How to Remove Google from Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways to Remove Google

Xiaomi smartphones come pre-installed with a suite of Google services, from Play Market to Google Play Services. For most users, this is convenient, but some want to get rid of them for privacy reasons, battery saving or just to make room. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways from simply disabling to completely removing Google system applications without root rights (yes, it is possible!).

It's important to understand: MIUI It is closely integrated with Google services, so removing them can affect the performance of certain features, from push notifications to contact sync, and we will explain in detail what the consequences are after each method, so you can choose the best option. If you use Xiaomi with global firmware (Global) ROM), The procedure will be different for China (China) ROM) — That's also in mind.

We warn you beforehand that some techniques require technical skills. ADB If you've never heard of de-bloating, start with the simplest ways in the first sections, and for the power users, we've prepared advanced instructions with commands and scripts.

1.Why users want to remove Google from Xiaomi smartphone

The reasons for removing Google services range from trivial to fundamental, and here are the most common:

• 🔋 Battery savings: Google Play Services and Google Play Store are constantly running in the background, consuming up to a few hours of battery life. 10-15% day-load.
• 📱 Memory Freeing: The full Google app package takes anywhere from 500MB to 1.5GB (depending on the Xiaomi model).
• 🔒 Privacy: Google collects location, activity, and even call history data, independent research confirms.
• 🚀 Performance: on weaker models (Redmi) 9A, Poco C31) Disabling Google services speeds up the system 20-30%.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese firmware: owners of China ROM Often faced with conflicts due to the lack of Google services out of the box".

But there is a downside: without Google, you will lose:

• ❌ Automatic synchronization of contacts, calendar and notes.
• ❌ The ability to install applications from the Play Market (you will have to use it) APK-file-store).
• ❌ Certain functions MIUI, Google Lens in the camera or Nearby Share.
• ❌ Push notifications in a number of applications (Viber, Telegram can work through their own servers, but many games do not).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with Global ROM (For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G) Deleting Google services completely could result in a loss of warranty, which the manufacturer considers to be an interference with system files.

2. Method 1: Disabling Google Services without Deletion (the safest)

If you don't have to get rid of Google completely, and just stop it in the background, this method is for you. It does not require root rights and is suitable for all Xiaomi models - from Redmi. A1 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type Google – the system will show all related applications.
3. Select Google Play Services Google Play Store Google Chrome Google App (search engine)

Shut down.

Stop it.

Disable the application

This method allows:

• ✅ Maintain the ability to manually install APK-file.
• ✅ Google will be back at any time (enable apps again).
• ✅ Avoid problems with updates MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: After the Google Play Services shutdown, it will stop working: Automatic synchronization of passwords in the browser; Find My Device function. Some banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff may require Google services for security). Before disconnecting, check if you are using these features.

3. Method 2: Remove Google Updates (Reset to the factory version)

This is a good way to go if you don't want to get rid of Google completely, but you want to reduce its impact on the system, and the point is to bring apps back to their original version, which was preinstalled on the phone, and it will remove all the accumulated updates, which often take hundreds of megabytes.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services and open its page.
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
4. Confirm the action. The system will return the application to the factory version.
5. Repeat the steps for: Google Play Store Google Chrome Google App

After that:

• 📉 The amount of memory will be reduced by 200-500 MB.
• 🔄 Auto-update apps will be blocked (but you can update them manually).
• ⚡ Background activity of Google services will decrease.

To prevent automatic updates in the future:

1. Open the Google Play Market.
2. Go to Profile. → Settings → Network settings.
3. Turn off the Auto Update option.

Turn off auto-update in Play Market

Make a backup copy of important data

Check the available space on the device (needs at least 1 GB)

Close all background applications-->

4. Method 3: Delete Google via ADB (rootless)

This is the most effective way to remove unnecessary Google apps without getting root permissions.The method works on all Xiaomi models with an unlocked bootloader (which is standard for global versions). ADB and Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.
2. Activate USB Debugging: Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging and confirm permission.

Connect your phone to your computer through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).

ADB Tools

cmd

ADB

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, enter:

adb shell

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.vending

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

The complete list of Google packets to remove:

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.google.android.gms (Google Play Services) could lead to the collapse of system applications on some Xiaomi models (e.g. Poco) X3 Before mass removal, test on one app and restart your phone.

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Before removing through ADB Make a full phone backup with adb backup -apk -shared -all -f backup.ab. This will allow you to recover data if something goes wrong.

5. Method 4: Completely remove Google with root rights

This method is suitable for experienced users who are willing to sacrifice the warranty for the sake of full control of the device. Root rights allow you to remove all Google system applications, including those that are usually protected (TWRP).

Steps to Get Root and Delete Google:

1. Unlock the bootloader: Go to the Mi Unlock site and download the utility. Sign in to your Mi Account (be sure to link the phone to your account in settings!). Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (click Volume Down). + Power with your phone off. Follow the unlock program instructions (can take up to 72 hours due to Xiaomi restrictions).
2. Install. TWRP: Download the current version TWRP For your model from twrp.me.Swipe the Recovery through the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img Boot in. TWRP (Hold the volume up + Nutrition).
3. Install Magisk for root: Download the latest Magisk.zip GitHub. TWRP Select Install and swipe Magisk. Reboot to the system.
4. Delete Google Apps: Install Root App Deleter or Titanium Backup from the Play Market (while it's still running). In the list of system apps, find all the packages called Google and delete them. Reboot your phone.

Advantages of this method:

• 🧹 Completely delete all Google trace files.
• 🔧 Ability to fine-tune the system (for example, disabling) MIUI-promotion).
• 📱 Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS without Google).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) installation TWRP This can cause data loss in the data partition. Always backup through adb backup or in the data partition. TWRP before manipulation!

6. Method 5: Switching to custom firmware without Google (for advanced)

If you want to get rid of Google once and for all, the best option is to install custom firmware that doesn't originally contain Google services.

• 📱 LineageOS – pure Android without Google (you can add MicroG for partial compatibility).
• 📱 GrapheneOS – Firmware with a focus on privacy (requires Project Treble support).
• 📱 CalyxOS – Includes MicroG to work with Google services without tracking.
• 📱 MIUI EU — modified MIUI without Chinese and Google apps.

Installation process (LineageOS example):

1. Unlock the bootloader (as in Method 4).
2. Download the firmware for your model from the LineageOS website.
3. Install. TWRP And you can go through it, and you can go through it, and you can go through it. GAPPS (if you need Google services or MicroG (for working without Google).

Wipe Dalvik/Cache

The advantages of custom firmware:

• 🔒 Full control of the system and data.
• 🚀 Higher productivity (no background processes) MIUI Google).
• 📅 Long-term support for updates (even for older models, such as the Redmi Note 5).

Cons:

• ❌ Loss of official guarantee.
• ❌ Risk of “bricking” the phone with errors during firmware.
• ❌ Some features of Xiaomi, for example, IR Blaster may not work properly.

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Custom firmware is the only way to get rid of Google completely without system consequences, but it requires technical skills and lacks warranties.

7. Alternatives to Google Services on Xiaomi

If you removed Google, you'll need replacements for key features. Here are proven alternatives:

For push notifications (which stop working without Google Play Services) use:

• UnifiedPush is an open standard for notifications.
• ntfy is a self-hosting notification server.

To synchronize contacts and calendar:

• DAVx⁵ + anyone CardDAV/CalDAV-server (for example, Nextcloud).
• Simple Contacts is a local contact store without a cloud.

8. Frequent issues after Google’s removal and their solution

Even after successfully removing Google, you may encounter unexpected problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Problem 1: Push notifications are not working

Without Google Play Services, many apps (Viber, Facebook, games) will no longer receive notifications.

• Install UnifiedPush and configure it with supported apps.
• Use alternative messengers with their own notification servers (e.g. Telegram or Session).
• Banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff) may require MicroG installation, an easy replacement for Google services.

Problem 2: Applications are not updated

Without Play Market, you'll have to install updates manually.

• Aurora Store – allows you to update applications anonymously.
• Obtainium – monitors updates on GitHub and F-Droid.
• Manual loading APK from APKMirror or APKPure.

Problem 3: Geolocation is not working

Many apps (maps, taxis) use Google to locate.

• Install MicroG – it emulates Google services for geolocation.
• Use OsmAnd or Magic Earth – they work with alternative sources GPS.
• Enable High Precision Mode in Location Settings (Settings) → Location → Regime).

Problem 4: Contacts are not synchronized

Decisions:

• Export contacts to a.vcf file and import them to local storage.
• Set up synchronization through DAVx⁵ With your own Nextcloud server.
• Use Simple Contacts Pro to backup your SD-map.

Problem 5: Some system functions are not working

For example, Xiaomi may stop working on:

• Mi Cloud – Replace it with Nextcloud or Syncthing.
• Theme Store – download themes manually from sites like MIUI Themes.
• Voice Assistant – Use Assistant.AI or Rhasspy (for self-hosting).