How to safely remove the system application on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: 4 working methods

Xiaomi Redmi 9C owners often face the problem of pre-installed system applications that take up space in memory, consume battery power and display annoying advertising. Unlike conventional programs, such applications can not be removed in the standard way - the "Delete" button is simply absent from the menu, but this does not mean that you are doomed to put up with unnecessary software.

On the Redmi 9C with MIUI 12/13/14 firmware, there are several ways to get rid of system applications: from temporary shutdown through settings to complete removal with ADB or specialized utilities. It is important to understand that not all methods are equally safe - some can cause malfunctions in a smartphone if you remove critical components. In this article, we will analyze 4 proven methods available even to users without root rights, and also tell you which applications can be removed without risk and which should not be touched.

Before you start deleting, make sure your Redmi 9C has USB debugging enabled (in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version, press 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).

1. disable system applications through MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to disable unnecessary applications, not to delete them, but to connect to a PC or to a specific knowledge, but to a limited extent, to keep the application in memory, to stop working and to update.

To disable the system application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the list, find the app you want (such as Mi Video, Mi Music, or GetApps).
3. Click on it, then select "Disable".
4. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Once disabled, the app will disappear from the menu and no longer use resources, but its data will remain in the phone's memory, and to make room, you can further clear the cache and data through the same Application Management section.

⚠️ Warning: Do not disable applications with the names com.android., miui. or system. in the package - this can lead to unstable work MIUI.

• 📱 Pros of the method: does not require a PC, reversible, safe for the system.
• ❌ Cons: the application remains in memory, not all system programs can be disabled.

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If you need to return a disabled application, go to Settings → Apps → All apps → Menu (three dots) → Show disabled and click “Enable”.

2. Removal via ADB (without root rights)

A more radical way is to remove system applications using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that completely erases unnecessary software, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Redmi 9C plug-in USB (see introduction).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to your PC and type in the command line: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified (should appear its serial number).
2. Get a list of all installed applications: adb shell pm list packages Find the package of the desired application in the list (for example, com.miui.video for Mi Video).
3. Delete the application by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name packet For example, to delete Mi Video: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.video

The --user 0 flag means that the application is only removed for the current user (without affecting system files), which reduces the risk of MIUI damage, but does not guarantee 100% security.

⚠️ Note: Deleting applications like com.android.phone or com.miui.home will cause your phone to fail. Before deleting, check the name of the package in reliable sources (for example, on the forum). 4PDA).

Install ADB Tools on PC| Enable USB debugging on Redmi 9C| Check the connection with the adb devices | Download the list of safe packets to remove | Create a backup of the data-->

3.Using the Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools utility

For those who do not want to work with the command line, there is a convenient utility Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools.It automates the process of removing system applications and reduces the risk of errors.

Download the utility from the official repository on GitHub and follow the instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 9C to your PC and start the utility.
2. Select the "Uninstall system apps" option.
3. In the list, tick the apps you want to remove (the utility only shows safe to remove packages).
4. Click on “Uninstall selected” and wait until the process is complete.

The advantage of this method is a visual interface and pre-filtering of dangerous packets. However, the utility does not always support the latest versions of MIUI, so check compatibility on forums before using it.

Once deleted, restart your phone. If you have problems (e.g., missing the theme), return the remote apps through the same tool by selecting "Install system apps."

4. Delete with Magisk (for users with root)

If your Redmi 9C has Magisk installed, you can use the modules to remove system applications, which gives you maximum freedom, but also maximum risk – improper actions can lead to a “brick” of the device.

Popular modules for Magisk:

• 📦 Universal SafetyNet Fix – bypasses security checks (needed for banking applications to work after receiving root).
• 🗑️ System App Remover – allows you to remove any system applications through a graphical interface.
• 🔧 MIUI Bloater Remover – a specialized module for cleaning MIUI softwareless.

To remove the application through Magisk:

1. Install System App Remover via Magisk Manager.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Open the System App Remover app, select unnecessary programs, and click Uninstall.

⚠️ Note: After removing system applications through Magisk, some features MIUI (For example, topics or gestures may stop working. Create a full backup through the TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to use methods without root (ADB or Xiaomi ADB Tools). Root access opens up a lot of possibilities, but also increases the chances of "breaking" the phone.

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Removing system applications through Magisk is the most control-producing, but requires knowledge and backup. For most users, rootless methods (ADB or disabling through settings) are sufficient.

5. How to return a remote system application

If you have problems after you delete (for example, notifications or settings have stopped working), the application can be restored.

For ADB:

• Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet For example, to recover Mi Video: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.video

For Xiaomi ADB Tools:

• Launch the utility, select “Install system apps” and select the desired applications.

For Magisk:

• Remove the module that was used to remove, or restore the backup via TWRP.

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to reset to factory settings (in Settings → About Phone → Reset) and this will bring back all system applications, but delete your data, so back up first.

6. which system applications can be removed without risk

Not all pre-installed apps are equally useful, and here are some programs that can be safely removed or disabled on Redmi 9C (relevant to MIUI 12-14):

Here is what you can not delete (the risk of disrupting the system):

• 🚫 com.android.settings - Settings.
• 🚫 com.miui.securitycenter - Security Center.
• 🚫 com.miui.home - Launcher MIUI.
• 🚫 com.android.phone - Phone and SMS.
• 🚫 com.google.android.gsf – Google Services (if you use it).

If you’re not sure if you can uninstall a particular app, check its name on topic forums or in the AppBrain database.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing system applications on Redmi 9C