What apps can be removed from Xiaomi Redmi 6A system-free

Xiaomi Redmi 6A — One of the most popular budget smartphones, but even it eventually begins to "slow down" due to overloaded memory. Many users are faced with the question: what applications can be removed to make space and speed up the device without disturbing the stability of the system?

In this article, we will look at which Xiaomi apps are really safe to remove and which are better to leave, how to distinguish system services from junk, what programs can be deactivated without root rights, and what to do if something goes wrong after removal, and we will also give step-by-step instructions for beginners and experienced users.

It's important to understand: Redmi 6A It works on Android. 8.1 Oreo with a shell MIUI 9/10, And some of the apps here are very integrated, but that doesn't mean you're doomed to put up with unnecessary software!

Why Xiaomi Redmi is on the run 6A So little free memory?

Redmi Smartphone 6A squash 16 GB 32 GB of internal memory, of which the user is available all 10-25 GB: It's because of the pre-installed applications (blowtar) and the cache of the system, and even after resetting to the factory settings, there's very little space left.

The main “eaters” of memory on Redmi 6A:

• 📱 Duplicate Xiaomi services (e.g., two browsers: Mi Browser and Google Chrome).
• 🎵 Music and video players you don’t use (such as Mi Music or Mi Video).
• 📊 Analytics tools like Mi Analytics or User Feedback that collect data about smartphone usage.
• 🛒 Advertising and affiliate applications (e.g. Mi Pay if you do not use contactless payments).

Besides, MIUI Actively caches data to speed up work, but on a weak Redmi 6A It often backfires, slows down and hangs, and cleaning up the cache and removing unnecessary apps can bring the smartphone back to its old speed.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Security or Mi Account) cannot be removed, which will cause system failures.

List of applications that can be removed without consequences

Below is a complete list of secure removal apps on Xiaomi Redmi 6A. We have divided them into categories according to the importance and risk of the system.

You can also delete:

• 📦 Cleaner (if you use other cleaning software).
• 📡 Mi Remote (if you do not use the remote for equipment).
• 💳 Mi Pay (unless contactless payments are required).
• 📖 Mi Dictionary or Notes (if you use alternatives).

⚠️ Note: Do not delete Security, Mi Account, Settings, System UI or any application called com.android.* – this will lead to critical failures!

How to remove applications correctly: step-by-step instructions

Remove apps on Redmi 6A You can do this in two ways: through settings (without root rights) or by using ADB (We'll look at both of these methods.

Method 1: Remove via settings (without root)

This method is suitable for most unnecessary applications that are not system-based.

1. Make a backup copy of important data

2. Check the list of safe to remove applications

3.Close all operating programs

4. Connect your smartphone to charging (recommended)-->

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Select the All Apps tab.
3. Find the right app (such as Mi Browser) and tap it.
4. Press Remove or Disable (if the Remove button is inactive).
5. Confirm the action.

If the Remove button is not active, the application is system, in which case you can try to disable it (this hides it from the menu and stops background processes).

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

Some system applications cannot be removed in the standard way, but they can be uninstalled via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This requires connecting the smartphone to the computer.

You'll need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
3. To remove the application, use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 For example, to remove Mi Browser: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

The list of packages of system applications can be found through the command:

adb shell pm list packages

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This can cause your smartphone to work in an unstable way!

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If, after removing the application, ADB It reappeared after the update. MIUI, Repeat the procedure or disable automatic recovery of system applications in the developer settings.

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

Some apps may seem useless, but they are critical to the stability of Redmi. 6A. Their removal may lead to:

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop).
• 📵 Loss of communication (calls or mobile internet will not work).
• 🔋 Quick battery discharge due to power management failures.
• 🛑 Complete inoperability of the smartphone (reflashing is required).

Below is a list of apps that can not be removed:

• 🔒 Security (antivirus and system protection).
• 👤 Mi Account (Management of Xiaomi Account).
• ⚙️ Settings (system settings).
• 📱 System UI (interface MIUI).
• 📶 TeleService or Phone Services (responsible for calls and services) SMS).
• 🔄 Updater (system update).
• 🔋 Battery Manager (Power Management).

It is also not recommended to remove:

• 📷 Camera (even if you don’t take photos, some of the system’s functions depend on it).
• 📞 Contacts and Messages (you can replace them with third-party ones, but it is better to leave them off).
• 🎵 Media Storage (responsible for scanning multimedia files).

If you accidentally deleted one of these apps, try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Restore and reset your smartphone using the Mi Flash Tool.

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Even if the app seems unnecessary, check its name on our safe list before you delete it. In case of doubt, it is better to turn it off than remove it.

What if after removing the applications, the smartphone began to work worse?

Sometimes after removing or disabling Redmi applications 6A It starts to brake, overheat, or discharge rapidly, and it can happen for several reasons:

• 🔄 Removed the application, which depended on other services.
• 🗑️ Remained "bumps" of remote programs in the cache.
• 🔋 Energy optimization has been disrupted.

Here's what we can do:

1. Clearing the cache and data

After removing applications, it is recommended to clean the system cache:

1. Go to Settings. → Memory.
2. Click Clear the cache (bottom of the screen).
3. For deep cleaning, go to Settings → Apps, select any system application (such as Settings) and click Clear Cache and Clear Data.

2. Reset battery optimization

If after removing the applications, the battery began to discharge faster:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Power management applications.
2. Choose Optimization and reset the settings.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

3. Recovery of Remote System Applications

If the smartphone has become unstable, try to return the remote applications:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (all data will be lost!).
• 📥 Refuse your smartphone with the Mi Flash Tool (requires a computer).
• 🛠️ Use it. TWRP and manual installation of remote APK (power-user).

⚠️ Note: If after removing the applications, the smartphone does not turn on or hovers on the logo, try to go to Recovery Mode (clip the Power supply). + Volume up) and make Wipe Data. If that doesn't work, you'll need to flash it back.

Alternatives to removal: how to free up space without risk

If you do not want to risk the stability of the system, but you need to make room, use these methods:

1. Disabling unnecessary applications

Disabling hides the app from the menu and stops its background processes, but doesn't delete files completely.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Apps.
2. Select an unneeded app (such as Mi Video).
3. Press Turn Off.

2. Transfer of applications to SD-map

Redmi 6A Supports memory cards up to 256 GB, you can transfer some applications to SD:

1. Put it in. SD-Map and format it as internal memory (Settings) → Memory. → SD-map).
2. Go to Settings. → Apps, select the app and click Transfer to SD-map.

Note: Not all apps support portability.

3. Hand-cleaning of garbage

Instead of using Cleaner (which takes up space itself), clean the cache and unnecessary files manually:

• 📂 Delete downloads (Files) → Downloads).
• 🗑️ Clear the browser cache (Settings) → Annexes → Chrome → Memory. → Clear the cache).
• 📷 Remove duplicate photos and videos (use Google Photos to find duplicates).
• 🎵 Remove unused ringtones and melodies (Files) → Internal Storage → Ringtones).

4. Use of cloud storage

Move your photos, videos and documents to the cloud:

• 🌥️ Google Drive (15GB free).
• 🌥️ Mi Cloud (5GB free for Xiaomi accounts).
• 🌥️ Yandex Disk or Mail.ru Cloud (10-20 GB free).

Once files are uploaded to the cloud, they can be removed from the device.

Frequent errors when removing applications on Xiaomi

Many users make mistakes that cause the smartphone to function unstable, and the most common ones are:

1. Remove applications called com.android.*

All applications that have com.android, com.xiaomi or com.miui in their name are system applications, and deleting them almost always causes crashes.

2.Using "cleaners" from unknown developers

Apps like Clean Master or DU Speed Booster not only does not help, but can also help:

• 🛡️ Delete important system files.
• 📊 Collect your data.
• 🔋 Discharge the battery due to background activity.

3. Deletion without backup

Before any manipulations with system files, be sure to make a backup:

• 📱 Use Mi Cloud or Google Drive to back up contacts, messages and photos.
• 💾 Create a complete copy of the system through TWRP (requires unlocking the loader).

4. Removal of applications related to Google Services

Apps like Google Play Services, Google Services Framework or Google Play Store cannot be removed, and this will result in:

• 🛒 Unable to install apps from the Play Market.
• 🔍 Failures in geolocation and push notifications.
• 📱 Completely inoperable features (e.g. Google Maps).

5. Removal without dependency check

Some applications depend on each other, for example, removing Mi Share can disrupt Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. Always check if the application is part of another system.

If you have already made one of these mistakes, try:

• 🔄 Return the Remote Application through ADB (Adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet).
• 📥 Refuse your smartphone via Fastboot.

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