How to remove Play Market from Xiaomi Redmi: from shutdown to complete removal

Removing Google Play Market from Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that users face for a variety of reasons, from wanting to free up memory to having to get rid of system updates that eat up traffic. However, the process is not as simple as it might seem. Unlike regular applications, Play Market is deeply integrated into MIUI firmware, and removing it can lead to unstable device operation or even “bricking” (turning into a “brick”).

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can safely disable, to completely uninstall with ADB, custom firmware, and even physically disable Google services. We’ll focus on the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/9A/9C, and other popular lines where the procedure has its own nuances. If you’re looking for a way to get rid of auto-updates or ads in the Play Market, you’ll find solutions here, too.

We warn you right away: completely removing Google Play from MIUI Global devices could disrupt Google’s services (GMS), including contact sync, Gmail and YouTube. The alternative could be to switch to MIUI China firmware or custom build like LineageOS, but this will require unlocking the bootloader and fastboot skills.

Why users want to remove Play Market from Xiaomi Redmi

The reasons for removing Google Play Services and the app store itself range from technical to ethical.

• 📉 Battery savings: Play Market and Google services background processes can consume up to 10-15% Charges per day, even in standby mode.
• 🚫 Block Auto Updates: Many applications (including system ones) update automatically, which takes up space and traffic.
• 🛡️ Privacy: Google services collect location, activity, and even search history data – a concern for privacy-conscious users.
• 📱 Switching to alternative stores: APKMirror, Aptoide or Aurora Store offer more freedom to install apps.
• 🔧 Tech Experiments: Enthusiasts are often removed GMS for installation of custom firmware or debloatization of the system.

However, not all problems are solved by deleting, for example, if the goal is to remove ads in the Play Market, turn off personalization in Google account settings or use MIUI without GMS (China version), and to save traffic, you can simply limit background activity through Settings → Apps → Google Play Services → Mobile data.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global’s removal of Play Market will result in the loss of functionality of all applications that depend on Google Play Services, not only for Gmail or Maps, but also for many banking applications, games and even some system functions (for example, push notifications).

Method 1: Disable Play Market without removal (the safest)

If the goal is simply to stop the background activity of the store, just turn it off.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google Play Market (can be called the Market or Play Store).
3. Slip on it and select Disable (if the button is inactive, click Remove Updates first).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

• 🔄 The application will stop updating and start automatically.
• 📥 You will not be able to install/update apps through the Play Market (but you can use them). APK-file).
• 🔔 Notifications from the store will disappear.

To get it back, you just need to find the app again in the settings and click Enable, which is suitable for most Redmi models, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi 9T and newer devices.

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try removing all app updates first, and then try again. On some firmware, disabling the device administrator for Google Play Services in the security settings also helps.

Method 2: Remove updates and reset to factory version

Play Market, like other system applications, consists of two parts: the basic version (stitched into the firmware) and updates that are downloaded automatically, removing updates will return the store to its original state, which may solve some of the problems:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Play Market.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action.
4. (Optional) Clear the cache and application data through the same menu.

This method:

• ✅ Remove all interface changes imposed by Google.
• ✅ Reduce battery consumption (an outdated version of less voracious).
• ❌ Do not disable auto-updates of other applications through the Play Market.
• ❌ The app itself will not be deleted – only its updates.

Complete removal will require more radical measures, which we will discuss later, but first check if this simple method solves your problem.

Method 3: Remove Play Market through ADB (without root)

For users willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), there is a way to remove the Play Market without obtaining root rights. This is a more radical method, but it does not affect the system files of the firmware.

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
4. Run the command to remove Play Market: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.vending
5. Reset the device.

What's going to happen?

• 🗑️ Play Market App Will Disappear From Menu, But Its System Files Will Stay In Firmware.
• 🔄 After resetting settings or updating MIUI store.
• ⚠️ Google Play Services will remain active, so some apps will continue to work.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note) 8 Pro or Redmi K20) This team can cause a mistake. DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR. In this case, try an alternative command: adb shell pm hide com.android.vending It will not delete, but simply hide the application from the user.

Method 4: Complete removal with root rights

If you're willing to take drastic measures, getting root permissions will open up access to removing any system applications, including Play Market, but this method has serious consequences:

• 🔓 Loss of warranty: Xiaomi cancels warranty if root is detected.
• 🛡️ Security risk: Vulnerabilities in system files can be exploited by attackers.
• 🔄 Problems with OTA-Updates: After receiving root updates MIUI The standard update center will be unavailable.

Removal will require:

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account binding and waits 7-15 days).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox)
3. Switch to Magisk to get root rights.
4. Use a root-access file manager (e.g., Root Explorer) to delete Play Market files along the path: /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/ /system/priv-app/Phonesky/

An alternative way is to use Titanium Backup or System App Remover (require root), which allows you to freeze or completely remove system systems. APK-file.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi Note 11 SE) Unlocking the bootloader can cause data loss in the nvram partition, which will cause problems with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other devices. IMEI. Before the procedure, make a backup copy through MTK Droid Tools or SP Flash Tool.

Method 5: Going to firmware without Google (MIUI China or caste)

The most radical, but also the most reliable way to get rid of the Play Market is to install firmware without Google services.

• 🇨🇳 MIUI China: The official firmware for the Chinese market, where instead of GMS Xiaomi services and local counterparts are used (for example, Baidu instead of Google Search).

The installation process of MIUI China:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
2. Download the firmware for your model from MIUI ROM (select China Stable version).
3. Sweat through the Mi Flash Tool in clean all mode (erase all data!).
4. When you first start, select the language (Chinese by default, but you can add English in the settings).

The advantages of this method:

• ✅ Complete lack of Google Play and related services.
• ✅ Stable work (firmware official).
• ✅ The opportunity to return GMS Later on, through Google Installer (e.g., here).

Cons:

• ❌ No Google Play by default (you have to install it) APK manually).
• ❌ There may be problems with some apps (e.g. Google Pay will not work).
• ❌ Updates will have to be installed manually.

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Installing MIUI China is the only way to legally get rid of Google on Xiaomi Redmi without losing functionality.

What to do if after removing the Play Market phone is unstable

Removing system applications, especially on MIUI, can lead to a variety of failures, from constant reboots to network loss.

• 📥 Fastboot Recovery: If the phone doesn’t turn on, flash the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool in clean all mode.

Typical errors after removal and their solution:

If neither method worked, check out the XDA-Developers or 4PDA forums, which have separate themes for each Redmi model with solutions to typical problems.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Play Market with Xiaomi Redmi