How to completely disable or uninstall applications on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones due to the balance of price and performance, but over time, even this device begins to lack memory or RAM due to preinstalled system applications (bloatwar) and background MIUI processes. Unlike the new models, where some of the software can be removed by standard means, on the Redmi Note 7, many programs are protected from uninstallation.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to disable and uninstall applications, from secure (through settings) to radical (using ADB and modified firmware). We will pay special attention to the nuances of MIUI 10/11/12, since the algorithms for working with software differ depending on the version of the shell, and you will learn which applications can be removed without risk to the system, and which ones should not be touched categorically.

Warning: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the superuser rights (root). If you're a beginner, start with the first two, they don't require technical skills. For experienced users, ADB sections and patches for MIUI Optimized will come in handy.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way is to force applications to stop and disable the settings menu, which does not remove the program completely, but prevents it from running in the background, freeing up RAM, and is suitable for most Xiaomi services (e.g. Mi Browser, Mi Music, Mi Video).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Type the name of the program in the search bar (e.g. Cleaner or Security).
• 🛑 Press Forced Stop, then Disable (if the button is active).
• 🔄 Restart the device to make the changes effective.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work for system services (for example, MIUI Daemon or Android System).
• ❌ After updating MIUI Disabled applications can be activated again.
• ❌ Does not free up space in the device memory (APK-file stays in place).

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try pressing "Forced Stop" first, then "Storage" → "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache" sometimes, this will unlock the possibility of disabling.

2. Removal of updates to system applications

Many pre-installed programs (Google Play Services, Mi App Store, Mi Community) are updated via the Play Market or MIUI Updater to take up additional space. They can not be removed completely, but you can roll back to the factory version, saving up to 100-300 MB.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select your target app (like Google Chrome).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Remove updates.
4. Confirm the action. The app will return to the factory version.

Important: After a rollback, some features may not work properly (e.g. Google Play Services may have sync errors).In this case, update the app again, but disable auto-update in the Play Market:

• 📱 Open Google Play → click on the profile avatar → Settings → Auto-update of applications.
• 🔄 Choose Never or Only via Wi-Fi (for a specific application).

3. Use ADB to remove system applications (without root)

If standard methods don’t work and root rights don’t, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will come to the rescue, which allows you to remove even secure system applications without unlocking the bootloader, but requires a connection to the PC and activation of debugging mode.

Preparation:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Fastboot Tools on the computer.
• 📱 On Redmi Note 7, enable Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to activate Developer Mode).
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.

Instructions for removal:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the ADB folder and type: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).
3. To uninstall the application, use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.pack For example, to uninstall Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

List of popular removal packages:

Developer mode enabled |Debugging by USB|Installed ADB drivers on PC|Installed Important Data Backup |Reviewed list of safe packets to remove-->

Attention! Do not delete the following packets, this will cause the system to fail:

⚠️ com.android.settings (Settings), com.miui.home (Luncher), com.android.phone (Phone), com.google.android.gsf (Google Play Services).

4. MIUI Optimized Patch to remove bloatwar (uploader unlock required)

For advanced users who are ready to unlock the bootloader, there is a method that modifies the MIUI Optimized system file, which allows you to remove applications that even ADB does not touch, but requires TWRP and root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool (can take up to 72 hours to wait) SMS-code).
2. Install a custom TWRP recavator for Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender).
3. Download. MIUI Optimized Remover (file) MIUI_Optimized_Remover.zip).
4. Reboot to TWRP, run a zip file and run Wipe Dalvik/Cache.
5. After the reboot, system applications can be removed through any root-access file manager (e.g., Root Explorer).

Advantages of the method:

• 🚀 Allows you to remove any system applications, including MIUI Daemon and Analytics.
• 📉 Significantly reduces background activity MIUI, battery-extension.
• 🔧 Compatible with most custom firmware on the basis MIUI.

After removal, MIUI Optimized may stop working:

⚠️ Topics MIUI, Some animations, Game Turbo, and automatic memory optimization, and you can only restore it by flashing it back.

5.Alternative methods: Shutdown via Titanium Backup and Lucky Patcher

If ADB and MIUI Optimized don't work, you can use third-party utilities.

Titanium Backup (requires root):

• 📦 Allows you to freeze applications (analogous to disconnecting, but with the possibility of recovery).
• 🗑️ Complete removal of system-specific APK (including backups).
• 🔄 Batch processing (you can disable several applications at a time).

Instructions: After installation, open the Backup tab, select the application → Freeze or Delete.

Lucky Patcher (without root, but with limitations):

• 🛠️ Can remove embedded applications by creating modified APK.
• ⚠️ It does not work with all system programs (often it makes errors on the system). MIUI).
• 📛 Requires the debugging enabled by USB It can be blocked by antiviruses.

Both tools have risks:

⚠️ Titanium Backup Could Be Breaking Work MIUI, Lucky Patcher is often defined as malware and can lead to a ban on a Google account.

6.What applications can be removed without risk?

Not all pre-installed programs are equally useful, and here is a list of secure, uninstalled applications on the Redmi Note 7 that won’t affect system stability:

Apps that cannot be removed (risk of brick or inoperability):

• ❌ com.android.settings - System settings.
• ❌ com.miui.home - Launcher MIUI.
• ❌ com.android.phone - Phone and SMS.
• ❌ com.google.android.gsf – Google Services (will cause synchronization errors).
• ❌ com.miui.securitycenter – Security Center (responsible for permissions).

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Before you uninstall any system application, backup it with TWRP or MIUI Backup, which will allow you to restore the system if something goes wrong.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling apps on Redmi Note 7