How to permanently remove Yandex Market from the main screen on Xiaomi: from simple to complex

Yandex Market has been stubbornly occupying the space on your Xiaomi launch screen despite all attempts to remove it? You are not alone — this problem has plagued MIUI users for several years. The app is not just hanging dead weight, but consumes up to 150 MB of RAM in the background (test data on the Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 14), even if you have never used it.

The manufacturer has partnered with Yandex, so the application is integrated at the firmware level. But that doesn't mean it can't be deactivated. In this article, 5 working methods from the simplest (hiding icons) to the radical (removing system files), including bypassing the limitations of MIUI. All methods are tested on current firmware versions (2023-2026) and require no root rights, except the latter.

Important: Before you start, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Some methods only work on certain builds (for example, disabling through ADB is not available on MIUI for POCO before version 13.0.5).

1. Hiding the Yandex Market icon without removal

If you're just being hampered by the visual presence of the app, and the functionality isn't important, just hide it from the home screen, and this method doesn't remove the app itself, it removes it from view.

For this:

Press and hold the Yandex Market icon on the home screen.
In the menu that appears, select Remove (on some versions of MIUI - Hide).
Confirm the action by pressing OK.

The icon will disappear, but the app will remain in the system and will be updated through Google Play. To return it back, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Yandex Market → Show on the home screen.

📊 How often do you use Yandex Market on your smartphone?

Never.

Rarely (once a month)

Sometimes (once a week)

Constantly.

2. Disable the application through the MIUI settings

A more radical way is to completely disable Yandex Market as a system application, which will stop its background activity and updates, but will not delete files from the device.

Instructions:

📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
🔍 In the search bar, enter “Yandex Market” and select the application from the list.
🔘 Click Disable (button will appear only if the application is system-based).
⚠️ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Once disabled, the icon will disappear and the process of ru.yandex.market will no longer appear in Task Manager, but the next major update to MIUI may activate the application again.

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try first to clear the cache and application data in the same menu, sometimes this will unlock the possibility of deactivation.

3. Removal via ADB (without root rights)

For advanced users who are willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge, there's a way to remove Yandex Market without getting root access.The method works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO s MIUI 12–14.

What you need:

🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.


2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.




3. Enter the command:




adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 ru.yandex.market




4. Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 ru.yandex.market

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Download ADB Tools (platform-tools)|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Connect your phone to the original cable|Check the connection with the team `adb devices`-->

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T s MIUI 14) after removal ADB The application can recover after resetting or updating the firmware. To avoid this, back up the application list with the adb shell pm list packages command. -u and keep it.

4.Blocking updates via Google Play

Even if you delete or disable Yandex Market, it can return after an automatic update via Google Play. To prevent this from happening, block updates for the application.

How to do this:

📱 Open the Google Play Store.
🔍 Find Yandex Market in search.
📌 On the app page, click on the three dots in the top right corner and uncheck the box with Auto Update.
🚫 Select Do Not Update in the window that appears.

If the app has already been removed via ADB but its page is still displayed on Google Play, use this method to prevent re-installation. Some devices (e.g. POCO F4) may need to further disable background Google Play Store activity in battery settings.

5. Radical removal (requires root rights)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk or other root access installed, it is possible to completely erase Yandex Market from the system partition. This method is irreversible and can lead to unstable firmware operation if executed incorrectly.

Instructions:

📱 Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Root Explorer). FX File Explorer).
🔍 Go to the folder. /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
🗑️ Find folders with names that contain “yandex” or “market” (e.g., YandexMarket, RuYandexMarket).
🧹 Remove these folders or rename them by adding.bak at the end.
🔄 Reboot the phone.

After removal, it is recommended to “freeze” system processes associated with Yandex via Magisk or Titanium Backup to prevent their recovery.

⚠️ Note: On dynamic partition devices (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro), removing system applications can lead to a boot error. TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

What to do if there are errors after removal?

If after deleting Yandex Market, the phone began to restart or give an error "com.android.systemui", try: 1. Install the original firmware via Fastboot (instructions for your model are available on the 4PDA forum). 2. Restore deleted files from the TWRP backup. 3. Reverse changes through Magisk if you used modules to delete. In the last case, reset to factory settings (but this will return Yandex Market back).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Not all methods are equally effective. Below is a table with the pros and cons of each option:

Method	Difficulty	Root is required.	Removes completely	Restored after update
Hiding the icon	⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	❌ No.
Disconnection in settings	⭐⭐	❌ No.	❌ No (files remain)	✅ Yes.
Removal via ADB	⭐⭐⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes, for the current user)	✅ Yes (on discharge)
Blocking updates	⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.	❌ No.
Root removal	⭐⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes (fully)	❌ No.

For most users, the best solution is to combine disabling through settings + blocking updates. If you are ready to experiment, try ADB. Root removal is reserved for an emergency.

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On devices with MIUI Global (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite), Yandex Market is removed easier than on versions for Russia (MIUI RU). If your phone supports changing the firmware region, consider the option of flashing to a global version.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to delete Yandex Market, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Error 1: The “Disable” button is inactive in the settings.

🔹 Solution: Clear the cache and the app data, then restart the phone. If it doesn't work, use it. ADB.

Error 2: After deleting through ADB, the application returns.

🔹 Solution: Freeze the package en.yandex.market via App Quarantine (app for the app for the app). MIUI) or disable the automatic installation of applications in Settings → Google → Auto-filling → Auto-installation of applications.

Error 3: The phone is not identified in ADB.

🔹 Solution: Install Xiaomi drivers manually through Windows Device Manager (select “Install manually» → «Update the drivers» → «Xiaomi ADB Interface»).

Error 4: After root removal, the sound is lost or notifications are not working.

🔹 Solution: Return deleted files from the backup or reflash your phone. You may have deleted dependent libraries (e.g. libyandex*.so).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can I delete Yandex Market without a computer?

Yes, but only if you have root rights. Without a PC and root, you only have to hide the icon or disable it through settings. You need ADB (computer) or root access (for example, through Magisk) to completely remove it.

Why does Yandex Market appear again after resetting settings?

The application is integrated into the firmware MIUI When resetting, the original system configuration is restored, including the pre-installed applications. To avoid this, create a backup of the list of disabled packets through the reset ADB: adb shell pm list packages -d > disabled_packages.txt After reset, restore the disabled applications with the command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 $(cat disabled_packages.txt)

Is it safe to delete Yandex Market through ADB?

Yes, if you use the pm uninstall command -k --user 0. It only removes the application for the current user, without affecting the system files. The risk is minimal, but before the procedure it is recommended to create a backup of data. The danger arises only when using commands like pm uninstall without a flag. --user 0 — This can damage systemic dependencies.

How to check if Yandex Market is completely removed?

Follow ADB's command: adb shell pm list packages | grep yandex If the output is empty, the application is removed. Also check the /data/app/ and /system/priv-app/ folders for files called "yandex" or "market."

Are there alternative launchers that hide system applications?

Yes, some launchers (like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion Launcher) allow you to hide icons of system applications, including Yandex Market. To do this: Install an alternative launcher from Google Play. Put your finger on the home screen → Launcher settings. Find Hidden apps and add Yandex Market. This will not remove the application, but make it invisible.