What apps can be removed from Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: full list and instructions

Why are there so many pre-installed apps on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, launched in 2018, has become one of the most popular budget smartphones due to its price-performance balance, but many users are faced with a problem: even on “clean” firmware, the device is filled with dozens of preinstalled applications from MIUI, Google and Xiaomi partners, which take up precious space in memory, consume battery power in the background and sometimes even show ads.

The reason for this abundance lies in Xiaomi’s business model: the company monetizes budget devices through partner services (such as Mi Browser with integrated advertising) and exclusive applications (such as Mi Community or Mi Video), and the Redmi 6 Pro came with a MIUI 9/10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, where many system components were hard-wired into firmware, which means that simply removing them through standard settings will not work.

But the good news is that most of these applications can be safely deactivated or removed without getting root permissions, using hidden ADB features or third-party utilities, and the key is to know which programs are critical to the system and which are only ballast. In this article, we will understand what you can uninstall on Redmi 6 Pro, how to do it correctly, and what pitfalls may be waiting for you.

What apps can be removed without consequences?

Before you start cleaning, it is important to divide all pre-installed programs into three categories:

• ✅ Safe to remove – applications that do not affect the stability of the system (advertising services, duplicate programs, games).
• ⚠️ Conditionally secure – programs that can be removed, but this may affect the functionality of some features (for example, Mi Account is needed for synchronization).
• ❌ Critical – system components, the removal of which will lead to failures or “bricking” of the device.

Below is a list of apps that can be removed from Redmi 6 Pro without risk to the system (relevant to MIUI 9/10/11 based on Android 8.1):

A full list of unnecessary apps can be found in the extended table section. Remember that some programs (such as Google Play Music or Du Apps) can be useful to individual users - only delete what you are not using.

How to remove applications without root rights (ADB method)

The safest way to get rid of unnecessary programs on the Redmi 6 Pro is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which does not require superuser rights and is reversible: if necessary, applications can be restored through a reset.

The work will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🔧 Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot
• 📲 Included debugging by USB smartphone

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on the device screen.
4. Open the command line (or Terminal) and type:

adb devices

If the device is identified, execute a command to delete (for example, for Mi Browser):

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

After the command is executed, the application will disappear from the menu, but its data will remain in the system (parameter). -k To completely erase the program, remove the cache. -k team-mate.

USB debugging enabled

Installed ADB drivers on PC

The smartphone is connected in file transfer mode (MTP).

Backup of important data is made

Application packages are checked for compatibility with MIUI 9/10-->

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g., com.xiaomi.mipicks) may be associated with system services, and their removal will lead to errors in the work. MIUI. Always check the packages on our list before executing commands.

What apps should not be removed (and why)

Despite the desire to free up maximum memory, some programs on the Redmi 6 Pro are strongly discouraged.

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop)
• 📵 Loss of communication (calls or mobile internet will not work)
• 🔋 Accelerated battery discharge (due to power management failures)
• 🚨 Persistent errors such as "System-based" UI stopped"

List of prohibited applications for removal:

If you accidentally delete one of these apps, the only way to get back up is to completely reset your settings or flash through Fastboot. In some cases, recovery through adb shell cmd package install-existing helps, but this does not always work.

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Before mass removal of applications, back up via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will allow you to quickly restore the system if something goes wrong.

Alternative methods: deactivation and freezing

If deleting through ADB seems too risky, you can take the other route: deactivate or freeze unnecessary applications, which will not free up memory, but will stop them from working in the background and prevent ads from showing.

Methods of deactivation:

1. Using Android Settings: Go to Settings → Apps → App Management. Select an unnecessary app (like Mi Browser). Click Disable (if the button is active).
2. With third-party utilities: 🛠️ App Inspector – Shows Hidden System Applications. ❄️ Ice Box Freezes Programs Without Root. 🔒 Package Disabler (requires) ADB-access).

The advantage of freezing is that the app doesn't get deleted completely, it just goes to sleep, and it can be easily brought back to life if you need it, like Mi Video can be useful for playing files in rare formats, and Cleaner is sometimes useful for quickly cleaning the cache.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. com.miui.analytics) may automatically turn on after deactivation. ADB-command to remove completely or utility like Ice Box with auto-run function.

What to do if the phone starts to glitch after removal?

Even if you follow the instructions, sometimes removing apps can lead to unexpected consequences, from small lags to complete failure of the device.

Symptom: After deleting com.xiaomi.misettings, the theme or sound settings are lost.

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes it restores temporary files.
• 📲 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) to get around system interface failures.
• 🔧 Restore the application through ADB: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.misettings

Symptom: The error "Com.android.phone process has stopped" is constantly being sent.

• 📵 Check if you have deleted com.android.phone or com.android.telephony.
• 🔋 Perform a reset of network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 🛠️ If nothing helps, reset your phone to factory settings.

In extreme cases, if the device stopped turning on or loads only in Fastboot, you will need to flash through the Mi Flash Tool. To do this, download the official firmware for Redmi 6 Pro (codename sakura) from the Xiaomi website and follow the instructions:

How to prevent the reappearance of remote applications

One of the most common problems after cleaning the Redmi 6 Pro is the automatic recovery of deleted applications after updating MIUI.

1. Turn off automatic MIUI update:

• Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
• Slip on the three dots in the top right corner and select Update Settings.
• Turn off the option of Automatic download via Wi-Fi.

2. Block the update of specific applications:

• Use ADB to prevent packet updates: adb shell pm hide com.android.browser This command hides the app from the update system.
• Install AppOps (requires) ADB-access) and prohibit auto-run of unnecessary services.

3.Use custom recovery (for advanced users):

• Install TWRP for Redmi 6 Pro (codename sakura).
• Create a backup of the /system partition before upgrading.
• After the update, restore the backup to return the deleted applications.

⚠️ Note: Blocking system application updates can lead to security conflicts, especially if you use Google Pay or banking applications, in which case it is better to limit yourself to deactivation rather than complete deletion.

Full list of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro apps (which can be removed)

Below is an extended table with all the pre-installed applications on Redmi 6 Pro (MIUI 9/10), divided into categories. Before deleting, make sure to check if you are using a particular feature!

For convenience, we've divided apps into safe, conditionally secure, and critical, and if you're not sure what a package is, you better not touch it or deactivate it first.

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Before mass removal, backup through adb backup or TWRP. This is the only way to get the system back to working if something goes wrong.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 6 Pro