How to safely uninstall the system application on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 4 working methods

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its owners often face the problem of embedded applications that cannot be removed by standard methods: these programs take up memory, consume battery power and can send unnecessary notifications.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can uninstall your system applications on Redmi 6A, from secure shutdown to complete removal with ADB and root permissions, which programs can be removed without risk and which cannot be touched, and we’ll look at alternative methods, such as freezing through MIUI or using third-party launchers to hide unnecessary icons.

We warn you right away: uninstalling system applications on Xiaomi without a backup can lead to a device “brick” – when the phone stops loading or runs with critical errors. If you are not sure about your actions, you should use the more gentle methods described below.

Why can’t you just uninstall the system app on Redmi 6A?

Unlike custom software, system applications in MIUI are integrated into firmware and protected from accidental removal.

• 🔄 Main functions (calls, SMS, network setting).
• 🛡️ Security (antivirus, antimalware protection).
• 🔗 Synchronization with Xiaomi services (cloud, Mi Account).
• 📱 Optimizing performance (memory, battery management).

For example, deleting com.miui.securitycenter can cause a phone to crash permanently, and deleting com.android.phone can cause communication to go down, so you need to know exactly what each app is responsible for before you manipulate it.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 6A firmware MIUI 10/11 Removal of system applications without root rights is possible only through ADB, But it requires unlocking the bootloader. If you've never worked with Fastboot, it's best to stop at shutting down or freezing.

The table below shows the most secure system applications to remove on Redmi 6A (provided you don’t use their features):

Method 1: Disabling system applications without deleting (the safest)

If you are simply hampered by notifications or background activity of unnecessary programs, turning off is the best option.It will not free up much memory, but will stop battery consumption and Internet traffic.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. Find the system app you want (such as Mi Music or Mi Video).
4. Click Disable (if the button is active).

⚠️ Note: Some system applications (e.g., Security Center or Settings) cannot be disabled. If the Disable button is inactive, the program is critical to the operation. MIUI.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Does not require root rights or ADB.
• ✅ It is easy to return everything back (button Enable).
• ✅ Minimum risk to the system.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Does not free up space in memory.
• ❌ Not all applications can be disabled.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root, but with bootloader unlocking)

This method is suitable for users who do not want to get root rights, but are ready to unlock the bootloader. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to remove system applications through the command line, but requires preliminary preparation.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 📱 Unlocked bootloader on Redmi 6A.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

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1. Enable debugging over USB:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB (enable)

2. Connect the phone to the PC and check the connection:

adb devices

If the device is displayed, you can continue.

3. Get a list of all the applications:

adb shell pm list packages -f

4. Remove the unnecessary app (e.g. Mi Music):

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player

The --user 0 command means that the application is removed only for the current user, not completely from the system, which reduces the risk of critical errors.

⚠️ Note: If after deleting the phone starts to glittle (for example, stopped working calls or Wi-Fi), immediately return the application command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.player

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Before mass deletion, back up your adb backup or manually save a list of packets to a text file, which will help you quickly recover everything if something goes wrong.

Method 3: Root rights removal (for power users)

If you're prepared for more radical measures, getting root rights gives you complete control over your system files, but on Redmi 6A, that requires:

• Unlock the bootloader (erase all data!).
• Installations of custom recavery (for example, TWRP).
• Magisk firmware for root access management.

After obtaining root, you can use:

• 📱 Root Explorer – to manually delete.apk files from the /system/app.
• 🛠️ Titanium Backup – Freeze or Remove.
• 🧹 SD Maid – to clean up the remnants of remote programs.

Step-by-step removal through Root Explorer:

1. Open Root Explorer and go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
2. Find a folder with the name of the application being removed (for example, MiBrowser).
3. Delete the.apk file and the lib folder (if any).
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Removing files from /system It can lead to bootloop. Always back up the folder before you delete it. SD-map:

su


cp -r /system/app/MiBrowser /sdcard/backup/

If the phone doesn’t turn on after removing it, try:

• Restore backup via TWRP.
• Flash your phone via Fastboot (instructions on Xiaomi’s official website).

Method 4: Alternative methods (without removal)

If you don’t want to take risks, but unnecessary apps get in the way, there are safer alternatives:

1. Hiding icons through launcher

Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) and:

1. Press your finger on the desktop → Launcher settings.
2. Choose Hide Apps.
3. Check the boxes for unnecessary programs.

2. Freeze through MIUI (no root)

Some versions of MIUI have a built-in freezing feature:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application → Battery → Freeze.

3. Use of applications to disable (without root)

Programs like the App Quarantine or Package Disabler can disable system applications without deleting them. ADB-access (single-time).

What systems applications on Redmi 6A can not be removed?

Some programs are critical to MIUI and Android, and if they are removed, they will lead to:

• 🚨 Loss of communication (calls will not work, SMS, mobile).
• 🔄 Bootloop (phone will not turn on).
• 📵 Sensor failure (gyroscope, accelerometer will not work).

List of "untouchable" packages:

• com.android.phone – Phone (calls, SMS).
• com.android.settings – System settings.
• com.miui.home is a standard launcher.
• com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice - Modem Services (communication).
• com.miui.securitycenter – Security Center (System Protection).
• com.android.systemui - System interface (notification panels, buttons).

If you accidentally deleted one of these apps, don’t try to restore it manually – it’s best to search the phone right away via Fastboot.

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Even if you are confident in your actions, always check the name of the package online before deleting, for example, a search for "com.miui.weather2 can be removed" will show the experience of other users.

How to restore a remote system application?

If the phone is unstable after removal, there are several ways to get it back:

1. through ADB (if removed via pm uninstall)

Use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.player

2. through backup (if backup was made)

Restore the application folder from the backup to /system/app and set permissions 644 (rw-r--r---).

3. Flashing through Fastboot

Download the official firmware for Redmi 6A from Xiaomi and run through MiFlash:

1. Unpack the firmware in the folder.
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
3. Start MiFlash, select the firmware folder and click Flash.

⚠️ Warning: Flashing erases all data! Pre-backup photos, contacts and other important files.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing system applications on Redmi 6A