Many Xiaomi smartphone users are faced with the intrusiveness of system applications that cannot be removed by standard methods. Mi Music is one of these services, which often takes up space, consumes resources in the background and displays advertising, even if you prefer third-party solutions like Yandex.Music or Spotify. MIUI HyperOS does not provide a direct “Delete” button for most embedded programs, which causes fair discontent of device owners.
However, there are several proven ways to get rid of this application or at least completely neutralize its operation.
In this article, we will look at methods from simple replacement of the player by default to advanced removal through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge, and how to protect the system from accidental crashes.
You will be able to choose the option that best suits your technical level and the specific smartphone model.
Why Standard Deletion Is Impossible and What System Applications Are
Xiaomi’s Android operating system has a rigid access rights structure, where system applications are flagged, prohibiting their usual uninstallation.
This is done by developers to provide basic functionality to the device, but often results in the system being inflated with extra software known as bloatware.
The Mi Music app is deeply integrated into the shell media services, so attempts to remove it through the standard Settings menu simply won’t succeed – the button will be inactive or hidden.
To circumvent this limitation, you need to use tools with higher privileges that allow you to interact with the system partition memory.
⚠️ Warning: Interfering with system components can cause the interface to be unstable.Be sure to have an alternative music player before any action.
Understanding architecture MIUI Helps avoid errors: You don’t delete the file completely, but rather disable its visibility to the user or delete it for your current profile.
There is a difference between “disconnect” and “delete” and it is important to be clear about what outcome you want.
Preparation of the smartphone for modification of system settings
Before you start active actions, you need to properly configure the device so that it takes external commands.
Without activating the developer mode and debugging USB None of the effective methods will work, as the system will block external requests.
First, you need to activate the hidden developer menu.
To do this, go to the Settings menu. → About the phone and find the line "Version" MIUI» (or "Version" OS»).
Quickly click on this line. 7-10 Once in a row, until you receive a notification that you have become a developer.
Then you have to turn on the debugging itself.
Return to the main settings menu, select optional → For developers.
In the list that opens, find the debugging switch USB and activate it.
The system will warn about the risks – confirm the action, as it is necessary to transfer commands from the computer.
☑️ Readiness of the device to work with ADB
It is also recommended to connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to avoid driver problems when first connected, although working through the cable is more reliable.
Make sure that any other player is installed on the smartphone, for example, VLC Poweramp, so that the system is not left without audio playback.
Disconnection method through system settings (Safe option)
The easiest and safest way to remove Mi Music is to force it to stop working and hide it from view.
This method does not require a connection to a computer and is completely reversible in case of problems with the audio subsystem.
Go to the Settings section → Annexes → All applications.
Find Mi Music (may be called "Music").
Click on it and select the Stop option and then Disable or Hide if such a button is available in your firmware version.
After that, the application will stop running in the background and consume RAM.
However, it will still take up space in the internal storage, as the files will remain in the system partition.
⚠️ Note: After the system player is turned off, some functions that depend on it (for example, the alarm clock with the sound from the Mi Music library) may stop working correctly.
If the “Disable” button is missing or inactive, then your version is MIUI Tie the service to the core of the system.
In this case, it is necessary to move to more radical measures using the computer.
Removal of Mi Music via ADB (Advanced method)
The most effective way to completely remove the application is to use the Android Debug Bridge tools (ADB) computer.
This method allows you to send commands directly to the Android package manager, ignoring the limitations of the user interface.
To start, download and install Platform Tools from the official Google site to your PC.
Connect the smartphone cable to the computer and confirm the debugging request that appeared on the phone screen.
Open the command line (CMD) or terminal in a folder with ADB and enter a command to check the connection:
adb devicesIf a device with device status appears on the list, then the connection is successfully established.
Now you can start removing the package, and the uninstallation command is as follows:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.playerHere, com.miui.player is the internal name of the Mi Music package.
After the command is executed, the application will disappear from the menu and cease to exist for the current user.
What to do if the team is not executed?
It is important to note that this deletion is not final in a global sense: when you reset your phone to the factory settings (Hard Reset), the app will return.
But for everyday use, the effect will be the same as a complete uninstallation.
Alternative methods and use of third-party software
If you do not want to mess with the command line, you can use graphic shells for ADB, like Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or Universal Android Debloater.
These programs automatically identify the connected device and offer a list of system applications to remove.
In such utilities, the process looks even easier:
- 📱 Connect your phone and run the program on PC.
- 🔍 Find the list com.miui.player or Mi Music.
- 🗑️ Press the button “Uninstall” or “Remove».
- ✅ Wait for confirmation of successful removal.
Another option is to use uninstallation apps directly on your smartphone that require Shizuku or Root rights.
The Sai (Split APKs Installer) application also sometimes allows you to manage system packages if the corresponding permissions are used through the system. ADB once.
However, the use of third-party software always carries the risk of data leakage or unstable operation.
Manual command entry through official ADB It is the most transparent and safe method for experienced users.
Possible problems and system recovery
After removing the system component, unexpected situations may occur, for example, the sound in the camera or when recording the screen will stop working.
This is because some processes try to call up a remote player library.
The table below shows the main symptoms and ways to solve them:
| Symptoms. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No alarm clock. | Lack of access to the system library of sounds | Select a melody from the file in the alarm settings |
| Interface errors | Conflict of dependency MIUI | Resetting or resetting settings |
| Screen recording is not working. | Recording system sound requires a player | Use a microphone to record sound |
| The program disappeared, but the place did not vacate. | Residual files in the cache | Cleaning the cache through recovery |
If the system is unstable, you can always restore the remote application.
This is done by using a command:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.playerThis instruction will return the package to a “user-0” state, effectively reinstall-running the application without the need to download the firmware.
Always have this team on hand in case of critical errors.
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Removing System Applications Through ADB Safe if you have an install-existing plan and a backup player.
How to turn off advertising in Mi Music without deleting
If you don’t want to remove the app but you’re annoyed by the ads, you can minimize the impact of the app through your privacy settings.
Log in to the Mi Music app itself, click on the menu (three bars) and go to the settings.
Find the section related to “Get recommendations” or “Show online content.”
Turn off all switches relating to displaying online content and personalized advertising.
It is also worth turning off receiving notifications from this app in the general Android settings.
This won’t remove the app completely, but it will make it less intrusive to use.
Often, it is the disabling of network activity for a particular application in the Data Transfer menu that gives a better effect than deleting.
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Turn off Mi Music access to mobile internet in settings SIM-This will prevent banner ads from loading and save traffic.