How to completely remove Google Calendar on Xiaomi: system and user methods

Google Calendar is pre-installed on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones as part of the Google Mobile Services (GMS) package. Even if you’re not actively using it, the app continues to run in the background, consuming battery life and taking up memory space. Moreover, on some Google models, the Calendar is integrated into the MIUI’s Calendar system application, making it difficult to remove it using standard methods.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to uninstall Google Calendar, from simply disabling to completely uninstalling system APKs via ADB. Each method is suitable for different MIUI versions (12 to 14) and account types. Importantly, some actions require root rights or unlock the bootloader, which can affect the warranty. Before you start, back up your data!

1. disable Google Calendar without deletion

If you just need to stop the application, but not delete its files, use the built-in MIUI settings. This method does not require superuser rights and reversible:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type in Google Calendar (or Google Calendar in English firmware).
3. Click on the application, then select Disable.
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

• 🔋 The app will stop running automatically and consume the battery.
• 📱 The icon will disappear from the menu, but the files will remain in memory.
• ⚙️ Updates via Google Play will be blocked.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Disabling system applications may cause a Google Account to crash (for example, contacts will no longer sync) before disabling, check if the calendar is used in other services (for example, Google Assistant).

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If after disabling the calendar continues to appear in search results by device, clear the cache of the Google application (Settings → Apps → Google → Storage → Clear cache).

2.Removal of Google Calendar Updates

Often performance problems arise from updated versions of the application that are installed through Google Play.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Calendar.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action. The app will return to the factory version.

To prevent automatic updates:

• 🛑 Go to Google Play and find Google Calendar.
• 🔄 Click on the three dots next to the Update button and uncheck the Auto Update box.

3. Google Calendar Removal via ADB (without root)

If the shutdown isn’t enough and the superuser isn’t, use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method removes the app for the current user, but doesn’t affect system files.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock Developer Settings, then enable debugging).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Run the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.calendar

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI after removal ADB It may be impossible to add events to the system calendar. MIUI. Before you execute the command, check if you are syncing with your Google Account for other applications (e.g. Google Keep or Gmail).

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4. Complete removal of the Google Calendar system (from root)

If you have root rights, you can uninstall the app completely, including system files, which is true for custom firmware users or those who have unlocked the bootloader.

Methods of disposal:

• 📁 Through a file manager with root access (e.g., Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Manager: Go to the /system/priv-app/CalendarGoogle or /system/app/CalendarGoogle. Delete the folder with the app. Reboot the device.

Termux

su


rm -rf /system/priv-app/CalendarGoogle




rm -rf /system/app/CalendarGoogle




reboot

After removal:

• ✅ The app will disappear from the system forever.
• ⚠️ There may be errors in the operation of Google Account (for example, when synchronizing contacts).
• 🔄 To restore, you will need to sew stock firmware or manually install APK.
• 🔧 Recovery through ADB (if removed for the user: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.calendar
• 📦 Hand-mounted APK: Download. APK from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror) Install the file through any file manager.

⚠️ Note: If you have removed Google Calendar systemically (through root or firmware), easy installation APK It may not work due to conflicts with the remaining files, in which case you will need to flash the stock firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

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Before restoring the Google Calendar, check if it conflicts with other calendar applications, for example, the simultaneously active Google Calendar and MIUI System Calendar can duplicate notifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Google Calendar on Xiaomi