How to remove Chrome from Xiaomi 9T: A Step-by-Step Guide

Many Xiaomi Mi 9T owners face a situation where the pre-installed Google Chrome browser takes up space in memory or simply is not needed, as the user prefers other alternatives. Unfortunately, with standard Android tools without root rights, it is impossible to completely remove this system component, since it is deeply integrated into the MIUI shell. However, there are proven ways to hide it, disable it or forcibly remove it using a computer.

In this article, we will look at various methods for solving this problem, ranging from simple settings to advanced debugging tools. It is important to understand that interfering with system processes requires care so as not to disrupt the stable operation of the smartphone. Follow the instructions carefully, especially if you decide to use the command line.

Before you start taking action, you need to assess the risks and choose the option that is most suitable for you. If you just want the browser not to corny eyes, you can just turn it off. If the goal is to make room in the system partition, more radical measures will be required. Deleting system applications through ADB does not require superuser rights (Root), which makes this method safe for guaranteeing the device.

Why you can’t just delete Chrome through your settings

The Android operating system installed on the Xiaomi Mi 9T classifies Google Chrome as a system application, which means that the “Delete” button in the application management menu will be inactive or replaced with the “Disable” button, which is implemented by developers to ensure the basic functionality of the system, since many other Google services are tied to the components of this browser.

Attempting to delete system files manually through file managers without root permissions will not work, blocking the removal of critical components, and even with superuser rights, incorrect deletion can lead to a cyclical reboot of the device or errors in the operation of Google Play Services.

⚠️ Warning: Before any manipulation of system applications, be sure to create a complete backup of data. Deleting important system components can lead to unstable smartphone operation.

There's a difference between "delete" and "disable." Disabling hides the icon from the menu and prevents an application from running in the background, but its files remain in memory. Deletion physically erases the packet data from the system. For the average user, it is often enough to turn off.

Method of disabling the browser without a computer

The safest and easiest way to get rid of an intrusive browser is to use the built-in shutdown feature, which doesn’t require a PC connection, installing additional software, or having a deep knowledge of android, but is ideal for those who just want to clean the desktop and app menus.

To do this, you need to go to the settings of your Xiaomi Mi 9T. Find the section responsible for managing installed programs. Depending on the version of the MIUI shell, the path may be slightly different, but the general logic remains the same for all devices in the line.

• 📱 Open the Settings menu and go to the Applications section.
• 🔍 Select All Apps and find it in the Chrome list.
• 🚫 Click on the Disable button at the bottom of the screen.
• ✅ Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

After these steps are done, the browser icon will disappear from the desktop and menu. The app will stop receiving updates through the Play Market and will not consume battery power in the background. If you need this browser again in the future, you will be able to activate it back through the same settings menu.

Removal through ADB: Tool preparation

If you don’t like a standard shutdown and want to physically remove the package from the system, you’ll need a computer and Android Debug Bridge (ADB) toolkit. This is Google’s official utility that lets you control the device via a PC. For the Xiaomi Mi 9T, this method is the most efficient and safest way to clean the system.

The first step is to get the workspace ready, and you'll need to download the Platform Tools from the official Android developer site, which is a set of drivers and executables that you need to connect your computer to your smartphone, and make sure that you have USB debugging enabled on your device.

The debugging is activated in the hidden Developer menu, and you have to quickly click on the build number in the About Phone section to open it, and when you say you're a developer, a new item will appear in the settings menu.

settings put global developer_options_enabled 1

In this menu you need to find the item Debugging USB And activate it. When you first connect to your computer on the Xiaomi Mi screen. 9T A confirmation request will be made RSA-Make sure to press "Allow" or the computer won't be able to send a command to delete.

System packet removal process

Once the device is successfully connected to your computer and the drivers are installed, you can move to direct deletion. Open the command line or terminal in the ADB tool folder. First, check if your computer sees your phone by entering the adb device command. If the list shows the serial number of the device with device status, then the connection is established.

Now you have to type in a command to delete a specific package. The name of the package for the Chrome browser usually looks like com.android.chrome. It is important not to confuse it with the system web view component, the removal of which can break the work of other applications.

Follow the uninstall command in the Chrome table, and the system will instantly respond and give a message Success if the operation is successful, and then the application will disappear from the system completely, freeing up space in the data section.

Possible problems and solutions

Unforeseen situations may occur during the removal process, for example, an antivirus on a computer or firewall may block the connection. ADB. Xiaomi drivers may also conflict with standard Windows drivers, in which case it is recommended to use the original cable from the kit and try another one. USB-port, preferably USB 2.0.

Another common problem is inability to find command. This means that the operating system does not see the ADB executable. Make sure you are in the directory where the Platform Tools files were unpacked, or add a path to them in the system environment variables.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to delete packages that you don't know what they're supposed to be. Deleting Google Play Services system components can cause most apps on your smartphone to fail.

If after deleting Chrome, links from other applications stopped opening, this means that the system does not have a default browser. You will need to install any other browser from the Play Market and assign it to the main one in the settings.

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Use the command "adb shell pm list packages | grep chrome" to know exactly the name of the packet if standard deletion does not work.

Alternative methods and application managers

For those who don’t want to mess with the command line, there are graphical shells for ADB, such as Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or Universal Android Debloater.These programs automatically identify the connected device and offer a list of system applications to remove with clear descriptions.

Using them simplifies the process by making it available to inexperienced users, so you just tick the box against Chrome and press the uninstall button, and the program will generate and send the necessary commands, but trusting third-party software is only necessary when downloading from official repositories, such as GitHub.

There is also a method using Root rights and file managers like System App Remover, which gives you full control over the file system, but requires unlocking the bootloader, which on Xiaomi devices can take up to 7 days to wait and lead to a loss of warranty.

• 🛠️ ADB Tools: Safe, does not require Root, reversible.
• 🔓 Root rights: Complete removal, high risk, loss of warranty.
• 📱 Disconnection: The safest method, does not free up space.

For most Xiaomi Mi 9T users, the optimal balance between functionality and system purity is to use ADB without obtaining full superuser rights.

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Use of the ADB-commands are the only way to remove the system application without unlocking the bootloader and losing the warranty.

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