How to completely remove Google Play services on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Google Play services are an integral part of the Android ecosystem, but on Xiaomi smartphones they often become a source of problems, from increased battery consumption to conflicts with the MIUI branded shell. Many users want to get rid of them for reasons of privacy, performance optimization or simply unnecessary. However, removing these services is not a trivial task: they are deeply integrated into the system, and their forced removal can lead to failures.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways - from safe shutdown to complete removal by using the help of ADB And you'll learn what techniques are appropriate for you. MIUI 14 And older versions of how to avoid bugs like com.google.process.gapps has stopped, and what to do if key features stop working after deleting, POCO and flagships Xiaomi 12/13/14, where the process is different.

Why users want to remove Google Play Services from Xiaomi

There are three main reasons, and each of them deserves attention:

• 🔋 Battery consumption: Google services can consume up to 15-20% Charges in the background, especially on budget models Redmi Note 10/11 Snapdragon-powered 6xx. This is due to constant data synchronization, geolocation and analytics.
• 🛡️ Privacy: Google collects data about location, activity in apps, and even search history — even if you don’t use their services. MIUI.
• ⚡ Performance: On weak devices (e.g, POCO M3 or Redmi 9A) Google services can be used up to 300-500 MB RAM, which leads to slowdowns.

In addition, some users experience sync errors (such as 403 code in the Play Market) or conflicts with Chinese versions of MIUI, where Google services are initially absent but were installed manually, in which cases, their removal can solve problems with updates or the operation of Xiaomi branded applications (such as Mi Home or Mi Fit).

Method 1: Disable Google Services Without Deleting (Safe Way)

If you don't have to completely remove services, but stop them, this method is best, it's reversible and doesn't require super-user rights. It's suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the POCO F4, Redmi K50 and Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type Google Play Services (or Google Play Services in Russian).
3. Click on the app, then select Disable (if the button is inactive, click Stop first).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

• ✅ Apps will stop updating through the Play Market (but installed apps will continue to work).
• ✅ Google Analytics Collecting Will Stop.
• ❌ Google-dependent features: Find My Device, Contact Sync, some games with Google Play Games won’t work.

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If the “Disable” button is inactive, try removing the app updates first (the “Delete Updates” button is in the same menu).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (for example, MIUI 13.0.6 for Redmi Note 11) after the service is disabled, access to Google Play Protect may disappear.

Method 2: Removal through ADB (without root but with pitfalls)

This method allows you to remove Google Play services completely, but requires a connection to a computer and the use of the tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge).It is suitable for most Xiaomi models, except for those where the manufacturer has blocked the ability to remove system applications (for example, some versions of MIUI for the European region).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and authorize debugging (on the smartphone screen will appear a request).


2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.




3. Enter a command to check the connection:


   adb devices


(Your device serial number should appear).




4. execute the command to remove:


   adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.gms


5. Reset the device.

After removal:

• 🔄 Play Market and other Google apps will stay, but will stop updating.
• 🚫 Google Maps (no maps), Gmail (no sync), YouTube (requires updates).
• ⚠️ On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) may lose access to Widevine L1, What will reduce the quality of streaming on Netflix to 480p.

USB debugging enabled

Installed ADB drivers on PC

Backup of important data is made

Battery charge > 50%

Antiviruses are disabled (can be blocked) ADB)-->

Method 3: Removal with Magisk (root required)

If your Xiaomi has Magisk installed (for example, through OrangeFox or TWRP firmware), you can uninstall Google services using the Universal SafetyNet Fix module or manually through Magisk Manager. This method is suitable for advanced users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root rights.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 Flexibility: You can remove only unnecessary components (for example, leave the Google Play Store, but remove Google Play Services).
• 🔄 Possibility of rollback: with the help of Nandroid backup.
• 🛡️ SafeNet: some Magisk modules allow you to hide the facts of modifications from banking applications.

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager and get root access.
2. Download the Universal SafetyNet Fix (to bypass Google’s checks).
3. In Magisk Manager, go to the Modules section and install the downloaded file.
4. Use a root-access file manager (e.g., Root Explorer) and delete files: /system/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/ /system/app/GmsCore/

Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and new versions of HyperOS, removing system applications through root can lead to soft-brick (cyclical reboot).Before experimenting, check the compatibility of your model on the Xiaomi.eu or XDA-Developers forums.

Method 4: Switching to custom firmware without Google (for experienced)

The most radical, but also the most effective way is to install firmware that was originally devoid of Google services.

Installation process:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 7-14 days for new Mi accounts).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the firmware from Xiaomi.eu (Welday version without Google) or LineageOS.
4. Flow through recovery by running Wipe Dalvik/Cache, System, Data.

How to set up the Aurora Store:

1. Download APK from the official website.
2. When you first start, select Anonymous Login (without a Google account).
3. In the settings, turn off Auto Update if you want to control the process.
4. To install applications, allow Installation from unknown sources in the security settings.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No need to remove system components.
• ✅ Access to most apps (except for those that require Google Play Services, such as Google Pay).
• ✅ Less risk to system stability.

What to do if key functions stop working after removal

Deleting Google Play Services can cause some applications and features to crash, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

If the device becomes unstable after manipulation (for example, constant restarts or System UI has stopped errors), follow the following steps:

1. Load into Safe Mode (hold the power button → long tap on Turn off → Safe Mode).
2. Remove recently installed apps or roll back changes via ADB: adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.gms
3. If nothing helps, reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Reset settings).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 And HyperOS resets can bring back remote Google services if they were part of the firmware. To avoid this, delete them before resetting. ADB flag-headed --user 0.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Google Play Services on Xiaomi