How to hide the application on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: all the ways from standard to hidden

Hiding apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9C smartphones is a challenge that comes with users for a variety of reasons, from wanting to remove unnecessary system utilities to having to hide personal information from prying eyes. Unlike flagship models, the budget Redmi 9C runs on a simplified version of the MIUI shell, which imposes certain restrictions on standard methods of hiding. However, even here there are several working methods – from built-in functions to the use of third-party tools.

It is important to understand that not all applications can be hidden equally effectively. For example, system services (such as Google Play Services or MIUI Security) usually remain visible in the list of installed programs, even if their icon disappears from the home screen. In this article, we will discuss 5 current ways, including little-known tricks with ADB and alternative launchers, and warn about the possible risks of each method.

If you’re looking for a way to hide the app from kids, colleagues, or just want to clean up the menu, read on. We’ve tested all the instructions on the Redmi 9C with the latest versions of MIUI 12/13 (Android 10/11), so all the steps are relevant to this model. For other Xiaomi devices, some methods may not work or will require adaptation.

1. Standard Hiding through the "Dual Apps"

The safest and most official way is to use the Second Space feature (aka Dual Apps or Second Space), which does not remove the application, but creates an isolated copy of the system, where you can hide selected programs from the main profile, suitable for hiding messengers, social networks or banking applications.

How it works on the Redmi 9C:

• 🔄 The function is available in Settings → Special facilities → Second space.
• 📱 After activation, you will receive a second desktop with a separate set of applications.
• 🔒 Applications installed in the second space will not be visible in the main (and vice versa).
• ⚠️ Restriction: Some system applications (such as Settings or Phone) are automatically duplicated.

To hide the app:

1. Activate the Second Space in the settings.
2. Go to the second space (you will need a separate password or fingerprint).
3. Install or copy the desired application from the main space.
4. Remove the original version of the app from your main profile (if possible).

⚠️ Warning: Second space takes up extra phone resources (about 1-2 GB of storage) and may slow down Redmi slightly 9C, Especially if it has a lot of background processes running on it. Do not use this method if you have less than 10% of the available space on your device.

2. Hiding icons through launcher settings

If you just need to remove the app icon from the home screen, but leave it in the list of all programs, you can use the built-in settings of the MIUI launcher. This method does not hide the application completely, but makes it less noticeable.

Instructions for Redmi 9C:

1. Press and hold your finger in the free seat of the main screen.
2. Select the Home Screen Settings (the gear icon at the bottom).
3. Go to Hide Apps (or List of Apps → Hide).
4. Tick the apps you want to hide and click Ready.

After that, the icons will disappear from the main screen and from the app menu, but:

• 🔍 Applications will remain in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔎 They can be found through a search by system (swipe down on the main screen).
• 📱 They will still appear on Google Play as installed.

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To return hidden applications, repeat the steps and uncheck the launcher settings, which is reversible and does not require superuser rights.

3. Disable applications through settings (without root)

Some of the system and pre-installed applications on Redmi 9C can be disabled instead of hidden, which will remove their icons, stop background activity and prevent startup, but the application files will remain in the device's memory.

How to disable the application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want from the list (such as Mi Video or Mi Music).
3. Click Disable (the button will only be active for some system utilities).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

⚠️ Caution: Disabling system applications (such as Mi Account or Finder) may cause a malfunction MIUI, including problems syncing or finding files. 9C This is especially critical due to the limited resources of the device.

4. Use of third-party launchers (Nova, Apex, POCO)

If the built-in methods don’t work, you can install an alternative launcher, such as Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher, which allows you to flexibly adjust the visibility of applications, including completely hiding icons without removing the programs themselves.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Redmi 9C:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play (recommend Nova Launcher as the most stable option).
2. Assign it as the default launcher in the settings (Settings → Home Screen → Default Launcher).
3. In the launcher settings, find the Hide Apps section (in Nova it is Settings → Apps and widgets → Hide Apps).
4. Select the apps you want to hide and apply the changes.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎨 Flexible configuration of appearance (themes, icons, gestures).
• 🔒 Ability to hide any applications, including system ones (but they will remain in your phone settings).
• 🔄 It is easy to return visibility in two clicks.

Disadvantages:

• 📱 Additional RAM consumption (on Redmi) 9C With 2GB of RAM, it's noticeable).
• 🔍 Applications are still visible in Settings → Applications and through system search.

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5. Advanced methods: ADB and packet disabling

For advanced users who are ready to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), there is a way to completely hide applications from the system, including their display in the settings, this method requires a computer connection and basic command-line knowledge, but it has the maximum effect.

On Redmi 9C, this method only works for pre-installed Xiaomi applications (e.g. Mi Browser, Mi Music, Cleaner).

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click on version → Back to Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Connect the Redmi 9C to your computer and confirm your trust.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell


pm hide com.xiaomi.package.name

Where com.xiaomi.package.name is the name of the application package.

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'xiaomi'

Examples of concealment packages:

• 🌐 com.android.browser – the standard browser MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It could cause a system crash or the phone to not boot. 9C It is especially dangerous to disable packages associated with MIUI System or Google Mobile Services. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

6. Hiding through Archiving (for power users)

Another radical method is to archive applications with ADB or a root file manager, which actually freezes the application, making it invisible to the system but still retaining the ability to recover, and is suitable for those who want to get rid of unnecessary system utilities forever.

How to archive your application on Redmi 9C:

1. Get root rights (for example, through Magisk).
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
3. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app (depending on the type of application).
4. Find a folder with the name of the package (for example, MiBrowser) and rename it by adding.bak at the end.
5. Reboot the phone.

The annex shall then:

• ✅ Disappear from the menu and settings.
• ✅ Stop consuming resources.
• ❌ No updates will be received.
• 🔄 You can return it by deleting.bak from the folder name.

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Application archiving is the most radical method, but it requires root rights and can disrupt the stability of MIUI. Use it only if you are confident in your actions and ready for possible failures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about app hiding on Redmi 9C