How to remove the application on Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI

Removing unnecessary apps on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that every user sooner or later faces. Even on new devices with MIUI 14/15, preinstalled services take up precious space in memory, and some of them are not deleted at all by standard methods. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove applications from basic to advanced, including working with ADB and hidden settings.

The feature of MIUI firmware is that it actively uses duplicate services (for example, two browsers or two file managers), and also integrates advertising modules into system utilities. This means that simply clicking “Delete” in the application menu will not always work, we will show you how to circumvent these restrictions without violating the stability of the system, and we will tell you which applications can not be removed, so as not to turn the smartphone into a “brick”.

1. Standard removal through the settings menu

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for most custom applications (installed from Google Play or.apk files), as well as for some preinstalled utilities that Xiaomi allows to uninstall.

To remove the application by the standard method:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the desired application in the list (you can use a search by name).
• 🗑️ Click "Delete" (if the button is active).
• ⚠️ Confirm the action in the window that appears.

If the Remove button is inactive or not, the application is system-based and requires alternative methods (as discussed in the following sections).Please note that even after uninstallation, some applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) may be restored after the MIUI update.

2. disabling system applications (without root)

If the app cannot be removed, it can be disabled, which will stop all background processes and hide the icon from the menu.The method works without superuser rights (root) and is suitable for most pre-installed services, except for critical ones (for example, com.android.phone or com.miui.home).

Instructions for unsetting:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an app (such as Mi Browser or GetApps).
3. Click “Disable” (the button will appear if the deletion is blocked).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

The apps that are disabled won’t be updated through Google Play, but their data will remain in the device’s memory. To return the app, just go back to its settings and click “Enable”.

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Before disabling system applications, check their destination online, for example, disabling com.miui.analytics will stop telemetry collection, but may disrupt some MIUI functions.

3. Removal via ADB (for power users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool allows you to remove system applications without root rights, but requires you to connect your smartphone to your computer.This method is suitable for Xiaomi on any version of MIUI, including the latest updates from 2026. Importantly, improper use of ADB can lead to system failure.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified (should show its serial number) and then execute the command to delete:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.example.app

Replace com.example.app with a real application package (you can find out through programs like App Inspector or Package Name Viewer).

Examples of packages of popular system applications Xiaomi:

Install drivers ADB PC-only|Enable debugging on USB Xiaomi|Check the connection of the adb device team|Download the list of application packages|Make a backup copy of the data-->

4. Removal through root rights

If your Xiaomi has Magisk or another root rights manager installed, you can remove any system applications, including those that are blocked even for ADB. However, this method requires caution: removing critical components (for example, com.miui.home - launcher) will lead to system failure.

Popular tools for removing from root:

• 🛠️ Root App Deleter – a simple interface with backup.
• 📦 System App Remover – Supports batch removal and recovery.
• 🔧 Titanium Backup – allows you not only to delete, but also to “freeze” applications.

Before deleting, be sure to back up via TWRP or OrangeFox. If the smartphone stops booting after deleting, restore the system from the backup.

5. Resetting to factory settings: a radical method

If you need to remove all user apps and return your smartphone to a “clean” state, reset through the recovery menu, which is also useful if you are selling or transferring the device to another user.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select “Erase all data” (make sure important files are saved!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After reset, only pre-installed MIUI applications will remain on the device. To avoid automatic recovery, turn off sync with Mi Account in your account settings before reset.

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Factory reset deletes all data, including photos, contacts and messages. Always back up before doing this operation!

6. How to prevent automatic recovery of remote applications

One of the most common problems with Xiaomi is the self-repair of preinstalled apps after the MIUI update.

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
• 📵 Block the Internet for services com.miui.systemAdSolution and com.xiaomi.finddevice via Settings → Annexes → Permits → Data data.
• 🛡️ Use it. ADB deactivate:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

If the application is still restored, repeat its removal through ADB You can also use Xiaomi, or you can use a root manager. ADB/Fastboot Tools – utility with a graphical interface for mass removal of system applications.

7. which apps can not be removed on Xiaomi

Some system components are critical to MIUI operation, and if they are removed, they will cause the device to lose functionality or become inoperable, and here is a list of the packets that are prohibited from being deleted:

• ❌ com.android.phone – phone calls and mobile network.
• ❌ com.miui.home – standard launcher (remove – screen will turn black).
• ❌ com.android.settings – System settings.
• ❌ com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice – working with SIM-cards (on devices with Snapdragon processor).
• ❌ com.miui.securitycenter – Security Center (remove – you can’t install applications).

If you accidentally delete one of these packages, restore it via TWRP (by installing the official firmware) or with ADB:

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

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Before experimenting with system applications, create a full backup via TWRP or OrangeFox, which will allow you to restore the system in 10-15 minutes if something goes wrong.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi