How to uninstall the game app Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide

Modern smartphones of the Xiaomi brand, including the popular series Redmi and POCO, come with a pre-installed set of software that is not always necessary for the user. Over time, the device acquires dozens of game projects, utilities for optimization and advertising services that significantly slow down the operation of the MIUI or HyperOS operating system. Unnecessary files take up precious space in internal memory, and background processes consume battery power, reducing the autonomy of the gadget during the day.

Proper management of installed programs is a key skill for any Android smartphone owner. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of uninstallation of software, from standard removal through the desktop to advanced ways to clean system partitions with a computer. You will learn how to safely free up space and speed up the operation of your device without violating its stability.

Standard removal through the desktop and application menu

The easiest and fastest way to get rid of unnecessary games or utility is to use the built-in interface of the MIUI shell. You just need to find the application icon on the desktop or in the general list of all programs. If you are in desktop editing mode, a long click on the icon will cause a context menu where you need to select the option to Delete. The system will request confirmation of the action, after which the program will be completely erased from the device along with user data.

In some cases, especially when working with Xiaomi system applications, the “Remove Updates” option may appear instead of the “Remove Updates” button, which means that the basic version of the program cannot be removed, since it is built into the firmware, but you can roll it back to factory state, freeing up space occupied by updates.

• 📱 Press and hold your finger on the game icon on your desktop.
• 🗑️ In the menu that appears, select the red basket icon or the "Delete" button".
• ✅ Confirm the action in the pop-up window to complete the process.

If standard interface deletion fails or the button is inactive, the application may be granted device administrator privileges, and in such a situation, you must go to the security settings and revoke these rights before you try again to uninstall, ignoring this step will lead to an error in the execution of the operation.

Removal through settings in the Applications section

Deeper control over installed software provides an Android settings menu. Here, the user can see a complete list of all installed programs, including those that do not have an icon on the desktop. To access this section, go to Settings → Applications → All applications. In the list that opens, find the desired game or service and click on the title to open the management page.

The application information page has important management features, the Delete button allows you to completely uninstall the program. If it is not available, you can use the Stop feature, which will force you to complete all the processes associated with this software before the next reboot or autorun, and you can also clean up the data, which is useful if you do not want to delete the game completely, but want to reset its progress or settings.

⚠️ Note: When cleaning the application data, all your progress in the game, saved logins and cache will be irretrievably lost.

At the bottom of the app information screen, you often see space usage, which is a useful metric for analyzing which programs are most loading your Redmi memory, and checking this section regularly helps you identify forgotten heavy games that you haven’t run in a long time, but that continue to take up gigabytes of space.

Clearing cache and data to free up memory

Often, the memory deficit on Xiaomi smartphones is not due to the installation file itself, but to the accumulated cache. Cache is a temporary file that speeds up programs, but can grow to huge sizes over time. This is especially true for social networks, messengers and heavy online games with high-quality graphics. Cache cleaning is a safe procedure that does not delete your personal data or accounts.

To do the cleaning, go to the application management menu, select the program you want, and find Memory or Storage, which will show the separation between the size of the application and the size of the data, and click Clear Cache, you delete the temporary files. If you press "Clean All" or "Reset", the application will return to the state immediately after installation, which is equivalent to reinstallation without removing the APK-file.

• 🧹 Open the settings of a particular application through the general menu.
• 💾 Go to the data storage section (Memory / Storage).
• 🚮 Press the cache clean button to free up space without losing progress.

Using Xiaomi’s built-in Security app also allows for mass cleaning.Cleanup scans the device for junk files and cache of all installed programs. It’s a handy tool for quick prevention, but it can be less accurate than manually checking each heavy application individually.

Removing Xiaomi system apps and advertising

Redmi smartphone owners often have pre-installed software that cannot be removed by standard methods, including Mi Browser, Mi Video, GetApps and various service components that not only take up space, but can also result in ads being displayed on the system, requiring more advanced methods that go beyond the standard user interface.

One effective way is to disable unnecessary system components. In the application information menu, the "Delete" button can be replaced with "Disable". Once validated, the application icon will disappear from the menu and its processes will stop running. In fact, the program will remain in the phone's memory, but will be preserved and will not consume the CPU or battery.

⚠️ Warning: Be extremely careful when disabling system components, disabling critical services such as Security, Conductor or System UI", It can lead to unstable smartphone operation or cyclic reboot.

If you want to completely remove a system application, rather than just disable it, you will need to use a computer and debug over USB.This method allows you to remove packets directly from the system, which physically frees up their space. However, this approach requires technical literacy and an understanding of what a particular com.android package is responsible for.

Using ADB to remove undeleted programs

Method of removal through ADB (Android Debug Bridge is the most powerful tool in the advanced user’s arsenal, allowing you to interact with the Android operating system at a deep level, gaining permission to remove almost any package, including the system. To implement this method, you will need a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux), USB-cable and smartphone Xiaomi.

The first step is to activate the developer mode on your phone. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI build number seven times. After you notice that you have become a developer, go to the Additional → For Developers menu and turn on the USB Debugging Toggle. You may also need to enable the option “Install via USB” and “Debug via USB (Security Settings)” if available in your firmware version.

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

Once you connect your phone to your computer and install the drivers, you enter a command in the PC command line to delete a specific packet. You can find the name of the packet through special analyzer apps or in the "Use Statistics" menu in the phone settings. An example of a command to delete the Mi Browser browser looks like deleting the com.android.browser package.

It is important to understand that removing system components through ADB is irreversible without reconnecting to your computer and knowing the exact names of recovery packets. If you remove an important system component, the phone may stop booting or lose some functionality, such as the ability to make calls or connect to Wi-Fi.

• 💻 Connect your smartphone to your PC through quality USB-cable.
• 🔧 Run the command line on the computer in the folder with ADB.
• 📱 Enter the adb device command to check connection and confirmation on the phone screen.
• 🗑️ Use the pm uninstall command to remove the target packet.

Table: Comparison of application removal methods

To make it easier for you to choose the right way to clean your smartphone, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you assess the risks and effectiveness of each method, depending on the type of application being removed and your technical skills.

As you can see from the table, for the average user, the best option is a combination of standard cache removal and cleaning. The ADB method is recommended only for experienced users who understand the consequences of their actions and know how to restore the system in the event of a failure.

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The safest and most effective way for most users is to manually check the list of apps in their settings regularly and remove what you haven’t used for more than a month.

Frequent errors and problems with removal

Users often face a number of difficulties in cleaning their smartphone, and one of the common problems is that they can't delete the app because of a "Permission required" error, which often happens if the program has device administrator rights or is part of a system process that is currently active, and in such cases, pre-stop service or revocation of administrator rights in the security section helps.

Another mistake is to remove applications that are technically framework components. Deleting packages like com.android.packageinstaller or Google system libraries will lead to a device being “bricked up.” The smartphone can go into endless bootloop, and it will require a Fastboot flashing to restore it, which is a difficult and risky procedure.

⚠️ Note: If after deleting any application, the phone begins to behave incorrectly, immediately restore the deleted. ADB, There is a recovery command: cmd package install-existing name packet.

Also worth mentioning is the problem with “resurrection” applications: some Xiaomi services or third-party programs can automatically recover after a system reboot or update, and to prevent this, you need not only to remove the main application, but also find and remove the associated service processes and plugins.

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Before a major cleanup, back up important data and photos to protect you from accidental loss of information in the event of a software failure.

Recommendations for maintaining system cleanliness

Regular maintenance of your smartphone is key to a long and fast operation, so you don't have to wait until your memory is full and your system starts to slow down, but make it a rule to check the list of installed apps once a month and delete those you've stopped using, which is especially true for games that can take up several gigabytes of space.

Use the built-in MIUI optimization tools wisely. The Security app can automatically suggest removing rarely used programs. Although these recommendations are sometimes aggressive, they can serve as a good indicator of what to get rid of. However, always check the list before confirming mass removal.

• 📅 Conduct an application audit once a month.
• 🚫 Turn off autoplay for heavy gaming and social media.
• 🧹 Regularly clean the folder "Downloads" from the old APK-installer.

Remember, the operating system needs free space for temporary files and caching. If the internal memory is full, the smartphone will work slowly regardless of the power of the processor. Try to keep 15-20% of the total memory free for comfortable Android.

Conclusion

Removing unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi is a simple but effective way to extend the life of a smartphone and improve the user experience. Using standard methods, you will safely get rid of user garbage, and with the help of ADB tools, you can conduct a deep customization of the system, the main thing is to act carefully and always understand what the removed component is responsible for.

By following our guidelines, you can keep your gadget clean and tidy. Don't be afraid to experiment with settings, but always have a contingency recovery plan on hand. A clean system is a fast system, and your Redmi will thank you for that.

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