How to remove completely MI-Messages on Xiaomi Redmi: from cleaning the cache to resetting settings

Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners often face the problem of overloaded MI-Messaging is a standard messenger from the manufacturer, which is not always easy to use, over time, the application accumulates gigabytes of unnecessary data, slows down the phone and constantly sends notifications, but simply remove it through the app menu will not work: Xiaomi embeds messenger in firmware as system software.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to get rid of MI-messages - from basic cleaning of the cache to radical methods using ADB And then we turn it off through the developer settings, and each method is tested on Redmi Note models. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13 Important: Some actions require super-user rights (root), which can affect the warranty.

If you just want to make room, just clear the app data, if the goal is to completely remove the messenger from your phone, you'll have to use advanced methods, start with the safest ones, and move on to the complex ones.

1. Clearing cache and data MI-message

The easiest way to reduce the amount of time a messenger is to clear its cache and user data, which won’t delete the app itself, but will free up to 1-3 GB of memory (depending on the number of messages and media files), which takes less than a minute and requires no special knowledge.

Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management. You can find the list. MI-Messages (may be called com.android.mms or com.miui.mms) Open the app page and select:

• 🧹 Clear cache – deletes temporary files (does not affect messages)
• 🗑️ Clear data – resets all settings and deletes message history
• 🔄 Resetting notifications – disables all active alerts

Once the data is cleaned, the app will return to the factory settings, but it will remain in the system, which is suitable if you need to make room, but do not want to delete the messenger completely.

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After cleaning, MI-The messages continue to take up a lot of space, check the folder DCIM/.thumbnails — Sometimes the miniatures from the messenger are stored there separately.

2. Disable notifications and autoboots

If the messenger isn't deleted but is constantly distracting by notifications, you can limit its activity, it won't free up memory, but it will make your phone more comfortable. MIUI has built-in tools to manage background processes.

To disable notifications:

1. Hold your finger on the notification from MI-Messages and select Disable Notifications.
2. Or go to Settings. → Notifications → MI-Messages and deactivate all switches.

To limit autoloading:

• 🔋 Open the Settings. → Battery → Choice of applications.
• 📱 Find it. MI-Messages and select Limit background activity.
• 🚫 In the AutoRun section, disable permission for the messenger.

These settings won't delete the app, but they will reduce its impact on performance, and if you want SMS-only messages, you can turn off Internet messages in the messenger settings altogether.

3. Removal via ADB (no root)

For users who are ready for more complex manipulations, there is a way to remove the MI-messages without superuser rights - through ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method works on most Redmi models, but requires a computer connection.

You'll need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and open the command line (cmd).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
3. Execute the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.mms For some versions of MIUI, you may need: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.mms

If the command is successful, the application will disappear from the menu. It will remain on the system, but will not be displayed to the current user. To restore, you just need to reinstall the messenger via ADB or reset settings.

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4. Complete removal with root rights

If you are ready to get root rights, you can delete them. MI-This method is suitable for advanced users, because it violates the integrity of the system and can lead to unstable operation of the phone.

Removal will require:

• 🔓 Installed by Magisk or other root manager.
• 🛠️ File Manager with support for root (e.g. Root Explorer).
• 📁 Backup of the system (in case of failures).

Steps:

1. Open the file manager and go to /system/priv-app/Mms or /system/app/Mms.
2. Delete the folder of the MMS (or rename it to MMS.Bak for recovery).
3. Reboot the phone.

Once you reboot, the messenger will disappear from the system. If you need SMS, install an alternative messenger (such as Google Messages or Textra).

5. Alternative messengers for Xiaomi Redmi

If you deleted MI-Messages but need functionality SMS/MMS, And if you look at alternative applications, they often offer more features: cloud backup, dark theme, spam protection, and device synchronization.

Top.-5 messenger:

To assign a new application by default, go to Settings → Applications → Default → Messaging App and select the desired messenger. Some apps (such as Google Messages) may require additional permissions to send MMS.

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Before installing an alternative messenger, export your message history from MI-Messages via Settings → Additionally. → Export of communications.

6.Reconstruction MI-post-disposal

If you delete the messenger, but it was necessary (for example, to work with Mi Cloud or enterprise services), it can be restored.

Recovery options:

• 🔄 Through ADB (if the pm uninstall command was deleted: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.mms
• 📥 Installation APK: Download the original APK messenger for your version MIUI (For example, from the APKMirror website and install manually.
• ⚙️ Reset: Returns all system applications but deletes user data (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings).

If you have deleted files through root, restore the Mms folder from backup or reflash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool.Remember that security updates may be required after recovery.

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After recovery, MI-Messages won’t open, clear their cache and data in the app settings, then restart the phone.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When working with MI-And these are the most common problems that people have with their messages, and the ways that they can be addressed are the most common ones:

Problem 1: No messages are sent

• 📶 Check your network connection (mobile internet or Wi-Fi for your mobile phone) MMS).
• 📞 Make sure that the messenger settings indicate the correct Message Center (check with the operator).
• 🔄 Restart your phone or reset your network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).

Problem 2: The app is constantly hanging

• 🧹 Clear the cache and data (see Section 1).
• 🔄 Update the messenger via Mi App Store or Google Play.
• 📱 Check the free space on your phone (less than 1GB can cause crashes).

Problem 3: Cannot be removed through ADB

⚠️ Note: If the adb uninstall command returns an error DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR, This means that the application is protected from removal on your version. MIUI. Try: Use adb shell pm hide com.android.mms (hidden app). Get root and remove manually.

If none of the methods worked, contact Xiaomi for support or consider flashing your phone to custom firmware (like LineageOS), where system applications can be removed freely.

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