How to completely remove Google Caller on Xiaomi Poco X3: from disconnection to removal

Xiaomi Poco X3 is a popular smartphone with excellent value for money, but many users are faced with a imposed Google Phone app (known as “Google Caller”).It automatically installs as a default call, takes up space in memory and sometimes conflicts with the native Mi Dialer app. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to get rid of Google Caller – from simple disconnection to complete removal from the device.

It's important to understand that Poco X3 runs on MIUI with a POCO Launcher shell, which imposes certain restrictions. Some methods will require superuser rights (root), others are available without them. We will also look at how to prevent the application from being re-installed through updates and what alternatives can be used instead of a standard call.

If you don't want to go into the technical details, the first two are enough -- they don't require root rights and are safe for the system. For advanced users, we've got methods using ADB and custom firmware.

1. Disable Google Calls through Android Settings

The easiest and safest way is to deactivate the application in the system settings. This won't delete it completely, but it will stop the background processes and hide the icon from the menu. X3 any version MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14).

How to do this:

📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
🔍 In the search box, enter Google Phone (or "Caller" if the name is in Russian).
🚫 Click Disable (the button will become active if the application is not system default).
⚠️ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

✅ The icon will disappear from the app menu.
✅ Background processes will stop consuming the battery.
❌ The application will remain in the memory of the device (~50–100 MB).
❌ Automatic updates are possible via Google Play.

⚠️ Note: If the Disable button is inactive, Google Caller is assigned to the default call. First, install another call (e.g. Mi Dialer) in Settings → Annexes → By default. → Caller.

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After turning off Google Calls, check the call settings in Mi Dialer – sometimes the number detector and conversation recording settings are reset.

2. Delete Google Call Updates

Even if you disable an app, Google Play can automatically update it, returning all features, and to avoid this, you need to return the app to the factory version and block the updates.

Step-by-step:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Phone.
Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
Confirm the action.
Open Google Play, search for Google Phone and click the three dots next to the Update button, then select Unsubscribe for Updates.

This method will not remove the app completely, but:

📉 Reduce the space to a minimum (the default version weighs) ~20MB).
🔄 Prevent Automatic Update Through Play Market.
🔧 Keep other Google services (e.g. Google Contacts) working).

Method	Root is required.	Removes completely	Risk to the system
Disconnection in settings	❌ No.	❌ No.	✅ No.
Removal of updates	❌ No.	❌ No.	✅ No.
ADB-team	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	⚠️ Medium.
Ruth-Right + Titanium Backup	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	⚠️ High-pitched
Custom firmware	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	❌ critical

3. Complete removal of Google Calls via ADB (no root)

If the shutdown isn’t enough, you can uninstall the app entirely using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a PC.

What you need:

💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site).
🔧 Included debugging by USB Poco X3 (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

Connect Poco X3 to your PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
Run the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.dialer
Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB Google Phone app will disappear from the system, but may return after resetting or updating MIUI. To prevent this, block the automatic installation in Settings. → Google → Auto-filling → Autoinstall applications (disable the option).

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4. Removal with root rights (for advanced)

If your Poco X3 has superuser rights installed (for example, through Magisk), you can delete Google Call permanently using Titanium Backup or manually through the file manager.

Method 1: Titanium Backup

📱 Install Titanium Backup from Magisk Module or XDA Developers.
🔍 Find the Google Phone package (com.google.android.dialer).
🗑️ Click Delete! and confirm.
🔄 Reset the device.

Method 2: Manual removal via Root Explorer

Open Root Explorer (or any other root-enabled file manager).
Go to /system/priv-app/GoogleDialer or /system/app/GoogleDialer.
Delete the entire folder or rename it to GoogleDialer.bak.
Clear the cache to /data/data/com.google.android.dialer.

Removing system applications through root can lead to unstable work MIUI, Especially if Google Caller is integrated into firmware as an addiction for other services (e.g. Google Contacts Sync). TWRP!

5. Alternative calls for Poco X3

If you delete Google Caller, you'll need to install a replacement. Here are the best options optimized for MIUI:

📞 Mi Dialer (native Xiaomi caller) – supports Call Recording, spam filter and themes. Set by default, but may require manual assignment in settings.
🌐 Truecaller is a popular caller with spam numbers and caller identification.
🔒 Simple Dialer is a lightweight application with no ads or extra features. Perfect for weak devices.
📊 ExDialer - Customized Call from T9-Search and support for themes. Plugins expand the functionality.

How to assign a default call:

Install the selected application from Google Play.
Open Settings → Applications → By default → Call.
Select the right call from the list.

How to get Google Caller back if you need it?

To restore a remote application, just reinstall it from Google Play or reset your smartphone to factory settings. If you used the method with ADB, follow the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.dialer After that, the application will reappear on the system, but all settings will reset.

6.Preventing the re-installation of Google Callers

Even after deleting, Google Phone can return via:

🔄 Updates MIUI (Firmware restores system applications).
📥 Automatic installation from Google Play.
🔧 Resetting settings to factory.

How to block the return:

Turn off auto-update in Play Market: Open Google Play → find Google Phone. Click on three dots → Unsubscribe from updates.

Block the installation via ADB:

adb shell pm hide com.google.android.dialer

(Shide the application from the system, but will not delete files).

Use the Magisk modules:

Install Universal GMS Doze or DisableFlags to block Google’s background processes.

For custom firmware users (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience):

🛠️ Remove the com.google.android.dialer package from the firmware before installing via TWRP.
🔍 Check the list of applications in aroma-installer (if the firmware supports the selection of components).

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The most reliable way to prevent Google Callers from returning is to combine disabling auto updates in the Play Market and blocking them through the Internet. ADB-Pm hide team.

Possible problems and solutions

When you delete or disable Google Calls, you can have side effects, and here are the most common ways to eliminate them:

Problem.	Reason.	Decision
Outgoing challenges don't work	No default call assigned	Ask another call to Settings → Applications → By default
Contacts are gone.	Contacts are synced only with Google Phone	Restore through Google Contacts or export to Mi Contacts
Error: "Com.android.phone process stopped"	Conflict with system services	Clear cache Settings → Applications → Phone Services → Clear cache
The number detector is not working.	The feature is tied to Google Phone	Install Truecaller or activate the built-in spam filter in Mi Dialer

If after manipulating Google Call Poco X3 began to slow down or overheat:

🔄 Reset the device.
🧹 Clear the cache in Settings → Memory. → Clear the cache.
🛠️ Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions

Can I delete Google Call without root and ADB?

No, you can't completely remove a system application without root or ADB, so you can disable it in your settings or remove updates by returning to the factory version.

Why is Google Caller back after MIUI update?

Firmware MIUI It contains a list of system applications that are restored when you update. ADB-Pm hide command or disable auto updates in Play Market.

Will Google Assistant work without Google Calling?

Yes, Google Assistant is not dependent on Google Phone, but some voice commands (like "Call Mom") can be redirected to the default call.

How to transfer contacts from Google Call to Mi Dialer?

Open Google Contacts, export them to.vcf, then import them to Mi Contacts via Settings → Import/Export.

Can you roll back changes if calls stop working after removal?

Yes. Reset Google Caller from Play Market and assign it to the default call. If the problem persists, reset your network settings or reset it to the factory.