How to permanently remove Alice from the phone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex is pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones for the Russian market. While the feature may be useful, many users prefer to remove it - due to increased battery consumption, data collection or simply because they do not use voice control. However, standard removal through the application menu often does not work: Alice returns after a reboot or update to MIUI.

In this article, you will find 5 ways to completely remove Alice – from a simple shutdown to deep removal through the ADB We're also going to look at why the assistant can automatically recover from the removal and how to prevent it. MIUI 12, 13 and 14 on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other models POCO.

Why Alice Cannot Be Removed By Standard Methods

Alice is integrated into MIUI firmware as a system application, which means that:

• 🔒 It is protected from removal without root rights or ADB.
• 🔄 After updating the OS or resetting the assistant is restored.
• 📦 Even if you delete APK-The file can be downloaded manually, the system can re-upload it through Google Play Services or MIUI Optimizer.

In addition, on some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or Xiaomi 12T), Alice is tied to the Mi Assistant app, which makes it difficult to remove it. If you just click “Delete” in the app settings, the system will either block the action or return the assistant in a few days.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Alice may not be there in the first place. If you see an assistant on a firmware like this, chances are it was manually installed via Google Play and removed in the standard way.

Method 1: Unplug Alice without removal (to save battery)

If you do not need to completely remove the assistant, but just turn off its background activity, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Alice (or Yandex Assistant) in the list and open her page.
3. Click Stop, then select Disable.
4. In the Permissions section, disable access to microphone, contacts and notifications.
5. In the Battery section, select Limit background activity.

This method doesn't remove the application, but it stops it and reduces battery load, but Alice will remain on the application list and can be activated again after the system update.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root rights)

The most reliable way to completely remove Alice is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that does not require superuser rights, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.

You'll need:

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

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of the device to appear.
4. Follow the command to remove Alice: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 en.yandex.alisa If an error occurs, try an alternative package: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.yandex.alisa

Once the command is completed, Alice will disappear from the system, but when you reset or update MIUI, she can return.

Method 3: Removal with root rights (for power users)

If you have root access (e.g., through Magisk), you can delete Alice permanently by deleting system files, a method that is irreversible and can lead to unstable system operation if performed incorrectly.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Find folders with names: YandexAlisa MiAssistant (if any) VoiceAssistant

.bak

Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files without backup may result in loss of functionality MIUI (For example, voice search will stop working in the system. TWRP Or OrangeFox.

If you have problems after deleting (for example, errors when downloading), restore deleted files from the backup or reset settings.

Method 4: Resetting to factory settings (radical method)

If Alice returns after all the manipulations, the last option is a complete reset, which will delete all data from the device, including apps, photos and accounts.

How to perform the reset:

1. Create a backup copy of important data (contacts, photos, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose Delete all data and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, don’t restore data from the cloud – it could bring Alice back.
5. When you first set up, skip the step with the connection of the Yandex account.

The flashing process requires:

1. Unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlock).
2. Installed custom Recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Backup of data (firmware erases internal memory).

For firmware instructions for a specific Xiaomi model, look for the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums. Once you install clean firmware, Alice will disappear forever, but you will also lose some branded MIUI features (such as Mi Cloud or Game Turbo).

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Before you run your firmware, check for custom MIUI compatibility with your Xiaomi model. Some firmware (like the Redmi Note 9) doesn't support NFC or (Dual SIM) on unofficial builds.

Table: Comparison of Alice removal methods

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete Alice, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔄 Alice returns after update MIUI → Turn off automatic updates in Settings → The phone. → Update the system or remove it through ADB after-update.
• 🔌 ADB can't see the device → Check if the debugging is included USB, install the Mi drivers USB Driver and try another cable.
• 🔒 You cannot remove the system application → Use the command adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 en.yandex.alisa (flag) -k saves the cache but removes the app for the current user).
• 📱 After the deletion, the voice search in MIUI → This is normal, as Alice is integrated into system search. Install Google Assistant as an alternative.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) 11 or Redmi K40) Alice is tied to the Mi Assistant app. If you delete only Alice, the system assistant may not work properly. In this case, delete both packets: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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Deleting Alice via ADB is the most effective method without root, but it requires caution. Always back up before changing system files!