How to Disable or Remove Apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: All Ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9C is a popular budget smartphone with a productive chipset Helio G35, but even it eventually begins to “slow down” due to the pile of unnecessary applications. MIUI system services, pre-installed games from partners and background processes eat up precious resources, reducing battery life. In this article, we will discuss how to safely disable or remove applications on the Redmi 9C – both standard means and with hidden features.

It is important to understand the difference between disabling and uninstalling: the first simply freezes the program to prevent it from running, and the second erases its files from the device. On Redmi 9C, without superuser rights (root), most system applications can not be deleted - they can only be deactivated. We will show all working methods, including ADB for advanced users, and explain which programs can not be touched to avoid system failures.

Why are Redmi 9C apps unnecessarily available?

Even after buying the new Redmi 9C, it contains dozens of pre-installed programs.

• 📦 System services MIUI: Mi Video, Mi Music, GetApps and others – they are integrated into the firmware and take up space in the section /system.
• 🎮 Games from partners: Xiaomi cooperates with developers (for example, Gameloft or Tencent), so the device can be used for the first time. PUBG Mobile, Free Fire or Asphalt 9.
• 🔄 Auto Updates: Some programs (such as Facebook or Netflix) are installed automatically via Google Play or GetApps.
• 📱 Duplicate services: on Redmi 9C There are two browsers (Mi Browser and Google Chrome), two calendars, two email clients.

According to the tests, up to 30% of the internal memory on the Redmi 9C is occupied by pre-installed applications that the user did not install consciously, and many of them work in the background, consuming battery power and traffic, for example, Mi Security scans the device every 24 hours, and Mi Cloud syncs data even if you do not use this service.

⚠️ Attention: Not all applications can be removed! For example, com.android.phone or com.miui.home are critical to the system, and disabling them will lead to bootloop or inability to log in to the menu.

Method 1: Disabling applications through standard settings

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate unnecessary programs through the Settings menu, which requires no additional tools and is suitable for most user and part of the system applications.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the top menu, select All Apps (only user-generated ones are shown by default).
3. Find the program you want to disable (such as Mi Video or Games).
4. Tap the name → Disable (the button will be active if the application can be deactivated).
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After deactivation, the annex:

• ✅ Disappears from the menu and desktop.
• ✅ It won't start automatically.
• ✅ Stop receiving updates.
• ❌ But it will remain in the device memory (it can be turned on again in the settings).

Some apps (like Google Play Services) cannot be disabled, the button will be inactive, which means that the program is critical for Android or MIUI to work.

Method 2: Remove user applications

If the program was installed by you (for example, through Google Play or APK-The file, you can delete it completely, freeing up space in the memory:

Option 1 (through settings):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the Download tab (shows only custom programs).
3. Tap on the app. → Delete.

Option 2 (through launcher):

1. Find the program icon on the desktop or menu.
2. Press it with your finger → drag it to the top of the screen, where the inscription “Delete” will appear.
3. Release your finger for confirmation.

⚠️ Note: If after deleting the application, the smartphone began to spontaneously reboot or errors such as "com.android.phone stopped", then you have removed the critical component.

Method 3: Remove system applications via ADB (without root)

For advanced users willing to work with the command line, there is a way to completely remove system applications without obtaining superuser rights. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which is part of Android SDK.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your smartphone to your PC

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Download ADB

• Windows: Platform Tools by Google.
• For Linux/macOS: install via a packet manager (sudo apt install adb).
• Run the command line in the folder with ADB and execute the commands: adb devices (should appear the name of your device). adb shell (go to the shell of the smartphone).
• Delete the application by command: pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packet For example, to delete Mi Video: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.video

List of Redmi 9C system application packages:

• com.miui.video — Mi Video
• com.miui.miservice - Mi Service Framework (caution!)
• com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service — Game Center
• com.miui.weather2 - Weather
• com.android.browser — Mi Browser

⚠️ Attention: Removal through ADB The application can only be restored through resetting or flashing. Before removing, make sure to check whether other functions are dependent on it (for example, deleting com.google.android.gms will disrupt Google Play).

Method 4: Using third-party programs (with root)

If your Redmi 9C has superuser rights (root), you can use specialized utilities to deep clean the system.

• 🛠️ Titanium Backup – allows you to freeze, delete and backup any applications, including system applications.
• 🧹 SD Maid – clears the cache, deletes residual files and finds “junk” programs.
• 🔍 Root App Remover – a simple interface for removing system applications with the ability to restore.

Examples of Titanium Backup:

1. Install the program from Google Play (root required).
2. Grant the rights of the superuser when requested.
3. Go to the Backup/Restore tab.
4. Find an unnecessary app → tap on it → choose Freeze or Delete.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Ability to completely remove system applications.
• ✅ Create backup copies before deletion.
• ✅ Batch mode (package processing of several programs).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ The risk of loss of warranty (manufacturer does not recommend rooting devices).
• ❌ Errors in removing critical components can lead to bootloop.
• ❌ Requires technical skills.

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Before removing the system application through root, back up to TWRP or OrangeFox to restore the system if something goes wrong.

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

The Redmi 9C has three categories of applications:

1. Safe to delete – duplicate or unnecessary programs to the user.
2. Conditionally safe – you can remove, but it will affect the functionality.
3. Critical – removal will lead to the system inoperability.

The list of absolutely safe applications to remove on Redmi 9C:

• com.miui.video — Mi Video
• com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service — Game Center
• com.miui.miservice – Mi Service Framework (but cautiously – can affect push notifications)
• com.miui.weather2 - Weather
• com.android.email – Email (if not used)
• com.miui.fm — FM-radio

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Before removing any system application, check its dependence through the dumpsys package command name.packet in ADB. This will show which services use this package.

What to do if after removing the application, the smartphone stopped working?

If you have removed the critical app and Redmi 9C:

• 🔄 It hangs on the logo (bootloop),
• 📵 Not included,
• ⚠️ Errors like "android.process.media stopped",

The ability to restore the work can be in the following ways:

Method 1: Reset to factory settings

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the reset and restart the device.

Method 2: Fastboot Flashing

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 9C from Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive and connect the smartphone to the PC in Fastboot mode (Power button + Volume down).
3. Run the script. flash_all.bat (Windows or flash_all.sh (Linux/macOS).

Method 3: Recovery via TWRP (if installed)

1. Download to TWRP (Power button + Volume up).
2. Select Restore and restore the backup (if you did).
3. Or just reflash the system partition (System) through Install.

⚠️ Note: If the smartphone does not turn on even in the Fastboot mode, the bootloader may be damaged. EDL (emergency mode) with the help of the box Xiaomi Authorized Account. This method requires special equipment and it is better to contact the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling apps on Redmi 9C