Xiaomi smartphones are famous for their value for money, but the MIUI shell, even in version 12 based on Android 10, is often overloaded with pre-installed software. Owner Xiaomi Redmi 9 may face a situation where RAM is occupied with background processes that the user never uses, which leads to reduced autonomy and periodic slowdowns of the interface.
Fortunately, the operating system allows not only to delete, but also to disable system components without obtaining superuser rights (Root), which is a process in which a program stops running automatically, is deleted from memory and disappears from the installed list, but remains in the system in case of need to restore, this approach is safer than complete removal, because it allows you to return functionality to its original state at the touch of a button.
In this article, we will discuss in detail what services and utilities can be safely deactivated on Redmi 9. We will also look at methods that will help free up valuable CPU and battery resources without disrupting the stability of the device.
Analysis of pre-installed software and system services
Before you start to change, you need to understand the structure of the software in MIUI. All applications fall into three categories: custom (installed by you from the Play Store), system utilities (camera, phone, messages) and services Google or Xiaomi. disabling the first two categories can lead to loss of functionality, while the third group often contains redundant elements.
Many users are unaware that components such as Google Play Services or Xiaomi Service Framework are critical to the app store and account, and that disabling them will render most programs inoperable, but there are duplicate services that can be painlessly stopped.
You can use built-in developer tools or third-party monitors to analyze your current memory load. Pay attention to processes that consume battery power in the background. Often the culprits are analytics or cloud storage synchronization services that you don't use.
Below is a table with the most common processes and recommendations for their management on Xiaomi Redmi 9:
| Title of the process | Function | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| MSA (MIUI System Ads) | Responsible for displaying advertising in the system | Disable (if no advertising is needed) |
| Analytics | Collection of usage statistics | Shut down. |
| Google Play Movies | Movie viewing service | Disable (if not in use) |
| Facebook App Manager | Managing Facebook Apps | Disable (if there is no FB account) |
| Xiaomi Cloud | Synchronizing data with the cloud | Leave or disable |
⚠️ Attention: Before a mass shutdown of services, it is recommended to create a restore point or back up important data. Although a regular shutdown is reversible, errors in system processes can lead to unstable operation of the interface.
Safely disabling advertising and analytics services
One of the main reasons users are looking for ways to optimize Redmi 9 is intrusive advertising and data collection, which is the MSA (MIUI System Ads) system component in the MIUI shell, which will not only remove banner ads in standard applications, but also save traffic and battery power.
The process of disabling ads requires a certain sequence of actions, as the system tries to protect this process, you need to go to the password and security settings menu, find the item "Access to personal data" and turn off the switch opposite msa. After that, you need to wait 10 seconds and confirm the action.
And you also have to look at Analytics, which is a component that collects information about how you use your smartphone and sends reports to the company's servers, and for the average user, it's not useful, it's just wasteful, and you can turn it off in the same way that you can. MSA.
In addition to system advertising, many Google apps also have built-in tracking mechanisms, and you can limit the personalization of ads in your Google account settings, making them less intrusive, though not completely removed.
☑️ Checklist for disabling ads
Optimizing Google Services for Redmi 9
Google's ecosystem is deeply integrated into Android, and on the Xiaomi Redmi 9, it takes up a significant portion of the resources, but not all of the components of that ecosystem are needed by every user. TV-console, Android service TV You can safely turn off.
Google Play Music, which has been officially shut down by developers and replaced by YouTube Music, can be safely removed or disabled if it is still on your device, as it no longer functions and is on the process list.
Google One is designed to manage cloud storage. If you haven't bought extra storage and use the standard 15GB, it may be unnecessary to keep the app running in the background. It can be turned off if you don't use storage cleanup features.
It is important not to touch Google Play Services and the Google Play Store, and disabling them will cause maps, navigation, push notifications, and the ability to install new apps to stop working.
⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to disable com.google.android.gsf (Google Services Framework) as a critical part of the Android infrastructure needed to sync contacts and Gmail.
Google's Hidden Services
Removal and disabling of duplicate software
Xiaomi Redmi 9 often comes with a set of pre-installed apps from third-party developers, such as Facebook, LinkedIn or various games. Depending on the region of sale, this set may differ. These apps often cannot be removed in the usual way, but they can be disabled.
First, check for Facebook apps, and even if you don’t use Facebook, it can be built into the system, and disabling the main Facebook app, as well as Facebook App Manager and Facebook Services (if any) will significantly strain the system.
It’s also worth considering the need for standard Google apps if you use their counterparts, for example, if you prefer Chrome or Firefox, the built-in MI Browser can be avoided, although it’s not always possible to completely disable it by system means, similar to the video player and gallery.
To turn off, go to Settings → Applications → All applications. Find an unnecessary program, click on it and select the Disable button. If the button is inactive, then the application is critical to the system.
- 📉 Facebook – a social network, often pre-installed in the background.
- 📽️ Google Play Movies – a service for buying and renting videos, often not used.
- 🗺️ Google Maps (Street View) – a separate app for viewing the streets, if not necessary, you can remove the.
- 🎵 YouTube Music – If you use the main YouTube app, a separate music client may be a redundant option.
💡
Disabling pre-installed garbage (bloatware) is the most effective way to speed up the work of a budget smartphone without the use of third-party launchers.
Working with Xiaomi System Processes and Services
The MIUI shell contains many proprietary services that run branded features, some of which, like Mi Credit or Mi Pay (in regions where they are not supported), can be turned off. They only rank on the list and can be activated periodically.
The Mi Cloud service requires special attention. If you don't use Xiaomi's cloud to back up contacts, photos and notes, this service can be disabled. However, remember that then the synchronization of data between Xiaomi devices will stop.
The GetApps component (formerly Mi Apps) is an alternative app store from Xiaomi. If you're used to only using the Google Play Store, GetApps can be turned off. This will also reduce the number of push notifications you receive about new games and promotions.
There is also a Daemon process (various system demons) that is responsible for the background work of updates and checks. Disable system demons with unknown names is not recommended, as this can lead to a cyclic reboot of the device (bootloop).
Developer mode is available for advanced users, where you can limit background processes. However, Redmi 9 with its RAM (3 or 4 GB) is better to rely on competent application management than aggressive process restriction, which can disrupt the work of messengers.
⚠️ Warning: Don't turn off the com.miui.securitycenter. MIUI, It's responsible for permissions, antivirus, and memory cleaning, and stopping it can make your phone inoperable.
💡
Periodically check the Battery section in the settings, and you can see which apps are using the most, and if there's a program that you haven't used in days, it's a candidate for shutdown.
Using ADB for deep cleaning of the system
If the standard means to disable the application fails (the gray button), you can use the tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to remove or disable system applications without Root rights, but requires a connection to the computer.
To start, you need to activate the developer mode on Redmi 9. You need to click on the build number 7 times in the About Phone section. Then turn on "Debugging by USB" in the Developer menu.
Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-Click on the file transfer mode and select File Transfer mode. ADB and enter a command to check the connection:
adb devicesThe phone will have a debugging permission request that you need to confirm, and then you can use the command to delete (deactivate) the application for the current user, and the syntax of the command looks like this:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packetFor example, to remove the system browser, the command would be: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser. It is important to know the exact name of the package. If you accidentally delete the extra, you can return the application with the command adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet or resetting the phone settings.