access it even to view a list of packages. Always check reviews before installing it, some may contain ads or malicious code.

Method 5: Disconnecting via Safe Mode (emergency mode)

If Redmi 7A starts to glittle after removing the apps, you can return them back via Safe Mode, which disables all third-party apps and you can manually return the ones you need.

How to log in to Safe Mode:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button and hold it until the MI logo appears.
3. Once the logo appears, release the power button and immediately press Volume Down.
4. Hold the volume down until the smartphone boots with the Safe Mode label at the bottom of the screen.

In Safe Mode:

• Go to Settings → Applications.
• Find the disabled application and click Enable.
• Reboot your smartphone to exit Safe Mode.

This method is useful if, after manipulation of applications:

• 🔄 The smartphone began to spontaneously reboot.
• ⚡ Battery discharges quickly (more than 10% per hour).
• 📱 Basic functions do not work (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera).

What apps can be removed without risk on Redmi 7A?

We analyzed MIUI 12.5 firmware for Redmi 7A and compiled a list of safe packets to remove, and deactivating them will not affect system stability, but will free up to 1-1.5 GB of memory.

⚠️ Note: The following applications cannot be removed despite their “uselessness":

• com.miui.securitycenter – Security Center (Blocking when removed).
• com.android.settings – system settings.
• com.miui.home – launcher (disappears desktop).
• com.miui.gallery – gallery (you can replace it with Google Photos, but deleting it will lead to errors).

What to do if after removing applications, the smartphone began to glittle?

If you have removed a critical application, Redmi 7A can:

• 🔄 Getting stuck on the boot (bootloop).
• 📵 Not to include Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
• ⚡ Discharge in 2-3 hours (due to a failure in services).
• 🛑 Error "Application is stopped" when opening settings.

Recovery methods:

1. Recovery through Safe Mode (see Method 5).
2. Reset to factory settings: Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting settings ⚠️ Delete all data, but return system applications.
3. Fastboot Firmware (for power users): Download the official firmware for Redmi 7A from Xiaomi. Use the Mi Flash Tool to install.

Manual return of remote packets via ADB

adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet

For example:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.securitycenter

If your smartphone doesn’t turn on at all (black screen or bootloop), try:

1. Press Power + Volume Up for 10-15 seconds for forced reboot.
2. If it doesn’t work, connect to your PC and check if the device is detected in Device Manager (Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008), which means that the smartphone is in EDL mode and can be flashed through the Mi Flash Tool.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 7A