How to remove apps on Xiaomi: 5 ways for any model

Removing unnecessary apps on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that every user faces. Even after buying a new device, MIUI preinstalles dozens of services, many of which duplicate functions or are not used at all. But simply pressing “Delete” doesn’t always work: the system blocks the removal of embedded applications, and some programs leave behind tails in the form of cache and data.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to remove applications on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO Black Shark – from standard methods to hidden features MIUI 14/15. You will learn how to get rid of embedded applications without root rights, clean residual files and even return deleted by mistake software. 12/13/14 shelled MIUI.

1. Standard removal through the application menu

The easiest way is to uninstall via the main menu, which is suitable for third-party applications installed by the user (for example, games, instant messengers, social networks), and the built-in Xiaomi services (Mi Browser, Mi Video, GetApps) will not be removed this way.

To remove the program:

• 📱 Open the main menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
• 🔍 Find the right application and pinch its icon for 1-2 seconds.
• 🗑️ In the menu that appears, select “Delete” (or basket icon).
• ✅ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If the Remove button is inactive or not, the app is built-in, and then you can move on to the following methods, and note that some programs (like the Google Play Store) can only be disabled, but not completely removed.

⚠️ Note: Deleting apps through the menu does not clear their cache and data. To completely erase the program traces, after deleting, go to Settings → Annexes → Manage applications and manually clean the remaining files.

2. Remove via MIUI settings (including disabling)

If the app cannot be removed in the standard way, it can be disabled or removed through the settings menu, which works for most Xiaomi built-in services, except for mission-critical ones (like Settings or Phone).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the app you want (use a search at the top of the screen).
3. Slip on it and select "Delete" or "Disable" (if deletion is not available).
4. Confirm the action.

The disabled application disappears from the menu, stops working and does not update, but remains in the device’s memory, which is useful if you want to temporarily hide the program (for example, Mi Pay or Mi Credit), but are not sure that it will not be needed later.

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If the app reappears after disabling, check it in Settings → Apps → Show all apps. It may have been updated through Google Play and activated again.

3. Remove embedded applications without root (via ADB)

For power users, there is a way to remove the built-in Xiaomi apps without superuser rights – via ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer, but does not violate warranty or block it. OTA-update.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB Type C C Cable (Original or Quality).
• 📥 Utility. ADB (download from the official website).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Tap on MIUI Version 7 times until the “You’ve become a developer” notification appears.

USB-debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate the “Debugging by USB” switch.
• Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
• Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
• Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
• Delete the application by command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 title.package For example, to remove Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser
• 🔍 Storage Analyzer: Install Files by Google or SD Maid from Google Play. Run a storage analysis and find folders with the name of the remote application (usually in the /Android/data/ or /Android/obb/). Remove them manually.

With ADB (for experienced):

adb shell pm clear name.packet

This command cleans all application data, even if it has already been deleted.

Pay special attention to the folders:

For Google apps (like YouTube or Gmail), reinstall them via Google Play. Xiaomi's built-in services (like Mi Home or Mi Fit) are better restored via GetApps to avoid compatibility issues.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you uninstall applications on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

Another common problem is the double apps, for example, Xiaomi can have two browsers: Mi Browser and Google Chrome.

• 🔎 The name of the package in the application settings (e.g. com.android.chrome vs com.miui.browser).
• 📊 Size and Version – Embedded apps usually take up less space.
• 🔗 Linked services – some programs are dependent on each other (e.g. Mi Account and Mi Cloud).

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Before mass removal of applications, check them in the App Inspector service - it shows the dependencies and resolutions of each software.

7. Alternative methods: disabling notifications and hiding icons

If you can't delete an application, if you don't want it to, but it's in the way, you can limit its activity. Here are some alternative methods:

Disabling notifications:

• Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
• Find the app and turn off all the switches.
• To block completely, tap the Notification Categories and deactivate each.

2. Hiding icons from the menu:

• Press the app icon on the home screen.
• Select Hide from the menu (some Xiaomi launchers support this feature).
• The icon will disappear, but the app will remain in the system.