What apps can be safely removed from Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: full list + instruction

Xiaomi Poco X3 The Pro is a powerful smartphone with a powerful Snapdragon 860 processor, but even it eventually begins to “slow down” due to the pile of unnecessary applications. In this article, we will discuss which applications can be removed on Poco. X3 Pro without risk to the system, how to do it correctly and which programs should not be touched.

It's important to understand that not all pre-installed apps are equally useful, some are responsible for basic functionality (such as the Services Framework), others are responsible for branded Xiaomi chips (such as Mi Community or GetApps). X3 Pro (firmware) MIUI 12.5/13 Android-based 11) And we've highlighted the ones that we can get rid of without any consequences, and we're also going to tell you how to get back the remote app if something goes wrong.

Why Poco? X3 Pro so many unnecessary apps?

Smartphone manufacturers (including Xiaomi) often partner with partners to pre-install their software, called bloatware, which is a program that:

• 📱 Duplication of features (e.g., two browsers: Chrome and Mi Browser).
• 🌍 Linked to the region (services for India or China, useless in Russia).
• 💰 Advertising (e.g. Mi Pay or Mi Credit, not available in our country).
• 🔄 Updated in the background, consuming traffic and battery power.

On Poco. X3 Pro situation is aggravated by the fact that the device belongs to the line POCO — Xiaomi, which was originally marketed as "pure Android," has also been developed over time as a branded service, POCO A launcher or cleaner that not all users find useful.

According to the analysis of the firmware, on Poco X3 Pro out of the box installed about 50 pre-installed applications, of which only 15-20 are really needed. The rest are either not used, or they can be replaced by analogues from Google Play.

What applications can be removed without risk to the system

We divided the apps into three categories by security removal, starting with the most innocuous ones:

🟢 Completely safe to remove

These programs are not work-related. MIUI They can be removed even without root rights:

• 🎵 Mi Music is a standard player that can be easily replaced with Spotify or VK Music.
• 📖 Mi Browser is a browser from Xiaomi with ads. Better use Chrome or Firefox.
• 💳 Mi Pay and Mi Credit – payment services that do not work in Russia.
• 📺 Mi Video - video player with limited functionality.
• 🎮 Game Center – Xiaomi’s gaming hub, useless without a Chinese account.

🟡 Conditionally safe (you can remove, but with reservations)

These apps are not theoretically critical, but deleting them can lead to minor bugs (such as missing icons in the menu or updating errors), we recommend turning them off in the settings first, and only if everything is stable - delete:

• 📊 Security is an antivirus and optimizer from Xiaomi. can be replaced by Google Play Protect.

🔴 Dangerous to remove (only for experienced users)

These applications are responsible for stability MIUI Deleting them can lead to a cyclical reboot, interface errors or loss of features (such as a fingerprint:

• ⚙️ Services Framework – system service for the operation of Xiaomi account.
• 🔑 Mi Account – without it, synchronization and cloud storage will not work.
• 📶 TeleService is responsible for telephone calls and SMS.
• 🔄 Updater is an update module. You can't update your firmware without it.
• 🛡️ Device Management – Manages Permits and Security.

⚠️ Attention: On Poco X3 Pro with firmware MIUI Global some applications (e.g. Mi Video) may be linked to DRM-You can use keys to play high-resolution video, and you can have trouble watching Netflix or Disney after you delete it.+ full HD.

How to remove unnecessary applications: 3 ways

There are several methods to remove pre-installed software, and the choice depends on your level of training and willingness to take risks.

🔹 Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without root)

The safest method is not to delete, but to disable the application, which will stop it from working and hide it from the menu, but does not delete files from the device.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an unneeded app (such as Mi Browser).
3. Click Disable (if the button is inactive, the application is system and requires root rights).
4. Confirm the action.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Does not require administrator rights.
• ✅ You can easily return the application (online button).
• ✅ Without risk to the system.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ The application remains in memory (takes up space).
• ❌ Some services may spontaneously turn on after an update.

🔹 Method 2: Removal through ADB (rootless, but with a PC)

More radical method - deletion via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). You'll need a computer and USB-Instructions:

Put the debugging on. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times)|Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Download. ADB Tools (for example, official package)|Connect your smartphone to your PC and allow debugging

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1. Get Poco on. X3 Pro to the computer and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
3. Find out the exact name of the application package (for example, for Mi Browser it is com.android.browser). | grep "miui"
4. Delete the app by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name package Example for Mi Music: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player

Once you execute the command, the application will disappear from the system, but its data will remain. To return it, use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Security) after removal ADB They can cause errors in work. MIUI. Before mass removal, check system stability after removing 1-2 programs.

🔹 Method 3: Complete removal with root rights

If you have root access (for example, through Magisk), you can remove applications permanently using a file manager (for example, Root Explorer) or command:

su


rm -rf /system/priv-app/NameFoldsApplications




or




pm uninstall --user 0 name package

On Poco. X3 Pro with firmware MIUI 12.5+ Deleting system applications completely can cause the DM-Verity signature verification to fail, causing the device to fail to boot.

💡

Before removing system applications, make a backup copy through TWRP or MIUI Backup. It'll allow you to quickly restore your work capacity if something goes wrong.

How to return a remote application

If you have problems after deleting (for example, notifications stopped working or settings disappeared), the application can be restored.

🔄 Through ADB (If the command pm uninstall is removed)

Use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet

Example for Mi Gallery:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.gallery

🔄 Through resetting settings

If you have removed many applications and the system has become unstable, it is easier to reset to factory settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Confirm the action (the device will restart and return to its original state).

After resetting, all pre-installed apps will return, but your data (photos, contacts, etc.) will be deleted.

🔄 Through flashing.

If the smartphone is not turned on due to the removal of critical applications, you will need to reflash it via Fastboot:

1. Download the official firmware for Poco X3 Pro from the site MIUI Download.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down when turned on).
3. Run the firmware script (for example, flash_all.bat Windows).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot flashing erases all data, including files in internal memory. If your smartphone had important data, try extracting it first. TWRP (if established).

What apps are best not to touch (even if they seem unnecessary)

Some system services masquerade as regular applications, but removing them can cause serious disruptions.

• 📱 com.xiaomi.finddevice is a device search service (Find My Device), without it, remote locking will not work.
• 🔒 com.miui.guardprovider – responsible for permissions and security.
• 📶 com.android.phone – phone calls and mobile network.
• 📶 com.android.providers.telephony - database SIM-map.
• 🔄 com.miui.updater – Update module MIUI.
• 🛡️ com.google.android.gms — Google Play Services. Without it, many apps won't work.

It is also not recommended to remove:

• 📷 com.miui.cameraprovider – even if you don’t use a standard camera, removing it can disrupt third-party cameras (e.g. GCam).
• 🎨 com.miui.themes are the themes, and without them, some of the interface elements will not be displayed correctly.

💡

If you are not sure about the purpose of the application, do not delete it. It is better to turn it off first and check the stability of the system for 1-2 days.

What to do if after removing applications, the smartphone began to slow down

Paradoxically, sometimes when you delete the software you don't need, the device starts to run slower.

If the problems started immediately after removal, try:

1. Return Remote Applications (via Remote Applications) ADB dump).
2. Clear the system cache in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup → Cash.
3. Check for updates MIUI.

If nothing helps, only a complete reset or flashing remains.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Poco X3 Pro