How to completely remove Google apps from Xiaomi without ROOT-Right: working methods of 2026

Why Xiaomi users want to get rid of Google apps

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones come with a pre-installed set of Google Mobile Services (GMS) services — even if you buy a device for the Chinese market with global firmware. These apps take up memory, consume battery power in the background and collect user data. Statista estimates that up to 38% of Android device owners are trying to deactivate or delete at least some of Google’s system services.

The main reasons why users are looking for ways to remove:

• 📱 Save space - package GMS It weighs between 500MB and 1.5GB, depending on the version. MIUI
• 🔋 Extension of autonomy – synchronization and geolocation services consume up to 15% of the charge per day
• 🛡️ Confidentiality – Limiting the collection of location and activity data
• ⚡ Performance – reducing background load on the processor (especially relevant for budget models Redmi) 9A/10A)

However, standard removal via Settings → Applications is not available for system components. In this article, we will look at 5 proven ways to remove Google apps from Xiaomi without obtaining root rights, including methods using ADB, alternative launchers and hidden MIUI features.

Method 1: Disable via MIUI settings (without deleting files)

The safest way to reduce the impact of Google services is to deactivate them in the system settings.This will not free up the device's memory, but will stop background activity and notifications. POCO on MIUI 12-14.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes
3. In the list, find apps with the name Google (e.g. Google Play Services, Google Play Store, Google App)
4. Click on the desired application → Disable → Confirm the action

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google Play Services may disrupt some applications (banking, games with Google Play Games, maps). GMS.

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If your banking apps have stopped working after Google Play Services has been disabled, try installing micro-G (an alternative version of the services) via APKMirror.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows you to remove system applications without getting root access. The method works on all Xiaomi devices with a bootloader unlocked. Importantly, it does not delete files physically, but only hides them from the system.

Step-by-step:

Install ADB on PC (download from the official website)|

Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB)|

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trusted device |

Open the command line in the folder with ADB (Shift + right mouse button → “Open PowerShell window here”)

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adb devices

If the device appears in the list, enter the command to delete (youtube example):

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube

List of packages of popular Google applications:

• 📺 YouTube — com.google.android.youtube
• 🌐 Chrome — com.android.chrome
• 🛒 Play Store - com.android.vending
• 🔍 Google App — com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
• 📊 Google Play Services – com.google.android.gms (you can delete, but not recommended)

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.google.android.gms will render 90% of apps from the Play Store, including banking, cards and instant messengers, inoperable, and only use this method if you are willing to switch to alternative stores like the Aurora Store.

Method 3: Use of alternative launchers

If your goal is to get rid of Google widgets and shortcuts (like search bars on the home screen), you can install a side launcher. This won't remove the apps themselves, but hides them from the interface. Best options for Xiaomi:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher – supports hiding system applications, lightweight
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open source, minimalist design
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for weak devices (Redmi) 8A/9C)
• 🔒 Blank Launcher – a completely empty screen without widgets

How to hide Google apps in Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Play Store
2. Press your finger on the main screen → Nova settings
3. Go to Apps and Widgets → Hide Apps
4. Check the boxes for unnecessary Google services (YouTube, Chrome, etc.)
5. Click Ready and restart the launcher

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Alternative launchers don’t physically remove applications, they just hide them from the interface, which is a safe way for beginners to use, but it doesn’t free up the device’s memory.

Method 4: Install custom firmware without GMS

For power users, the best way to get rid of Google services is to install GMS-free firmware. Popular options for Xiaomi:

• 📱 LineageOS – pure Android without unnecessary services
• 🔧 Pixel Experience – firmware in the style of Google Pixel, but with the ability to remove GMS
• 🌍 MIUI EU — European MIUI with the option to disable Google services
• 🛡️ CalyxOS – firmware with a focus on privacy (blocks Google trackers)

Installation process:

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7-14 days)
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox)
3. Download the GMS-free firmware from the XDA Developers forum
4. Fly through recovery with full Wipe (Wipe → Format Data)

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware will void Xiaomi's warranty and may cause the device to operate unstable.Before the procedure, make a full backup through the device. TWRP → Backup.

Method 5: Use of the De-Bloater app (for experienced ones)

Apps like Universal Android De-bloater (UAD) or ADB AppControl allows you to massively remove system applications through ADB-It's a semi-automatic method that requires caution.

Instructions for ADB AppControl:

1. Download ADB AppControl with XDA
2. Connect your phone to a PC with USB debugging enabled
3. Launch the program and wait for the download of the application list
4. Check the boxes for unnecessary Google services (e.g. Google OneTimeInitializer, Google Partner Setup)
5. Click Uninstall selected apps → For current user only

Advantages of the method:

• 🔍 Visual interface for package management
• 📋 Ability to create a backup before removal
• 🔄 Recovery of Remote Applications

⚠️ Note: Do not delete the following packets via De-bloater – this will result in a bootloop ( looped download):

• com.google.android.gsf (Google Services Framework)
• com.android.vending (if you plan to use the Play Store)
• com.miui.securitycenter (MIUI Security Center)

What to do if something goes wrong

If you delete system applications incorrectly, you can have problems ranging from the lack of Internet access to the complete failure of the device.

Problem 1: The phone is not turned on (bootloop)

1. Press Power + Volume Up to Enter Fastboot
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: fastboot flash boot path to original boot.img (download the original boot.img for your model with Xiaomi Firmware Updater)
3. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

Problem 2: Mobile data has stopped working

Remove com.google.android.gms? Restore it through ADB:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.gms

Or install microG as a replacement.

Problem 3: The Play Store is not working

If you delete com.android.vending, download APK from APKMirror and install it manually. Google Play Services will be required to work.

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Always create a backup through TWRP or MIUI Backup (Settings) → Additionally. → Backup and reset before mass removal of system applications, which will save recovery hours.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Google apps