How to disable applications in Xiaomi Redmi 7

Xiaomi Redmi 7, released in 2019, is still a popular budget device, but with the release of new versions of the MIUI shell, it can run slower. One of the main reasons for the decline in performance and rapid battery discharge is the excessive number of programs that you do not use. Many users wonder how to safely deactivate unnecessary processes to extend the life of your gadget without obtaining root rights.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the available ways to stop software components, from standard system settings to the use of advanced debugging tools. You will learn how to remove from freezing, which system processes are strictly forbidden to touch, and how to get rid of intrusive advertising built into the shell. Proper optimization will allow your Redmi 7 to work quickly and responsively again.

Why you should turn off applications on Redmi 7

The main reason for interfering with the standard set of programs is to optimize RAM. Budget processors like the Snapdragon 632 installed in this model are sensitive to background activity. When dozens of services work in parallel, they consume computational resources, which leads to micro-interface delays and heat the device body.

The second important aspect is battery life, and many pre-installed services are constantly turning to the network or GPS, even if the screen is off, and when you turn off the unnecessary components, you'll notice that the phone has been keeping a longer charge, and this is especially true for batteries that have already run out of life over the years.

The third factor is privacy and no advertising. Some system applications, like MSA or Mi Video, are responsible for collecting statistics and displaying ad units. Deactivating them doesn't disrupt your phone, but makes your system more comfortable and clean, and you decide what data will be transferred outside your device.

Standard shutdown through system settings

The safest and easiest method available to every Xiaomi owner is the standard application management menu, which does not require a connection to a computer and eliminates the risk of accidental damage to system files. However, it is worth remembering that this way you can turn off not all programs, since the manufacturer blocks access to critical modules.

You can go to the settings section, select the App, then All Apps. In the list that opens, find the program you plan to stop. These can be standard browsers, maps, or Google services that you don't use. Click on the name to open the management page.

On the app page, you'll see a Disable button (sometimes called Remove Updates, followed by a Disable button). By clicking on it, the system will alert you that the app will stop working and disappear from the menu. Confirm action. Now the program formally remains in memory, but its processes do not start and do not consume resources.

Importantly, for some system services, the button may be inactive (gray).This means that the MIUI shell protects them from being disabled by standard methods. In such cases, more sophisticated tools will be required, which we will discuss below. Don't try to circumvent this limitation by removing system files through file managers without superuser rights.

Use of Developer Mode and ADB

If standard methods don't produce the desired result, a toolkit for developers comes to the rescue.Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) It allows you to access hidden functions of the system and disable even those applications that are hidden from the average user. USB-cable.

The first step is to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click 7 times on the MIUI Version field. After the notification appears, go to Advanced Settings → For developers. Here you need to find the Debugging on USB and activate it. It is also recommended to enable the Installation via USB and Debugging option (only via USB).

After connecting your smartphone to your computer and installing the drivers, you can send commands to disable the packets.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 name packet

For example, to disable the ad service, the command will look like an adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misys. This action is reversible: to turn back on, the adb shell pm enable name packet command is used. Be extremely careful when entering packet names, an error can lead to unstable system operation.

System Process Analysis: What You Can Touch

Before we start a mass sweep, we need to understand what each process is responsible for. In the MIUI shell, many utility programs have confusing names. Disabling key components can cause the phone to stop seeing the network, stop hearing or touch screen.

The table below shows the main categories of applications with recommendations for deactivation. Use this information as a reference before applying ADB commands or standard disabling.

Special attention should be paid to the processes associated with Mi Account and Mi Cloud. If you actively use the Xiaomi ecosystem to sync contacts and photos, disabling them will lead to data loss. However, if you use the phone as a second device or were not logged in, these services can be deactivated to save resources.

Cleaning up of built-in advertising and MIUI services

One of the biggest complaints against Xiaomi is the abundance of ads in standard apps. Fortunately, most of them can be neutralized by simply turning off the relevant services, which will not only remove banners, but also speed up the launch of applications that no longer need to download advertising content.

The first thing you need to do is find and disable com.miui.msa.global (MSA, MIUI System Ads), which is responsible for pop-ups and banners in the system, and you should also look at com.miui.daemon, a statistics collection service that is constantly hanging in your memory, and turning it off will increase your privacy.

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After disabling advertising services, it is recommended to restart the device once so that the changes take effect and the ad cache is completely cleared from RAM.

Don't forget to check the settings of the apps themselves. Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Access to Personal Data. Here you can see which apps have access to your data and, if necessary, limit that access. This is an additional layer of control over what happens in your Redmi 7.

Recovery after errors

Sometimes users are too jealous to optimize and turn off critical components, after which the phone begins to behave inadequately: there are constant errors, the Internet does not work or the phone goes into a cyclical reboot.

If you've disabled apps through your system settings, the solution is simple: go to Safe Mode or try to get into the Settings menu (if available) and turn the disabled components back on. If the interface doesn't respond, you'll need to reset to factory settings. This will return the phone to its original state but delete all your personal data, so regular backups are mandatory.

⚠️ Note: If, after shutting down the system processes, ADB phone stopped loading (black screen, logo) MIUI and reboot), you'll need to reset through Recovery Mode. Press the volume button up and power at the same time. In the recovery menu, select Wipe Data. This will delete all data, but restore the system to work.

For less critical cases, when the phone is working but there are some malfunctions (e.g., the camera or calls are not working), just reconnect the phone to the computer and enter the activation command for a particular package. That's why it's so important to record which packets you've disabled. Keeping change logs is a sign of a competent approach to modifying the system.

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Any change in system settings should be reversible. Always keep a list of disabled packets so that if there is a problem, everything can be quickly returned as it was.

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