How to uninstall the Mi Video app on Xiaomi Redmi: Full instructions

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones offer users rich functionality, but often are overgrown with pre-installed software that is not everyone’s need. One such application is Mi Video (Mi Video), a standard video player built into the MIUI or HyperOS shell. Despite the availability of useful features such as support for various formats and online content, many users prefer third-party solutions or simply want to free up system resources.

The problem is that standard system tools often don't completely remove this application, but only disable it, which causes frustration for those who are used to having full control over their device. In this article, we'll look at all the available methods of getting rid of excess software, from simple settings to more advanced ways through the computer.

Before you start taking action, it’s important to understand that Mi Video is a system component. Deleting or forcing it to stop could affect other services that theoretically might depend on its libraries, although in practice this is rare. We’ll look at safe ways to solve the problem that will help you optimize your smartphone without the risk of turning it into a brick.

Why you should delete or disable Mi Video

The main reason users want to get rid of the standard player is to clear up RAM and permanent memory. System applications often take up space not only with their installation file, but also with a cache that can grow to hundreds of megabytes. In addition, background processes can consume battery power even if you do not use the application.

Another factor is the intrusiveness of ads and recommendations. Xiaomi's built-in apps are known for their tendency to show promotional offers and news feeds, which annoys many device owners. Disabling or removing Mi Video eliminates visual noise and potential distractions.

• 📉 Resource savings: Reducing the load on the processor and RAM in the background.
• 🔋 Increased autonomy: Less services running means less battery consumption.
• 🧹 Clean interface: No unnecessary icons in the menu and widgets on the desktop.

⚠️ Warning: Complete removal of system components can lead to unstable shell operation. If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to limit yourself to disabling the application through the settings.

Preparing the smartphone before removal

Before making changes to the system, a number of preparatory steps are necessary to avoid loss of important data and ensure the security of the process, and it is recommended to back up important data, although the risk of losing personal files is minimal when you delete one application.

Alternatives are also worth checking. If you remove a standard player, you must have another one installed, such as a VLC, MX Player or Nova Video Player. Otherwise, opening video files from a gallery or instant messengers can become problematic, as the system will lose the default program for media playback.

It’s also important to ensure a stable internet connection if you plan to use methods that require you to download additional tools or verify access rights. Also, make sure your Google or Mi Account account has two-factor authorization enabled for added security.

Disconnection method through system settings

The safest and easiest way to get rid of an intrusive application is to use the built-in functions of the operating system, which does not require a computer connection or special knowledge, but it is worthwhile to understand that the application will not disappear completely, but will only stop running and updating.

To start, you need to go to the settings menu of your device, find the section responsible for managing installed programs. In different versions of MIUI, it may be called differently, but the logic remains the same. You need to find in the Mi Video list and choose the option of forced stop.

Settings → Applications → All Applications → Mi Video → Remove Updates → Disable

Once these steps are done, the app icon will disappear from the menu and its processes will be frozen by the system, an effective way to combat background activity without risking the integrity of system files.

• 🛑 Forced Stop: Completes all current application processes immediately.
• 🗑️ Removing Updates: Returns the app to the factory version, freeing up space.
• 🚫 Disconnect: Hide the application from the interface and block its launch.

Complete removal via ADB (for advanced)

If you don’t like standard methods and want to completely remove Mi Video from your device, you will have to use the Android Debug Bridge toolkit (ADB). This method requires a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) and USB-It allows you to manage system packages at a deep level.

The first step is to activate the developer mode on your smartphone, and you have to click on the build number several times in the About section, and when you get a message that you've become a developer, you'll see a new "Developers" option in the settings menu, and you'll need to enable USB debugging.

Then you download and install ADB on your computer, and once you connect your phone with a cable and confirm the debugging request, you can start deleting it, and the deletion command is as follows:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player

This command removes the application only for the current user (user 0), without affecting the system partition recovery.This means that when reset to factory settings, the application will return, but in normal operation it will not.

Using third-party utilities for cleaning

There are many applications that automate the process of removing system software without having to manually enter commands into the console. One of the most popular and proven tools is Universal Android Debloater or mobile analogues like System App Remover (requires root rights).

Without super-user rights, these programs are limited, but they can make it much easier to work with ADB. The graphical interface allows you to see a list of all packets, their size and dependency. You can safely remove those that are labeled as secure.

When using these tools, it is important to read the package descriptions carefully. Often the names of the system processes are not obvious, and you can accidentally remove a critical component responsible for, for example, the operation of a phone or Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: Using root-righted software to remove system components may result in loss of warranty and inability to boot the operating system.

Possible problems and solutions

Unforeseen situations may occur when an application is removed or disabled, such as when an ADB attempt is made to delete the button, or the system will issue an error, often because the application is actively used by another process or has device administrator rights.

Another common problem is the automatic recovery of a remote application after a system reboot or update, a MIUI security mechanism that monitors the integrity of a preinstalled set of programs, in which case only the repetition of the procedure or the use of specialized scripts helps.

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If after deleting Mi Videos, video files in the Gallery stop opening, install any third-party player and assign it to the default application in the settings.

Also, users sometimes find that the disk space is not freed up immediately, which is normal, since the remaining files may lie in the cache or temporary folders, it is recommended that after deleting, you clean the cache through the standard application "Security" or "Clean up".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The safest way to get rid of Mi Video is to turn off the settings as standard. Complete removal via ADB gives the best result, but requires caution.