How to completely remove unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

MIUI

system-services

Redmi 5 Plus

In this article, we will look at all possible cleaning methods, from standard methods through settings to advanced techniques using ADB and superuser rights (root), focusing on security: which applications can be removed without risk to the system and which should not be touched, and learn how to return remote programs if something went wrong.

Important: The instructions are up to date for the MIUI 9-14-based Redmi 5 Plus (including the global and Chinese versions).If your device runs custom firmware (like LineageOS), some methods may not work.

1. Standard removal through MIUI settings

The easiest way to get rid of unnecessary programs is to use built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for custom applications (installed from Google Play or.apk files), but does not affect system services.

To remove the app:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the list, find the desired application and tap on it.
3. Press the "Delete" button (if it is active).

If the Remove button is inactive or not, the application is system-based or protected by MIUI, and alternative methods will be required (see the following sections).

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 It does not work for system applications (e.g. Mi Video, Mi Music).
• 🚫 Does not clean residual files (cache, data) – you need to use Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.
• 🚫 Does not remove system application updates (they are restored after a restart).

2. disabling system applications (without root)

If standard deletion is not available, you can disable unnecessary programs, which will not free up memory, but will stop them from working in the background and save battery life.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an app (such as Mi Pay or Cleaner).
3. Click on “Disable” (if the option is available).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

What applications can be turned off without risk?

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google Play Services or Services Framework may disrupt Google account performance and sync.

3. Removal via ADB (for power users)

If you don't have enough shutdowns and root rights, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to completely remove system applications, but requires a computer connection and knowledge of commands.

Preparation:

1. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
2. Install. ADB-PC drivers.
3. Connect Redmi 5 Plus to your computer and confirm debugging permission.

List of commands for removal:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer  # Mi Video




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player       # Mi Music




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster   # Cleaner




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.bugreport # Feedback




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.payment     # Mi Pay

Important nuances:

• 🔧 Team pm uninstall -k --user 0 removes the application only for the current user (does not affect system files).
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Remote applications can return.
• 📱 To return the application, use the command: cmd package install-existing com.miui.videoplayer.

Install ADB-PC drivers

Enable debugging by USB on a smartphone

Connect Redmi 5 Plus to your computer

Download the list of packets to remove (optional)

Make a backup copy of the data-->

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.android.vending (Google Play Market) or com.google.android.gsf will result in loss of access to Google services, which can only be restored through resetting.

4. Complete removal through root rights

If you have root access (for example, through Magisk or SuperSU), you can uninstall any system applications without restrictions, which gives you maximum freedom, but also maximum risks - improper actions can make the smartphone inoperable.

How to get root on Redmi 5 Plus:

• 🔓 Through Magisk (recommended) – requires unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom Recovery (TWRP).
• 🔓 Through KingRoot or iRoot – less reliable, can lead to unstable work.

How to remove the application from root:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
3. Find a folder with the name of the app (such as MiVideo) and delete it.
4. Reset the device.

Examples of safe folders to remove:

/system/app/BasicDreams # MIUI screensavers


/system/app/BookmarkProvider # Bookmarking Service




/system/priv-app/MiuiDaemon # Background processes (partially)

Alternatively, use the Titanium Backup app, which allows you to not only delete, but also freeze programs, and create backups before changes.

5. Cleaning of residual files and cache

Even after you delete the apps, the device still has temporary files, cache and data that take up space. To free up the memory completely, follow these steps:

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

1. Open the Settings → Storage.
2. Slip on "Cleaning" (or "Freeing Place").
3. Select “App Cache” and confirm the cleanup.

Method 2: Manually through the file manager

• 📁 Go to the folder. /data/data (Root rights are required).
• 🔍 Find folders with names of remote applications (for example, com.facebook.katana for Facebook) and delete them.
• 🗑️ Clear the folder. /cache (You can do it without root, but some files will be unavailable).

Method 3: Specialized Applications

• 🧹 SD Maid – Clears residual files and duplicates.
• 🗃️ Files by Google – Finds and Deletes Unnecessary Data.
• 🔍 CCleaner – Clears cache and history (caution: can delete useful data).

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Before mass cleaning of the cache, close all active applications – this will speed up the process and reduce the risk of failures.

6 Recovery of Remote Applications

If you have problems after deleting (for example, your phone calls or the Internet stopped working), you can return the applications back.

Method 1: Through MIUI settings (for disabled applications)

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the top menu, select "Disconnected".
3. Find the right application and click “Enable”.

Method 2: Through ADB (for remote applications)

adb shell


cmd package install-existing com.miui.videoplayer

Method 3: Resetting settings (extreme case)

⚠️ Warning: Resetting to factory settings will remove all data from the device, including photos, contacts and messages. pre-backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Select "Settings Reset."
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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• 📥 Download the official firmware for Redmi 5 Plus from the Xiaomi website.
• 🖥️ Connect your smartphone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power) + Vol− switch-on).
• 🔧 Use the Mi Flash Tool to install the firmware.

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If the smartphone stopped booting after removing the system app, the only reliable way to restore it is to flash it through Fastboot. Don’t try to use “magic” commands from the Internet, they can make the problem worse.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 5 Plus