How to permanently disable or remove unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a popular smartphone among users who value the balance of price and performance. However, even after the release, owners face the same problem: dozens of pre-installed applications that take up memory, consume battery power and interfere with comfortable work. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to get rid of unnecessary software – from standard methods through settings to advanced tricks with ADB and third-party utilities.

It's important to understand that the Redmi Note 7 runs on MIUI, Xiaomi's proprietary shell, which is known for its abundance of embedded services. Some are critical to the stability of the system, others are just advertising junk. We'll learn to distinguish one from another so as not to turn the phone into a brick after a failed removal. All methods are tested on current versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14 based on Android 12/13) and are safe with accurate follow-up instructions.

Why can’t you just remove all the pre-installed apps?

Many users mistakenly believe that clicking Delete from the app menu is enough to solve the problem, and in fact most MIUI system applications are protected from being completely removed without special permissions.

• 🔴 Critical system failure: Deleting services like com.miui.system or com.android.phone will lead to “eternal” bootloop).
• 🔴 Loss of functionality: Disappear theme settings, gestures, control, work NFC or even access to a mobile network.
• 🔴 Violation of updates: MIUI You may stop installing OTA apps because there are no critical components.
• 🟡 Return after reset: Even successfully deleted applications will return to factory settings after reset.

The good news is that most of the apps you don't need can be safely disabled (and some can be removed) without consequences, and the key is to know which ones are really intrusive and which ones are just taking up memory, like Mi Video or Mi Music being removed without risk, but Security being left out is the core of MIUI protection.

⚠️ Note: If you use a customized Redmi Note 7 firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the methods in this article may not work or require adaptation.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to disable applications through built-in tools, which doesn't require superuser rights and is suitable even for beginners.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the top menu, select the All Apps tab (to see the system ones).
3. Find an unnecessary app (such as Mi Browser or Mi Pay) and tap it.
4. Press the “Disable” button (if it is active).
5. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Application disabled:

• ✅ Stop using battery and traffic.
• ✅ Disappears from menu and search.
• ❌ It will remain in memory (take up space).
• ❌ Can be updated via Google Play (if installed as a user-generated service).

Not all applications can be disabled this way, such as Cleaner or Mi Community, which are often blocked by MIUI, and in such cases, the following method will help.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

If a standard shutdown isn’t enough, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a debugging tool that allows you to remove system applications without obtaining root permissions.This method works on all versions of the Redmi Note 7 (including the Redmi Note 7 Pro) and does not violate the warranty.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
4. Check the connection command: Adb devices should appear with a serial number.
5. Remove the unnecessary application by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.pack For example, to remove Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

List of safe packets to remove on Redmi Note 7:

⚠️ Note: Removing packets through ADB If after deleting there are problems (for example, notifications stopped working), restore the application with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet

Method 3: Use MIUI Optimizer (for power users)

For those who are willing to go further, there is a utility MIUI Optimizer, an informal application that expands the options for configuring MIUI.

• 🔧 Remove system applications without ADB.
• 🔧 Disable unnecessary services (for example, advertising in the Internet) MIUI).
• 🔧 Configure the hidden parameters of the system.

How to use:

1. Download the latest version of MIUI Optimizer from the official repository on GitHub (link: github.com/yzz1234/MiuiOptimizer).
2. Install. APK-file on the phone (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Security).
3. Run the utility and grant superuser rights (if there is root) or use the no root mode.
4. Go to the “App Manager” section and select the applications to remove/disable.

The advantages of MIUI Optimizer:

• 🔹 Visual interface (no need to remember commands) ADB).
• 🔹 Ability to backup copies before deletion.
• 🔹 Support for Recovery of Remote Packets.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Careful – Removing critical packets can disrupt your work MIUI.
• ❌ Not all functions work without root.

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Before you delete applications through MIUI Optimizer, back up your important data. Use the built-in MIUI: Settings → About Phone → Backup.

Method 4: Shutdown via Titanium Backup (root required)

If your Redmi Note 7 has root rights, the most powerful tool for working with applications is Titanium Backup. This utility allows you not only to delete, but also to “freeze” system applications (temporarily disable them without deleting files).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Titanium Backup from Google Play or from the official website.
2. Provide root access at the first start.
3. Go to the Backups tab and find the unnecessary app.
4. Slip it and select "Freeze!" (for temporary shutdown) or "Delete!" (for complete removal).
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

The advantages of Titanium Backup:

• 🔹 Ability to restore the application in one click.
• 🔹 Packet removal/freezing of multiple applications.
• 🔹 Backup of application data before deletion.

⚠️ Note: If you have removed the system app through Titanium Backup and your phone has stopped booting, try restoring it through the Titanium Backup. TWRP Recovery (if installed) To do this: Load in TWRP (hold on to the power + Volume Up when you turn it on. Select "Mount" and select System. Connect your phone to your PC and copy the remote one. APK-fileback /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/.

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

To avoid damaging the system, it is important to understand which applications are critical to MIUI and which are just “ballast.”

You can remove (safely):

• 🗑️ com.android.browser – Mi Browser (if you use Chrome or another browser).
• 🗑️ com.miui.player - Mi Music (substitutes: Spotify, Yandex Music).
• 🗑️ com.miui.videoplayer - Mi Video (there are alternatives like VLC).
• 🗑️ com.mipay.wallet – Mi Pay (if you don’t use it) NFC-payment).
• 🗑️ com.xiaomi.scanner – Scanner (if you have Google Lens).
• 🗑️ com.miui.weather2 — Weather (can be replaced by AccuWeather).

You can turn off (but not delete):

• ⚠️ com.miui.cleanmaster – Cleaning (disabling saves battery, but deleting will disrupt optimization).
• ⚠️ com.xiaomi.midrop - Mi Drop (unless you use Wi-Fi file transfer).
• ⚠️ com.miui.bugreport – Error Report (you can disable, but not delete).

You can not touch (critical for the system):

• 🚫 com.miui.securitycenter - Security (core protection) MIUI).
• 🚫 com.android.phone (responsible for calls and phone calls) SMS).
• 🚫 com.miui.home – Launcher (remove – lose the desktop).
• 🚫 com.miui.system - System settings.
• 🚫 com.google.android.gsf – Google Services (required for the Play Market).

How to return a remote application?

If you have problems after deleting (for example, notifications or Wi-Fi stopped working), do not panic.

Method 1: Through ADB

Use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet

For example, to restore the Mi Browser:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.browser

Method 2: Through resetting settings

If you don’t remember the name of the package or ADB doesn’t help, reset to factory settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select “Erase all data”.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Warning: This method will delete all your data (photos, contacts, messages!

Method 3: Through TWRP (if installed)

If you have custom recovery (TWRP), you can restore system applications from backup:

1. Download to TWRP (hold Power + Volume Up).
2. Select "Restore" and specify the path to the backup (if you have done it before).
3. Check the System and confirm the recovery.

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Before experimenting with removing system applications, always check if you have a backup of data and access to ADB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi Note 7