How to permanently remove Mi Browser from Xiaomi Mi 9T: from disconnection to complete removal

Why do you want to get rid of Mi Browser on Mi 9T?

Owners of the Xiaomi Mi 9T (also known as the Redmi K20 in some regions) often face the need to remove the pre-installed Mi Browser, for reasons ranging from intrusive advertising and data collection to slow performance compared to alternatives like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Mi Browser officially refers to system applications MIUI, What's more, after system updates, the browser can automatically recover even if you've previously deactivated it. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can, from simple disabling to complete deletion using the help of a new system. ADB and ROOT-rights.

It is important to understand that removing system applications can affect the stability of MIUI. However, with the right approach, the risks are minimal. If you are not sure about your actions, start with the safest methods (disable or hide), and resort to radical measures only when urgently needed.

Method 1: Disable Mi Browser without removal (the safest method)

If you don't have to completely erase your browser, but just hide it from the menu and stop the background, this is the method for you. It doesn't require special knowledge and is reversible at any time.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the settings on your Xiaomi Mi 9T.
• 🔧 Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search box, type Mi Browser (or com.android.browser).
• ⚙️ Click on the application, then select Disable.
• ✅ Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Once disabled, the browser icon will disappear from the menu and the background processes will no longer consume resources, but the application itself will remain in the system and can be turned on again at any time.

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If after disabling Mi Browser continues to appear in search results on the system, clear the cache in Settings → Memory → Clean.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (especially global) the option to disable may not be available for system applications.

Method 2: Hide Mi Browser with Launchers (without ROOT)

If you can't disable your browser, you can simply hide its display in the application menu, and any third-party launcher, such as Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher, will do this.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Nova Launcher:

• 📲 Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
• 🖱️ Long press on the desktop → Launcher settings.
• 📂 Go to Apps and Widgets → Hide applications.
• 🔍 Select Mi Browser from the list and confirm.

This method does not physically remove the application, but makes it inaccessible to run accidentally, the disadvantage being that the browser will still take up space in memory and can be updated via Google Play (if installed as a custom application).

Method 3: Remove Mi Browser via ADB (without ROOT but with PC)

For those who are ready to connect the Mi 9T There is a method of removing the device via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). He doesn't ask. ROOT-rights, but will require the inclusion of the developer mode and the installation of drivers.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.

Instructions:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Mi 9T: Go to Settings → About Phone. 7 times click on MIUI Version. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate Debugging on USB.

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

Terminal

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed.)

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser

If the command is successful, the browser will be deleted for the current user (without affecting system files).

Developer mode is on

Xiaomi drivers installed

ADB Tools Downloaded and Unpacked

USB-The cable is connected to the original port

Backup copy of data created-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (Especially Chinese) the browser package may be called differently, for example, com.miui.browser. Check the exact name through the command adb shell pm list packages. | grep browser.

Method 4: Complete removal by using ROOT-rights (for experienced users)

If you have ROOT-access (e.g. via Magisk), you can delete the Mi Browser permanently, including all its system files.

Instructions for Root Explorer or Titanium Backup:

• 📁 Open the file manager with ROOT-access (e.g., Root Explorer).
• 🔍 Move to the /system/app/MiBrowser or /system/priv-app/MiBrowser.
• 🗑️ Delete the browser folder (pre-return the backup copy!).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

Alternatively, via Titanium Backup:

1. Launch the application and provide ROOT-access.
2. Find Mi Browser on the list.
3. Choose Delete! (Do not Freeze!)

Once completely deleted, the browser will not recover even after resetting, but there is a risk of disrupting other system components if you delete the associated libraries.

Method 5: Replace Mi Browser with the default alternative

If your goal is simply not to use Mi Browser, but to leave it on the system, you can assign another browser to the default application, which will prevent accidental opening of links in the unnecessary browser.

How to change the default browser:

• 🌐 Install an alternative browser (such as Chrome or Firefox).
• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Mi Browser and click Open by Default.
• ❌ Reset the default settings.
• 🔄 When you next open the link, select a new browser and mark Always.

This method doesn't remove the Mi Browser, but it minimizes its use, and it's completely safe and doesn't require any technical skills.

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The default browser designation does not remove Mi Browser, but prevents it from automatically running when you open links from other apps (such as Telegram or WhatsApp).

What if Mi Browser returns after MIUI update?

One of the most common problems is that the Mi Browser reappears after installing MIUI updates, which is because the system restores remote system applications when it updates.

Decisions:

If you deleted the browser through ADB, after updating, just repeat the command. ROOT-method may require re-deletion of files, as the update could restore them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Mi Browser on Xiaomi Mi 9T