How to Remove Xiaomi Apps: From Standard to System

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones are known for their abundance of pre-installed apps, many of which users call "junk." Even after resetting, some of the software comes back, taking up memory and using battery power. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove applications from standard to hidden system, including methods without superuser rights (root) and using ADB.

Feature MIUI It's that some apps can't be removed in the normal way -- you can only disable them or remove them, and we're going to show you how to get around these limitations without breaking the system. 14/13/12 (including the Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Xiaomi 13/14 other models).

⚠️ Important: Removing system applications can cause unstable phone operation.Before experimenting, back up your data via Settings → Google → Backup or Settings → The phone. → Backup and reset.

1. Standard removal through the settings menu

The easiest way is to remove through the interface. MIUI. It is suitable for custom applications (installed from Google Play or Google Play). APK-files) and parts of pre-installed software that allows uninstallation.

To remove the app:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the desired application in the list (you can use the search at the top of the screen).
• 🗑️ Press "Delete" (if the button is active). If the button is not, proceed to the next method.
• 🔄 For some applications (for example, Mi Browser or Mi Video) the option "Remove Updates" is available - this will return the program to the factory version and free up space.

If the Remove button is inactive or not, the application is protected by the system, and in this case, disabling (about it in the next section) or more radical methods will help.

2. disabling unnecessary applications (without deletion)

If you can't delete the application, you can turn it off, it stops all the processes, hides the icon from the menu and prevents automatic start-up, minus the method: the application stays in the device's memory, taking up space.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose an app (such as Mi Music or Mi Community).
3. Click "Disable" (the button will appear if the uninstallation is blocked).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

⚠️ Note: Disabling system services (e.g. com.miui.securitycenter) may lead to errors in the work MIUI. Before disabling, check the name of the application package – if it starts with com.android. or com.miui., it is better not to touch it.

3. Removal via ADB (without root rights)

A method for power users to remove even those applications that MIUI blocks, requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.

Connect your phone to your PC:

• Use the original USB-Type C cable.
• On the phone, select File Transfer Mode (not Charging).
• On PC, open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:
• Delete the application: First find the name of the application package. To do this, type: adb shell pm list packages | grep 'key word' For example, to search for Mi Browser: adb shell pm list packages | grep 'browser' Then delete the package by command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 name packet Example for Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser

⚠️ Note: Some packages (e.g. com.miui.home) MIUI) You can't delete it, it will crash the system. Before you delete it, check the list of safe packages at the end of the article.

4. Removal of root-right system applications

If your Xiaomi has customized recaps installed (such as TWRP) and root rights obtained (via Magisk), you can remove any system applications, including those that are blocked even for ADB. This method is risky - improper actions can lead to a "brick" (inoperability) of the device.

Instructions:

• 📲 Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
• 🔍 Go to the folder. /system/app or /system/priv-app (This is where system applications are stored).
• 🗑️ Find a folder with the name of the application (for example, Browser for Mi Browser) and delete it.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

An alternative way is to use a terminal with superuser rights:

su


mount -o rw,remount /system




rm -rf /system/app/Folder name




mount -o ro,remount /system




reboot

⚠️ Note: Before deleting system files, be sure to create a full backup through TWRP (Backup → Select sections → Swipe to Backup: In case of an error, you can restore the system.

5. Use of third-party utilities (without root)

If you work with ADB It's hard to use specialized utilities, and they automate the removal process and offer lists of safe packages to uninstall.

Popular programmes:

Example of Universal Android Debloater:

1. Download and unpack the utility on PC.
2. Connect your phone in ADB mode (as described in Section 3).
3. Launch the file. uad_gui.exe (Windows).
4. In the program window, select "Read device packages" - this will download a list of all installed packages.
5. Check the unneeded apps and click "Apply".

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Before mass removal of packets through utilities, check them manually! Some programs (such as MiuiDaemon) may seem unnecessary, but are responsible for the operation of system functions.

6 Recovery of Remote Applications

If the phone starts to work unstable after the system application is removed (for example, the launcher is missing or settings are no longer open), you need to return the deleted files.

Method 1: TWRP backup (if created)

• Download to the recavator (Switch off the phone → Press Power + Volume Up).
• Select Restore → Select Backup → Swipe to Restore.

Method 2: Reinstallation via ADB

If you don't have a backup, but you have it. APK-file:

adb install name file.apk

System applications may require the phone to be flashed via Fastboot or MI Flash Tool.

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Removing system applications without backup is a risky operation. Always check if you can restore a remote package before you start cleaning the system.

7. How to prevent re-installation of unnecessary applications

Even after removal, some Xiaomi apps (such as GetApps or Mi Video) may return after the system update.

• 📵 Block the Internet for system applications: C Settings → Annexes → Select an unnecessary application (such as Mi Browser) and disable Mobile Data and Wi-Fi".

If you use root, you can “freeze” applications using Titanium Backup or App Quarantine – this will prevent them from running and updating, but save files on the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi

If these methods do not help, contact the service center.