How to completely remove applications on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: from system to user

Why Removing Apps on Redmi Note 7 Is Different From Other Android Smartphones

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, released in 2019, runs on the proprietary shell MIUI, which significantly modify the standard Android. This affects the process of removing applications: some system utilities (for example, Mi Video, Mi Music or GetApps) can not be removed by standard methods – they can only be disabled or removed with root rights.

In addition, the Redmi Note 7 comes pre-installed by Xiaomi and partners (depending on the region) that often duplicates Google services features, such as the Google Gallery and Mi Gallery, which creates confusion and takes up space in memory. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove, from simple to advanced, including working with ADB and hidden MIUI settings.

It is important to consider the version of MIUI on your device: in older builds (below MIUI 12), some features may be missing. Check the version in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have global firmware (with the MI suffix), some system applications are removed easier than in the Chinese version (CN).

Method 1: Standard removal through the application menu

The simplest method is suitable for custom applications installed from Google Play or APK-It requires no additional tools and works on any Redmi Note 7 regardless of the version. MIUI.

To remove the app:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the list, find the desired application and tap on it.
4. Press the Remove button (if it is active).

If the Remove button is inactive (lit in gray), then the application is system or preinstalled, in which case you will only see the option to Disable, which hides the application from the user, but does not free memory.

Find an alternative method in this article|Try to disable the app|Use it. ADB (3-way)|Reset the settings (method 5)-->

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work for system applications (Mi Browser, Security, Mi Pay, etc.).
• ❌ Does not delete residual files (cache, settings) that may take up to 50-100 MB.
• ✅ Fast and secure for user programs.

Method 2: Remove via Google Play (for some system applications)

Some Xiaomi apps (such as Mi Remote or Mi Community) can be removed through the Google Play Store, even if they were originally part of the firmware, which is because Xiaomi updates them through the app store, not through OTA.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner and select App and Device Management.
3. Go to the Installed tab and find the desired application.
4. Click on the three dots next to the title and select Remove.

Note: this method does not work for all system utilities, for example, Mi Video or Mi Music can not be removed this way, but you can try to:

• 📱 Mi Remote (DU remote)
• 💬 Mi Community (Forum of Xiaomi)
• 🛒 GetApps (Xiaomi app store)
• 📊 Mi Analytics (Gathering Statistics)

Mi Browser (Reviewer)|Mi Music (music)|Mi Video (video player)|GetApps (shop)|Security (security)|Others-->

Important! Once removed via Google Play, some MIUI features may not work properly, such as without Mi Community, Xiaomi's official news will be lost, and without Security, part of the optimization tools.

Method 3: Remove system applications via ADB (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a debugging tool that allows you to remove system applications without root permissions, which is suitable for advanced users, since it requires working with the command line.

Preparation:

1. Download and install. ADB-Drivers on a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux).
2. On your smartphone, activate Developer Mode: go to Settings → About Phone and tap on the MIUI version 7 times.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to your computer via USB (use the original cable!).

The removal process:

1. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and go to the folder with ADB (e.g., cd C:\platform-tools).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device appears in the list, you can continue.
3. To see a list of all applications, follow: adb shell pm list packages
4. Find the name of the package of the desired application (for example, com.miui.videoplayer for Mi Video).
5. Delete the application by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name package Example for Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Doesn't require root rights.
• ✅ It works for most system applications.
• ✅ You can return the application with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet

Attention! ⚠️ Deleting some system packages (e.g. com.miui.securitycenter) can lead to unstable operation. MIUI or update errors. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Disabling unnecessary applications (alternative to uninstall)

If you can't delete an application or it's risky, you can turn it off, and this hides the program from the menu, stops its background work, and frees up some of the RAM, but it doesn't delete files from the device.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (such as Mi Browser).
3. Click Disable (button will appear if deletion is not available).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

What the blackout does:

• ✅ App disappears from menu and search.
• ✅ Battery and Internet traffic are being cut off.
• ✅ Freed up memory (but not permanent!).
• ❌ Application files remain in memory (for example, Mi Video can take up to 200 MB even when disabled).

Which apps can be safely disabled:

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If the app reappears after you turn it off, try removing its updates from the Settings menu → Apps → [application name] → Remove updates.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If Redmi Note 7 has too many unnecessary apps and can’t be removed, you can reset your settings completely, which will bring the smartphone back out of the box, removing all user data and apps, but leaving Xiaomi’s system utilities behind.

Attention! ⚠️ reset removes:

• 📸 All photos, videos and documents (unless saved on the SD-map).
• 📱 All installed applications and their data (save games, settings messengers, etc.).
• 🔑 All accounts (Google, Mi Account, social networks).
• ⚙️ All personal settings (wallpaper, sounds, permitted notifications).

How to reset:

1. Back up your important data (via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset or manually).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Reset settings.
3. Select Reset your phone settings.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password (if installed).
5. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Xiaomi system applications will remain in place.
• 📲 You can choose which applications to restore from backup.
• ⚠️ Don’t install unnecessary programs right away – first check which ones duplicate features (e.g. Mi Gallery vs Google Photos).

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Factory reset is not a way to remove system applications, but a way to clean up the device from user debris. Xiaomi system utilities will stay in place!

Additional Tips for Optimizing the Redmi Note 7

Removing unnecessary apps is only part of the optimization, and to make the Redmi Note 7 run faster and hold its charge longer, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Turn off the autoload of unnecessary apps: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Select the app and tap Autoboot. Turn off Autoboot permission.
• 📵 Limit background activity: In the app menu, select Battery → Background Limitation: Set a limit for programs you rarely use.

Clean the cache regularly:

1. In Settings → Storage, click Clean next to unnecessary files.
2. Use the built-in Cleaner (unless you have turned it off).
3. 🔄 Update. MIUI: New firmware versions often optimize system applications. Check the updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.