What Xiaomi apps can be removed without consequences: Full Guide 2026

Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones are packed out of the box with dozens of pre-installed apps, many of which duplicate features or are not used at all. Users often face memory shortages, system slowdowns and excessive battery consumption due to background activity of unnecessary services. But removing system applications is a risky procedure: one wrong action can lead to malfunctions of the phone, loss of functionality or even “bricking” the device.

In this guide, we will analyze in detail which applications on Xiaomi can be removed without consequences, and which cannot be touched categorically. You will learn how to distinguish safe to remove from critical system components, what tools to use for cleaning, and how to recover deleted in case of error. MIUI 14/15 HyperOS and other models 2023–2026 year-end).

Warning: even "safe" deletion can affect the operation of certain functions (for example, disabling Mi Video will deprive you of a standard video player). → The phone. → Backup or third-party tools like Swift Backup.

Why are there so many unnecessary apps on Xiaomi?

Smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi, pre-installed on devices two types of programs:

• 🔹 System Services – Critical Components MIUI/HyperOS, They're the ones that run the interface, the communications, the security, and if they're removed, they're going to crash.
• 🔹 Bloatware: Unnecessary applications that take up memory and resources can be duplicate services (e.g., two browsers), advertising platforms, or partner programs (e.g., Netflix or LinkedIn).

Xiaomi is actively cooperating with Chinese and global partners, so on devices are often found:

• 📱 Applications for specific regions (e.g. Mi Pay for India or Mi Credit for Asia).
• 🎮 Game Turbo, Mi Game Center, which most users do not need.
• 📺 Media players and streaming services (Mi Video, Mi Music) that duplicate YouTube Music or VLC.
• 🛒 Advertising platforms (User Feedback, MSA — Mi Security Add).

Xiaomi also often duplicates the features of standard Android apps with its counterparts, such as Mi Browser instead of Google Chrome, and Mi Messages instead of Google Messages, which creates confusion and takes up unnecessary space.

⚠️ Note: On devices for the Chinese market (with firmware China) ROM) Removing certain applications may block access to Xiaomi services, including cloud storage and updates. Before cleaning, check the firmware region in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

What apps can be removed without risk on Xiaomi?

We divided applications into three categories by security level of removal: Green zone — programs that can be safely uninstalled without consequences for the system; Yellow zone — applications that can be removed from the site and affect individual functions (for example, the standard player disappears); Red zone — system components that can not be touched.

✅ Green Zone: Safe to Remove

• 🎵 com.miui.player - Mi Music (standard music player, can be replaced by Spotify or VLC).
• 🎬 com.miui.videoplayer - Mi Video (videoplayer, duplicate) MX Player or VLC).
• 📖 com.miui.notes – Notes (if you use Google Keep or Notion).
• 🎮 com.xiaomi.glgm – Game Turbo (Game Accelerator, only gamers need).
• 🛒 com.xiaomi.shop – Mi Shop (branded Xiaomi store, useless outside China).
• 📊 com.miui.analytics – User Feedback (collecting statistics, only consuming battery).
• 🔍 com.miui.bugreport – Error Reports (only required to send support logs).
• 💬 com.android.mms – Messages (if you use WhatsApp or Telegram as your primary messenger).

🟡 Yellow Zone: Remove with Care

• 📷 com.miui.gallery – Gallery (deleting will deprive you of a standard photo viewer, but you can replace it with Google Photos).
• 🌐 com.android.browser – Mi Browser (if you use Chrome or Firefox, but deleting it can knock down your default settings).
• 📞 com.android.contacts – Contacts (you can delete if you sync your contacts through Google, but you will lose access to calls through the standard app).
• 📅 com.android.calendar – Calendar (removed if you use Google Calendar, but reminders from system applications may be missing).
• 🔊 com.miui.voiceassist – Voice assistant (can be removed but voice control will be lost).

🔴 Red Zone: Never Remove It!

• ⚠️ com.android.settings – Settings (deleting will result in loss of access to the phone’s settings menu).
• ⚠️ com.miui.home – Launcher (responsible for desktop, deleting will render the phone inoperable).
• ⚠️ com.miui.securitycenter – Security (manages permissions, antivirus and optimization).
• ⚠️ com.android.phone – Phone (responsible for calls and mobile network).
• ⚠️ com.google.android.gsf – Google Services Framework (Critical to Google Services).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) Mi Video and Mi Music are integrated deeper into the system and their removal may cause errors in the media player. Before uninstall, check if the application is used by other services through Settings. → Annexes → [name] → Permits.

How to Uninstall System Apps on Xiaomi: 3 Safe Ways

You can remove pre-installed applications in several ways - from a simple disconnect to a complete uninstallation through the ADB. The choice of method depends on your skills and purpose:

• 🔘 Disconnection - the application stays on the system, but does not work and does not waste resources.
• 🔘 Removal without root – complete uninstallation through ADB (requires a connection to the PC).
• 🔘 Remove from root – Deep cleaning with Titanium Backup or Root Explorer (risky for beginners).

Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without root and ADB)

If you don't want to take risks, just turn off unnecessary apps, which won't free up memory, but will stop their background activity:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an unused app (such as Mi Music).
3. Click Disable (if the button is inactive, the application is critical).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

✅ Pros: Safe, does not require technical skills.

❌ Cons: The application remains in memory, updates continue to download.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

To completely remove system applications without obtaining root rights, use ADB (Android Debug Bridge.This method works on all Xiaomi devices with unlocked bootloader.

Install Platform Tools on PC (download from [the official Android website](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools))

Turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times on "Version" MIUI", Then go back to the settings. → Additionally. → For developers)

Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging

Open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools and check the connection with the adb device command

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After preparation, perform commands:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer # Deletes Mi Video




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player # Deletes Mi Music




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.glgm # Deletes Game Turbo

🔹 Key key -k saves the application data (if you need to restore it).

🔹 --user 0 indicates that the deletion is for the current user (does not affect other accounts on the device).

⚠️ Note: If, after removing the application through ADB The phone started to brake or issue errors, restore it with the command: cmd package install-existing com.miui.videoplayer (replace com.miui.videoplayer with the remote application package).

Method 3: Removal with root rights (for experienced)

If you have a bootloader unlocked and you have Magisk or SuperSU installed, you can use Titanium Backup or Root Explorer for deep cleaning.

• 🔴 Error when deleting system file can lead to bootloop ( looped boot).
• 🔴 Some applications (MiuiHome, SecurityCenter) are protected and their removal will require additional manipulation of the file system.

To remove via Root Explorer:

1. Open the application and provide root access.
2. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
3. Find a folder with the name of the application (for example, MiuiVideo).
4. Remove the folder or rename it (for example, in the MiuiVideo_bak).
5. Reboot the phone.

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Before removing system applications through root, make a full partition backup /system assisted TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery, which will allow you to recover your phone in case of a crash.

What happens if you delete the “wrong” app?

Removing critical system components (e.g., com.miui.home or com.android.settings) will result in one of three scenarios:

1. Mild failure: The functionality (e.g., calls or Wi-Fi will stop working), but the phone will remain functional, and it will be fixed by restoring the remote application.
2. Bootloop: The phone will be fixated on the logo MI When you turn on, you need to flash it over Fastboot or Recovery.
3. "Bricking": Complete loss of performance (phone not turning on, not responding to charging) Recovery is possible only through EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account and special equipment).

The most common errors after incorrect removal:

• 🔴 "Settings has stopped — removed com.android.settings.
• 🔴 "No network" - damaged com.android.phone or com.miui.telephony.
• 🔴 "Black screen after unlocking" - removed com.miui.home (launcher).
• 🔴 "Notifications are not working" - damaged by com.miui.securitycenter.

If after removing the application, the phone stopped working correctly:

1. Try to restore the application through ADB (see command above).
2. If the phone is not turned on, go to Recovery (clip the power supply). + Volume up and reset (Wipe Data).
3. In extreme cases, reflash the phone through the Mi Flash Tool in Fastboot mode.

How to Free Memory on Xiaomi Without Deleting Applications?

If you don’t want to risk removing system programs, use alternative ways to free up memory:

• 🗑️ Cache Cleanup: Go to Settings → Apps, select any application and click Clear cache. Use Settings for bulk cleaning → Memory. → Clean up.
• 📁 Transfer of applications to SD-Map: In Settings → Apps select the program and click Storage → Change. → SD-The map (not working on all models).
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: Move photos and videos to Google Photos or Mi Cloud (to Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Cloud).
• 🔄 Disable Auto Updates: Go to Google Play → Settings → Auto Update Apps and select Do Not Update Automatically.
• 🧹 Remove duplicates: Use applications like Files by Google or SD Maid to find unnecessary files.

You can also turn off the background activity of unnecessary applications:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management.
2. Select an app (such as Facebook or Mi Video).
3. Activate the option to limit background activity.

For deep optimization, use the built-in cleaning tool:

1. Open Security. → Cleanup.
2. Click Deep Clean and select unnecessary files (cache, temporary data, unused) APK).
3. Confirm removal.

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Even if you don’t remove system applications, regular cache cleaning and background activity restriction can free up to 2–5GB of storage and increase battery life by 10–15%.

List of apps that are most often removed by Xiaomi users

Based on surveys and forum analytics (4PDA, XDA-Developers, Mi Community – We have compiled a list of apps that users delete first:

Interestingly, Mi Pay and Mi Credit only remove 40 to 50 percent of users, because they don't take up much space or interfere with work. MSA (Advertising service removes almost everyone who knows about their existence.

Forums are also often asked if:

• 🔹 Mi Share (com.xiaomi.midrop) – Yes, unless you use Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔹 Mi Remote (com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller) – Yes, if you don’t use your phone as a remote control.
• 🔹 Mi Community (com.xiaomi.forum) – Yes, it’s just a Xiaomi forum.
• 🔹 Cleaner (com.miui.cleanmaster) – No, it’s part of the cleaning system MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi