How to permanently remove GetApps on Xiaomi Redmi 9: from a simple shutdown to deep cleaning

The GetApps app on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is often a source of annoyance for users, not only taking up space in memory, but also aggressively sending out notifications, consuming traffic in the background, and sometimes even installing updates without permission, and despite being Xiaomi’s system software, it can be at least disabled and in some cases removed completely.

The problem is that standard methods through Settings → Applications often don’t work: the Remove button may be inactive, and the shutdown is reset after rebooting. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can go from the safest to the radical ones that require unlocking the bootloader. It’s important to understand that completely removing GetApps without root rights can lead to unstable MIUI work, especially if you use branded themes or fonts.

If you're willing to sacrifice some functionality for the sake of cleanliness, read on. If you're afraid of breaking something, you'll need to turn off auto-start and notifications (as discussed in section one).

1. Disable GetApps without deleting (the safest method)

It doesn't require any technical skills and is for everyone. You won't delete the app, but you'll make it as passive as possible, and it won't interfere with notifications and background activity.

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management and find GetApps (or Theme Store). Open its settings and follow the following steps:

• 🔕 Disable notifications: Go to Notifications and deactivate all switches.
• 🚫 Disable Auto Start: In the app menu, select “Auto Start” and turn it off.
• 📵 Limit background activity: in the "Data Use" section, ban background work and turn off mobile traffic.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache and data: click on Clear the cache and Clear the data (this will not delete the application, but will reset its settings).

After this manipulation, GetApps will stop waking up without you knowing it, but it will stay on the system and take up about 100 to 150 MB of space. If it's critical, read on.

2. Remove GetApps via ADB (no root rights)

If you don’t have enough shutdowns and you don’t have (or don’t want to get them), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to remove GetApps without unlocking the bootloader, but with limitations: the application will return after a reset or a major MIUI update.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (in Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
• 🔗 Cable USB (preferably original).

Steps to remove:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack into any folder.
2. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer and select File Transfer Mode (MTP).
3. Open the command prompt (or Terminal) in the ADB folder and type: adb devices If the device is identified (the serial number appears), continue. If not, check the drivers and cable.
4. Enter the command to remove GetApps: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks For Theme Store use: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miservice

Once you run the command, the app will disappear from the menu, but its files will remain on the system (they will only be deleted when you completely re-flash). If GetApps returns after the reboot, repeat the procedure or consider the root rights option.

3. Complete removal with root rights (for advanced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, unlocking the bootloader and getting root rights will give you complete control of the system, which will not only remove GetApps, but also block its re-installation through updates.

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Warning: Unlocking the bootloader will reset all data on the phone, and root rights can take away warranties and disrupt some features (e.g. Google Pay or banking apps). On Redmi 9, the unlocking process takes up to 7 days to wait for confirmation from Xiaomi.

Instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool app (you can download it on the Xiaomi website).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP) for your model. For Redmi 9 (codenamed lancelot), look for the current version on the official website.
3. Squeeze Magisk to obtain root rights (instructions on GitHub developer).
4. Using Root Explorer (or similar file manager) go to /system/priv-app/ and delete folders: MiPick (GetApps) MiService (Theme Store)

TWRP

After that, GetApps will be permanently removed, even after the updates, but remember that some themes and fonts from MIUI may stop working, as they are downloaded through this application.

Alternative methods: freezing and concealment

If deleting seems too risky, you can freeze GetApps with special utilities, which will make it invisible to the system, but will allow you to restore at any time.

Methods of freezing:

• 🧊 Through Ice Box (no root): The application creates an isolated environment and freezes unnecessary programs.
• ❄️ Through Titanium Backup (with root): Allows you to completely block autorun and hide the application from the system.
• 👁️ Hiding icons: Use launchers like Nova Launcher, where you can hide system apps from the menu.

The advantage of freezing is that you can always defrost GetApps if you need it suddenly (for example, to download official themes).

For Ice Box:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Provide access rights for Android 6.0+ devices (a window will pop up asking you to activate the service).
3. Find GetApps in the list and click "Freeze".

5. Risks and Consequences of Deleting GetApps

Before you start taking drastic measures, evaluate the possible side effects. These depend on the removal method and the version of MIUI on your Redmi 9.

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Note: On some MIUI 12/13 firmware for Redmi 9, removing GetApps may result in a cyclical reboot when trying to open the theme settings. If this happens, restore deleted files via TWRP or reflash the phone.

If you use custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS), GetApps is not there, so the problem goes away.

6 How to Return GetApps If Something Goes Wrong

If after removal you have encountered problems or just changed your mind, you can restore the application in several ways:

• 🔄 Settings reset: Return all system applications, but delete your data!
• 📥 Hand-mounted APK: Download the original com.xiaomi.mipicks.apk for your version MIUI (Look for themes in forums like 4PDA) and set through ADB: adb install com.xiaomi.mipicks.apk
• 🛠️ Recovery through TWRP: If you have a backup system, restore only the partition. /system.

If GetApps was removed via ADB (pm uninstall), you can return it by command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.mipicks

This will only work if the application files have not been physically erased from the device.

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Before any manipulation of system applications, create a full backup through TWRP or standard means MIUI (Settings → Additionally. → Backup. It'll save your data if something goes wrong.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing GetApps on Redmi 9

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If you are unsure of your actions, start with the safest method possible: disabling notifications and auto-starting. Complete removal of GetApps is only justified when absolutely necessary, as it is integrated into the MIUI ecosystem.