Removing system applications on Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 working ways (2026)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners often face the problem of “junk” system applications that take up space in memory, consume battery power and show annoying advertising. MIUI — Xiaomi’s brand shell — is known for an abundance of preinstalled software that can not be removed by standard methods. But there are legal and not very ways to get rid of unnecessary services without breaking the smartphone.

This article will help you understand which applications can be removed without risk and which should not be touched, even if they seem useless. We will look at methods of varying complexity, from simple disabling through settings to deep uninstallation via ADB and Fastboot. It is important to understand that some manipulations can lead to the failure of individual MIUI functions (for example, themes or cloud backup), so before you start it is worth weighing the pros and cons.

If you're not sure about your technical skills, start with the safest ways to disable or hide applications. For experienced users, we've prepared detailed instructions for working with the software. ADB, including commands to remove specific Redmi packets 9 (All methods tested on current versions MIUI 14/15 Android 10/11.

1. Which system applications can be removed on Redmi 9 and which can not be removed

Not all pre-installed apps are equally useful or secure to remove, such as Google Play (com.google.android.gms) or MIUI System Launcher (com.miui.home) services, which are critical to the stability of the system, and their removal will lead to “forever boot” (bootloop) or complete failure of the smartphone.

These can be removed without serious consequences (but with reservations):

• 📱 Mi Browser (com.android.browser) is Xiaomi's standard browser with ads. Alternative: Chrome or Firefox.
• 🎵 Mi Music (com.miui.player) is a music player. VLC poweramp.
• 📷 Mi Gallery (com.miui.gallery) - a gallery with cloud sync. Delete will turn off viewing photos via "Quick Settings».
• 📊 Security (com.miui.securitycenter) — antivirus and cleaner. Deletion will deprive you of built-in optimization.
• 🛒 GetApps (Mi Market) (com.xiaomi.market) — Xiaomi’s branded app store.

⚠️ Note: Delete Mi Account (com.xiaomi.account) or MIUI Daemon (com.miui.daemon) will result in loss of synchronization of data (contacts, notes, topics) and errors in the system:

• 🔧 com.android.providers.media – multimedia database (photos, videos, music will no longer be displayed).
• 📡 com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice – mobile service (network may disappear).
• 🔋 com.miui.powerkeeper – power management (deterioration of autonomy).

Method 2: Disabling system applications (without root and ADB)

The safest method is to disable, not uninstall, and the app will stay on the system, but it will stop working, updating and showing notifications, which is suitable for beginners and does not require a connection to a PC.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show all apps.
3. Find the app you want (such as Mi Browser) and open the page.
4. Click Disable (if the button is inactive – the application is critical to the system).
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

🔹 Pros of the method: there is no risk of damaging the system, you can return everything back in one click.

🔹 Cons: the application will remain in memory (takes up) ~50-300 MB, some processes may continue to work in the background.

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To hide disabled apps from the menu, use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) with icon hiding feature.

3. Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is Google’s official tool for debugging Android devices, which allows you to remove system applications without obtaining root rights, but with some limitations: some packages are protected and can not be uninstalled.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Google Platform Tools (download and unpack to a separate folder).
• 🔧 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC and select File Transfer mode.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with Platform Tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed - everything is fine.
4. Launch the ADB: Adb shell shell shell
5. Remove an unnecessary application (example for Mi Browser): pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser Flag --user 0 means deletion only for the current user (does not affect system files).

📌 List of commands for popular Redmi 9 apps:

⚠️ Note: If, after removing the application through ADB problems (e.g., lost sound or stopped working camera), it can only be returned through resetting or flashing!

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Method 3: Removal with Magisk (for stitched devices)

If your Redmi 9 has Magisk installed (an alternative to root rights), you can use modules to uninstall system applications.This method is more flexible than ADB, but requires an unlocked bootloader and an installed customized Recovery (such as TWRP).

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk via TWRP.
2. Download the System App Remover module (available in the Magisk repository).
3. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the phone.
4. After the reboot, open the System App Remover app, select unnecessary packages, and remove them.

🔹 Advantages: you can remove secure applications, there is a recovery function.

🔹 Risks: Incorrect removal can lead to soft-brick (phone turns on, but not booting system.

5. Method 4: Manual removal via TWRP (for experienced)

This method involves physically removing application files from the system partition /system/priv-app or /system/app. It is the most dangerous, but also the most effective – the application will disappear forever, freeing up space.

What do you need?

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (official instructions Xiaomi).
• 🛠️ Established custom recaveri TWRP Redmi 9 (codename Lancelot).
• 📁 Backup copy of section /system (backup in TWRP beforehand!).

Step-by-step:

1. Load to TWRP (Plug Power + Volume Up when turned on).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Open /system/priv-app or /system/app (depending on where the application is located).
4. Find a folder with the name of the package (e.g. com.android.browser) and delete it.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of folders from /system This may result in the inability to update MIUI through OTA. In this case, the updates will have to be installed manually via Fastboot.

6. How to return a remote system application

If you have problems after deleting (camera is not working, sound is missing, boot errors), there are several ways to return everything back:

Method 1: By ADB (if removed by pm uninstall):

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.browser

Replace com.android.browser with the name of the package you want.

Method 2: By resetting the settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data (hard reset).
3. After the reboot, all system applications will return.

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• Download the official firmware for Redmi 9 from Xiaomi website.
• Unpack the archive and run through the Mi Flash Tool in Clean All mode.

🔹 Important: If you remove applications through TWRP, The only reliable way to get them back is to restore the partition backup. /system or refashion the phone.

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Before any manipulation of system files, back up via TWRP or MIUI Backup, which will save you hours of data recovery in case of an error.

7.Other Removal Alternatives: How to Hide or Replace System Applications

If the removal risks seem too high, there are safer ways to get rid of the annoying apps:

• 🔍 Hiding icons: Use launchers like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher that let you hide apps from the menu.
• 🚫 Titanium Backup Freeze: An app (requires root) can freeze system programs, making them inactive.
• 🔄 Replacement with analogues: For example, instead of Mi Gallery, use Google Photos, and instead of Mi Browser, use Chrome.
• 🛡️ Ad Blocking: Install Blokada or AdGuard to disable ads in system apps without removing them.

💡 Advice: If you are disturbed by advertising in MIUI, Try to disable personalized advertising in settings: Settings → Confidentiality → Advertising → Personalized advertising (disable).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing system applications on Redmi 9