How to completely remove GetApps from Xiaomi without a computer: a step-by-step guide

Why GetApps are Interfering with Users and Can It Be Safely Deleted

GetApps (or App Market) is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones POCO It's designed to distribute branded services and games, but in practice, many users are faced with its intrusive behavior: automatic updates, background activity, advertising and even the inability to completely remove through the standard menu. Especially annoying is that the application continues to recover from manual removal through settings, as built into the system partition. MIUI.

The main problem is that GetApps is not a virus, so antiviruses don't block it. It's system software that Xiaomi protects from removal to maintain its ecosystem of services. However, it can be disabled, frozen or removed by bypass methods - even without connecting to a computer. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods, including hidden MIUI settings, ADB commands over Wi-Fi and alternative solutions for different versions of the firmware.

It’s important to understand that completely removing GetApps can disrupt some of the features of MIUI, such as updating system applications or syncing your Xiaomi account. If you’re not prepared for these consequences, it’s better to limit yourself to disabling auto updates or hiding icons. For power users, we’ve prepared methods using ADB and editing system files – but they require caution.

Method 1: Disable Auto Updates and GetApps Notifications

The safest method is not to delete the application, but to block its activity, which will prevent background work, notifications and automatic recovery after a reboot, suitable for users who do not want to risk the stability of the system.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search box, enter GetApps (or App Market).
• ⚙️ Slip on the app and select Notifications → Turn off all switches.
• 🔄 Return to the main menu of the app and click Disable (if the button is active).
• 📥 In the Mobile Traffic and Wi-Fi section, ban background data transfer.

This doesn't remove GetApps, but it does make it passive. It stays on the system, but it stops consuming resources and showing ads. Minus: after the MIUI update, the settings may reset, and you will have to repeat the procedure.

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try first to clear the cache and app data in the same menu.

Method 2: Remove from the Hidden MIUI Menu (without root)

Xiaomi hides the possibility of removing system applications from users, but some versions of MIUI (especially on POCO and global firmware) have a loophole.This method works without root rights and does not require a connection to a PC, but may vary depending on the model and the firmware region.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to About Phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version line to activate the developer mode.
3. Go back to the main Settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Activate the USB Debugging Switch (despite the name, it is necessary for further actions).
5. Now open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
6. Find GetApps, tap it, and select Remove Updates (if the button is available).
7. Then click Delete (may be called Uninstall for all users).

If the delete button is inactive, try the following trick:

Turn off the Internet (Wi-Fi and mobile data)

Clear the cache and GetApps data in the app settings

Restart your phone before attempting to delete

Repeat the steps after the reboot-->

Attention! On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 with Chinese firmware), this method may not work due to the protected system partition, in which case move to the method with ADB.

Method 3: Remove GetApps via ADB over Wi-Fi (without USB)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use debugging on the ADB It doesn't require a computer connection -- it's enough for a smartphone and anything. ADB-terminal (e.g., Termux applications or online service) The method works on all versions of the system. MIUI, but requires activation of debugging.

Instructions:

1. Install Termux from F-Droid (not from Google Play!) on your phone.
2. Open Termux and enter the commands in turn: pkg update && pkg upgrade pkg install android-tools adb connect 127.0.0.1:55
3. Now connect to the ADB Wi-Fi: Adb tcpip 5555 adb connect [IP-address of your phone]:5555 (IP-Address can be found in Settings → The phone. → General information → Status).
4. Run the command to delete GetApps: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

If the team returned the error DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR, Try an alternative option:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

This won’t remove the app completely, but it will freeze it for the current user.To return GetApps, use:

adb shell pm enable com.xiaomi.mipicks

Method 4: Reset to factory settings with the exception of GetApps

The last resort is a partial reset that deletes all user data but leaves system applications intact, which is appropriate if GetApps was removed earlier but recovered from the MIUI update. Important: back up your data before resetting!

How to do this:

• 📲 Open the Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 🔄 Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Delete All Data!).
• ⚠️ Confirm action. Phone will restart, but apps will remain.
• 🔍 After restarting, immediately open the settings. → Apps and Find GetApps.
• ❌ Click Remove Updates, then Disable.

This method does not guarantee complete removal, but resets all the settings of the application to factory, which can help if GetApps was infected with updates or advertising modules.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K50) Resetting settings can return GetApps to its original state, including all updates. ADB-teams from the previous section.

Method 5: Using third-party launchers to hide GetApps

If you can't uninstall, you can just hide the app from your eyes, and alternative launchers like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair, or Hyperion Launcher can do that, and they can hide the system applications without interfering with MIUI.

How to hide GetApps:

1. Install any launcher from Google Play.
2. Launch the launcher and install it as the main one (when the system is requested).
3. Find Hidden Applications in the launcher settings (in Nova Launcher: long desktop press → Settings → Hide apps).
4. Mark GetApps in the list and save the changes.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔒 Does not require rooting or ADB.
• 📱 Does not affect the operation of the system.
• 🔄 Easy to cancel (return the standard launcher is enough).

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ The application remains in the system and can be updated.
• 🔍 It will still be visible in the Settings menu. → Annexes.

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Hiding through the launcher is the safest way to remove GetApps, but not the most effective. If the application is actively consuming resources, it is better to combine this method with disabling auto-updates (Method 1).

Compatibility table with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all devices, and below is a compatibility summary table for popular models (based on MIUI 13/14):

If your model is not specified, focus on the MIUI version:

• 🌍 Global firmware (MIUI Global: usually allows removal through menu.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese firmware (MIUI China: demands: ADB root.
• 📱 POCO Launcher: often allows you to hide system applications without launchers.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to remove GetApps, users face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

1. Remove is impossible: Reason: the application is built into the system partition. Solution: use ADB (Method 3) or disable it (Method 1).
2. GetApps Restores After Rebooting: Reason: MIUI Background Service Verifies System Application Integrity. Solution: Disable Auto Updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
3. ADB doesn't connect over Wi-Fi: Reason: Internet debugging or port locking is inactive. Solution: check the developer's settings and reconnect.
4. After deletion, Xiaomi themes or account stopped working: Reason: GetApps is associated with Xiaomi services. Solution: restore it via ADB with the adb shell cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.mipicks command.

⚠️ Warning: If Mi Account or theme store stops working after GetApps is deleted, restore the app immediately! MIUI, and their violation may lead to the blocking of the device.

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