Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive system utility called Get Apps. This app store, which is the equivalent of Google Play for the Chinese market, is pre-installed on global firmware and periodically reminds itself of pop-ups. It can offer game installs, updates or system optimization, which annoys many users who are used to a clean MIUI or HyperOS interface.
Fortunately, there are several proven ways to get rid of this component without having to flash the device to the Chinese version. In this article, we will detail the methods of disabling through standard settings, using special debugging tools and ADB commands. You will learn how to safely remove system applications without disrupting the basic functionality of your gadget.
Before you start taking action, it's important to understand that Get Apps isn't a virus, it's part of the manufacturer's ecosystem, but removing or disabling it won't have any effect on the stability of the operating system if you use Google services. Let's take a look at why you should think about this procedure and what tools you'll need.
What is Get Apps and Why It Should Be Removed
Get Apps (also known as the Mi App Store) is Xiaomi’s official app store, designed primarily for users in China. In global markets, it often duplicates Google Play Market features, but does so aggressively using push notifications and pop-ups. The main source of irritation is its ability to appear on top of other windows and offer software installations that you don’t need.
There are several significant benefits to removing or disabling this service: First, you free up RAM and CPU from the background tasks that this store does; second, you eliminate the visual noise in the form of banner ads; and third, you increase the overall level of privacy, as fewer system components collect data about your activities.
- 🚀 Acceleration of the interface by disabling background processes.
- 🛡️ Increased security and reduced number of advertising requests.
- 🔋 Saving battery power by stopping constant update checks.
⚠️ Warning: Before removing any system components, make sure you have a backup of important data.While the procedure is safe, accidental errors in working with system files can lead to unstable work.
It is worth noting that complete removal is possible only with the use of special tools, since the standard means of the system of the button "Delete" will be inactive, but even a simple disconnect through the settings will significantly reduce the activity of the application.
Preparing a smartphone to remove system applications
To do this successfully, you need to configure the device correctly, and the first step is to activate the developer mode, and this is a hidden menu that gives you access to advanced system management functions, and without this mode, you can't manipulate it any further.
Find Settings → About your phone and quickly click 7-10 times on the field of the MIUI version (or OS version). After that, the system will tell you that you have become a developer. Now a new option will appear in the settings menu Additional → For developers.
☑️ Preparation of the device
Inside the menu for developers you need to find and activate the Debugging item USB. It is also recommended to include the option. USB-debugging (security settings) if available in your firmware version, which will allow the computer to interact with the system partitions of the smartphone.
If you plan to use your computer for removal, make sure it has the latest ADB drivers installed. Windows owners often require the installation of universal Google USB Driver drivers or specialized software from Xiaomi.
Method 1: Disconnection through standard settings
The easiest and safest way to deal with an intrusive store is to force it to stop and shut down, a method that doesn't require a computer connection or complex commands, but is suitable for those who are afraid of damaging system files.
Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. In the list, find Get Apps (may be called the App Store or have a package logo). Click on it and select the option to Disable. If the button is inactive, try first press Stop and then try to disable again.
| Action. | The result | Necessary rights |
|---|---|---|
| Stopping. | Temporary suspension of work | User |
| Shutdown | Hiding from the interface, blocking the launch | User |
| Removal (ADB) | Complete removal from the system | Root / ADB |
Once disabled, the app will stop appearing on the menu and start automatically, but it will remain in the device's memory, taking up space, and can be reactivated after resetting to factory settings, a compromise that suits most users.
What to do if the "Disable" button is grey?
Method 2: Removal via ADB without Root Rights
For those who want to clean up the system completely, there is a more advanced method, which uses the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) toolkit, which allows you to remove system applications without having to obtain superuser rights (Root), which preserves the warranty on the device.
You'll need a computer, USB-Cable and Platform-tools. Connect your smartphone, open the command line on your PC, and enter the command to check the connection: adb devices. The phone screen will have a request for debugging permission, which you need to confirm.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.android.globalAppstoreThis command removes the app store for the current user, and the icon disappears and processes stop, so if you want to return the application, you just need to reset the settings or use the installation command via ADB.
It is important to be careful when entering commands. One error in the name of the package can lead to the removal of an important system component. Always double-check the syntax before pressing Enter. To return changes, the cmd package install-existing command com.mi.android.globalAppstore is used.
Use of specialized utilities
If you think it's too hard to work with the command line, there are graphical shells for ADB. Programs like Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or Universal Android Debloater make it much easier, they automatically identify the connected device and offer a list of system applications to remove.
These utilities often have built-in databases of safe packet removal, so you just have to search the Get Apps list and press the delete button, and the program will generate and execute the necessary commands, which reduces the risk of human error to a minimum.
- 📱 Xiaomi ADB Tools – specialized software for Xiaomi devices.
- 🗑️ UAD (Universal Android Debloater – an open source cross-platform solution.
- 🛠️ ADB AppControl – a convenient program for managing applications on Windows.
⚠️ Note: Download programs to work with ADB Only from official developer sites or trusted repositories (e.g. GitHub) and the use of dubious software can lead to data leakage or computer infection.
When using third-party software, make sure that the antivirus does not block its operation, as system management programs are often labeled as potentially undesirable due to their ability to interfere with the OS.
Possible problems and solutions
Unforeseen situations may occur during the deletion process, such as when the application is rebooted, often when the shutdown is not complete or the system has found a critical relationship, and when it is rebooted, the repetition of the procedure or the use of the command line helps.
Another common problem is the lack of drivers, the computer may not see the phone in debugging mode. The solution is to install the original Mi drivers. USB Driver or replacement USB-cable to a qualitative analogue with support for data transmission.
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Use the original cable to connect your smartphone to your PC. Cheap cables often only support charging and don't transmit data, making it impossible to perform. ADB-team.
If other Xiaomi apps (camera, gallery, voice recorder) have stopped updating after the store is deleted, you will have to temporarily return Get Apps or install updates manually through the device. APK-However, for most users of global firmware versions, this is not a problem, since updates come through Google Play.
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Deleting Get Apps completely via ADB is irreversible without resetting settings, so make sure you don’t really need this service before you execute the uninstall command.