Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face a dilemma: on the one hand, the Android ecosystem requires a Google account to work fully, on the other hand, the desire to preserve privacy or free system memory pushes for radical measures. Complete removal of the search giant is not just uninstalling a shortcut, but a complex procedure that affects the deep layers of the operating system MIUI or HyperOS. In 2026, methods have become more sophisticated, but the risks of obtaining a “brick” or broken notifications remained relevant.
Before taking action, it is important to be clear about the difference between shutdown and complete uninstallation.Simple shutdown hides applications from the user's eyes and stops background processes, while deletion requires superuser rights or the use of an ADB debugging bridge. It is important to understand that without proper knowledge, you can disrupt critical system components such as push notifications or contact synchronization.
This guide covers all the ways we currently know how to minimize the presence of a company on your device. We will look at safe methods for ordinary users and advanced techniques for enthusiasts who want to build a completely independent environment. Complete removal of Google Play Services on devices with a locked bootloader can lead to a cyclic restart of the system (bootloop).
Risk analysis and device preparation
The process of getting rid of GMS services (Google Mobile Services) requires preliminary preparation, since many third-party applications are rigidly tied to the search engine libraries. Bank applications, maps, taxis and even some messengers can stop functioning correctly or completely refuse to run. System dependence on Google frameworks in Android is so high that their absence is perceived by the OS as a critical error.
The first step should always be to create a full backup of data. Don't rely on cloud sync alone, which is not available in this case. Use the built-in MIUI tools to create a local backup to an external drive or computer, which will roll back changes if the phone stops responding to commands after removing critical components.
⚠️ Warning: Removing com.google.android.gsf or com.android.vending system packages without the ability to flash quickly can make the device unusable for everyday use.
It’s also worth installing alternative app stores, such as F-Droid or Aurora Store, in advance to have access to the necessary software after cleaning the system. Without them, your smartphone will become a device with limited functionality, capable of only basic calls and work through the browser.
☑️ Preparing to remove Google services
Disconnection method through system settings
The safest, though not the most radical, way is to use Android's built-in mechanisms. This method doesn't require a connection to a computer or violates the warranty, because it doesn't change the system partition. You just force the processes to stop and hide the applications from the user. First, go to Settings → Apps → All apps.
In the list that opens, look for Google, Google Play Services, or Google Play Store, and if you click on them, you'll see either "Disable" or "Stop" buttons, and once you activate this feature, the system will stop running the background processes associated with the component, but this won't free up space, because the files will remain in the system partition.
Some system services may not have an active shutdown button, and in these cases, HyperOS blocks direct intervention, and you can try to go to Access Data and deny the application access to Wi-Fi and mobile Internet, which will prevent telemetry transmission, but will not stop local processes.
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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try first hitting "Stop" and then immediately "Disable" sometimes it takes a few quick taps for the system to miss the command.
After performing all the manipulations, it is recommended to restart the device. Check the main functions: calls, messages and the Internet. If the system behaves unstable--WIDGET:poll: What method of deleting Google do you plan to use?: Simple disabling in the settings | Deleting through ADB on PC | Getting Root-rights | Install custom firmware without Google | I will not do anything, I am afraid to break->
Removal of services via ADB (without Root rights)
A more efficient method to physically remove packets for the current user without affecting the system partition recovery, which would require a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) and the Android Debug Bridge toolkit (ADB), which is considered the “middle ground” between security and efficiency.
First, you need to activate the developer mode on your smartphone. Go to Settings → About the phone and quickly press 7 times on the field "Version" MIUI» or "Version" OS». Then on the menu "Additional» → «For developers, turn on the switchboard "Debugging by" USB». Connect your phone to your PC with a cable and confirm the debugging permission on your smartphone screen.
On your computer, open the command line or terminal in the ADB folder and enter a command to check the connection:
adb devicesIf the serial number of the device is displayed in the list, the connection is successfully established. Then you can proceed to delete the packets.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packetBelow is a table of Google’s main packages that can be safely removed to free up resources:
| Name of service | Packet name | Effects of removal |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play Store | com.android.vending | Inability to install applications from the official store |
| Google Services Framework | com.google.android.gsf | Push notifications will stop working in many applications |
| Google Play Services | com.google.android.gms | Critical failure of maps, navigation and many games |
| Google App | com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox | Search bar and voice assistant will disappear |
| YouTube | com.google.android.youtube | Delete the YouTube app (an alternative can be installed) |
To return a remote package, use the command adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet.This allows you to quickly restore functionality without completely flashing if something goes wrong.
List of safe to remove system applications Xiaomi
Use of specialized utilities-debloaters
Manually entering commands in the terminal can seem difficult for beginners, so the developers have created graphical shells for ADB. One of the most popular and reliable utilities is Universal Android Debloater.It allows you to visually select packets to remove, minimizing the risk of human error when entering the package name.
The program automatically determines your Xiaomi model and offers a list of recommended removal applications, sorted by security degree. You can choose a profile "Safe" or "Expert" In expert mode, all packages, including system ones, are displayed, which can be dangerous to remove.
The interface is intuitive: on the left, a list of packages, on the right, a description and an uninstall button. Before you start, make sure to take a snapshot of the list of applications or export it to know what exactly was removed, which will simplify the recovery process if necessary.
⚠️ Note: Do not delete packages that you are not sure of, especially those that are framework, provider, daemon. ADB You may need to reset to factory settings (Wipe Data).
The advantage of these tools is that they can be mass-deleted, so you can pick up ten Google apps that you don't need and clean them with a single click, which is much faster and more convenient than writing commands for each package separately.
Alternatives and Life Without Google Ecosystem
When Google's services are removed, the question becomes: Where do you get apps? The official store is closed, but there are great alternatives. F-Droid offers an open source repository of free software that has no trackers and no ads, and it's the perfect choice for privacy advocates.
For those who need popular proprietary apps (Telegram, WhatsApp, banking clients), Aurora Store is an anonymous Google Play client that allows you to download and update apps from Google storage without installing the services themselves and without logging in to your account. APK-files as in the official store.
The problem with push notifications is solved by installing micro-G or similar lightweight frameworks if you are ready for a more complex setup. However, for most users, it is enough to simply allow applications to run in the background and autorun. In MIUI and HyperOS, you need to go to the battery settings of a particular application and select "No restrictions".
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Life without Google is possible and even comfortable if you properly configure alternative application sources and manage auto-run permissions.
Maps can be replaced with Organic Maps or Yandex Maps (if you don’t mind Yandex telemetry), which are autonomous and don’t require Google services to build routes. IMAP/SMTP.