How to disable or remove unwanted apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: 5 working ways

Why are there so many unnecessary apps on the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

Xiaomi’s smartphones, the particularly popular Redmi Note series, are known for their excellent value for money, but even flagship models like the Redmi Note 10 Pro suffer from a glut of preinstalled software, and the manufacturer installs not only MIUI-branded services, but also partner applications that most users simply do not need.

Research shows that up to 30 percent of the memory on Xiaomi’s new smartphones is used by system and advertising apps, which not only eat precious gigabytes, but also consume battery power in the background, slow down the device and can collect user data, especially on budget models with limited resources, where every megabyte counts.

But the good news is that most of this software can be disabled or removed without any system consequences. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can do it, from standard MIUI settings to advanced ADB methods. You’ll learn which apps are safe to remove and which ones are best to freeze so you don’t disrupt your smartphone.

Before you start, remember: on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, you can not completely remove system applications without superuser rights (root), but they can be disabled through settings or ADB, which will give a similar effect on freeing up resources.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It does not require additional programs or knowledge, but has limitations: some system applications will not be disabled in this way.

To deactivate unnecessary software:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the top menu, select the tab "All applications" (only those installed by the user are shown by default).
3. Find an unnecessary app (such as Mi Browser, Mi Video or GetApps) in the list.
4. Slip it and select "Disable" (if the button is active).
5. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Once disabled, the app will disappear from the menu, stop updating and will not waste resources. However, its data will remain in the device's memory. To completely delete the cache and files, click "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache" before turning off.

📱 Mi Browser (if you use Chrome)

🎬 Mi Video (if you watch videos in other players)

📦 GetApps (Xiaomi app store)

📊 Security (if the antivirus is disabled)

💬 Mi Community (Forum of Xiaomi)

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⚠️ Note: Do not disable applications called com.android., miui. or those that are responsible for system functions (for example, TeleService for calls.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root rights)

If a standard shutdown isn’t enough, you can go further and uninstall apps entirely using Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method requires connecting a smartphone to a computer, but doesn’t violate warranty or require root access.

Here's what you're gonna need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux
• 📋 Installed drivers for Redmi Note 10 Pro (download from the official Xiaomi website)
• 🔧 Utility. ADB (is part of Android SDK Platform-Tools)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions for removal:

1. Turn on the smartphone developer mode: go to Settings → About the phone and 7 times tap on the item "Version" MIUI".
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
3. Connect your phone to your computer and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
4. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the ADB folder and do:

adb devices

(Serial numbered device should appear. If not, check the drivers and allow debugging on the phone.)

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.package

To find out the exact name of the package, use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'keyword word'

For example, to remove Mi Browser, type:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

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Before mass deletion, back up your data via Settings → System → Backup. This will help restore your phone if something goes wrong.

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This may cause errors in the update. MIUI. Before installing a new firmware, it is recommended to restore deleted packets with the pm install-existing command name.packet.

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Method 3: Use of third-party utilities (with or without root)

If manual methods seem complicated, you can use specialized programs that automate the process and often offer additional features, such as freezing applications instead of completely removing them.

The following are the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro:

• 🛠️ App Inspector – shows all installed packets and allows you to disable them without any problems ADB.
• ❄️ Ice Box – Freezes applications without removing them completely (works without root, but with restrictions).
• 🗑️ System App Remover – Remove system applications (requires root rights).
• 🔍 Package Name Viewer – Helps you find the exact names of packages for ADB.

Example of working with Ice Box:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and give access to "Special Features" (in Android settings).
3. Select unnecessary apps and click "Freeze".
4. Reboot the phone.

The advantage of this method is that frozen applications can be easily defrost if needed later, but some system services can continue to run in the background even after freezing.

Method 4: Disconnecting with MIUI Hidden Settings

MIUI hides some settings from users, but can be unlocked with a special code, a technique that is suitable for disabling system services that are not visible in the standard menu.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application (call).
2. Enter the code: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that appears, select "Phone Information".
4. Scroll down and find the option “Select an application to disable” (may be called differently depending on the version of MIUI).
5. Check the unneeded apps and save the changes.

This method is less reliable than ADB, as not all versions of MIUI support such a menu, and after updating the firmware settings can reset.

If the code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Slip 10 times on the Linux kernel (or kernel version).
3. Hidden menu will open "CAST", where you can deactivate some system processes.

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Hidden MIUI menus may vary depending on the regional firmware, and on Global ROMs, some features may be blocked.

Method 5: Complete removal with root rights (for power users)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can root and remove apps forever, and this is a method that gives you maximum freedom, but it has serious risks.

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 🔄 Risk of “bricking” (turning into a “brick”) in case of an error.
• 🔄 Problems with updates MIUI (You'll have to go manually).
• 🛡️ Security vulnerabilities (root opens access to system files).

If you do, follow this instruction:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-30 days).
2. Install custom recovery, such as TWRP for the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
3. Please use Magisk to obtain root rights.
4. Use Root Explorer or Titanium Backup to remove system applications.

After getting root, you can:

• 🗑️ Remove any apps, including Google Play Services (but it can be dangerous!).
• ⚙️ Modify system files (e.g., remove ads to the system) MIUI).
• 🔄 Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 Pro with Snapdragon processor 732G Unlocking the bootloader erases all data on the device. Make a backup in advance! Also note that some banking applications (for example, Sberbank Online) may stop working on phones with root.

Which apps can be removed and which ones can’t?

Not all pre-installed apps are equally useful. Some can be safely removed, others can only be disabled, and others should not be touched at all.

✅ Safe to remove (not critical to the system):

• 🌐 com.android.browser – Mi Browser (if you use Chrome or Firefox).
• 🎥 com.miui.videoplayer - Mi Video (replace with the video) VLC or MX Player).
• 📦 com.xiaomi.mipicks - GetApps (Xiaomi store, duplicated by Google Play).
• 💬 com.xiaomi.forum - Mi Community (Forum Xiaomi).
• 📊 com.miui.analytics - Statistics collection MIUI (Sends data to Xiaomi).
• 🎵 com.miui.player – Mi Music (if you use Spotify or Yandex Music).

⚠️ You can turn it off, but not remove it (the system may need to be removed):

• 🔒 com.miui.securitycenter – Security (antivirus and optimizer).
• 📡 com.android.providers.downloads.ui – Download Manager.
• 📞 com.android.contacts – Contacts (can be replaced by Google Contacts).
• 📧 com.android.email – Mail (if you use Gmail).

🚫 Do not touch the system (critical for the operation of the system):

• 📱 com.android.systemui - System interface.
• 🔋 com.miui.powerkeeper - Food management.
• 📶 com.android.phone – Telephone services.
• 🔄 com.miui.home - Launcher (desktop).
• 🔊 com.android.settings - Settings.

If you are in doubt whether you can remove an application, use the AppBrain service, where users share their experience on each package.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi Note 10 Pro