What apps can be safely removed on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: detailed guide 2026

Why are there so many pre-installed apps on Redmi 9T?

Xiaomi Redmi 9T is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but many users face a problem: after buying the device is already full of dozens of unnecessary programs. This is not a coincidence, but part of the business model of MIUI, the brand shell of Xiaomi. The company cooperates with partners (for example, Facebook, Netflix, AliExpress), pre-installing their services for a monetary reward, and there are duplicate tools in the system: for example, its Mi Browser browser with Google Chrome.

But not all of these apps are useless. Some are responsible for the stability of MIUI, sync with Xiaomi accounts, or even basic features like calls. Delete the wrong one and risk losing access to themes, cloud storage or push notifications. So before cleaning, it is important to understand which programs can be deleted without consequences and which ones can not be touched categorically.

In this article, we will discuss:

• 🔍 How to distinguish system applications from junk
• ⚠️ What programs are dangerous to remove (explanatory list)
• 🛠️ Step-by-step instructions for removal (including root-free)
• 📱 Alternative ways to optimize memory if it is scary to delete

Redmi 9T App Types: What to Touch and What Not to Touch

All programs on Redmi 9T are divided into 4 categories according to their importance, depending on whether they can be removed and how:

The biggest problem is system applications with names like com.miui.*. They can’t be removed by standard methods, but some can be disabled through settings, such as com.miui.analytics (statistics collection) or com.xiaomi.ab (advertising services) are not critical to the phone’s operation, but they are constantly consuming battery and traffic.

⚠️ Warning: If you see an app called com.android.* (like com.android.providers.media), do not delete it. These are components of the Android operating system that the phone won't boot without.

List of safe apps to remove on Redmi 9T

Below is a proven list of programs that can be removed without risking the stability of MIUI. We divided them into groups by destination:

📱 Social networks and messengers (pre-installed)

• 📘 Facebook (com.facebook.appmanager, com.facebook.services, com.facebook.system) – delete all three if you don’t use it
• 💬 Facebook Messenger (com.facebook.orca)
• 📷 Facebook App Installer (com.facebook.katana) – only required to install FB via Play Market

🎬 Multimedia and entertainment

• 🎥 Netflix (com.netflix.mediaclient) - if you don't watch TV shows
• 🎵 Mi Music (com.miui.player) – can be replaced with Spotify or YouTube Music
• 📺 Mi Video (com.miui.videoplayer) – duplicated by Google Photos or MX Player
• 🎮 Game Center (com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service) – if you don’t play games

🛒 Purchases and Finance

• 🛍️ AliExpress (com.alibaba.intl.android.apps.poseidon)
• 💳 Mi Pay (com.miui.mipay) – only available in China and India
• 🏦 Mi Credit (com.miui.credit) – a credit service for India

🔧 Service and analytical

• 📊 Miui Analytics (com.miui.analytics) — collection of usage statistics
• 🔄 MSA (Mi System Ads) (com.xiaomi.msa.global) — is responsible for advertising in MIUI
• 📡 Miui Daemon (com.lbe.security.miui) - background process, you can turn off

Check if you are using these services before you delete, for example, Mi Pay may be useful for contactless payments in some countries, and Mi Music is integrated with the equalizer system.

Check the list for the necessary programs |

Backup of important data |

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How to Uninstall Apps on Redmi 9T: 3 Ways to Work

Depending on the type of program, you can delete it by default, either through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or root rights, and we'll go through each option in detail.

📲 Method 1: Standard removal (for conventional applications)

This method is suitable for pre-installed, but not system programs like Facebook, Netflix or AliExpress:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the desired application in the list and tap it.
3. Press "Delete" (if the button is active).
4. Confirm the action.

If there is no “Delete” button, then the application is system-based – go to method 2 or 3.

🖥️ Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

To remove system applications (e.g. com.miui.analytics) you will need a computer and an ADB tool. This is an official method from Google, which does not require root rights.

Instructions:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a folder.
2. On your phone, turn on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”.
4. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line in the ADB folder, and type in: Adb devices (the device should appear)
5. To remove the app, use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name.package For example, to delete Facebook: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana

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If the phone doesn't show up after the adb device command, try reinstalling the drivers or using another USB- cable. Sometimes restarting the phone helps.

🔧 Method 3: Removal with root rights (for experienced ones)

This method gives full control over the system, but requires unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk or SuperSU. Suitable for removing deeply integrated services (for example, com.miui.home - launcher).

Warning: Wrong rooting can cause a phone to crash. If you're not sure, use ADB.

For removal:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
3. Find a folder with the name of the app (such as MiBrowser) and delete it.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Once system applications are removed from the root, MIUI updates may be lost over the air (OTA) and you will have to manually refashion the phone to get this feature back.

What happens if you delete the “wrong” app?

Even the most experienced users are sometimes wrong, and the consequences depend on which program you delete:

If after removal the phone began to brake, overheat or give out errors, try:

1. Reset the settings to factory (Settings → System → Resetting).
2. Install missing APK- files manually (you can download from sites like APKMirror).
3. Fastboot (instructions are available on Xiaomi.eu).

Removal Alternatives: How to Optimize Redmi 9T Without Risk

If you’re scared to uninstall system apps (or you don’t want to mess with ADB), there are safer ways to free up space and speed up your phone:

🔄 Disabling unnecessary applications

Disabled programs do not take up disk space, but they are not updated. They can be activated again at any time:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an unneeded app (such as Mi Pay).
3. Click "Disable" (if the button is inactive, the application is critical).

🧹 Cleaning up cache and debris

MIUI has a built-in cleaning tool:

1. Open Security. → Cleanup.
2. Click on “Deep Clean” and select unnecessary files.
3. To clear the cache of individual applications, go to Settings → Applications → Storage.

You can also use third-party utilities like SD Maid or Files by Google.

📦 Transfer applications to memory card

If you have a microSD, you can transfer some of the programs to it:

1. Go to Settings → Apps.
2. Select the app and click "Storage".
3. Click "Change" and select a memory card.

Restriction: Only those programs that support this feature can be transferred to the map (usually games and some messengers).

🔧 Use of lightweight versions of applications

Many popular services have “light” versions that take up less space and consume less resources:

• 📘 Facebook Lite instead of Facebook
• 💬 Messenger Lite instead of Messenger
• 🎵 Spotify Lite instead of the full version
• 📷 Instagram Lite (not available in all regions)

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Disabling unnecessary system applications (e.g., com.miui.analytics) has almost the same effect as uninstalling, but without the risk of system failure, a method recommended for beginners.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Redmi 9T