How to Remove Apps on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: From Standard Ways to Hidden MIUI Features

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is still one of the most popular budget smartphones due to its reliability and simplicity. However, many users face the problem: how to free up memory by removing unnecessary applications, especially those installed by the manufacturer by default? In this article, we will discuss all possible ways, from basic to advanced, including working with system applications that are usually not removed by standard methods.

It's important to understand that Redmi 7A is powered by MIUI, Xiaomi's proprietary software management shell, and some applications can be removed in a few clicks, while others require ADB, USB debugging, or even super-user rights (root), and we'll look at each method with the risks and consequences in mind so you can choose the best option.

If you've never done this kind of manipulation, don't worry: most of the instructions are for beginners, and for experienced users, we've prepared a section with unique ADB commands for hidden system packages that aren't usually documented in official manuals.

1. Standard removal of user applications

To start with, we'll delete programs you installed on your own through Google Play or APK files, which requires no additional tools and is suitable for 90% of the time.

To remove the application in a standard way:

• 📱 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 (in gray), it means that the application is either a system or an update to the firmware, in which case alternative methods will be required, which we will discuss later.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Google Play Store or Google Play Services) cannot be removed without consequences. their uninstallation may cause other smartphone features, such as account sync or push notifications to fail.

2. disabling embedded applications (without deletion)

If the Remove button is not available, but you don't need the app, you can turn it off, and that will free up some of the memory and stop the background, but the software itself will remain in the system, and this method is safe and recommended for beginners.

How to disable the system application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an app from the list (such as Mi Video or Mi Music).
3. Click Disable (usually located next to the Remove button).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

The apps that are disabled will disappear from the menu, but they can be activated again in the settings, which does not require superuser rights and does not affect the stability of the system.

Check if the application is used by other services

Make a backup copy of important data

Make sure you have enough battery power (minimum 30%)

Remember the name of the application in case of recovery-->

3. Removal of system applications via ADB (without root)

For advanced users who are willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which is a way to remove even those applications that don't lend themselves to standard methods, doesn't require root rights, but requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Before proceeding, make sure that:

• 💻 Drivers are installed on the computer ADB.
• 🔌 Debugging on. USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version, then return to the Additional settings → For developers).
• 📋 You know the exact name of the application package (you can find out through the App Inspector or Package Name Viewer from Google Play).

Instructions for removal through ADB:

1. Connect Redmi 7A to your computer via USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to delete the packet (replace com.example.app with your real name): adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.example.app

Example of commands for popular Xiaomi system applications:

⚠️ Note: Deleting some system packages (e.g., com.xiaomi.mipicks or com.miui.analytics) may disrupt Xiaomi branded services such as themes or cloud storage. Before deleting, check for feedback on a specific package on forums (e.g., check for feedback on a particular package on forums, 4PDA).

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If the application reappears after the MIUI update after uninstalling the application via ADB, repeat the procedure or use the adb shell pm hide command to hide the package.

4. Complete removal through root rights

If you're willing to go to extreme lengths to get root access, you can uninstall any system applications without restriction, but this method has serious risks:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• 🔄 Possible problems with updates MIUI.
• 🛡️ Vulnerability to malware (with careless use of superuser rights).

To get root on Redmi 7A, you will need to:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
2. Install custom recovery (e.g., TWRP).
3. Switch to Magisk for root rights management.

After obtaining root, you can delete the application through:

• 📱 Root Explorer (manually delete files from the browser) /system/app or /system/priv-app).
• 🤖 Titanium Backup (allows you to freeze or completely uninstall system packages).
• 💻 ADB with root rights (adb shell su command) -c "pm uninstall --user 0 com.example.app").

⚠️ Warning: Deleting critical system files (e.g. com.android.phone or com.android.settings) will cause the device to “brick” the smartphone will stop turning on. Always back up (nandroid backup in the device). TWRP) before removal.

5. Cleaning cache and residual files

Even after you delete an application, your device may still have cache, settings, temporary files, which takes up space and sometimes leads to conflicts. To completely clear the program's tracks, follow these steps:

Cleaning methods:

• 🧹 Through Settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Select the remote application (it can be displayed as "Not installed"). Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
• 🔍 Through File Manager: Open Files → Memory of the device. Go to the folders. /Android/data and /Android/obb. Delete folders with the name of the remote application.

SD Maid

1. Install SD Maid from Google Play.
2. Run a scan of CorpseFinder (search for remnants of remote programs).
3. Delete the files you found.

Regularly cleaning the cache helps not only free up space, but also speed up the smartphone, especially for the Redmi 7A with its modest 2 GB of RAM.

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Cleaning cache and residual files should be done at least once a month, especially if you install and uninstall applications frequently.

Alternative methods: freezing and limiting activity

If deleting or disabling an application seems risky, the other way is to freeze it or limit background activity, which will reduce the system load without completely removing it.

Methods of freezing:

• 🧊 Through Greenify (requires root for system applications): Install Greenify. Add unnecessary apps to hibernation list. Activate Aggressive Doze mode for deep sleep.
• ❄️ App Quarantine (no root): Install App Quarantine. Select applications for isolation. They will stop running but stay on the system.

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management.
2. Select the application and set to Limit background activity.

If you are not sure about the name of the package, you can find it through the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "keyword"

(Replace the keyword with a part of the app name, such as miui).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 7A