Xiaomi’s modern Redmi Note series offers great performance and rich functionality, but is often overshadowed by pre-installed software that is hard to uninstall. One of the most intrusive components is Get Apps, which is the company’s own app store. It not only occupies a place in the system section, but also periodically displays advertising notifications, even if you do not use them.
Many device owners are wondering how to get rid of this app without getting superuser (Root) rights. Fortunately, the Android operating system with the MIUI shell or HyperOS allows you to hide or completely deactivate most system components through a computer.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available ways to uninstall Get Apps. We will look at both simple ways to disable through settings, and more advanced use cases for USB debugging. You will also learn how to prevent the service from being re-activated after a system update.
What is the Get Apps app and why it should be removed
Get Apps (or Mi App Store in some regions) is Xiaomi’s official app store, pre-installed on devices shipped to markets outside China, technically designed to distribute software optimized for Redmi and Xiaomi’s hardware, but in practice, users rarely use it, preferring Google Play Market.
The main reason users are eager to remove this component is because of aggressive monetization.The app often runs in the background, collecting data about smartphone usage and sending targeted promotional offers.This not only annoys pop-ups, but also consumes battery power and Internet traffic.
⚠️ Warning: Complete removal of system components may cause some functions to function unstable MIUI, such as automatic updates of security drivers or design themes.
In addition, the presence of unnecessary system processes affects the overall responsiveness of the interface: on budget models of the Redmi Note series, every megabyte of RAM is accounted for, and disabling unnecessary services allows you to free up resources for more important tasks, making the smartphone work smoother.
Preparing a smartphone to remove system applications
Before we start radical measures, we need to get the device ready, and standard Android tools can't just take and remove the system application, which requires enhanced access rights or debugging tools, and the first step is to activate the hidden developer menu.
To do this, go to the Settings menu. → About the phone. Find the line "Version." MIUI» or "OS version" and quickly click on it 7-10 After a few clicks, the system will tell you that you have become a developer. If that hasn't happened, check if this option is already on.
Then you need to turn on the debugging itself. Go to Settings → Additional settings → For developers. Find the Debugging USB and activate it. The system will warn you of the risks - agree. It is also recommended to enable the option "Install via USB" if it is available in your region.
☑️ Checking the device's readiness
It is important to use quality USB-Cheap cables often only support charging and do not transmit data, which will lead to errors when connecting to the computer. ADB.
Delete Get Apps via computer with ADB
The most efficient and clean way to remove is to use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) toolkit, which does not require Root rights and allows you to remove even those applications that are hidden from the average user.
First, download the platform-tools from Google's official website and unpack the archive. Open the command line (or terminal) in the tool folder. Connect your smartphone with a cable. The phone screen will see a request for debugging permission - be sure to tick "Always Allow" and click "OK."
Check the connection by entering the adb device command, and if a device with device status appears on the list, the connection is established. You can now proceed to delete the packet. The removal command is as follows:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.mishopNote that the batch name may vary slightly by region. For global versions, com.mi.mishop or com.xiaomi.mipicks are often used. If one command fails, try an alternative one. Once the command is completed, the application will disappear from the menu and no longer consume resources.
What to do if the team is not executed?
Use of the Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools app
For those who do not want to mess with the command line, there is a great cross-platform solution – the utility Xiaomi. ADB/Fastboot Tools.This is a graphical interface created by enthusiasts specifically for owners of Xiaomi and Redmi.The program automatically determines the model of the device and offers a list of system applications to remove.
The process is as simple as possible: download the executable file (available for Windows, Mac and Linux), launch it and connect the phone. The program will install the necessary drivers. In the main window, select the Debloat tab.
In the list, find Get Apps or MI App Store. The program often marks safe to remove apps in green. Press Uninstall and the process will go automatically. This is much more convenient and safer for beginners, as it minimizes the risk of typing the wrong command.
| Method | Difficulty | Risk of error | The need for a PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADB (Command Line) | Medium | Medium. | Yes. |
| Xiaomi ADB Tools | Low. | Low. | Yes. |
| Disconnection in settings | Low. | No. | No. |
| NoAds (No PC) | Low. | No. | No. |
The main advantage of graphical utilities is the presence of backup copies. APK-This is especially true for system components, the impact of which on the smartphone is not always predictable.
Disabling Advertising Without Deleting the Application
If you don't want to delete system files completely, you can just "de-enable" the application by preventing it from showing ads and running in the background, a less radical method that is suitable for cautious users, and you need to turn off ad personalization first.
Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Advertising Services. Turn off the Personalized Ads slider. This won’t take away the ads completely, but it will make them less intrusive and relevant. Next, turn off notifications from the store itself.
Search the Get Apps list (often hidden in the Tools or Services folder) and go to Notifications and disable all types of alerts, and in the Other Permissions section, disable location access and auto-start.
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Use the Xiaomi Security app to find Get Apps in the installed program list if the shortcut is lost.
Another effective step is to limit background activity. In the app settings, look for Activity Control or Battery and select No Restrictions mode (to allow work if necessary) or a hard limit if you want the process to stay out of memory.
Alternative methods and DNS blocking
There is another elegant way to deal with Xiaomi's intrusive services - network-level locking. DNS-server on a smartphone, you can block the application from accessing the ad servers. This is great for the AdGuard application or the built-in "Private" function. DNS» Android 9 and higher.
In the network settings, find the item Private DNS (Private DNS). Select the mode "Host Name provider" DNS» And you can type in the address: dns.adguard.com. Save the settings. Now all traffic going to known ad domains will be cut off.
This method is good because it blocks ads not only in Get Apps.
⚠️ Attention: When in use DNS-filtering some applications may stop loading content or images correctly. If you notice problems, return the settings DNS auto-mode.
For more advanced users, there is a possibility of using local VPN-It's a filter that doesn't encrypt traffic, it just filters it. Apps like Blokada or AdGuard (full version) let you create your own host lists to block, giving you maximum control over where your Redmi Note can knock.
Possible problems and ways to solve them
Unforeseen situations may occur when system components are removed or disabled, such as when Get Apps is removed, the Security or Themes app may stop updating, because some system modules depend on the app store libraries.
If you experience a cyclic bootloop after you delete your system packet, don’t panic. Most often, it helps to log in to Recovery and reset your settings (Wipe Data), which is why you should make a full backup of important data before any manipulation with ADB.
Sometimes the application is deleted, but it reappears after a while, which means that the MIUI self-healing mechanism has worked, in which case only re-deleting through ADB after each major system update helps, and you can also freeze the application through ADB without removing it completely by the command:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mi.mishopFreezing is safer than deleting because the files remain on the disk, but the code is not executable. If the system decides to restore the component, it simply unlocks it without causing integrity errors.
It is important to keep an eye on shell updates. In newer versions of HyperOS, package structure may change and old removal commands stop working. Always check the current package names on developer forums before typing commands.
Final recommendations for optimization
Removing Get Apps is just the first step to taking full control of your Xiaomi, where you can use the space and resources to improve your autonomy, and check your boot list and disable any unnecessary services that aren’t used daily.
Remember to clean the cache of system applications periodically. Despite the presence of built-in cleaners, deep cleaning through the Recovery menu or third-party utilities (such as SD Maid) can be more effective.
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The best strategy is to freeze the application through ADB instead of completely removing it, which allows you to maintain the stability of the system in the absence of advertising.
Remember that modification of system software always carries risks. If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to limit yourself to disabling notifications and using the system. DNS-This will give 90% of the desired result without the risk of turning the smartphone into a brick».