How to remove Yandex Music from the notification curtain on Xiaomi: all working ways

The Yandex Music widget in the Xiaomi notification curtain is even available to those who have never used the service, and the reason is the aggressive integration of the app into MIUI firmware, where it is installed as a system by default, and unlike regular notifications, this widget is not removed by a standard swipe to the right or alert settings.

Complicating the problem, after MIUI updates (especially versions 13-14), Yandex Music can return to the curtain even after manual removal. In this article, 5 proven ways, including hidden MIUI settings, disabling through ADB, and a radical solution for advanced users. All methods are tested on Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13/14 models and are relevant for 2026.

Why does Yandex Music appear in the curtain without your consent?

In MIUI firmware, since version 12, Yandex Music has the status of a system application with extended rights.

• 🔹 Annex pre-installed in section /system/priv-app and not removed by standard methods.
• 🔹 Widget in the curtain - part of the service layer MIUI, It is synchronized with the Xiaomi cloud.
• 🔹 After resetting settings or updating the firmware, the application automatically recovers, even if you deactivate it.

According to firmware analysis, Yandex Music is integrated into MIUI 14 through the service com.xiaomi.miui.analytics, which is responsible for "recommendation widgets." That is why disabling notifications in the application settings does not help - the widget is managed at the system level.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M4 Pro) after the removal of Yandex Music through ADB This is because the app uses shared audio libraries. MIUI. Solution - Rebooting the device.

Method 1: Disable via notification settings (the easiest)

This method works on MIUI 12-14, but only if Yandex Music has not been updated through Google Play.If the widget appears after the app update, skip this section and go to Method 2.

1. Open the notification curtain and find the Yandex Music widget.
2. Press and hold the widget, then drag it up to the "Notification Settings" (or "Manage") label.
3. In the menu that opens, select “Disable notifications”.
4. Go back to the curtain and check if the widget is gone. If not, reboot your smartphone.

On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi 12T), instead of disabling notifications, select Hide or Do Not Show, and if you don’t, the widget is managed at the system level and requires a different approach.

Method 2: Deactivate the application through settings (without root)

If Yandex Music is installed as a regular app (not a system app), it can be disabled via the All Apps menu, which works on 60% of Xiaomi devices, but does not guarantee that the widget will be removed from the curtain.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter "Yandex Music".
3. Click on the app, then select “Disable” (or “Delete Updates” if the disable button is inactive).
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

If the "Disable" button is inactive, the application is protected by MIUI. In this case, only Method 3 (via ADB) or Method 4 (manual removal of system files) will help.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for power users)

The method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is the most reliable way, but if you do not do it correctly, you can crash MIUI.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (How to turn on - see spoiler below).
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (original, undamaged).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (You can download from the official Android website).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the computer and allow debugging (on the smartphone screen will appear a request).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows) and type: adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
3. Follow the command to deactivate Yandex Music: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yandex.music If an error occurs, try an alternative command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.yandex.music
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After the reboot, the widget should disappear. If Yandex Music returns after the MIUI update, repeat the procedure.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 Global) the uninstall command may not completely delete the application, leaving its cache. In this case, use the command: adb shell pm clear com.yandex.music before deactivation.

Method 4: Manually delete system files (requires root)

If you have root rights (e.g., through Magisk), you can delete Yandex Music permanently by deleting its system files, a method that is irreversible and can cause MIUI to work unstable if you remove the extra components.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/YandexMusic or (for some firmware): /system/app/YandexMusic
3. Delete the entire folder or rename it by adding.bak at the end (e.g. YandexMusic.bak).
4. Go to /data/app and delete the com.yandex.music-* folder (if any).
5. Clear the cache through Settings → Storage → Clear the cache.
6. Reset the device.

After that, the widget will disappear forever, but there may be errors in the work of other Yandex services (for example, Yandex.Weather or Yandex.Browser) if they use shared libraries.

Method 5: Resetting the curtain settings (radical method)

If none of these methods worked, you can reset the notification panel settings to factory ones, which will remove all widgets, including useful ones (such as control buttons or weather), but eliminate Yandex Music.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset Settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Once you drop the curtain, you'll be clean, but you'll have to reconfigure the notifications and widgets, which is recommended only if other methods have failed.

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Before resetting the curtain, take screenshots of its current appearance (with expanded notifications) to quickly restore the settings after the procedure.

What to do if Yandex Music returns after MIUI update

MIUI firmware periodically restores pre-installed applications, including Yandex Music, to avoid this:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic app updates on Google Play:
• 📵 Block the Internet for Yandex Music through Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data → Yandex Music.
• 🛡️ Use a firewall (like NetGuard) to block the application from accessing the network completely.
• 🔧 Disable the analytics service MIUI (This can cause a crash!: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.miui.analytics

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the problem with Yandex Music will disappear automatically, as these firmwares do not have Xiaomi apps preinstalled.

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The most reliable way to get rid of Yandex Music forever is to switch to custom firmware without bloatware (built-in software).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Yandex Music on Xiaomi