How to completely uninstall the app on Xiaomi Redmi phone: from standard methods to ADB

Removing unnecessary apps on Xiaomi Redmi is a challenge that every smartphone owner of this brand faces sooner or later. Even with the optimized MIUI shell, pre-installed programs and accumulated digital debris can take up precious space in the device’s memory. But not all applications are deleted equally simply: if third-party programs disappear in two clicks, then system utilities and Xiaomi services often require deeper intervention.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to uninstall applications on Redmi – from basic actions in the settings menu to advanced methods using the app. ADB We will focus on the nuances of working with system applications that cannot be removed by standard means, but which can be disabled or uninstalled using special tools. You will also learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as accidentally removing critical services, without which you can avoid them. MIUI may work unstablely.

1. Standard removal through the application menu

The easiest and safest way to get rid of unnecessary software is to use built-in MIUI tools. This method is suitable for third-party applications installed by the user through Google Play or.apk files. System programs will not be removed in this way, but they can be disabled (we will discuss this below).

Instructions:

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

If you don't have Delete, you're either system-based or pre-installed, and then try the alternative methods in the following sections.

2. Remove via phone settings

The second most popular way is to use the Applications section in the MIUI settings, where you can not only delete the program, but also clear its cache and data, which is useful if the application is “glutty” or takes up too much space.

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. If the button is inactive, try “Disable” – this will stop the program and hide it from the menu.

Important! In some versions of MIUI (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), the path to managing applications may be slightly different: Settings → All settings → Applications. Also note that once the system application is disabled, its icon will disappear, but the files will remain in the device’s memory.

3. Remove system applications without root (via ADB)

If the standard methods don't work and you don't have a superuser (root) right, you can use the ADB tool (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to remove even those programs that MIUI protects against uninstallation, but requires you to connect your phone to your computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, go further.
4. Find out the name of the application package (you can use the App Inspector or command: adb shell pm list packages | grep "application name"
5. Delete the application by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name packet For example, to remove Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

⚠️ Attention! Removing system applications through ADB It can lead to unstable work. MIUI. Do not remove services called com.android., com.google. or com.qualcomm. are critical components of the system. Also avoid removing Mi Security (com.miui.securitycenter), otherwise you will lose access to some security features.

4. Complete removal through root rights

If you have root access, you can uninstall any application, including deeply integrated MIUI services, with a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer) or specialized utilities like Titanium Backup.

How to remove the application through Root Explorer:

1. Open the application and provide root access.
2. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app (there are stored system programs).
3. Find a folder with the name of the application being removed (for example, Browser for Mi Browser).
4. Delete the folder or rename it (by adding.bak at the end).
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention, deletion of files from /system If you don't have a backup, you can make your phone inoperable. TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery. Also note that after the update, MIUI Remote system applications can be restored.

5. Disabling pre-installed applications

If you can't delete a system application or you're afraid of the consequences, you can turn it off, it stops all the processes of the program, hides it from the menu, and prevents automatic updating, and the method is less, the application will remain in the device's memory, taking up space.

How to turn it off:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📌 Select the application you want to disable.
• 🚫 Click “Disable” (button will appear if deletion is not available).
• ✅ Confirm the action.

On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi 10 or Redmi 9A), disabled applications can be activated again after a system update. To avoid this, use ADB to deep-disable:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 name packet

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If the disabled application reappears after the update, repeat the procedure or use the Debloater utility for mass management of system programs.

6 Recovery of Remote System Applications

If the phone starts to work incorrectly after you delete the system application (for example, the settings are lost or the camera stops working), it can be restored.

If neither method works, you have to reflash your phone through Fastboot or Recovery, which is a radical way, but it's guaranteed to bring all system files back to their original state.

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Before removing system applications, always check their purpose in forums (such as 4PDA or XDA). Many MIUI services have non-obvious features, and removing them can disrupt the smartphone.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you uninstall applications on Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 App App App App App App App App App App App App Apps Again After Updating MIUI → This is normal system behavior. To avoid returning unnecessary programs, disable automatic updates to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update of applications.
• 🚫 You cannot remove or disable the application → Check if it is critical to the job. MIUI. Use it. ADB Debloater Tools for forced shutdown.
• 📱 The phone began to slow down after removing system applications → You've probably deleted an important service. Restore it through ADB Or make a reset (settings) → Additionally. → Resetting settings).
• 🔋 The battery quickly goes down after manipulation of applications → Check the activity of processes in Settings → Battery → Battery use. Maybe the remote app was responsible for optimizing power consumption.

⚠️ On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Removing Google Play Services or Miui Daemon apps can result in loss of access to the app store or sync errors.Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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