How to completely remove the application Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

Removing unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that every user sooner or later faces. Even new MIUI 14/15 devices have dozens of programs pre-installed, many of which duplicate features or are not used at all. But simply clicking “Delete” in the menu often doesn’t solve the problem: system applications remain in memory, and some stock programs are restored after rebooting or updating MIUI.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods of removal, from standard methods through settings to deep cleaning with ADB and manual removal of residues. Particular attention will be paid to system applications that can not be removed in the usual way, but can be deactivated or hidden, and you will learn how to avoid common errors that lead to MIUI failures.

1. Standard removal through the application menu

The easiest way is to uninstall via launcher, which is suitable for most user applications (installed from Google Play or.apk files), but does not work for system programs.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
• 🔍 Find the application you want to remove and pinch its icon on 1-2 seconds.
• 🗑️ In the menu that appears, select “Delete” (or basket icon).
• ✅ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If the Remove button is inactive or missing, the application is system-based and requires alternative methods. In some versions of MIUI (for example, on Redmi Note 12), only “Disable” can be suggested instead of deleting, which means that the program will remain in memory but will stop working.

2. Remove via phone settings

A more flexible method is to use the Applications section in the settings, where you can remove not only user programs, but also some preinstalled programs (such as Mi Browser or Mi Video) if they are not critical to the system.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the list, find the desired application and tap on it.
3. Click on “Delete” (if the button is active).
4. When you see a warning about the system application, select “Disable” (this will remove the updates and return the program to the factory version).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Security or Mi Account) cannot be disabled without root rights. MIUI or the inability to use key features (e.g., unlocking the screen with a fingerprint).

Check if the application is critical to MIUI

Create a backup copy of important data

Make sure your phone has enough charge (at least 50%)

Disable automatic application recovery in Google settings-->

3. Uninstallation via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level device management tool that allows you to remove even those applications that MIUI normally blocks, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 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).

Commands for removal:

adb shell


pm list packages | grep 'name packet' # Packet search (e.g. com.miui.browser)




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.browser # Deletion for current user




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.browser # Complete removal (requires root)

💡 Useful tip: Before removing, check if the package is part of the package MIUI. For example, deleting com.android.systemui will cause the interface to crash. XDA Developers or 4PDA.

4. Removal of application residues (cache and data)

Even after uninstallation, many programs leave behind cache, settings, and temporary files that take up space in memory, such as Facebook or Instagram, which can leave up to 500MB of trash in /data/data/ and /sdcard/Android/data/ folders.

How to clean up the remains:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Clean up and run a deep check.
2. Use a file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager) to manually clean folders: /sdcard/Android/obb/[name packet] is the game cache. /data/data/[name packet] is the setting (requires root).

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⚠️ Note: Removing files from /data/data/ root-free can cause loss of account data or disruption of other applications. Always back up before cleaning!

5. Disable automatic application recovery

One of the most common problems with Xiaomi Redmi is the spontaneous return of remote applications after a MIUI update or reboot, which is due to the Auto Restore feature in Google services.

How to turn it off:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Google → Recovery.
• 🔄 Turn off the option “Automatic Application Recovery».
• 📦 B Settings → Annexes → Application management → ⋮ → Special access → Install unknown apps disable permissions for Google Play Store and Mi App Store.

It is also recommended that:

• 🚫 Ban background activity for Google Play Market (Settings) → Annexes → Google Play Store → Battery → Background activity).
• 🔒 Disable automatic update of applications in the Play Store.

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Disabling auto-restore will not remove already restored applications – they need to be manually uninstalled.

6. Uninstall system applications without root (via Fastboot)

For users who do not want to get root rights but need to uninstall system applications (such as Mi Music or Mi Pay), there is a method through Fastboot. It requires an unlocked bootloader, but does not violate the warranty (unlike root).

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader on the official Xiaomi website (requires a binding Mi Account and wait 7-14 days).
2. Download Fastboot firmware for your model (for example, for Redmi Note). 11 it toco_global_images...).
3. Remove the system.img file from the firmware archive and edit it with Android Image Kitchen, removing unnecessary.apk files.
4. Squeeze the modified system.img The command is: fastboot flash system system_modified.img

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect modification system.img This method is recommended only for advanced users!

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Before you run through Fastboot, check the hash amount (MD5) of the downloaded firmware file – this will save you from installing a damaged image.

7.Alternative methods: hiding and freezing applications

If deletion is impossible or risky, you can hide or freeze unnecessary programs, and it won't free up memory, but it will remove them from the menu and stop background activity.

Ways of concealment:

• 🔍 In the launcher MIUI pinch the app icon → «Hide (not working on all versions).
• 📂 Use alternative launchers (like Nova Launcher) that support hiding icons.

Freezing (requires root or ADB):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2 # Freeze the Weather app

Use: For defrosting:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.weather2

💡 Helpful tip: Freezing system applications (such as Mi Security) can disrupt security features such as scanning for viruses or blocking spam calls.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi Redmi