How to permanently remove Mi Video from Xiaomi: from shutdown to complete erasure

Why Mi Video is intrusive and can be safely removed

Mi Video is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI. It is designed to watch videos, but many users face problems: the app takes up space in memory, consumes battery power in the background and is not removed by standard methods. Moreover, on some models, Mi Video automatically plays ads in the “For You” tape, even if you do not use it.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible methods, from simply disabling to completely removing the system application. It’s important to understand that the depth of intervention depends on your device model and MIUI version. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15, some methods may not work without unlocking the bootloader, whereas on the Redmi Note 10, ADB rights are sufficient.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Phone model (in Settings) → The phone)
• 🔄 Version MIUI (ibid., line “Version MIUI")
• 🔓 bootloader status (unblocked or not)

Method 1: Disable Mi Video without root rights

The safest method is to disable an app that doesn’t require special knowledge or unlock the bootloader.This won’t delete the Mi Video files, but will stop it from working and hide the icon from the menu.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter Mi Video (or Video on Russian firmware).
3. Click on the application, then select Disable.
4. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F5) The disable button may be inactive. In this case, proceed to the next method.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

If the shutdown didn’t work or the button isn’t available, use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15, but requires a connection to a computer.

Steps:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

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

If the command fails, try an alternative package:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer.global

⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB The app will disappear from the menu, but its files will remain in the system partition.

Method 3: Complete removal with root rights

To completely erase Mi Video, root rights are required, a method suitable for power users, as improper actions can lead to system failure.

Instructions:

• 🔧 Install Magisk and get root access.
• 📱 Use a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 🗑️ Move to the /system/priv-app/MiuiVideo or /system/app/MiuiVideo.
• 🚮 Delete the MiuiVideo folder and all files with the.apk and.odex extensions.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On dynamic partition devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), removing system applications may make it impossible to obtain OTA-In this case, you will need manual firmware through Fastboot.

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Before deleting system files, back up /system partition using the adb backup command or TWRP.

Method 4: Removal via TWRP (for stitched devices)

If your Xiaomi has custom TWRP recovery installed, you can delete Mi Video through it, a method less risky than manual file deletion, as it allows you to create a backup before changes.

Step-by-step:

1. Download to TWRP (press Power + Volume Up when you turn on).
2. Go to Mount → System and connect the system partition.
3. Select Advanced → File Manager.
4. Find /system/priv-app/MiuiVideo and delete it.
5. Wipe your cache (Wipe → Cache) and restart.

✅ The advantage of this method: if after removal there are problems, you can restore the system from the backup. TWRP.

Method 5: Using Debloater Scripts

For users who don’t want to manually remove apps, there are ready-made debloater scripts that automatically find and remove unnecessary system applications, including Mi Video.

Popular tools:

• 🤖 Universal Android Debloater (works through the Internet) ADB)
• 📱 MIUI Debloater Tool (specialized for Xiaomi)
• 💻 Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools (GUI-PC-version)

Example of Universal Android Debloater:

1. Download the script from GitHub.
2. Connect your phone to ADB (as in Method 2).
3. Run the script and select com.miui.videoplayer to delete.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.

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Debloather scripts remove not only Mi Video, but also other unnecessary applications (for example, Mi Music, Mi Browser), which significantly saves space.

What to do if Mi Video is back after MIUI update

One of the most common problems is returning Mi Video after installing the MIUI update, which is because the system restores remote system applications when it updates.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Re-deletion through ADB or TWRP after each update.
• 🚫 Blocking updates for Mi Video via Magisk (DisableForceEncrypt or App Systemizer).
• 📦 Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) where there are no pre-installed Xiaomi apps.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI Global, opt out of automatic updates to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto Update. Manually check for updates and delete Mi Video as soon as you install it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Video removal