Xiaomi’s Music app is pre-installed on all MIUI-enclosed smartphones, but not all users use it. It takes up space in memory, consumes battery power in the background and periodically gives intrusive notifications. Unfortunately, standard deletion via the Settings → Apps menu is often unavailable – the Remove button is simply missing or inactive.
In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to get rid of the app permanently or at least disable it so it doesn’t interfere with the system. The methods are suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12-15 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware). If you are not sure of your technical skills, start with the simplest options and then move on to radical measures.
Why the Music app can’t be removed in the standard way
The fact is that Music** refers to MIUI system applications, and the manufacturer blocks their removal for several reasons:
- 🔄 Integration with the shell: the application is linked to other services (for example, Mi Account or Themes), and its removal can lead to crashes.
- 📦 License Agreements: Xiaomi is required to provide a certain set of software under contracts with partners (for example, with Tencent Music in Chinese firmware).
- 🔒 Protection from “curved” hands: inexperienced users can accidentally remove important components of the system, which will lead to a “brick” of the device.
But that doesn't mean that you can't delete the app at all, there are workarounds, from simply turning it off to completely erasing system files, and the key is to understand the risks and back up the data before any manipulation.
⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12 with) MIUI 14+) The Music app can be part of the com.miui.player package, which is responsible for playing media in other services, and its removal will lead to errors in the gallery or video player.
Method 1: Disabling the application (without root rights)
If you don't have to completely remove Music, but just hide it from the menu and stop the background, it's the safest method, it doesn't require any special knowledge, and it's suitable for all versions of MIUI.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- In the list, find "Music"** (or Music in global firmware).
- Slip it and select "Stop" (or "Force Stop → Disable").
- Confirm the action in the pop-up window.
After that:
- 📱 The app will disappear from the menu and launcher.
- 🔋 It will stop using the battery in the background.
- 🔔 They will not be able to receive notifications (if they have been sent).
- 🔄 Updates will no longer be installed for it.
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for POCO F4) When you turn off Music, you may lose the alarm clock. Check the alarm clock after you take the steps.|Update MIUI last-minute|Try the way with ADB (see below)|Reset application settings in "Settings" → All settings → Recovery and discharge"--> Method 2: Removal through ADB (without root rights) If the shutdown is not enough, and you do not have root rights, you can use the debugging bridge ADB. This method works on most Xiaomi devices and does not require unlocking the bootloader: 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux. 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original). 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the assembly number → return to → For developers). Step-by-step: Download ADB Tools, unpack the archive into any folder. Connect your smartphone to your PC and select File Transfer Mode (MTP). Open the command line (Win) + R → type in cmd) and go to the folder with adb: cd C:\path\to folder\platform-tools Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, continue. If not, confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen. --user 0 com.miui.player Global firmware may require an alternative package: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.music If the command is successful, the application will be removed only for your user (without affecting system files: ✅ The app will disappear from the system. ✅ Released. ~50–100 MBT memory. ⚠️ After resetting settings or updating MIUI It could come back. 💡If the team makes a mistake DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR, Try first to disable the application through settings (Method) 1), And then repeat the command. 3: If your smartphone unlocks the bootloader and installs root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can delete Music forever, including all its system files. This method is suitable for experienced users: 📱 Root access device (check through the Root Checker app). 🛠️ File Manager with support for root (for example, Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Explorer). 🔄 Backup data (in case of failure) Instruction: Open the file manager and go to the folder /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/. Find folders with names: MiuiMusic Music MiMusic (older versions) MIUI) Remove the folders you found (or rename them by adding.bak at the end for recovery).Reboot the device. On some firmware (e.g, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 12T) The music app could be part of the com.miui.media package, and if it was deleted, the media scanner would crash, and the photos and videos would no longer be displayed in the gallery. What if other apps stopped working after being deleted? If after deleting Music, the gallery is lost or the player stops working, restore deleted files from a backup or execute a command to the user. ADB: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.gallery This will force the standard gallery reinstallation. Method 4: Removal through TWRP Recovery If your device has custom recovery installed TWRP, You can delete Music directly from it without booting into the system. This method is useful if the application interferes with the normal operation of the smartphone. + Food to enter TWRP. Choose Advanced → File Manager. Go to the /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/. Find and delete folders associated with Music (see list in Method) 3). Go back to the main menu and select Reboot. → System. Advantages of this method: 🔧 It works even if the system is not loaded. 🛡️ Less risk of data damage (compared to manual deletion through the ADB). 🔄 You can immediately flash modified firmware without "Music». ⚠️ Note: If you delete files through TWRP, Do not change the permissions of other folders in /system. This can lead to a boot cycle (bootloop). Method 5: Using Debloater Tools For those who don't want to mess with manual commands, there are special utilities called debloaters that allow you to massively remove system applications without deep knowledge. ADB or TWRP. Popular tools: 🖥️ Universal Android Debloater (GUI-PC-version). 📱 App Inspector (to analyze packages directly on your phone). 🔧 MIUI Hidden Settings (for Xiaomi devices with root rights). Example of Universal Android Debloater: Download and install the utility with GitHub. Connect your smartphone to ADB (In the utility, select your device and find packages: com.miui.player com.android.music com.miui.music (older versions) Press Uninstall and confirm the action. Advantages of debloaters: Advantage Description 🔍 Visual interface No need to memorize commands – everything is controlled by a mouse. 📊 Mass removal can remove several unnecessary applications at a time. 🔄 Recovery Most tools allow you to return deleted packets. 🛡️ Automatically blocks the removal of critical system components. ADB|With root rights|Through TWRP|Used a debloater.|Never deleted.--> What to do if Music is back after the update MIUI One of the most common questions is, "I deleted the app, but it came back after the update. How do I fix it?" MIUI When updated, it automatically restores standard packages: 🔄 Turn off automatic application updates: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Music. → Auto-update → Shut down. 📵 Block the update through ADB: adb shell pm hide com.miui.player This command hides the app from the update system. 🔧 Install a modified firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience) where Music is removed by default. 🛡️ Use Magisk modules like this. MIUI Debloater, which blocks the recovery of unnecessary packets. MIUI ocTA (Over the air), before updating: Make a backup copy through TWRP Remove "Music" after the update (via the ADB or TWRP). Block it from re-installation using Magisk or App Quarantine. 💡If you update frequently MIUI, The most reliable way is to use custom firmware without preinstalled software or install a Magisk module to block unnecessary applications. FAQ: Frequent questions about removing “Music” on Xiaomi ❓ Can you delete Music without a computer? Yes, but with limitations: If you have a root license, use Root Explorer (see Method 3. Method 1). On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5) App Inspector is available, which allows you to remove system packages without a PC. ❓ Why does the music disappear after the music is removed? This happens if you delete com.miui.player or com.android.music, which are used as system codecs for playing audio. Solution: Install a third-party player (for example, install a third-party player, VLC Restore deleted files from backup. Refuse your data-saving smartphone). ❓ How do I find out the exact package of the Music app on my Xiaomi? ADB: adb shell pm list packages | grep -i Or install the App Inspector app from Google Play, which will show all packages, including system packages. ❓ Will there be any problems with the guarantee if I delete the music»? Formally, Xiaomi can refuse warranty repairs if it finds: Unlocked bootloader, root rights or modified firmware, deleted system files. However, disabling the application through settings (Method 1) or deleting through ADB Rootless (Method 2) leaves no traces and does not affect the warranty. ❓ Can you get "Music" back if you need it? Yes, there are a few ways: If you delete it through a computer. ADB without root: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.player TWRP or root, restore deleted files from backup. 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