How to completely remove or disable the cart on Xiaomi: all ways

The Recycle Bin app on Xiaomi smartphones is often annoying: it takes up space in memory, duplicates the functions of a standard file manager and does not always work correctly with the Mi Cloud cloud storage. Despite the fact that the MIUI system does not provide a direct “Delete” button for this application, there are at least 5 working methods – from simple disabling to complete deletion of system files.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways for MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11T/12/13 and others. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights (root) – we will separately specify where it is necessary and provide safe alternatives.

Why is the Xiaomi shopping cart bothering users?

The com.miui.cleanmaster app (newer versions of com.miui.securitycenter) is not only responsible for the shopping cart, but also for optimizing the system.

According to a survey by XDA Developers, 68% of Xiaomi users tried to get rid of the cart in the first 3 months after buying the device, while 42% experienced problems after incorrectly removing system APKs.

Method 1: Disable the cart through settings (without root)

The safest method is to deactivate the automatic transfer of files to the recycle bin, which will not delete the application itself, but will prevent it from working:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type the Recycle Bin (or Cleanmaster for older versions of MIUI).
3. Choose com.miui.cleanmaster or com.miui.securitycenter.
4. Click Disable (if the button is active) or Stop.
5. Go to Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm.

To completely disable the function of the basket:

1. Open the files. → Settings (⚙️) → Basket.
2. Translate the slider Automatically move files to the basket in the off position.

Backup of important files

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Close all background applications

Connect the charger (recommended)

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⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Redmi K40) If you disable com.miui.cleanmaster, you may lose access to Security in your settings (ADB).

Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root but with PC)

If the shutdown didn’t work, you can remove the cart using Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method works on all versions of MIUI and does not require root rights, but you will need a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm access to debugging.

ADB Tools

Win + R → cmd

adb devices


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster




adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.securitycenter

If the first command doesn’t work, try:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13 Pro and POCO F5 s MIUI 14 Uninstall command can cause an error DELETE_FAILED_DEVICE_POLICY_MANAGER. In this case, use disable-user or go to the method. 4 (Magisk).

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Before executing ADB-command, check the list of packages with the command adb shell pm list packages | grep miui - this will help you find the current name of the basket for your firmware.

Method 3: Removal with Magisk (root required)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk, the most radical method is available - the complete removal of the system APK. The advantage: the basket will disappear forever, even after resetting the settings.

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk and the App Systemizer module (available in the Magisk Modules repository).
2. Download. APK-file-basket for your version MIUI (for example, CleanMaster_4.12.0.apk).
3. In App Systemizer, select the downloaded APK and click Uninstall System App.
4. Reset the device.

Alternatively, use the Universal Debloater module:

1. Install the module via Magisk.


2. In the module settings, find:




- [x] com.miui.cleanmaster




- [x] com.miui.securitycenter




3. Apply the changes and reboot.

Method 4: Hiding the Recycle Bin through File Manager Settings

If you do not need to completely remove the application, but just hide it from the interface, use the built-in MIUI settings:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Go to Categories → Basket.
3. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
4. Select basket settings.
5. Turn off the options: 📁 Showing the basket on the main screen 🔄 Automatically move deleted files ☁️ Synchronize with Mi Cloud

For Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and later, Hide the Recycle Bin from the side menu – activate it to completely remove the partition from the file manager.

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Hiding the cart through the settings is the only method that does not require technical manipulation and is completely reversible.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If the cart caused system failures (for example, after a failed removal through ADB), hard reset will help to return to work. This method is also useful if you plan to sell the device and want to delete all user data.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup through Settings → Google → Backup or Mi Cloud.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data.
4. Enter your password (if installed) and confirm.

Once reset, the basket will return, but all settings will be reset to factory. To prevent it from reappearing, immediately after setting up the phone, turn off the basket through Settings → Applications (see Method 1).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14) reset can take up to 15 minutes.Do not interrupt the process even if the screen goes out - wait for the logo to appear MI.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove the cart, users often face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

If other features (e.g. Battery Optimization or Privacy Protection) are lost after the cart manipulation, restore them through MIUI Hidden Settings:

1. Install the QuickShortcutMaker app.
2. Find com.miui.securitycenter.
3. Create a shortcut for Battery Optimization or Privacy Protection.

To prevent return:

1. Before updating, back up your backup via adb backup com.miui.cleanmaster.
2. After the update, repeat the command adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster.