What apps can be removed from Xiaomi Redmi 4X without consequences: full list + instruction

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

MIUI

In this article, we will discuss in detail which applications on Redmi. 4X You can remove it without consequences, and you can avoid it, and you can learn how to distinguish between safe and critical programs, what tools to use to remove, and what to do if after cleaning the phone starts to glittle. MIUI 8-12 (current for Redmi) 4X) Experience of users who have been optimizing their devices for years.

Important: Redmi 4X It came with different firmware versions (global, Chinese, India), and the set of preinstalled applications may vary slightly. MIUI, Check it in Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Also remember that removing system applications requires root rights or the use of special tools – we will also discuss this below.

Before you start cleaning, answer two questions:

1. Are you ready for possible bugs after deleting (for example, missing icons in the menu or update errors)?
2. Do you have a backup copy of your data in case of a crash?

If at least one of them is answered "no" - it is better to limit yourself to disabling unnecessary programs through settings.

Why on Redmi? 4X So many unnecessary apps?

Xiaomi is known for its aggressive software pre-installation policy, and Redmi 4X — Even in a budget model, the manufacturer integrates dozens of services that most users never use:

1. Partnering agreements: Xiaomi works with Facebook, Google, Alibaba and other giants that pay to host their apps on firmware. Mi Video and Mi Music, for example, often feature partner ads, while Mi Browser defaults to Bing or Yandex searches (depending on the region).

Ecosystem MIUI. Many applications (Mi Account, Mi Cloud, Security) are needed to run proprietary functions like synchronization, backup, security, but some of them duplicate the capabilities of Google or work only in China (for example, Mi Pay).

Regional features: Global firmware often has Chinese applications (Mi Drop, Mi Remote for local devices) that are useless outside Asia, while Chinese versions lack Google services, forcing users to install them manually.

Interesting fact: at Redmi 4X Chinese-made firmware (China) ROM) It has 30-40% fewer apps than the global version, which is because Google Play Services is blocked in China and Xiaomi doesn’t integrate any extra services.

What apps are available on Redmi 4X remove without risk?

We have divided all pre-installed programs into three categories:

1. Safe to remove – does not affect the stability of the system.
2. Conditionally safe - can be removed, but with reservations.
3. You can’t touch them, otherwise the phone will stop working.

Below is a complete list of secure apps that can be removed from Redmi. 4X (relevant MIUI Before deleting, check if you have an updated version of the program, sometimes they integrate deeper into the system.

• 📱 AnalogClockSimple – standard watch for locking the screen (can be replaced by third-party watches).
• 🎵 Mi Music – Music Player (below Spotify or Spotify) VLC).
• 🎬 Mi Video - Video player with advertising (alternative — MX Player).
• 📖 Mi Browser – a browser with low speed and advertising (better than Chrome or Firefox).
• 📧 Email is a standard email client (there are more convenient analogues).
• 📱 Mi Drop - file transfer service (only on the local network, rarely used).
• 🎮 GameCenter – Xiaomi’s game store (empty and useless for most regions).
• 📡 Mi Remote – remote control equipment (useful only if you have a Xiaomi device).
• 💰 Mi Pay – payment system (only available in China).
• 📱 Mi Community – Xiaomi forum (can be replaced by web version).
• 📊 Feedback – Submitting reviews (never used by most users).
• 📱 Yellow Pages – a guide for India (unhelpful in other countries).

You can also remove all Facebook App Manager (Facebook App Manager, Facebook Services) apps if you don't use Facebook, and they consume a lot of resources in the background, even if Facebook itself isn't installed.

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Before removing, check if the application is connected to important features. For example, Mi Video is sometimes used to play video in the gallery. If after removing the player stops working, install a third party (for example, Mi Video is sometimes used to play video in the gallery, VLC).

Conditionally safe applications: what can be removed with caution?

These programs are not critical, but their removal can lead to minor bugs or loss of functionality, and we recommend turning them off through settings first, and only if they are not exactly needed - delete.

Important: If you delete Security, you lose access to App Lock and virus scanning. This can be critical if you install frequently. APK unverified.

Another nuance: some applications (Mi Account, Security) can automatically recover after updating. MIUI. To avoid this, use tools like Titanium Backup to “freeze” instead of removing it completely.

Make a backup copy of the data|Check the version. MIUI|Make sure you have root rights or ADB|Download alternative applications (if necessary)|Write down a list of deleted programs-->

How to Remove System Applications on Redmi 4X: step-by-step

There are three main ways to remove pre-installed software:

1. Through ADB (rootless).
2. Titanium Backup (required root)
3. Manually through the file manager (root).

We will discuss the first method in detail (ADB), It is the most secure and does not require superuser rights.

Step 1. Enable debugging over USB

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate Debugging on USB.

Step 2. Connect your phone to your PC and check the connection

• Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
• Connect Redmi 4X to your computer via USB.
• Open the command line in the folder with adb.exe and type: adb devices If the device is displayed – the connection is established.

Step 3: Remove applications through ADB

Use the command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.packet

Example of Mi Browser removal:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

A complete list of packages can be obtained by the team:

adb shell pm list packages

Alternative method: Titanium Backup (requires root)

1. Install Titanium Backup from Google Play.
2. Grant the root rights.
3. Select the application → Freeze (if you want to temporarily disconnect) or Remove.
4. Reboot the phone.

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Removal through ADB It is safer than root because it does not directly affect system files. ADB Remove applications only for the current user, not completely from the system.

What happens if you remove critical applications?

Some programs can't be deleted under any circumstances, and their absence will lead to:

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop).
• 📵 Network loss (mobile internet and calls will not work).
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge (due to power management failures).
• 🔒 Inability to update MIUI.

Here is a list of banned apps on Redmi 4X:

• ⚠️ com.android.phone – phone calls.
• ⚠️ com.android.settings – System settings.
• ⚠️ com.miui.home – launcher (desktop).
• ⚠️ com.android.systemui - system interface (notification panels, curtain).
• ⚠️ com.miui.securitycenter – the core of protection (deletion will lead to failures).
• ⚠️ com.android.providers.telephony - work SIM-map.
• ⚠️ com.miui.gallery - gallery (deletion can break the viewing photo).

⚠️ Warning: If you accidentally delete one of these apps, restore it immediately via adb shell cmd package install-existing or reset to factory settings. Otherwise, the phone may stop turning on!

It is also not recommended to touch:

• 📶 com.android.bluetooth — Bluetooth.
• 📶 com.android.nfc — NFC (If you have it in your model).
• 🔊 com.android.soundrecorder - recorder.

These programs are not critical to the system, but removing them can lead to loss of functionality (for example, you will not be able to use Bluetooth headphones).

How to disable unnecessary applications without deleting them?

If you don't want to take risks, but you want to get rid of the intrusive programs, you can turn them off, and that stops them from working in the background and hides them from the menu, but it doesn't delete files.

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an unneeded app (such as Mi Browser).
3. Click Disable → Disable the application.

Method 2: Through ADB (for system applications)

Use the command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 name.package

Example for Mi Music:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.player

To turn the app back on, use:

adb shell pm enable name.package

Method 3: Freeze with Titanium Backup

If you have root, Titanium Backup lets you freeze the app without deleting it, which is handy if you're not sure if you'll need it in the future.

⚠️ Note: Disabling some system applications (e.g. Security) may cause update errors MIUI. Before updating, temporarily turn them back on.

What to do if after removing the applications, the phone began to glittle?

If after cleaning Redmi 4X It is not stable, so follow this algorithm:

1. Check error logs

Install Logcat Extreme or MatLog from Google Play and see what errors appear when a crash occurs. Often logs tell you which package is missing.

2.Restore the Remote Application

If you know which app caused the problem, restore it through ADB:

adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet

3. Reset the settings

If you can’t determine the cause, do a reset:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select Reset (does not delete files in memory).
3. If it doesn’t work, reset to factory settings (removes everything).

4. Check the phone.

In the extreme, you will have to reinstall. MIUI Instructions are available on the official Xiaomi website (choose firmware for Redmi). 4X codenamed Santoni).

⚠️ Note: If after removing system applications, the phone stopped turning on (bootloop), try going to the recavers (press the Power). + Volume Up) and make Wipe Data. If that doesn't work, you'll need to flash it over the Fastboot.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 4X