How to remove or roll back the app update on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: all working ways

Why app updates sometimes bring problems and what to do about it on the Xiaomi Redmi 7A

Application updates should improve their performance, but in practice, users of Xiaomi Redmi 7A often face the opposite: the application begins to slow down, fly out or consume more battery. The reason for this may be bugs in the new version, unoptimized code for the Snapdragon 439 processor or conflicts with the shell of MIUI. Unlike flagship models, the budget Redmi 7A with 2 GB of RAM is especially sensitive to “heavy” updates.

Fortunately, you can roll back the app to the previous version on Xiaomi in several ways, from standard MIUI tools to manual removal through ADB. The main thing is to understand the risks: for example, rollback of system applications (such as com.miui.gallery) can lead to malfunctions in the phone. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including those that work without root rights.

Before you start, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI (In Settings → On the phone. 7A current MIUI 12.5 New firmware not officially supported.
• 📦 Application type: system (stitched into firmware) or custom (installed from Play Market).
• 🔄 Backup: If important data (e.g., messaging) is not synced to the cloud, it can be lost.

On Xiaomi Redmi 7A with MIUI 11 and below, rollback of system applications through standard settings is not possible - you will need ADB or third-party utilities.This is due to Xiaomi's security policy restricting access to system files on budget devices.

Method 1: Remove updates via MIUI settings (for custom applications)

The easiest way to reset the app to the factory version is right in the settings menu, which is only suitable for programs installed from Google Play (for example, YouTube, Chrome, WhatsApp), system applications (like Gallery or Camera) will not be able to roll back this way.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the desired application in the list and tap it.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Remove Updates.
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If there is no update to delete, it means:

• 🚫 Systemic Annex (required) ADB root).
• 🔒 You're using it. MIUI version below 10 – in old firmware this option is hidden.
• 📱 The appendix is set up as APK (not from Play Market).

Method 2: Recoil from Google Play (if the previous version is available)

Google Play sometimes allows you to “roll back” to the old version of the application if the new one contains critical bugs, but this method does not always work and depends on the developer’s policy, for example, Facebook and Instagram often block the possibility of downgrading.

How to check:

1. Open the application page in the Play Market.
2. Scroll down to the Additional Information block.
3. If you have a Delete update or return to the previous version, tap it.

If you don’t have an option, try an alternative route:

• 📥 Download. APK The old version from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror).
• 🔧 Install the file by pre-allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Security → Unknown sources).
• ⚠️ Attention: Installation APK From third-party sites, it can lead to virus infection (MD5) original.

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Before installing the old APK, turn off the internet – this will prevent the application from automatically updating immediately after rolling back.

Method 3: Removing system application updates through ADB

System applications (e.g. com.miui.calculator or com.android.contacts) require an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) that runs on Redmi 7A without root rights, but requires a connection to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi 7A to your PC and type in the command line: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).
4. Run a rollback command (replace package.name to the application package name): adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 package.name For example, for rollback Xiaomi Camera: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.camera

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not delete packets called com.android.* or com.miui.core, which are critical components. MIUI.

Method 4: Completely reset the application to factory settings

If the rollback doesn't work or the application is unstable, you can reset its data and cache, and it won't delete the update, but it will return the "as after installation" settings, and it works for any application, including system applications.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the problem app.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Cleaning up the data will delete all settings and saved files inside the application (for example, downloaded stickers in Telegram or offline maps in Google Maps.

Method 5: Use of third-party utilities (App Cloner, Titan Backup)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use third-party tools, such as App Cloner, which allows you to create a clone of an application with a previous version, and Titanium Backup (requires root) – restore the backup of an old APK.

Instructions for App Cloner:

• 📥 Install App Cloner from Play Market.
• 🔍 Select the problem app in the list.
• 📦 Click Clone and select the version in the clone settings APK (if there is a saved file).
• 🔄 Launch a clone – it will work regardless of the original application.

For Titanium Backup (with root only):

• 📥 Install the utility and grant superuser rights.
• 🔍 Find the app in the backup list.
• 📥 Click Restore and select the version to roll back.

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The side of utilities like App Cloner doesn't remove the update to the original app, it creates an independent copy of it, and it's a safe way to test older versions without risking the system.

What to do if no one method helps

If the application fails to roll back, and it is critical for the phone to work (for example, Google Play Services), radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Firmware rollback: Install an older version MIUI via Fastboot or Recovery. 7A This can be done using the Mi Flash Tool.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings: Returns all system applications to their original state, but deletes user data. → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🛠️ Rooting and modification: Installation of custom recovery (e.g., custom recovery, TWRP) manual removal APK It's a risky method, but it gives you complete control of the system.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi Redmi 7A with a blocked bootloader (bootloader) firmware rollback or installation TWRP The process can take up to 72 hours (due to manufacturer policy).

FAQ: Frequent questions about rollback updates on Xiaomi Redmi 7A