How to permanently remove GetApps on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

GetApps (formerly the Mi App Store) is Xiaomi’s standard app store that is installed on all of the brand’s smartphones. Despite being useful to Chinese users, it seems unnecessary to many device owners outside of China: it takes up space in memory, spends traffic on background updates and periodically issues notifications. Unfortunately, simple deletion through the app menu is not available — the system blocks this option.

In this guide, we will discuss 5 working methods to get rid of GetApps on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO – from simple disconnection to complete removal via ADB. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 and the new HyperOS firmware (2026). Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which can affect warranty and security.

Why GetApps Cannot Be Deleted in the Standard Way

GetApps is included in the list of MIUI system services that are protected from removal for several reasons:

• 📦 Integration with firmware: GetApps is linked to Xiaomi update services (com.xiaomi.market) and push notification service. its removal may disrupt other features.
• 🔒 Xiaomi blocks removal of pre-installed apps at Android level to preserve ecosystem integrity.
• 📱 Regional restrictions: Global firmware (Global) ROM) GetApps are less intrusive than in Chinese (China) ROM), But it's still there.

Even if you see the Remove button in the app settings, you click on the message, "You can't delete this app because it's system-based." This isn't a mistake -- that's how MIUI works. But you can get around it with alternative methods, which we'll describe below.

⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications may result in unstable smartphone performance, firmware update errors, or loss of warranty.Before taking action, back up your data via Settings → The phone. → Backup.

Method 1: Disable GetApps without removing (no root)

If you don't have to completely uninstall an application, but you just have to stop it and hide the notifications, this is the safest method, and it doesn't require root rights or unlock the bootloader, but it has limitations:

• ✅ The application will stop running and updating.
• ✅ Notifications and background activity will disappear.
• ❌ The icon will remain in the application menu (you can hide through the launcher).
• ❌ After resetting settings or updating the firmware settings will reset.

To turn off GetApps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find GetApps (or Mi App Store) in the list and tap it.
3. Select Disable (if the button is inactive, click Stop first).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.
5. Return to the main settings of the application and turn off Autostart and Notifications.

To completely hide the icon, use an alternative launcher (such as Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher) where you can hide apps from the menu.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root but with PC)

The method using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows you to remove GetApps without superuser rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer.

• ✅ Complete removal of the application (including cache and data).
• ✅ Does not require unlocking the loader.
• ❌ When you update the firmware GetApps can return.
• ❌ Minimum command line skills required.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC: Install Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website). Connect your phone to the cable and select File Transfer mode. On your PC, open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type: Adb devices If the device is displayed, move on.
3. Remove GetApps: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.market If the team didn't work, try the alternative: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.market

Once the command is executed, the application will disappear from the system. To return it, you will need to reset the settings or flash it.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi Note 12 and newer Xiaomi blocks removal of system applications through ADB. In this case, only unlocking the bootloader will help (method 4).

Method 3: Hide GetApps updates through Magisk (with root)

If you already have root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can not only remove GetApps, but also block its re-installation when you update the firmware, this method is suitable for users of custom firmware or those who have unlocked the bootloader.

You'll need:

• 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk.
• 💻 MagiskHide Props Config or App Systemizer.
• 🔧 Titanium Backup (optional, backup).

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager (download from GitHub).
2. Download the App Systemizer module through the Magisk repository.
3. In Magisk, go to Modules → Install from storage and find App Systemizer.
4. After installing the module, restart the phone.
5. Open App Systemizer, find GetApps in the list, and select Uninstall.
6. To block updates, add com.xiaomi.market to the MagiskHide module blacklist.

This method ensures that GetApps will not return after the MIUI/HyperOS update, as the Magisk module blocks its re-installation.

adb backup -f backup.ab -system

This will help restore the system in case of critical errors.-->

Method 4: Unlock the bootloader and completely remove (for experienced)

The most radical method is to unlock the bootloader and remove GetApps at the firmware level, which gives you complete control of the system, but has serious consequences:

• ✅ Ability to remove any system application.
• ✅ Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or PixelExperience).
• ❌ Resetting all data (including internal memory).
• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• ❌ Risk of “bricking” with errors.

The process consists of several stages:

1. Unlock bootloader: Apply for unlocking through Xiaomi's official website (Mi Account required). Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (turn off the device, then press Power + Vol Down). Launch Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions.
2. Delete GetApps: Once unlocked, install TWRP Recovery (see instructions for your model on XDA Developers). In TWRP, go to Mount → System. Connect your phone to your PC and delete files: /system/priv-app/MiAppStore/ /system/app/MiAppStore/ Clear the cache and Dalvik-cache in TWRP, then restart.

This method is only suitable for power users. If you have never worked with Fastboot or TWRP, you should choose one of the previous methods.

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Unlocking the bootloader on new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) requires a Mi Account to be linked to the device for 72 hours.

Method 5: Use of custom firmware (alternative)

If you're annoyed not only by GetApps, but also by other Xiaomi system applications, the best solution is to install custom firmware.

For custom firmware installation:

1. Unlock the bootloader (see Method 4).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model.
3. Download the firmware from the official website (for example, LineageOS).
4. In TWRP, run Wipe → Advanced Wipe (select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data).
5. Install the firmware through Install and restart.

Castom firmware not only removes GetApps, but also improves performance, removes ads in MIUI and adds new features, but it can deprive you of some Xiaomi branded chips (such as Mi Share or Game Turbo).

What to do if GetApps is back after the update

Even after removal, GetApps may reappear after the MIUI or HyperOS update, because the firmware restores system applications.

• 🔄 Repeat the removal through ADB or Magisk (see Method 2 or Method 3).
• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system. ⚙️ In the upper right corner, disable Autoboot and Update Notices.
• 📥 Install the DisableForceEncrypt module (for Magisk users) that blocks system application recovery.