How to Remove Android App on Xiaomi Redmi Note in its Complete Way: From Standard Methods to ADB

Removing apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones seems like a simple task — until you find that after uninstallation, the program continues to take up space in memory, leaves files in folders or even appears in the list of installed after a reboot, especially for preinstalled system applications that MIUI does not allow you to delete in standard ways.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods to uninstall an Android app on the Xiaomi Redmi Note (including the Note 8/9/10/11/12 series models) – from basic actions through the settings menu to advanced techniques using ADB and root rights. You will learn how to get rid of not only user programs, but also the built-in MIUI services that eat up the battery and RAM, as well as how to clean up residual files to free up maximum space.

Important: Some methods require technical knowledge and can affect the stability of the system, and we will explain the risks in detail and provide alternatives for beginners.

1. Standard removal through the settings menu

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for custom applications installed from Google Play or.apk files.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the right app in the list (use the search bar to speed up).
• 🗑️ Press Remove (if the button is active).
• 🔄 Confirm the action in the dialog window.

⚠️ Note: If the Remove button is inactive (grey), then the application is system or protected. MIUI. In this case, proceed to the following methods.

After a standard deletion, there is often cache and data left to clear it:

1. In the same app management menu, click Storage.
2. Choose Clear the cache and Clear the data.
3. For complete cleaning, restart the device.

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If the application is not deleted due to the error "Delete is forbidden by the administrator", check the settings of the device → Special features → Device administrators and disable it from there.

2. Delete via Google Play (for custom applications)

If the app was installed through the Google Play Market, it can be uninstalled directly from the store, which is convenient when you need to remove several programs at the same time.

Instructions:

• 🛒 Open Google Play and go to Profile → Application and device management.
• 📋 Tab Installed – Find the right application.
• ✅ Tick it and click Remove it (basket icon).

This method has the advantage of automatically cleaning the residual files (as opposed to the MIUI settings menu), but it does not work for:

• 📱 Applications installed from.apk (manual).
• 🔒 System services MIUI.
• 📴 Programs hidden from Google Play (e.g. Chinese versions of apps).

After deleting through Play Market, it is recommended to go to Settings → Storage → Cleanup and run a deep cleanup to delete temporary files.

3. Remove system applications without root (via ADB)

To remove embedded applications MIUI (For example, Mi Video, Mi Music, GetApps or Security, you don't have to get root rights. ADB (Android Debug Bridge – a tool for debugging through PC.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause system instability or even a device blink. Only remove applications that you know are safe.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI to turn on Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC:

• Use the original USB Type-C cable.
• On your phone, select File Transfer Mode (not Charge Only).
• Confirm the permission to debug on the smartphone screen.
• Start the command line: Adb devices (should display your device).
• Remove the application: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.example.app Replace com.example.app with the batch name of the desired application (see table below).

List of popular MIUI system applications and their batch names:

Once you run the command, the application will disappear from the menu, but its files will remain in memory.

adb shell pm clear com.example.app

4. Complete removal with root rights (for power users)

If you are willing to take the risk of getting root rights, this will open up access to the complete removal of system applications along with their files, including:

• 📁 Folders in /data/data/.
• 🗃️ Cash in /cache/.
• 🔧 Configuration files in /system/priv-app/.

⚠️ Note: Getting root rights voids warranty on Xiaomi Redmi Note and may result in:

• 🚫 Block services Google Pay, Netflix, banking applications.
• 🔄 Unstable system operation (accidental reboots).
• 📵 Poose. OTA-Updates (you will need to install firmware manually).

If you do decide, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader: Sign up on Xiaomi's official website and get permission to unlock. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and plug your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
2. Install Custom Recovery (TWRP): Download the TWRP version for your Redmi Note model from twrp.me. Run it through fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.
3. Get root rights: Download Magisk and run it through TWRP. Reboot your phone.

Delete the annex:

• Use Root Explorer or Titanium Backup to find and delete application folders in /data/data/ and /system/priv-app/.

For safe removal, we recommend you first make a backup through TWRP (Backup section), which will allow you to restore the system if something goes wrong.

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Even with root rights, don’t remove system services that are responsible for communication (for example, com.android.phone) or the graphical interface (com.miui.home).

5. Cleaning of residual files after deletion

Even after uninstallation, applications often leave "junk" in the device's memory.

• 📂 Folders in /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/.
• 🗑️ Cash in /data/data/ (root).
• 📄 Configuration files in /sdcard/.

How to clean:

No root:

• 🔍 Use Files by Google or SD Maid to search for large folders.
• 🗃️ Manually check the folders: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/[packet] /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/[packet]

From root:

• 🛠️ Install Root Browser and delete folders: /data/data/[packet] /data/app/[packet]
• 🔄 Restart your phone to apply changes.

You can use SD Maid (requires root) to automate the process:

1. Open the app and select CorpseFinder.
2. Run the scan.
3. Remove the “residues” of the applications found.

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If your phone is running slower after cleaning, try restarting it in Safe Mode (press the power button → “Reboot Safe Mode”). This will help identify conflicting processes.

6 Recovery of Remote System Applications

If after removing the system application through ADB or with root rights, the phone began to work incorrectly (for example, the Mi App Store disappeared or the firmware stopped updating), it can be restored.

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings: Go to Settings → The phone. → Setting reset. Select Erase all data. ⚠️ All user data will be deleted!
• 📦 Installation through ADB: adb install system_app.apk (You need to pre-download.apk system application for your version MIUI).
• 🔧 Fastboot Flash: Download the full firmware for your model from Xiaomi. Sweat it through the Mi Flash Tool in Clean All mode.

If you are not sure which app you have removed, check the log command:

adb shell pm list packages -d

(Shows a list of disabled packets).

7.Alternatives to Remove: Shutdown and Freeze

If removing a system application seems risky, you can disable or freeze it, which will stop it from working and hide it from the menu, but does not free up disk space.

Disconnection through settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the appropriate application.
3. Click Disable (if the button is active).

Freeze from root (via Titanium Backup):

• 🛠️ Install Titanium Backup and provide root access.
• 🏔️ Find the app in the list and select Freeze.
• 🔄 To defrost, press Unfreeze.

⚠️ Note: Do not disable or freeze system services that are responsible for:

• 📶 Communications (com.android.phone).
• 🔋 Food management (com.miui.powerkeeper).
• 🔒 Security (com.miui.securitycenter).

This can result in a loss of network, a quick battery drain, or an inability to boot the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note