How to Remove the App from Xiaomi TV: Instructions for All Models

Xiaomi TVs on Android TV or PatchWall are overloaded with unnecessary apps over time: preinstalled services, cache from old games or programs that you have not used for a long time. Unlike smartphones, removing software on Mi TV or Redmi Smart TV has its nuances - some applications can not be erased by standard methods, and others after uninstallation leave "tails" in memory. This article will help you figure out how to completely remove the application from Xiaomi TV, including system programs, without risking damage to the firmware.

We’ll look at all the current ways, from basic settings to hidden features for power users, and we’ll focus on models with limited superuser rights (e.g. Mi TV 4S or Redmi Smart TV X 2020-2023), where removing system applications requires workarounds. If you’ve encountered bugs like “Delete is impossible” or “Ap is secure,” here you’ll find solutions.

The easiest way is to use the built-in Android TV tools. It works for most consumer apps (like YouTube, Netflix, IVI), but it won’t work for system services like Google Play Services or Mi Home.

To remove the app:

📺 Open the main menu of the TV by pressing the Home button on the remote.
🔍 Go to the Settings section → Applications (or Apps on English firmware).
🗑️ Select the desired application → Delete (or Uninstall).
✅ Confirm the action by pressing OK remote.

If the Remove button is inactive (in gray), then the application is protected by the system, in which case proceed to the following methods.

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On some Xiaomi TV models, the path to the apps may be different. If you don’t find the Apps section, try Settings → Device → Apps or use voice search by menu (button with microphone on the remote).

2.Delete via Google Play Store

If an app was installed via Google Play, it can be uninstalled directly from there, a method that is useful when the app doesn't show up in the basic settings or when it is deleted, it is uninstalled.

Instructions:

Open the Google Play Store on your TV.
Go to the section My apps and games → Established.
Find the right application and click on it.
Choose Delete and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: This method will not delete the cache and application data. To clear them, go back to Settings → Applications, select the program and click Clear Data and Clear Cache.

📊 What method of removing applications are used more often?

Through the settings menu

Through Google Play

Through ADB

Resetting the TV to factory settings

3. Removal of system applications via ADB (for power users)

Removing pre-installed system applications (such as Mi Video, PatchWall Launcher or Xiaomi Market) will require an ADB connection (Android Debug Bridge) that works on all Xiaomi TV models, but requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

Put the debugging on. USB on TV: Go to Settings → About the TV. Find the line "Build number" and click on it 7 times in a row until the notification "You became a developer" appears. Go back to Settings. → For developers and activate the "Debugging by" USB».

USB 3.0

ADB Tools

cmd

Terminal

adb devices

If the TV is determined (the serial number will appear), enter the command to delete:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packet.applications

🔍 How do you know the name of the package? Use the command:

adb shell pm list packages

Or install the App Inspector app from Google Play on your TV.

Install ADB Tools on PC

Enable debugging over USB on TV

Connect TV to your computer with USB cable

Check the visibility of the device by the team `adb devices`

Download the list of packages by the team `adb shell pm list packages`-->

4. Resetting the TV to factory settings

If you can’t remove an application and it’s critically disruptive (e.g. PatchWall is constantly hanging), you can perform a complete reset, which will delete all user data, including accounts, Wi-Fi settings, and installed apps.

How to reset Xiaomi TV:

🔄 Go to Settings. → The device → Reset (or Settings) → Device Preferences → Reset).
🔐 Select “Reset to factory settings” and confirm the action.
⏳ Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: After the reset, the TV will require re-setting, including connecting to Wi-Fi and logging in to your account Google/Xiaomi. On models 2022–2026 years (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Q2 or Redmi Smart TV A Pro) reset may block access to certain functions without being tied to Mi-account.

What to do if the TV asks for an old account after the reset?

If the TV after the reset requires data entry from the previous Xiaomi account, this means that the protection of Mi Cloud Lock was activated. To unlock the device: 1. Enter the data from the associated account. 2. If you do not remember the password, restore it on account.xiaomi.com. 3. If the account is not yours (TV bought by hand), contact Xiaomi with a purchase check to unlock.

5. Disabling applications (if deletion is not possible)

Some system applications (e.g., com.xiaomi.mitv.account or com.google.android.gsf) cannot be removed without root permissions, but they can be disabled, which will stop them working and free up RAM.

How to disable the application:

Go to Settings → Applications.
Select the appropriate application.
Click Disable (or Disable)
Confirm the action.

📌 Important: Disabling system services (e.g. Google Play Services) may cause Google Play, YouTube and other applications to fail. Only disable programs you are confident of.

Annex	Can I remove it?	Can I turn it off?	Effects of disconnection
PatchWall Launcher	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	Main menu will disappear (alternative launcher is needed)
Mi Video	✅ Yes. ADB)	✅ Yes.	There will be no access to the built-in video player.
Google Play Services	❌ No.	❌ No (critically for the system)	Disabling will disrupt most applications
Netflix	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	The app will disappear from the menu

6. Alternative methods: third-party launchers and firmware

If you need to drastically change the TV interface or remove the maximum amount of pre-installed software, consider:

🎨 Installation of an alternative launcher (e.g, ATV Launcher or HalLauncher.This will hide unnecessary apps, but won't physically remove them.
🔧 Castom firmware (for example, LineageOS for TV). Suitable only for experienced users, as they require unlocking the bootloader and risk cancelling the warranty.
🛠️ Ruth-rights (via Magisk) will allow you to remove any application, but the process is complex and dangerous for the stability of the system.

⚠️ Attention: Install custom firmware or obtain root rights to Xiaomi TV This leads to loss of warranty and risk of bricking the device (completely inoperable). on models from 2023 to 2026 (e.g. Xiaomi). TV A Pro or Redmi Smart TV X2026) Unlocking the bootloader is often blocked by the manufacturer.

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Use alternative firmware or root rights only if you are prepared for possible consequences: loss of warranty, unstable operation or the need to restore through the service center.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When removing apps on Xiaomi TV, users often face the following problems:

🚫 «Removal is impossible" - system application. Solution: use ADB Or turn it off.
🔌 Television is not defined by ADB. Solution: Check the cable (requires original cable) USB Update the drivers ADB On PC. Restart the TV and PC.
🔄 After removal, the app appears again.Solution: this is typical of system applications that recover after an update.

If none of the methods worked, check:

📋 The TV firmware version (in Settings) → On older versions (until 2021) there may be no option to delete.
🔒 Manufacturer restrictions (on some models, Xiaomi blocks removal of key applications).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can I remove PatchWall from Xiaomi TV?

PatchWall is a Xiaomi branded shell, and you can't completely remove it without root rights. → Apps (this will hide it from the menu) Install an alternative launcher (e.g, ATV Launcher. Use the launcher. ADB to disable individual PatchWall components (e.g., advertising widgets). ⚠️ Removing PatchWall completely will cause remote and voice controls to fail!

How to remove Google Play Services if it takes up a lot of space?

Google Play Services is a critical system component that cannot be removed or disabled without consequences. Instead: Clear cache: Settings → Apps → Google Play Services → Clear cache. Update the app to the latest version (sometimes new versions take up less space); disable auto-update for unnecessary apps on Google Play. If space is critically lacking, consider resetting your TV to factory settings.

After the app was removed, the TV started to slow down.

This can happen if you delete the system application that other processes depended on. Try: Reboot the TV (take it offline for 1 minute); Return the remote application via ADB: adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet Perform a factory reset. If the brakes are left, check the CPU boot in Settings → Device → Memory. Another application may be to blame.

How to remove apps on Xiaomi TV without remote control?

If the remote is lost or broken, use it: 📱 Mi Remote (available for Android and iOS) Connect to your TV over Wi-Fi and operate like a regular remote control. 🖱️ Mouse or keyboard USB/Bluetooth. Connect them to the TV and use them to navigate the menu. 🎮 A game controller (e.g. from Xbox or PlayStation) if it supports Android connectivity TV. For removal through ADB without a remote, it is enough to connect the TV to the PC USB and use commands as described above.

Can I remove pre-installed games (such as Mi Game Center)?

Yes, pre-installed games can be removed in the same ways as other apps: via Settings → Applications (if there is a Remove button); through ADB (if deletion is blocked); games like Mi Game Center or Game Loop are not critical to the system, so it is safe to delete them.