How to permanently remove GetApps from Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: from disconnection to complete removal

GetApps is a standard app store from Xiaomi, which is pre-installed on all smartphones of the brand, including the Redmi Note 10. For many users, it becomes a source of irritation: aggressive advertising, unnecessary notifications, background activity, battery consumption and traffic. Unfortunately, Xiaomi does not provide the ability to remove it by standard means – the “Delete” button in the app menu is simply absent.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 working ways to get rid of GetApps on the Redmi Note 10 – from simply disabling to completely deleting system files (including rootless methods). You will learn what risks certain actions carry, how to avoid errors when manipulating the system, and what to do if after removal there are problems with the operation of the smartphone. ADB, It does not require superuser rights and works on MIUI 12–14.

Why can’t GetApps be removed in the standard way?

GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks) is a MIUI system service, which means it is integrated into the firmware at the kernel level and is protected from accidental removal.

• 📱 Monetization: Xiaomi earns from advertising in GetApps and affiliate programs.
• 🔄 Updates: through the store proprietary applications and updates are distributed for MIUI.
• 🛡️ Security: Removing system components can disrupt OS stability.

But these arguments don’t take into account the interests of users who want to control their smartphone, and fortunately, you can get around the restrictions – you can choose a method that suits your level of training.

Method 1: Disable GetApps through Settings (without root)

The safest and easiest method is to disable the application without physically deleting it, which will stop its background activity, notifications and updates, but the files will remain in the device’s memory.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type GetApps (or com.xiaomi.mipicks).
3. Click on the application, then select Disable.
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

⚠️ Warning: Once disabled, the GetApps icon will disappear from the desktop, but the app will remain in the system. MIUI It can be activated again.

Method 2: Remove updates and reset to factory version

If GetApps has been updated through Google Play or itself, you can roll it back to the factory version and then turn it off, which will reduce the space and reduce activity.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → GetApps.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. After rollback, return to the app menu and click Disable.

🔍 Note: On some versions MIUI (For example, 13.0.6), the "Delete Updates" item may not be available.

Method 3: Blocking through ADB (without root but with PC)

This method allows you to completely disable GetApps at the system level without deleting its files, you will need a computer with ADB drivers installed and USB debugging enabled on your smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect Redmi Note 10 to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mipicks

💡 What the team does is they don't delete the application, they hide it from the system, as if it were uninstalled:

• 📵 All notifications and background activity are terminated.
• 🔍 The application does not appear in the menu and settings.
• 🔄 After resetting settings or updating MIUI locking will have to be repeated.

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If pm hide doesn't work, try the alternative: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks. It has a similar effect, but is compatible with earlier versions of MIUI.

Method 4: Completely remove GetApps with root rights

If you're willing to take drastic measures, root removal is the most reliable way, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk or TWRP, which is unwarranted and can lead to unstable smartphone performance.

🛠️ Essential tools:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (instructions on the official Xiaomi website).
• 📱 Installed Magisk or Custom Recovery (TWRP).
• 💻 Root Explorer or the Root Explorer program ADB superuser.

📌 Instructions:

1. Get root access through Magisk.
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer).
3. Go to /system/priv-app/MiAppStore or /system/app/MiAppStore.
4. Delete the MiAppStore folder (or rename it to the MiAppStore_bak).
5. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files can cause errors in the work MIUI, including update issues or failures when running other applications.Be sure to back up through TWRP Xiaomi Cloud.

Method 5: Alternative method via Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools

For users who don’t want to deal with manual commands ADB, There is a convenient utility Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools.It automates the process of blocking or removing system applications.

🖥️ How to use it:

1. Download the utility from GitHub and install it on PC.
2. Connect Redmi Note 10 in ADB mode (USB debugging should be enabled).
3. Start the program and select Uninstall system app.
4. In the list, find com.xiaomi.mipicks and click Uninstall.

⚠️ Warning: The utility offers not only locking but also complete removal. on Redmi Note 10 s MIUI 13/14 Complete removal can lead to a bootloop error.We recommend choosing Disable instead of Uninstall.

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Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools is the safest way for beginners, as the utility automatically checks the compatibility of commands with your version of MIUI.

What to do if you have problems after removing GetApps?

Even with careful manipulation of the system, failures can occur. Consider typical situations and ways to solve them:

🔧 Universal solution: if the smartphone began to work unstable, reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting. This will return all system applications, including GetApps, but will save your data (photos, videos, documents) when you select the option Save Media Files".

FAQ: Frequent questions about getting Apps removed