How to Remove Unnecessary Apps on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: 5 Proven Ways

Why you should delete apps on Redmi 7A and what risks are there

Xiaomi Redmi 7A, with its modest 2GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal storage, is quickly clogged with unnecessary programs. Even after resetting to factory settings, the system takes about 10GB, and user data and cache complete the task - the device begins to slow down, overheat and discharge in a few hours. But not all applications can be removed without consequences.

The main problem with Xiaomi’s built-in applications (called bloatware) is that they are often tied to system processes. For example, removing com.miui.analytics can disrupt updates, and without com.xiaomi.midrop, fast Mi Drop file transfer will cease to function. In this article, we will discuss which programs can be safely uninstalled and which only disable, so as not to turn a smartphone into a “brick”.

The Redmi 7A feature is that there is no memory card slot in the 32GB version (16GB is available), which means that you can only free up space by cleaning up internal memory. Fortunately, there are several ways, from standard settings to manually uninstalling through ADB for power users.

Method 1: Remove through standard Android settings

The safest method is to use built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for custom applications (installed from Google Play or APK) and parts of pre-installed services that are not critical to the system.

To remove the program:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the All Apps tab (or Downloaded if you want to remove only user programs).
3. Slip on the name of the unnecessary application.
4. Click on “Delete” (if the button is active) or “Disable” (if deletion is blocked).

Note that some system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) can only be disabled, this hides them from the menu, but does not free up the memory completely. ADB.

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If the Remove button is inactive, try clearing the cache and application data first, sometimes unlocking the option of uninstallation.

Method 2: Disabling embedded applications without root rights

Many of the pre-installed programs on the Redmi 7A can’t be removed in the standard way, but they can be turned off, which will stop background processes and save battery power, although memory will only be partially freed up.

How to disable the system application:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search box, type the name of the program (for example, Mi Browser or Cleaner).
• 🚫 Click “Disable”** (button will appear if deletion is prohibited).
• ⚠️ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Once you turn off the app, it disappears from the menu, but its files will remain in memory. To return the program, you just go back to its settings and click "Enable".

Method 3: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

For advanced users who are ready to work with the command line, there is a way to remove even system applications without obtaining root permissions, USB-cable ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Turn on Redmi 7A Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI Version 7 times.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC, open the command line in the folder with ADB and type:

adb devices

(Series numbered device should appear. If not, install Xiaomi drivers.)

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.namespace

(Replace com.xiaomi.namespace with an app package, such as com.miui.cleanmaster for Cleaner.)

List of safe packets to remove on Redmi 7A:

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This can lead to update errors MIUI or camera/calling malfunctions. Backup your data in Settings before the procedure → System system → Backup.

Method 4: Use of root rights (for power users)

If you are willing to take the risk of root access, you can uninstall any applications, including critical system services, but this will void the warranty, disable over-the-air updates (OTAs), and may cause problems with banking applications (due to the SafetyNet trigger).

To get root on Redmi 7A:

1. Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account binding and wait 7 days).
2. Install custom recovery (such as TWRP) and scrolle Magisk to manage root rights.
3. Use a root-access file manager (such as Root Explorer) or command:

su


rm -rf /system/priv-app/Applications

List of apps that can not be removed even from root:

• 🔧 com.android.phone – responsible for calls and mobile network.
• 📶 com.android.providers.telephony - data SIM-map.
• 🔒 com.lbe.security.miui – System Security (deletion will lead to a reboot cycle).

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Getting root rights to Redmi 7A disables data encryption and can cause NFC problems (if you have one in your modification).

Method 5: Cleaning cache and residual files

Even after removing the apps from Redmi 7A Residual files remain: cache, settings and folders in /data/data/. They can be cleaned manually or with the help of specialized utilities.

How to clean the cache of all applications:

1. For deep cleaning, use SD Maid (requires root) or Files by Google.

To remove the folders of the remaining applications:

• 📁 Connect your smartphone to your PC and enable file transfer mode (MTP).

Backup of important data

Check the vacant space (should be ≥1 GB)

Disable Google Photos/Contact Sync

Close all background applications-->

What to do if after removing applications, the smartphone began to work worse

Sometimes, after you delete your system programs, Redmi 7A will spontaneously reboot, lose network connection, or give you errors like, "Com.android.phone is stopped." Here's how to fix typical problems:

Scenarios and decisions:

If your smartphone stops turning on (bootloop), try:

1. Press Power + Volume up to enter Recovery.
2. Select "Wipe Data"** (data reset).
3. If it doesn’t help, flash your smartphone through Fastboot using the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7A firmware MIUI 12+ Deleting some applications (e.g. com.lbe.security.miui) may result in the bootloader being blocked. EDL-The service (only in the service center).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 7A