How to completely remove unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9T with MIUI firmware often goes on sale with dozens of pre-installed apps that take up memory, consume battery power and display ads. Even after manually uninstalled through the menu, many programs remain on the system as “disabled”, continuing to take up space. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to completely remove unnecessary applications, from standard methods to advanced tools like ADB and hidden MIUI functions.

The Redmi 9T (codenamed lime) featured different versions of the firmware: global (MIUI Global), European (MIUI EU) and Chinese (China ROM), which depended on which applications could be removed without consequences and which ones could only be turned off, and we took into account all the nuances and collected the latest methods for any version of MIUI 12-14.

1. Standard removal through MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in system tools, and it is suitable for custom applications (installed by you) and parts of Xiaomi services pre-installed that are not system-based.

To remove the program:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Type the name of the unwanted app into the search bar (e.g. Mi Browser or Facebook).
• 🗑️ Click "Delete" (if the button is active). If it is "Disable" instead, it means that the application is system (see the following sections).
• 🔄 To completely delete data, select “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache” before uninstallation».

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) are automatically restored via the Google Play Store or GetApps after removal.

2. disabling system applications (without deletion)

If the Remove button is inactive, it means that the application is system and can only be turned off, and this will not free up the memory completely, but will stop the background activity and remove the icon from the menu.

Instructions:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the right application (such as Analytics or MSA).
• 🚫 Click "Disable" and confirm the action.
• 🔄 For a full stop, also click “Forced Stop».

⚠️ Note: Disabling critical services (e.g. com.miui.securitycenter) can cause phone malfunctions.We have compiled a list of safe applications to disable in the table below.

3. Removal via ADB (no root rights)

To completely remove system applications without obtaining root rights, the ADB tool (Android Debug Bridge) is suitable. This method works on Redmi 9T with any version of MIUI, but requires a connection to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. 💻 Install. ADB-Drivers on PC and enable Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
2. 🔌 Get Redmi on board. 9T to the computer and confirm the debugging permission.
3. 🖥️ Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) file ADB enter:

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear.)

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'xiaomi'

(This team will list all of Xiaomi’s packages.)

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

(Replace com.miui.videoplayer with the name of the application package.)

⚠️ Note: Deleting some packages (e.g. com.android.systemui) will cause your phone to fail. Before experimenting, back up your phone via Mi Cloud or other devices. TWRP.

4.Using MIUI Hidden Settings

MIUI firmware has hidden settings that allow you to remove system applications without ADB. To do this, you need to activate the developer mode and use special codes.

How to enable hidden functions:

• 📞 Open the phone app and enter the code:

##4636##

• 🔧 In the menu that opens, select “Phone Information» → «Select a debugging application».
• 🗑️ Now in Settings → Applications for some system programs will appear button "Delete».

⚠️ Note: This method does not work on all versions. MIUI. If nothing happens after entering the code, then your firmware does not support this function.

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Before using hidden settings, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. On stable global firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5.4), this method works more often than on beta versions.

5. Removal via TWRP (for advanced users)

If your Redmi 9T has custom TWRP recovery installed, you can uninstall system applications directly through it.This method is suitable for deep cleaning, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

Instructions:

1. 🔄 Reset the phone to mode TWRP (hold on to the power + Volume Up).
2. 📁 Choose Advanced → File Manager.
3. 🗃️ Go to the folder. /system/app or /system/priv-app.
4. 🗑️ Find a folder with the name of an unwanted app (such as MiBrowser) and delete it.
5. 🔄 Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of folders in /system This can lead to bootloop. Before you do it, back up through the bootloop. TWRP (backup).

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Use TWRP only if you are confident in your actions. An error when deleting system files may require a flashing of the phone.

6. Alternative methods: De-bloater tools

If manual methods seem complicated, you can use specialized utilities to remove bloatware (pre-installed software). 9T fit:

• 🖥️ Universal Android De-bloater (GUI) — works ADB, but with a convenient graphical interface.
• 📱 App Inspector (from Google Play) – shows all packets and lets you disable them.
• 🔧 MIUI Hidden Settings (module for Magisk) – expands the management of system applications.

Example of Universal Android De-bloater:

1. Download the utility from GitHub.
2. Connect your phone to ADB (as in Section 3).
3. In the program, tick off unnecessary applications and click Uninstall.

⚠️ Note: Some debloather tools may contain malicious code, download them only from official sources (e.g. GitHub or Google). XDA Developers).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete applications on Redmi 9T, users often face problems, and we've collected the most common ways to solve them:

If the phone is unstable after deleting the apps, try resetting to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset) this will return all system programs, but save user data (photos, contacts, etc.).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions