Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners often encounter intrusive system components that consume battery life and collect user data. The MIUI Services uninstallation process requires caution because it affects deep layers of the operating system. Many users want to make room and improve performance by getting rid of preinstalled software.
There are several methods of interfering with system processes, from simple menu settings to advanced tools like ADB. The choice of method depends on your technical background and goals. It is important to understand that completely removing some components can disrupt notifications or synchronization.
Before you start taking action, you need to weigh the pros and cons. You need to be aware of the risks associated with breaking the integrity of the firmware. Below we will discuss in detail the safe and radical methods of cleaning the system.
Risk analysis and device preparation
The procedure for removing system packages is not a regular feature of Android. Interference with system applications can lead to instability of the gadget, in the worst case, the device can go into a cyclic reboot known as a bootloop.
Make sure to back up your sensitive data before any manipulations, save your contacts, photos and documents to the cloud or computer, and restore the information in the event of a failure.
⚠️ Note: Removing critical components such as Security or MIUI Home, can make the interface inaccessible.
You'll need a computer running Windows, macOS or Linux to work. USB-cable to provide stable connection during command transmission.
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Use the original cable or certified analogue to avoid connection breaks during debugging.
Required tools and drivers
To do this successfully, you need to have a software environment, and the basic element is the ADB Tools (Android Debug Bridge), a command-line utility that allows you to control your device from a PC.
You also need to install drivers for your smartphone. For Xiaomi devices, Google Universal Drivers or specialized packages from the manufacturer are often suitable. Without properly installed drivers, the computer will not see the phone in debugging mode.
- 📱 The enabled mode of the developer on the smartphone.
- 🔌 Activated function “Debugging by USB» settings.
- 💻 Installed Platform-tools package on your computer.
- 🔋 Battery charge of the device at least 50%.
To activate the developer mode, go to Settings → About phone and quickly press 7 times on the option MIUI Version. After the activation message appears, the desired section will appear in the advanced settings.
☑️ Readiness to remove services
Disconnection through system settings
The safest, but less effective method is the use of built-in MIUI tools. It does not require a connection to a PC, but allows you to limit the functionality, and not delete files completely.
Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Find a service you’re interested in, such as MIUI Daemon or Mi Video, and click on it and select the option “Disable” or “Delete Updates.”
| Component | Security of removal | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Browser | Tall. | Lack of a standard browser |
| GetApps | Tall. | Inability to update themes through the store |
| MIUI Daemon | Medium | Data collection will stop, errors of logs are possible |
| Security | Low. | Violation of permits and cleaner |
If the delete button is inactive, it means that the application has system-level rights, and then you can't do without ADB or Root rights, and this is a good way to clean up the garbage in the first place.
Removing services via ADB (without Root)
This method is considered the “gold standard” for advanced users, allowing you to delete packets for the current user without affecting the system partition recovery. If something goes wrong, resetting will return everything as it was.
Connect your smartphone to your computer and open the command line in the ADB folder. Enter the adb device command to check the connection. The phone screen will see a debugging permission request that needs to be confirmed.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.daemonHere, com.miui.daemon is an example of a packet name. You need to know the exact name of the component you want to remove. A list of all the packages can be obtained by adb shell pm list packages.
⚠️ Attention: Be extremely careful when entering the packet name. An error in one character can lead to the removal of the wrong application.
To recover an application removed in this way, it is enough to execute the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing <name packet>. This makes the method reversible and relatively safe.
List of safe packet removal
Use of specialized snails
Manually typing commands can seem daunting for beginners. Fortunately, enthusiasts have created graphical shells for ADB that automate the process. One of the most popular is Xiaomi's ADB/Fastboot Tools program.
These utilities scan the device and display a list of installed applications with clear names, not just technical identifiers. You just tick the box against the unwanted software and click the Uninstall button.
- 🚀 Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools – a powerful combine for enthusiasts.
- 🧹 Universal Android Debloater – a cross-platform open source solution.
- 📱 ADB AppControl - a convenient program for Windows with a Russian interface.
Using software reduces the risk of human error when typing commands, but only trust trusted sources by downloading programs from official repositories on GitHub or 4PDA forums.
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Graphic shells greatly simplify the process, making system debris removal accessible even to inexperienced users.
Possible problems and solutions
After deleting services, you may experience unexpected system behavior, such as stopping push notifications from remote applications or stopping automatic brightness.
A common problem is that the system errors "Process isn't responding," and if the device starts to heat up or brake, it's because an important hanging process has been removed, and then restarting to safe mode will help.
If the phone stopped loading normally, try recovering (pressing the power and volume button) and running Wipe Data, which will return factory settings and restore deleted system files.
⚠️ Warranty on the device can be canceled if traces of deep software interference are detected if this leads to a breakdown.
Always test the removal of one bag before a mass cleaning, which will allow you to track which component caused the instability, and quickly restore it.