How to turn on disabled applications on Xiaomi: all methods (including system)

Did you delete an unnecessary app and it suddenly disappeared from the menu? MIUI Standard services like this have stopped working. FM-Radio, Computer Vision or Dual Apps? in Xiaomi, Redmi and Smartphones POCO There are two categories of "disappeared" programs: those that are disabled by the user (hidden in the settings) and those that are deactivated by the system (for example, after a reset or update). In this article, we will discuss how to return them back, from simple ways through the menu to manually enable them through the menu. ADB power-user.

It is important to understand that some applications (such as Google Play Services or Mi Video) cannot be completely removed, they are only deactivated and hidden from the list. FM-Radios may be lost due to regional limitations or lack of hardware support, and we will look at solutions for all cases, including devices with the new HyperOS shell, where the logic of working with applications has changed.

1. Check the list of disabled applications in the settings

The fastest way to return a hidden application is to look into the program management section, which works for custom shutdowns (when you manually clicked "Disable" in the application information) and does not require superuser rights.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select "Show all applications»**.
• 🔄 In the filter (right of the search bar), select “Disabled»**.
• 🔘 Find the right app in the list and click on it → «Turn it on»**.

If there are no programs that are disabled in the list, but the application still does not appear in the menu, then go to the next method. Please note that some system utilities (for example, Security or Themes) may not be on this list - they are returned via ADB or reset.

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If you don't see the "Disable" section in the filter, try typing the app name into the search bar at the top of the screen, and sometimes MIUI hides the filter when there are few programs that are disabled.

2. Recovery through Hidden Settings (for MIUI 12–14)

Some versions of MIUI (especially the Redmi Note 10/11 and POCO X3/X4) have a hidden menu where deactivated system components are collected, and applications that cannot be removed by standard methods, but which the system has “hidden” after updating or resetting, are included.

How to get there:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5-7 times in a row on the line "Version" MIUI»**, The message is “You’ve become a developer!” (if you don’t already have one).
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → Special features → Hidden settings (on some models, the path may differ: Settings → System → Advanced settings → Hidden settings).
4. In the list, find the “Disabled Applications” section** and turn on the desired ones.

This method is particularly useful for returning FM-Radio, Infrared Port or Mode for Kids Who Often Disappear After Major Updates If There Is No Hidden Settings, Your Model Doesn't Support It (Relevant for Xiaomi) 12/13 New devices on HyperOS).

3.Using a launcher from a third-party developer

If the app is not disabled, but simply hidden from display in the standard MIUI menu, installing an alternative launcher will help.This method does not require root rights and works on all models, including the Xiaomi 14 and Redmi Note 12.

Recommended launchers:

• 🚀 Nova Launcher (Paid version shows all applications, including deactivated ones).
• 🔍 Apex Launcher (free, with hidden program visibility settings).
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher (good for business users, shows system utilities).

How it works:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Make it the default launcher (at the first start the system will prompt you to do this).
3. Open the app menu and find the Hidden or Disconnected tab (in Nova Launcher, this is done through a long-click on the desktop → Settings → App Settings → Hidden apps).
4. Find the right application and click “Show”**.

This method does not restore completely disabled system components (such as Mi Pay or Game Turbo), but helps to return user programs that MIUI hid “as unnecessary”.

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4. Including through ADB (for power users)

If the previous methods didn’t work and the application is critical (like the Google Play Store or Mi Cloud), you’ll have to use ADB, the Android debugging tool, which requires a computer and minimal technical skills, but works even for deeply integrated system components.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
2. Enable “Debugging by USB”** on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer mode**).
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder and execute: adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
5. To see all applications disabled, type: adb shell pm list packages -d
6. To enable the desired application (for example, FM-radio with com.miui.fm package, use the command: adb shell pm enable com.miui.fm

List of popular packages for Xiaomi:

Download Platform Tools from the official website |Enable debugging by USB on your phone |Connect your phone to your PC in file transfer mode | Check the visibility of the device by the adb devices command |Find the name of the package of the disabled application-->

⚠️ Warning: Do not turn on unknown system packages – this can cause malfunctions in the phone. For example, activation of com.miui.analytics (statistics collection) or com.miui.daemon (background processes) can increase battery consumption or cause overheating.

5. Resetting settings to factory (extreme case)

If none of the methods worked, and the application that was disabled is critical (e.g., Google Play Services or Mi Account), the last option is hard reset, which will return all system components to their original state, but delete all user data.

How to perform the reset:

1. Back up important data (photos, contacts, messages) through Settings → Google → Backup or Mi Cloud.
2. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select “Erase all data” and confirm the action.
4. After the restart, the phone will return to factory settings, and all disabled applications will be restored.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a bootloader unlocked, a reset may result in the phone being locked (re-unlocked via Mi Unlock Tool required). → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Blocking status.

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Resetting is the only way to get back system applications that have been deleted by ADB or root right, but this is an extreme measure: once reset, you have to reset your phone.

6. Features for HyperOS devices

In 2026, Xiaomi began the transition to a new HyperOS shell, which replaced MIUI on flagship models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70, etc.).

• 🔄 HyperOS does not have a separate “Disabled Apps” section – all hidden programs are displayed in a shared list marked “Disabled».
• 📁 To return the application, just click on it in the list and select "Activate"** (analogue "Enable in" MIUI).
• 🔧 Some system utilities (such as Smart Assistant or Screen Time) are now integrated into Settings. → Digital well-being and not displayed as separate applications.
• 🚫 HyperOS locks critical services (e.g. Google Play Services) so they cannot be deactivated by standard methods.

If you upgraded to HyperOS and don’t find the usual apps, try:

1. Use search in settings (swipe down on the main Settings screen).
2. Update the firmware to the latest version (the first builds of HyperOS were bugs with hidden applications).
3. Install Nova Launcher – It shows all the components, even those that HyperOS hides “for a simplified interface.”

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