Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often encounter an intrusive interface that completely overlaps the standard MIUI or HyperOS shell.This component, known as Mine Menu (or Mine UI), is often installed in the background along with other applications or when buying a device from certain regions. It changes the appearance of menus, adds advertising widgets and can significantly slow down the system.
Going back to the interface requires understanding how this launcher works. Standard methods of "getting out" of it like a regular program will not work, because it is positioned as a system shell. You will either have to turn it off completely through the settings, or you will have to force the process to return control to the standard launcher.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the available ways to deactivate Mine Menu.We’ll look at both the standard methods through the Android settings menu, and more advanced options for cases where the interface is locked or unresponsive to commands.You’ll learn how to clean these apps and restore the factory look of your smartphone.
What is Mine Menu and Why Does it Appear?
Mine Menu is a third-party shell designed to customize the Android interface, but often perceived by users as malware. It can enter the system along with free applications from unreliable sources or pre-installed in cheap smartphone models. The main purpose of this software is to display ads and change the structure of the desktop without the explicit consent of the owner of the device.
The main danger is that Mine Menu often gets the device administrator rights or becomes the default launcher immediately after installation, which makes it resistant to normal removal, the user may notice a sharp increase in the number of ads, the appearance of strange icons and the inability to change the wallpaper or the location of widgets by standard means.
⚠️ Note: Mine Menu may collect data about your activity and transfer it to remote servers.If you did not install this launcher knowingly, its presence in the system poses a threat to digital security and privacy.
Often users confuse Mine Menu with MIUI system errors. However, unlike firmware bugs, it is a separate application that is embedded in the Android startup process. Understanding the nature of this software is the first step to successfully getting rid of it. Without this knowledge, trying to simply "reboot the phone" will be useless, since the shell starts automatically.
Basic method: disabling through system settings
The safest and most recommended way to exit Mine Menu is to use the regular Android settings menu, which does not require root rights or a computer connection. However, its effectiveness depends on the Android version and the degree of integration of the launcher into the system. Before you start manipulating, make sure that you have access to the settings menu, even if the interface is distorted.
Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps. In this list, you need to find a process called Mine Menu, Mine UI or similar. If the list is alphabetically sorted, look at the beginning or the end. Sometimes the app may be hidden under the name System UI or another neutral name, so pay attention to the icon and size of the application.
- 🔍 Find the Mine Menu app or similar app in the list.
- 🛑 Click the “Stop” or “Forced Stop” button to terminate the process.
- 🗑️ Select the "Delete" or "Disable" option if the delete button is not available.
- 🔄 Restart the device so that the system applies the changes and selects a new launcher.
If after the reboot the system again offers to select a launcher, be sure to select System Launcher and press "Always". This will fix the standard interface. In some cases, the "Delete" button may be inactive (grey), which means that the application has system rights or requires administrator rights to delete.
☑️ Pre-deletion check
Removal of device administrator rights
A common reason why you can’t log out of Mine Menu or delete it is because the application has extended rights. Malware shells often require the device administrator’s right when you first install it, masking it as a mandatory condition of operation.
To solve the problem, you need to go to a deep security menu. The path may vary depending on the version of MIUI: Settings → Passwords and Security → Privacy → Special Access → Applications with administrator rights. Also, the path can look like Settings → Advanced Settings → Privacy → Device administrators.
In the list that opens, find a suspicious app (Mine Menu) and uncheck the tick or switch in front of it. The system will request confirmation of the action, agree. After that, the rights will be voided, and the application will become a normal user process that can be removed in a standard way through the application menu.
| Type of access | Where to find out. | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| Device administrator | Security/Confidentiality | Uncheck the box. |
| Over the other windows. | Special Opportunities / Access | Banned |
| Auto-start | Applications / Auto-Start | Shut down. |
What if the license isn't revoked?
Cleaning up data and resetting launcher settings
Sometimes, complete removal is not possible, but you can reset the state of the application to factory, which will actually turn off its functionality. This method is useful if Mine Menu is a system component of a particular firmware build and is not deleted normally.
Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find Mine Menu. Click on Memory or Storage. From the menu that opens, select Clear and then Clear all data. This action will return the application to the “just installed” state, depriving it of accumulated configurations.
After clearing the data, immediately press the Stop button. Then force the smartphone to restart. When turned on, the system may try to start Mine Menu again, but since its data is reset, it may request the initial setting. At this stage, do not agree to any terms, but quickly switch to the standard launcher through the menu of recent applications or settings.
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After cleaning the data, Mine Menu can be activated again when connecting to Wi-Fi. To prevent this, immediately after reset, turn off the Internet in settings or air mode, delete the application, and only then turn on the network.
Use of safe mode for removal
If Mine Menu blocks access to settings or instantly restarts after a stop, the only way out is Safe Mode.In this mode, Android only loads with mission-critical system components, ignoring all third-party applications, including malicious launchers.
To enter Safe Mode on most Xiaomi smartphones, press and hold the power button on a locked screen or in the off menu. When the "Stop" or "Reset" icon appears on the screen, press and hold your finger on it for a few seconds. The system will ask for confirmation of the transition to Safe Mode.
While in Safe Mode (usually there is a corresponding label in the corner of the screen), Mine Menu will not work. You can safely go to the application settings, find the pest and remove it without resistance. Once removed, just restart the phone as normal. The interface should return to the standard view.
⚠️ Note: Some functions do not work in Safe Mode, such as: NFC Or Bluetooth file transfer. Don't worry if you leave Mine Menu and you'll have to add widgets back to your desktop.
Advanced Method: Removal via ADB
For experienced users who can not remove Mine Menu standard methods, there is a way through debugging. USB (ADB). This method allows you to remove even system applications that are hidden from the average user. USB.
First, turn on the debugging. USB on a smartphone: Settings → The phone. → Press 7 times on "Version" MIUI" (to activate the developer menu. → For developers, include "Debugging by USB". Connect the phone to the PC and start the command line with installed ADB.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mine.menuThe command may vary depending on the exact name of the packet. To find out the exact name, type adb shell pm list packages | grep mine. Once the deletion command is executed, the application will disappear from the system for the current user, which is the most radical and effective method.
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Using ADB is the most reliable way to remove undeleteable system applications, but it requires caution: removing the wrong package can disrupt the system.
Prevention and protection against re-installation
After a successful exit from Mine Menu, it is important to prevent it from coming back, often re-installed via advertising modules in other "free" applications or when visiting certain sites.
It is recommended to install a reliable antivirus or use the built-in security scanner Xiaomi. Regularly check the list of applications with administrator rights, it is also useful to disable the installation of applications from unknown sources in the security settings, allowing this only for trusted stores like Google Play.
- 🛡️ Don't install it. APK-Files from dubious websites and forums.
- 👀 Read permissions carefully when installing new games and utilities.
- 🔄 Update the system regularly MIUI/HyperOS for obtaining security patches.
- 🚫 Avoid using “accelerators” and “cleaners” of memory of unknown developers.
Digital hygiene will allow your Xiaomi to work quickly and steadily. Mine Menu is just one example of unwanted software you may encounter. Knowing how to deal with it gives you complete control over your device.