How to completely remove applications on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A is still one of the most popular budget smartphones due to its reliability and simplicity. However, over time, even this device accumulates a lot of unnecessary applications, from pre-installed MIUI services to randomly installed games, which take up precious memory, slow the system and drain the battery. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to clean the smartphone, from standard removal to hidden functions for experienced users.

The Redmi 6A has a limited 16GB or 32GB of memory, and a lot of it is system files, so every megabyte counts, and we're not only going to show you how to uninstall apps, but we're going to show you which apps can be safely uninstalled and which ones can be turned off, and we're going to show you the secrets of working with ADB and manually editing system folders for those who are willing to go beyond standard settings.

It's important to understand that some applications in MIUI can't be removed without consequences, such as deleting com.miui.securitycenter will lead to a security crash, and we've compiled a table of safe and dangerous packets specifically for Redmi 6A, which you can find in one of the sections below.

1. Standard removal through settings

The easiest way to get rid of unnecessary programs is to use built-in MIUI tools, a method that is suitable for most custom applications installed through Google Play or third-party sources.

To remove the app:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the list, find the desired application and tap on it.
• 🗑️ Press the Remove button (if it is active).
• ✅ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Note that the Remove button will be inactive for system applications, in which case you will only see the option to Disable or Remove Updates. The last item is useful if the application was updated through the Play Market and started to work unstable, so you return it to the factory version.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) may recover after being deleted after another update. MIUI. To avoid this, disable auto-update system applications in the settings of Google Play.

2. disable system applications without root rights

If the Remove button is inactive, the application is system, in which case it can be disabled, which will remove all updates and hide the icon from the menu, but the files will remain in the device's memory, and this method is secure and does not require superuser rights.

Instructions for unsetting:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select a system application (such as Mi Browser or Cleaner).
3. Click Disable and confirm the action.
4. If necessary, repeat the steps for other applications.

Disabled applications will not be automatically launched and displayed in the menu, but their data will remain in memory, a solution suitable for those who want to free up RAM, but are not ready for radical measures, for example, disabling the Mi Browser will free up to 150 MB of RAM when working.

To return the application back, just find it in the list of disabled (in the same menu Application Management) and click Enable.

3. Removal via Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

Some viruses or aggressive applications block standard removal, in which case Safe Mode, which loads only system components, disabling all third-party programs, will help.

How to Sign in to Safe Mode on Redmi 6A

1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Slip and hold the item Turn off power (or turn off).
3. In the window that appears, confirm the transition to Safe Mode.
4. After the reboot, the inscription Safe Mode will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.

In this mode:

• 🛡️ All third-party applications will be disabled.
• 🗑️ You can even remove programs that previously blocked the uninstallation.
• ⚠️ Some functions (such as widgets) will not work.

After removing unnecessary apps, simply restart the device in the usual way.Safe Mode is especially useful if the smartphone has started to slow down due to background activity of any application.

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If you have a problem after you leave Safe Mode, check your device for viruses using Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light.These antiviruses do not require root rights and work well on Redmi 6A.

4.Use of ADB to remove system applications

For advanced users who are ready to work with the command line, there is a more powerful tool, Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to remove even those applications that do not have a Disable button in the settings, but it requires a computer connection and basic knowledge of working with the terminal.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on Redmi 6A: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers. Activate Debugging on USB.

Connect your smartphone to your computer through USB-cable (use the original cable for connection stability).

Terminal

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified (should appear its serial number).

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packet

For example, to remove the Mi Browser:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

The Redmi 6A system application packages can be accessed by the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'miui'

This will bring out all packages associated with MIUI.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting critical packages (e.g. com.miui.home) will cause the system to fail. Before experimenting, back up your system using adb backup or Mi Cloud.

5. Manual deletion through file manager (for advanced)

If you have root rights, you can delete applications directly through a file manager, such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer, which gives you complete control over system files, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app, where system applications are stored.
3. Find a folder with the name of the application being removed (for example, MiBrowser).
4. Delete the folder or rename it by adding.bak at the end (e.g. MiBrowser.bak).
5. Reset the device.

The advantage of this method is that you can not only delete, but also save a backup of the application by simply renaming the folder, and if you have problems after deleting, you can return the files back.

List of safe folders to delete in /system/app for Redmi 6A:

⚠️ Attention: Removal of folders from /system/priv-app Most often, it causes the system to fail. Do not edit this directory unless absolutely necessary.

6.Reset to factory settings as a last resort

If the smartphone is heavily cluttered, and deleting apps alone doesn't help, it's a complete reset, and it'll put the Redmi 6A back out of the box, removing all user data and apps, a radical but effective method -- especially if the device starts to slow down or make errors.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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Factory reset is the only way to completely remove viruses and system debris, but it erases all user data. Use it only if other methods have failed.

7.Alternative methods: Shutdown via Titanium Backup

For root-right users, there is another powerful tool, Titanium Backup, which allows you not only to delete, but also to freeze system components, backups, and restore deleted data.

How to Work with Titanium Backup:

1. Install the app from Google Play (root rights required).
2. Open the Backups tab.
3. Find an unnecessary app and tap it.
4. Choose Freeze (to disable) or Delete (to uninstall).
5. Confirm the action.

The benefits of Titanium Backup are:

• 🔄 Ability to restore a deleted application from a backup.
• 📦 Packet removal of multiple applications at the same time.
• 🛡️ Freezing instead of removal – allows you to test the effects without risk.

The downside is that the app is paid (the free version has limitations), but for Redmi 6A, it is one of the most reliable ways to manage system components.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing applications on Xiaomi Redmi 6A