How to permanently remove Mi Show from Xiaomi phone: from simple ways to deep cleaning

The Mi Show app (formerly Mi Remote) is pre-installed on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones as part of MIUI’s proprietary software. For many users, it becomes an unnecessary ballast: it takes up space in memory, hangs in the background and periodically sends notifications. Worse, standard deletion through the app menu often doesn’t work, since Mi Show refers to system services.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the Mi Show from Xiaomi phones in 2026 – from safe methods for beginners to radical solutions for advanced users (including working with ADB and root rights). Each method is tested on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and is relevant for models from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Choose the right option depending on your level of preparation and readiness for experiments!

Why can't Mi Show be removed in the standard way?

When you try to uninstall via Settings → Applications → Mi Show, most users are faced with a gray button “Delete” or a message “App can not be removed”, the reason lies in the MIUI architecture:

• 🔹 System status: Mi Show is embedded in firmware as part of the com.miui.remotectl package and is equated to critical services (e.g. Mi Account or Security).
• 🔹 Dependencies: Removal can disrupt other features, such as an IR port (if your model has one) or a Mi Home.
• 🔹 Xiaomi policy: Manufacturer blocks removal of pre-installed apps to keep ecosystem uniform.

But there are workarounds, and we'll go from the simplest to the most difficult, and start with the first one, and if it doesn't work, move on to the next one.

Method 1: Disable Mi Show without removal (safe for beginners)

If you are simply disturbed by notifications or background activity, just turn off the application without completely removing it. This will not free up space on the disk, but will stop all processes and hide the icon from the menu:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Show (or Mi Remote) in the list and tap it.
3. Click "Disable" (password/fingerprint confirmation may be required).
4. Enable the Hide option (if available) to remove the icon from your desktop.

✅ Pros: No risks, no technical skills required, reversible.

❌ Cons: The application remains in memory (takes up) ~50–100 MB, can be updated through the Play Market.

💡

After disabling, check the AutoStart section in the app settings – disable all permissions so that the Mi Show doesn’t exactly start in the background.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

For users who are ready to connect the phone to a computer, there is a more radical method - deletion via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This is the official tool from Google, which allows you to manage system packages without root rights. Attention: the method requires accuracy, but does not violate the warranty!

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with ADB-tools installed.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap the version number → return to "Additional» → «For developers» → debug).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on your smartphone screen.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.remotectl
5. Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.remotectl

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi K60) post-refresh MIUI com.miui.remotectl can recover, in which case repeat the procedure or use the root-right method.

Method 3: Removal with root rights (for advanced)

If you have already obtained root access (for example, through Magisk), you can delete Mi Show permanently using a root-enabled file manager (for example, Root Explorer or FX File Manager). This method is guaranteed to remove the application from the system, but requires caution - an error can lead to a bootloop ( looped reboot).

Instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer from the Play Market.
2. Open the manager, provide root access and go to /system/priv-app/MiuiRemoteControl or /system/app/MiuiRemoteControl folder
3. Delete the MiuiRemoteControl folder (or rename it to MiuiRemoteControl.bak in case of recovery).
4. Go to /data/app/ and delete folders called com.miui.remotectl-* (if any).
5. Clear the cache in Settings → Storage → Clear the cache and restart the phone.

🔧 Additional: To prevent Mi Show from recovering after upgrade MIUI, Install Magisk Universal SafetyNet Fix or blacklist com.miui.remotectl via App Systemizer.

Method 4: Blocking with Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools

For those who do not want to manually enter commands ADB, There is a convenient utility - Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools.It automates the process of removing system applications and supports most models. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO. You can download it from the official GitHub.

How to use:

1. Run XiaomiADBFastbootTools.exe and select your model from the list.

✨ Bonus: The utility also allows you to remove other unnecessary applications, such as Mi Browser, Mi Music or GetApps. But be careful - removing some packages (for example, com.miui.securitycenter) can disrupt the system!

Method 5: Reflashing custom firmware (for enthusiasts)

The most radical way to get rid of Mi Show is to install custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS) that will completely replace stock MIUI with pure Android without pre-installed apps.

• 🔧 Requires unlocking the bootloader, which resets the phone to factory settings.
• 📱 It may disrupt some functions (e.g., an IR port or a port). NFC on some models).
• ⚠️ Deprives the official guarantee (if it is still valid).

If you are ready for experiments, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install a custom recap (TWRP) for your model.
3. Download the appropriate firmware from the XDA Developers forum.
4. Sweat the firmware through TWRP and wipe the data.

⚠️ Note: On models with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Note 12) 4G) Unlocking the bootloader may not be possible without official permission from Xiaomi. Before you start, check the support for your model on the LineageOS Wiki.

What if other features stopped working after the Mi Show was removed?

In rare cases, deleting com.miui.remotectl may affect:

• 📺 IR port (if it is in your model – check the characteristics of the device).
• 🏠 Mi Home (a smart home app may lose some of its features).
• 🔄 Updates MIUI (Sometimes the update center freezes).

Decisions:

1. Restore the package with ADB: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.remotectl
2. If the IR port is not working, install an alternative remote app, such as Peel Smart Remote or SURE Universal Remote.
3. For Mi Home issues, reinstall the app from the Play Market.

💡 Tip: Before removing system applications, always create a backup through TWRP Or Xiaomi Backup, which will allow you to quickly restore your work capacity if something goes wrong.

💡

On models with an IR port (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), removing the Mi Show can disrupt the remote. Before removing, check if your phone has an IR transmitter (information in the characteristics on the Xiaomi website).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Show removal