How to Remove the Xiaomi Redmi 7 App Completely: From Simple to Complex

Xiaomi Redmi 7, released in 2019, is still popular with users due to its balanced features and affordable price, but over time, any gadget begins to become “clogged” with unnecessary programs: it can be pre-installed MIUI services, accidentally downloaded games or utilities that are no longer relevant, removing such applications not only frees up space in memory, but can also improve the performance of the device.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to remove applications from Redmi 7, from standard methods through the settings menu to advanced techniques using ADB and root rights. Particular attention will be paid to system applications that can not be removed in the usual way, but can be disabled or uninstalled through the engineering menu, you will learn how to restore a remote application if it was necessary, and the risks of radical cleaning methods.

1. Standard removal through the settings menu

The easiest and safest way to get rid of unnecessary software is to use built-in MIUI tools. This method is suitable for custom applications installed from Google Play or third-party sources. System programs (for example, Mi Video, Mi Music) will not be removed, but they can be disabled.

To remove the app:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the list, find the desired application and tap on it.
• 🗑️ Press the Remove button (if it is active).
• ✅ Confirm the action in the window that appears.

If the Remove button is inactive (grey), the application is system-based, and you can:

• 🚫 Disable it (disable button) so that it does not start and does not occupy RAM.
• 📉 Clear cache and data (Clear cache and Clear data buttons) to free up space.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system applications (such as Google Play Services or Mi Account) can cause your smartphone to run unstable or errors in other programs.

2. Removal through launcher (desktop)

A quick way to remove an unnecessary app is to do it directly from the home screen or from the menu of all programs, which is convenient if you want to get rid of newly installed software and do not want to dig into the settings.

Instructions:

• 🏠 Find on the desktop or in the application menu the program icon you want to remove.
• 🖱️ Hold your finger for 1-2 seconds until the context menu appears.
• 🗑️ Drag the icon to the top of the screen where the Remove (or basket) will appear).
• ✅ Release your finger to confirm the removal.

If you have the Remove from the screen instead of Remove, it means that the application is system-based and cannot be removed in this way, in which case use the methods in the following sections.

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To quickly find the app in the menu, swipe down the desktop and type the program name in the search bar.

3.Delete via Google Play Store

If the app was installed from Google Play, it can be removed directly from the store, which is useful when you want to not only uninstall the program, but also remove it from the list of installed in your Google account.

How to do this:

1. 🛒 Open the Google Play Store.
2. 👤 Slip on the profile icon in the upper right corner → Application and device management.
3. 📋 Go to the tab Installed.
4. 🔍 Find the desired application in the list and click on it.
5. 🗑️ Remove and confirm the action.

The advantage of this method is that Google Play remembers your actions and can offer similar applications less often in the future, and you can see a full list of programs ever installed, which is convenient for “general cleaning”.

4. Removal of system applications without root rights (via ADB)

Many Redmi 7 users face a problem: some pre-installed apps (Mi Browser, Mi Pay, Cleaner) can’t be removed in standard ways, but they take up space and consume resources (ADB), debugging tool for Android devices.

This method does not require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to the computer. Importantly, improper use of ADB can lead to system failures. Before you start, back up your data!

Step-by-step:

1. 💻 Install. ADB Download Platform Tools from the official Android website. Unpack the archive in any folder (for example, C:\adb). Open the command line (Win) + R → enter cmd → Enter, go to the folder with ADB team: cd C:\adb

📱 Put the debugging on. USB Redmi 7:

• Go to Settings. → The phone.
• Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate Debugging on USB.
• 🔌 Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on your phone screen.
• 📋 Get a Packet List: In the command line, type: adb shell pm list packages Find the name of the package of the desired application in the list (for example, com.miui.browser for Mi Browser).
• 🗑️ Delete the application: Enter the command (replace package.name with the real name): adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 package.name Example: Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.browser

Once the command is executed, the application will disappear from the menu, but its files will remain in the system (the -k option stores cache and data). To completely delete the program along with the settings, remove -k:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 package.name

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications (e.g. com.android.phone or com.miui.securitycenter) may cause your phone to fail.Before experimenting, check the list of safe packets for removal on thematic forums (e.g, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

5. Complete removal with root rights

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, getting root rights will give you full control of the system, allowing you to remove any applications, including critical (but at the risk of “bricking” the device), and Redmi 7 root can be obtained using utilities like Magisk or SuperSU.

Advantages of the method:

• 🧹 Ability to remove any applications, including system.
• 📁 Complete cleaning of program files (including cache and data).
• 🔧 Access to system settings hidden in standard firmware.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• 🛡️ Risk of system failure when critical components are removed.
• 🔄 Difficulty rolling back changes (reflashing will be required).

How to remove the application from root:

1. 📱 Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. 🔍 Go to the folder. /system/app or /system/priv-app (This is where system applications are stored).
3. 🗑️ Find a folder with the name of the application being removed (for example, Browser for Mi Browser) and delete it.
4. 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.

An alternative way is to use a terminal with superuser rights, such as the command to delete the Mi Browser:

su


rm -rf /system/app/Browser




rm -rf /system/priv-app/Browser




reboot

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Before removing system applications through root, be sure to back up the /system partition using TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery.This will restore the smartphone to work in case of an error.

6 Recovery of Remote Applications

If you delete an application and then you realize it was necessary, you can restore it, depending on how the program was uninstalled.

If you've deleted the system application and you can't restore it, the only reliable way to do this is to flash it back.

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 7 from Xiaomi website.
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download to recovery and swipe the downloaded file.

Alternative methods: shutdown and freezing

If it is impossible or risky to delete an application, it can be disabled or frozen, which will prevent the program from running and free up RAM, but the files will remain in the system.

Disconnection through settings:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Select the desired application.
• 🚫 Click Disable (if the button is active).

Freezing with special utilities:

Applications like Titanium Backup (requires root) or App Quarantine (without root) allow you to freeze programs by making them inactive, and the advantage of this method is that the application can be easily defrost if you need it.

Using ADB to disable:

If the Disable button is inactive, you can disable the application via ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 package.name

To turn it on again:

adb shell pm enable package.name

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When users delete applications, they often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 «App not removed": "Check if it's system-based. If so, use it. ADB root.
• ⚠️ «Smartphone stopped turning on": Most likely, a critical system application was removed.The solution is firmware via Fastboot or Recovery.
• 📱 «After removal, the application reappears": This is typical of some system programs that recover when updated MIUI. The solution is to disable firmware auto-update or use Magisk to block recovery.
• 🔌 «ADB Does not see the device: Make sure that the debugging is enabled USB, installed drivers and smartphone connected in file transfer mode (not Charging).

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7 firmware MIUI 12+ team ADB In this case, try using adb shell pm uninstall. --user 0 -k package.name or update Platform Tools to the latest version.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions