How to permanently block or remove GetApps on Xiaomi: working methods 2026

GetApps (formerly the Mi App Store) is a branded app store from Xiaomi that is pre-installed on all of the brand’s smartphones. For many users, it becomes a source of irritation: aggressive notifications, unnecessary recommendations, background activity and the inability to standardize removal. Despite the fact that Xiaomi positions it as an alternative to Google Play, most owners prefer to use the official store from Google or third-party sources.

The problem is complicated by the fact that GetApps is integrated into the system. MIUI Even after you delete it through the app menu, it is restored after you update or reset your settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to block GetApps on Xiaomi. 2026 year, including root-rights-free methods, using ADB, And we'll also have radical solutions for power users, and we'll focus on the nuances for different versions. MIUI (from 12 before 14) Smartphone models – from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

Why GetApps is bothering users: 3 key issues

Before we get to the instructions, it’s important to understand how GetApps differs from other pre-installed apps and why blocking it becomes a priority for many Xiaomi owners:

• 📢 Intrusive Notifications: The app regularly sends push messages suggesting that you install games, “useful” utilities, or updates for system applications (even if you don’t use them.
• 🔄 Background activity: GetApps consumes CPU resources and internet traffic in the background, checking for updates and downloading data for recommendations.On budget models (Redmi) 9A, Poco M3) This can lead to slowdowns.
• 🔒 Unable to delete completely: Unlike most pre-installed apps (such as Mi Music or Mi Video), GetApps is protected by the system. It cannot be removed by standard means - only disable or block.

In addition, GetApps often conflicts with Google Play by offering outdated or unoptimized versions of apps. For example, Xiaomi 12T users complain that GetApps installs modified APKs that may not work correctly with Google services (for example, Google Pay or YouTube Premium).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi) 11T) Disabling GetApps can cause Mi Account to crash (for example, missing synchronization of notes or cloud photos.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the application through system settings, which requires no additional tools and is suitable for all versions of MIUI (12 to 14), but it has a limitation: the GetApps icon will remain on the application menu, and it will take up space in memory (although it will not work).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type GetApps (or Mi App Store for older versions).
3. Slip on the application, then select Disable (on some firmware - Remove updates, then Disable).
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

After that:

• ✅ The app will stop sending notifications.
• ✅ Background activity will be stopped.
• ❌ The icon will remain in the menu (but when you click it will appear message "Application disabled").
• ❌ After updating MIUI GetApps may be activated again.

If the GetApps icon disappeared from the menu after a while, but reappeared after a while, this means that MIUI automatically restored the application. In this case, move to more radical methods (methods 2-4).

Method 2: Remove updates and reset to factory version

Often, GetApps problems start after it is updated through Google Play or the store itself. Newer versions may contain more aggressive ad mechanisms or background activity. Resetting the app to the factory version helps to return it to its original state, where some features (such as notifications) may be less intrusive.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → GetApps.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action. The app will return to the version that was preinstalled on the phone.
4. Then turn it off as described in Method 1.

If you see a suggestion to update GetApps on Google Play again after the reset, add it to the blacklist:

1. Open Google Play.
2. Find GetApps in search.
3. Click on the three dots next to the Update button and select Do Not Update automatically.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 13 for POCO F4) After removing updates, GetApps may stop opening at all, but still occupy space in memory. ADB (see method 4).

Method 3: Blocking through ADB (without root but with PC)

For users who are ready to connect a smartphone to a computer, the method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to completely remove GetApps without obtaining root rights. This method works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, but requires accuracy - the wrong commands can disrupt the system.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.
2. Connect your phone to your PC: Use the original USB-Type C cable (cheap cables may have data transmission problems (MTP).

Install ADB on your computer

• Download the Google Platform Tools.
• Unpack the archive in the root of the C:\ disk (e.g., C:\platform-tools).
• Run commands to remove GetApps: adb devices (you should have your device name) adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks (for older versions of MIUI, use com.xiaomi.market instead of com.xiaomi.mipicks)

If the team is successful, you'll see a message of success.

• ✅ GetApps will be completely removed for the current user.
• ✅ The icon will disappear from the menu.
• ✅ The app will not recover after the reboot.

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Before executing ADB commands, check if the Developer section is blocked in your firmware. On some models (Xiaomi for China), it may be hidden - in which case you will need to unlock the bootloader.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 Xiaomi 13/14 In this case, try an alternative package: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice But note that this may affect the performance of other system services (for example, Mi Cloud).

Method 4: Complete removal with root rights (for experienced)

If you are ready to get root permissions (e.g., through Magisk), you can physically remove GetApps from the system partition, which ensures that the application will not return even after resetting or updating. MIUI. However, it is only suitable for users who understand the risks (loss of warranty, possible problems with the security system). OTA-update).

What you need:

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with unlocked bootloader.
• 🔧 Installed by Magisk (version 26.0)+).
• 💻 Computer with ADB and Fastboot.
• 📂 Backup copy of data (required!).

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk and get root rights (see XDA Developers for instructions for your model).
2. Download and install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
3. Go to /system/priv-app/MiAppStore or /system/app/MiAppStore (depending on the version of MIUI).
4. Delete the MiAppStore folder or rename it to MiAppStore.bak.
5. Reboot the phone.

Alternative method (via Terminal):

su


mount -o rw,remount /system




rm -rf /system/priv-app/MiAppStore




mount -o ro,remount /system




reboot

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ GetApps is permanently deleted, even after updates.
• ✅ Up to 150-200 MB of system memory is freed.
• ✅ No risk of automatic recovery.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires unlocking the bootloader (data reset!).
• ❌ Could be disrupting work. OTA-Updates (you will need to install firmware manually).
• ❌ In some models (POCO F5) GetApps Delete Breaks Mi Account.

Method 5: Hiding icons and blocking activity (alternative methods)

If you don’t need to completely remove GetApps, but you want to hide its icon and limit activity, use these methods:

1. Hiding through the launcher

Most branded and third-party launchers (for example, Nova Launcher, Hyperion) allow you to hide application icons:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Press your finger on your desktop → Settings Nova → Apps and widgets.
3. Select Hide Apps and select GetApps.

2. Blocking through Digital Well-being

The Digital Wellbeing (or Digital Wellbeing) system tool allows you to limit the activity of applications:

1. Go to Settings → Digital Well-being → Toolbar.
2. Find GetApps in the list.
3. Activate the app timer and set a limit of 0 minutes.
4. Enable Forced Stop when you exceed the limit.

3. Freeze via App Quarantine (no root)

App Quarantine allows you to “freeze” system applications without rooting:

• 🔹 Install App Quarantine from Google Play.
• 🔹 Provide access to special features (Settings) → Special opportunities → App Quarantine).
• 🔹 Select GetApps and press Quarantine.

This method does not remove the application, but completely blocks its activity, including background processes and notifications.

Frequent problems and solutions

When you block or delete GetApps, users encounter common errors.

If you have lost MIUI themes or cloud services after you manipulated GetApps, it means that the app was critical for those features.

1. Try installing the APK Mi App Store manually (download at xiaomi-apk.com).
2. Use alternative launchers (e.g. Nova) for those that have stopped working.
3. For the Mi Cloud, log in again via Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.

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On Xiaomi’s global models (with MIUI Global firmware), GetApps is less aggressive than on the Chinese versions. If you buy a phone from AliExpress or other platforms, check the firmware region — it may be easier to upgrade to the global version than to fight GetApps.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions