How to Uninstall System Apps on Xiaomi Without a Computer: A Complete Guide to 2026

Introduction: Why System Apps Are Hindering Xiaomi Users

Xiaomi smartphones, despite their excellent value for money, are often criticized for being overloaded with pre-installed apps. MIUI, the brand’s brand shell, contains dozens of system utilities that cannot be removed in standard ways, which take up memory, consume battery power in the background, and sometimes even collect user data without explicit consent.

Owners of Redmi, POCO, or Mi devices often face a situation where the application manager offers only options for “Disable” or “Delete Updates”, but not complete removal. Meanwhile, some system services (for example, com.miui.analytics or com.xiaomi.midrop) actively consume resources even in standby mode. The solution is the problem of uninstalling through ADB, and you can do this even without connecting to a computer.

In this article, we will learn how to safely get rid of unnecessary system applications without resorting to root rights or complex firmware manipulations. You will learn which programs can be removed without risking system stability, and which are better to abandon.

Preparation: What to Know Before Removing System Applications

Before you start cleaning the system, it is important to understand a few key points:

• 🔧 Not all system applications can be removed. Some are critical to the job. MIUI (For example, com.android.systemui or com.miui.home, deleting them will lead to a device's "brick.
• ⚠️ No official support. Xiaomi does not provide tools to remove embedded programs, so all actions you perform at your own risk.
• 📱 The method works on most models. The instructions are suitable for the Redmi Note. 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Mi 11/12/13 and other devices on MIUI 12/13/14 (including HyperOS).
• 🔄 Recovery is possible. If you have problems after deleting, most applications can be returned via resetting or flashing.

Also, it is worth considering that after deleting some services (for example, com.xiaomi.account), functions such as synchronizing notes or cloud backup may stop working. Deleting the com.miui.securitycenter application will disable the built-in antivirus and phishing protection, which will increase the vulnerability of the device.

⚠️ Note: If your device is warranty-free, removing system applications may cause denial of service. Before starting the procedure, check the warranty status in the Mi Community app.

List of safe to remove system applications on Xiaomi

Not all pre-installed programs are equally useful, and here is a list of applications that can be removed without critical consequences for the system, and we have divided them into categories according to their importance:

A full list of safe packets to remove can be found in the XDA-Developers theme for your model. Please note that some apps (e.g., com.google.android.gms) cannot be removed because it will disrupt the Play Market and other critical features.

Step-by-step: Removing system applications via ADB without PC

To remove system applications without a computer, we will need ADB (Android Debug Bridge is mobile. There are several ways to launch ADB-commands directly from your smartphone, but the most reliable is using the Termux app with additional packages:

Install Termux from F-Droid (not from the Play Market)

Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings

Connect to Wi-Fi (you will need to download packages)

Make a backup copy of important data-->

1. Install Termux and the necessary packages. Download Termux from the official F-Droid website (the version from the Play Market is not suitable). After installation, follow the commands: pkg update & & pkg upgrade pkg install android-tools
2. Connection ADB Wi-Fi, activate debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to unlock the developer menu. → Additionally. → For developers, turn on Wi-Fi debugging. Remember. IP-address and port indicated in the menu.
3. In Termux, run the command (replace IP and port with yours): adb connect 192.168.1.100:37295 If the connection is successful, you will see a message connected to 192.168.1.100:37295.
4. Remove the application. Use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics Replace com.miui.analytics with the desired application package. The --user 0 flag means deletion only for the current user (not complete erasure from the system).

Once you have completed the command, the application will disappear from the menu, but its data will remain in the system. If you need to return the program, use:

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

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Before mass removal, test each application individually. After removal, restart the device and check the stability of the operation for 10-15 minutes.

Alternative methods: how to disable system applications without removing

If you do not want to take risks, but you need to get rid of intrusive programs, use alternative methods:

• ❄️ Freeze through ADB. Instead of deleting the application, you can “freeze” the application with the command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics This will disable the program, but will keep the program recoverable.
• 🔕 Restriction of background activity. C Settings → Annexes → App management select the unnecessary program and disable Auto Start, Background Activity, and Notifications Display.
• 📵 Use third-party launchers. Install Nova Launcher or Lawnchair - they allow you to hide system applications from the menu without physically removing them.
• 🧹 Clear cache and data. Clean the cache of system applications regularly through Settings → Memory. → Cleaning up. It won't remove them, but it will reduce the system's load.

For users who want to get rid of MIUI-specific features, there is a radical method - installing custom firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience. However, this requires unlocking the bootloader and can deprive the device of warranty.

⚠️ Note: Some system applications (e.g. com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService) are responsible for modem and communication, and may cause network loss or call problems.

What to do if after removing system applications, the phone began to glittle

Even if you only remove “safe” programs, there are some problems:

• 🔄 Frequent reboots: The likely reason is the removal of the energy saving service (e.g. com.miui.powerkeeper).
• 📵 Mobile network problems: This may occur when you delete packets associated with Telephony or RIL.
• 🔒 Errors when logging into Xiaomi account. most likely deleted com.xiaomi.account.
• 🖥️ The launcher doesn't work. It happens when you delete com.miui.home.

Decisions:

1. Recovery through ADB. If you remember the name of the remote package, return it with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.analytics
2. Reset. Go to Settings → About Phone → Reset. This will bring back all system applications, but delete user data.
3. Fastboot flashing. The last method is to completely reinstall MIUI through the Mi Flash Tool. You'll need a computer.

If the device doesn't turn on or is stuck on the logo, try going to Recovery Mode (press Power + Volume up) and run Wipe Data. This will reset the settings to factory settings.

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Always keep the log of deleted packets (for example, in a notebook) to help quickly restore the system in case of a failure.

Myths and misconceptions about removing system applications on Xiaomi

There are many myths surrounding the topic of removing embedded software, and we'll look at some of the most common ones.

• 🚫 "Removing system applications will speed up the phone. In practice, performance gains are minimal – the main benefit of freeing up memory and reducing background activity.
• 🔋 "After removal, the battery will hold longer." The effect is there, but it's minor (1-3% The main charge eaters are high refresh rate screens and mobile network.
• 🛡️ "You can delete everything except the launcher and settings. It's dangerous. For example, deleting com.android.phone will make it impossible for you to call.
• 🔄 "After resetting, everything will come back. Not always. Some packages (especially those associated with Google Mobile Services) may not recover.

Another misconception is that root rights are necessary to remove system applications. In fact, ADB provides enough permissions to uninstall most packages without a root, but root provides more options (e.g., complete removal from /system, not just for the current user).

Some users believe that when you delete com.miui.securitycenter, the device will become more vulnerable to viruses. That's partly true, but MIUI Security is not the most reliable antivirus, and it's much more efficient to install a specialized solution like Malwarebytes or Bitdefender.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Removing System Applications