Xiaomi smartphone owners often face intrusive introduction of Google services into the shell of MIUI or HyperOS. This is especially true for the application for calls, which automatically replaces the standard Chinese or familiar to many users interface on Google Dialer. This change can cause discomfort, as the design, dialing functionality and even the process of recording conversations in the application from Google work differently.
The need to remove a Google call in shaomi arises for various reasons: some people do not like the lack of a convenient call recording button, others are annoyed by the new visual style or problems with determining the number in the database. Fortunately, the Android system allows you to manage applications by default quite flexibly, although the process of removing the system component requires care.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to replace or disable a standard call. You will learn how to return the usual interface, use alternative applications and what nuances hides working with system rights on modern versions of Android.
Why does the system change its call to Google?
The main reason why your Xiaomi has Google Phone is because of the security policy and licensing of the Android operating system.Beginning with certain versions, Google requires device manufacturers to be certified by GMS (Google Mobile Services), which implies the use of their basic applications, including calling and contacts.
In addition, global versions of MIUI firmware often come with a pre-installed set of Google services, which when the device is first launched can offer to become the main one.If the user accidentally agreed or the system updated priorities, the standard shell Xiaomi Dialer is replaced with an analogue from the search giant.
⚠️ Warning: Deleting the Google Phone system app completely without installing an alternative may make it impossible to make calls. Always have a working analog before uninstallation.
And you also have to consider regional features, in devices imported from China (CN-version), initially worth your call, but after flashing on the global version (Global) ROM) or updates by air, the system can force the installation of Google components.
Ways to disable via Android settings
The safest and easiest method that anyone can use is to change the default settings, so you don't need root rights or a computer connection, but you need to make sure you have an alternative calling app installed first, if you want to not just turn off Google, but replace it.
Go to your smartphone's settings menu. Find the Apps section or All apps. In the installed program list, find the Phone (an icon with a blue handset, often with a Google logo). Click on it to open properties.
- 📱 Click on “Open by Default” or “Start by Default».
- ❌ Select the button “Delete default settings” or “Clear settings».
- 🔄 Then make a test call or open the dial menu.
- ✅ The system will ask which application to make the call – choose the one you need (for example, choose the one you want, MIUI Dialer).
If you don't see the settings removal button, try Settings → Applications → Application Management → three dots in the corner → Default Apps. Here, in Phone, select the option you want. This action will return call management to the selected application.
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If the Remove Settings button is inactive, try to force the Google Phone app to stop first and then repeat the procedure.
Use of alternative calls
If a standard Xiaomi call has been removed or stripped down in your firmware version, the best solution is to install a quality analog from the Google Play Store.There are many applications that not only replace the standard interface, but also offer advanced functionality such as spam blocking, numbering and smart recording.
A popular choice among Xiaomi owners is the Truephone or Simple Dialer app. They are lightweight, advertising-free and fully compatible with the MIUI shell. Once installed, Android will automatically prompt you to use it for calls.
| Annex | Call recording | Blocking spam | Interface. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Phone | Aye (with notice) | Built-in. | Material Design |
| MIUI Dialer | Got it (hiddenly) | Basic | Classical. |
| Truephone | There is. | Through bases. | Customizable |
| Simple Dialer | No. | No. | Minimalism |
When choosing third-party software, pay attention to the permissions you request. To work properly, the call needs access to contacts, a microphone, and a call log, and without these rights, the application will not be able to function properly.
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Removal via ADB for advanced users
For those who want to (completely) remove a Google call from a shaomi, leaving only the system minimum, there is a method using USB debugging.This method requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and installing ADB drivers. It allows you to remove system applications that are usually hidden from the user.
Before you start, turn on the developer mode on your phone. To do this, go to Settings → About your phone and quickly press 7 times on the MIUI Version or OS Version. Then activate Debugging over USB from the Advanced Settings menu.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.dialerExecuting this command will remove the Google Call app only for the current user (user 0), effectively hiding it from the system. google.android.dialer is responsible for the dialing interface. Don't confuse it with the telephony system libraries, the removal of which will cause communication to fail.
⚠️ Note: Removal of system components through ADB It can disrupt related Google services. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better just turn off the app in your settings.
To return a remote application, use the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.dialer. This will restore the original state of the system without the need for a complete data reset.
Problems recording conversations after replacement
One of the main reasons users are keen to remove a Google call is the lack of the usual feature of recording a conversation. In the Google app, recording is possible, but the interlocutor hears a voice notification that the conversation is being recorded, which is not always convenient.
When you switch to third-party calls, you may find that the recording is not working or only your voice is being recorded, due to security restrictions on Android 10, 11, 12 and later.
How do you get around the recording restriction?
To solve the problem, you can try the following steps:
- 🔊 Turn on speaker before recording (not always working).
- ⚙️ In the call settings, select the sound source "Microphone" instead of "Call Voice».
- 📱 Use the built-in recording feature if it is available in your firmware version (click three dots during a call).
Return of the standard MIUI call
If the goal is to return a native Xiaomi call that has been deleted or hidden, you will need to find the installation file (APK) of a particular version compatible with your shell.
Search for the file should be on proven resources such as 4PDA or APKMirror. The key point is the Android version and the MIUI version. For example, for Android 11 and MIUI 12 you need one package, and for Android 13 and HyperOS - completely different. Installing an incompatible version will lead to a cyclical reboot or crash of the application.
After installation APK-If you have a file, the system may require you to allow installation from unknown sources.Agree with this for your browser or file manager.After installation, be sure to assign the new application to the main one, as described in the second section of the article.
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Version compatibility is critical. Installing an old MIUI bell on a fresh Android 13/14 is impossible without a deep modification of the system.