How to Remove Google Chrome from Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways to Work

Why Chrome is Hard to Remove from Xiaomi and What to Do

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a problem: Google Chrome browser is not removed in the standard way through the application menu.The fact is that on most Redmi, POCO and Mi devices, this browser is preinstalled as a system application – it can not be removed as easily as a regular program from the Play Market.

But that doesn't mean you're doomed to have Chrome in your phone's memory forever. There are several proven methods, from disabling through settings to completely uninstalling with ADB or root rights. It's important to understand that some methods require technical skills, while others require only a few clicks on the menu. In this article, we'll go through all the options, including nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and smartphone models.

Before you start, consider that removing system applications can affect the stability of the phone. For example, some features of Google Services may stop working properly, and after updating MIUI Chrome may reappear. If your goal is simply to make room or get rid of an unnecessary browser, start with the safest methods.

Method 1: Disable Chrome through MIUI settings (without deleting)

The easiest and safest way is to disable the browser, not delete it completely.This will free up RAM and prevent Chrome from auto-starting, but the application file will remain in the system.The method works on all Xiaomi smartphones without root rights and is suitable for users who do not want to risk the stability of the system.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type Chrome and select the app from the list.
• ⚙️ Click Disable (or Remove Updates if the Disable button is inactive).
• ✅ Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Once disabled, the Chrome icon will disappear from the app menu and the browser will no longer consume resources. However, its data (cache, bookmarks) will remain in the phone's memory. If you want to return Chrome, you just need to go to the Play Market and update the application.

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO and Redmi with MIUI 13/14 Disable button can be blocked.In this case, try first to remove Chrome updates, and then try again.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

If you don't have enough shutdowns, you can uninstall Chrome using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which doesn't require root rights, but requires connecting your phone to your computer, and is suitable for users who are willing to spend 10 to 15 minutes setting up.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
• 🔧 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive in any folder.
2. On your phone, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and click on the line with the version 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to your computer and open the command line in the ADB folder (Shift + PCM → Open the PowerShell window here).
5. Enter the command: Adb devices If the phone is recognized, its serial number will appear.
6. Run the command to delete Chrome: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.chrome

Once the command is executed, the browser will be deleted for the current user (not systemically), which means that after resetting the phone or creating a new profile, Chrome may reappear, and the MIUI update may return the application.

Method 3: Complete removal with root rights (for experienced)

If you have root access, you can delete Chrome completely, including all of its system files.This method is suitable for advanced users, as it requires modification of the system partition. On some Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO F3), removing system APKs can lead to errors when updating MIUI.

Instructions:

• 📲 Install any file manager with root rights support (such as Root Explorer or Root Explorer). FX File Explorer).
• 🔍 Cross the path: /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/ or /system/app/Chrome/ (The path may differ depending on the model and version. MIUI).
• 🗑️ Delete the Chrome folder or files with the.apk and.odex extension.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

After deleting, it is recommended to clear the cache through Recovery (press Power + Volume up when turned on) to avoid conflicts. If the phone is unstable after restarting, restore the deleted files from the backup.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and new models of Xiaomi 13/14 Chrome system files can be protected by dm-verity, and deleting them without disabling this protection will lead to a bootloop. 4PDA for your model.

Method 4: Using third-party utilities (without PC)

If you don't have access to your computer, but you want to get rid of Chrome, you can use specialized applications to remove system APKs. One of the most popular is the App Inspector or System App Remover (requires root rights), these tools allow you to uninstall preinstalled programs directly from your phone.

How it works:

1. Download System App Remover from the Play Market (or 4PDA if the app is removed).
2. Give the app root access (if requested).
3. In the list of system applications, find Google Chrome (com.android.chrome package).
4. Click Delete and confirm the action.

The advantage of this method is that it is simple and does not need to connect to a PC, but be careful: some utilities may remove associated libraries, which will lead to failures in other Google applications (for example, YouTube or Gmail).

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Before using System App Remover, back up your system partition via TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery to help restore your phone if something goes wrong.

Method 5: Reset your phone to factory settings

The last resort is to completely reset your phone, which will delete all user data, including Chrome, but it will also bring back other pre-installed apps, which is a good option if you're planning to sell your phone or want to start with a clean slate.

How to reset Xiaomi:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 📱 Choose to erase all data.
• 🔐 Enter the password (if set) and confirm the reset.

After the reboot, the phone will look like new, but Chrome may reappear after the first Internet connection (if MIUI automatically restores system applications).To avoid this, immediately after the reset, turn off automatic app updates in the Play Market.

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 14 and later reset may not remove Chrome completely, as the browser is integrated into Google Mobile Services (GMS). In this case, combine the reset with the disconnection through ADB.

What to do if Chrome is back after the MIUI update

Many Xiaomi users are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware, the Chrome browser reappears in the system, this is because MIUI restores pre-installed Google applications when installing new versions of the software.

• 🛡️ Disable automatic updates MIUI in settings (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update).
• 🔄 Use custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that does not have Google apps pre-installed.
• 📵 Block Chrome installation via ADB Adb shell pm hide com.android.chrome (not available on all versions) MIUI).

If you don’t want to opt out of official updates, the most reliable way is to check your phone regularly after updates and re-disable Chrome through settings or ADB. Alternative launchers (like Nova Launcher) can also be used to hide the icons of system applications.

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On Xiaomi models for the European market (marked EEA), Chrome is more difficult to remove, since it is tightly tied to Google services, in which case it is better to limit yourself to disconnecting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Chrome from Xiaomi