How to Remove an App on Xiaomi: From Standard Ways to Root Access

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones come with dozens of pre-installed apps, many of which users never run. The Bloatwar not only takes up memory, but also consumes battery power in the background. Unlike custom apps that are removed in two clicks, system services (such as Mi Browser, Mi Music or GetApps) are often blocked by the manufacturer. This article will explain how to get rid of them forever, from simple methods to advanced, requiring technical skills.

It is important to understand the difference between deleting and disabling. An application that is disabled stays on the system, but does not work or update. Complete deletion frees up disk space and removes all traces of the program, but can lead to failures if you are talking about critical services (for example, MiuiDaemon or SecurityCenter), we will analyze safe and risky ways, and also give recommendations for system recovery in case of errors.

1. Standard removal of user applications

If you installed the app from Google Play or a.apk file, it can be removed without additional tools.This method works for all Xiaomi models (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Black Shark 5) and does not require administrator rights.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Enter the program name in the search bar or find it manually in the list.
• 🗑️ Click Delete (if the button is active).Some applications may require password or fingerprint confirmation.
• 🔄 If the Remove button is inactive, try Disabling (this hides the program from the menu and stops it from working).

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To remove several apps at once, pinch the icon of any of them on the home screen, then tap the icon. ⋮ (three-point) → Delete or Deinstall.

Some apps (such as Facebook or Netflix) may be pre-installed by the manufacturer as “systemic,” in which case standard uninstallation is not available, and methods from the following sections will be required.

2. disable system applications without root

If the Remove button is blocked but you don't want root access, you can turn the app off, stop it from working, hide it from the menu, and prevent automatic updates, and it works on all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS).

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (such as Mi Video or Mi Pay).
3. Tap Disable (button will appear if deletion is blocked).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Check the name of the program on the Internet (some services are critical for MIUI)

Make a backup copy of important data

Remember the name of the application in case of recovery

Reboot your phone after disabling several programs

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The apps that are disabled don't take up space in memory, but their data stays in the system. To return the program, go to the same settings section and click Enable.

⚠️ Note: Do not disable services called com.android., miui. or xiaomi. at the beginning of the package (for example, com.xiaomi.mipicks can be turned off, but com.miui.securitycenter can not.

3. Removal via ADB (no root)

The ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool allows you to remove system applications without obtaining root rights. The method requires connecting the phone to a computer and works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 10, POCO F4 and Mi 11.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux and unpack the archive.
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via cable (use the original cord) and select File Transfer mode.
5. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and type: adb devices If the device appears in the list, execute: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packet For example, to delete Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

To find out the name of the application package, use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "keyword"

For example, to search for all apps with "miui" in the title:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "miui"

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Delete the application only for the current user (--user 0). After resetting settings or updating MIUI The program can come back. Root is required to be completely removed.

4. Complete removal through root rights

If you are ready to get root access, it will open up the possibility to remove any system applications without restrictions, including those that are blocked even for ADB. However, there are risks: loss of warranty, inability to update MIUI through OTA, potential security problems.

How to remove the application from root:

• 🔧 Install Magisk (recommended version 26.0)+) And you'll root through TWRP or Fastboot.
• 📲 Download a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Explorer).
• 🗃️ Go to the folder. /system/app or /system/priv-app Find a folder with the name of the application (for example, MiBrowser).
• 🗑️ Delete the folder or rename it (add.bak at the end).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

An alternative way is to use a root terminal, for example, to remove GetApps (Xiaomi app store) do:

su


mount -o rw,remount /system




rm -rf /system/priv-app/GetApps




mount -o ro,remount /system




reboot

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Before removing system applications through root, back up your /system folder using TWRP or the adb pull/system command. This will help restore the phone if it stops booting.

5. Hiding applications without removal

If you don't want to risk system stability, but you want to remove unnecessary apps from the menu, use concealment. This method doesn't free up memory, but makes the interface cleaner. It works on all versions of MIUI and HyperOS.

Ways of concealment:

• 📁 Hidden Apps folder: Press the app icon → Hide (available at launcher) MIUI default).
• 🔒 Start password: In the application settings, enable Application Protection and install PIN-code (the program will remain, but will not run without entering a password).
• 📱 Third-party launchers: Install Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher and hide icons through their settings.

Hidden applications continue to work in the background, so this method is only suitable for visually "cleaning" the screen. Use Disconnect (Section 2) to stop completely.

6 Recovery of Remote System Applications

If the phone starts to work unstable after deleting or disabling the application (for example, the notification panel is lost or the camera stops working), you must return the deleted files.

If you used ADB:

• Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing name.pack For example: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.browser
• Or reset your phone settings via Settings → About Phone → Reset settings (data will be deleted!).

If you used root:

• Restore deleted files from backup (if you did it through TWRP).
• Fastboot phone with official firmware (instructions on the Xiaomi website).

⚠️ Note: If the phone doesn’t turn on after you delete your system files, try Recovery Mode (press Power). + Volume Up when booting) and run Wipe Data. If that doesn't work, you'll need firmware through EDL-The mode (only for experienced users!).

Standard removal through settings

Disabling system applications

ADB (no root)

Root + complete removal

Hiding, but not removing.

Another way.

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FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi