What apps can be removed from Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC: full-guide cleaning up the system

Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC — budget smartphone with 32 GB of internal memory, of which the user is available about 20-22 GB. A significant part is occupied by pre-installed applications (bloatware) and services MIUI, Many of which are duplicated or not used at all, and removing unnecessary software can free up space, reduce background activity and even extend battery life.

However, not all applications can be removed without consequences. MIUI, And uninstallation can cause crashes, update errors, or even a device blink:

• 🔍 What applications can be removed without risk (including duplicate services and advertising modules).
• ⚠️ What programs cannot be removed, even if they seem useless.
• 🛠️ Removal methods: through settings, ADB Root rights (for experienced users).
• ⚡ How to Restore Remote System Applications If Something Goes Wrong.

All recommendations are checked on Redmi 9C NFC firmware MIUI 12–14 (Android 10–11) If your device is running on a newer version, some points may differ – always back up before changes.

1.What applications can be removed without consequences

On the Redmi. 9C NFC out of the box installed many applications that can be divided into three categories:

1. Safe to remove – do not affect the operation of the system (social networks, games, duplicate services).
2. Conditionally safe – you can delete, but this will disable individual features (for example, Mi Video or Mi Music).
3. Critical – Deletion will cause disruption (Google services, system components) MIUI).

Below is a list of apps that can be removed from Redmi. 9C NFC No system risk (proven in practice) Most of them duplicate the features of standard Android services or are imposed by Xiaomi for monetization:

• 📱 Mi Browser is a Xiaomi browser with ads. You can replace it with Chrome or Firefox.
• 🎵 Mi Music is a music player, and it's removed without consequences if you're using Spotify, YouTube Music or whatever. VLC.
• 🎬 Mi Video is a video player with integrated advertising: MX Player, VLC.
• 📖 Mi Reader is a book-reading app. It's useless if you don't use the built-in library.
• 📊 Mi Community - Xiaomi forum. Takes up space and sends notifications.
• 🛒 Mi Pay is a contactless payment service. 9C NFC It is not stable, it is better to use Google Pay.
• 🎮 Games (or Mi Game Center) - the center of games with advertising.
• 📢 User Feedback is a feedback tool. Nobody needs it except developers. MIUI.
• 📦 Cleaner is a memory optimizer. In practice, it only slows down the system.
• 🔄 App Vault is a widget to the left of the main screen. You can turn it off if you don't use it.

These applications are not system-based and do not affect the operation of Android or MIUI. You can remove them through standard settings (Settings). → Annexes → Application management) or by ADB (below).

⚠️ Note: If you use the topics MIUI, Do not delete Themes, it will cause a crash in the launcher. Instead, disable auto-update themes in the application settings.

2. Conditionally secure applications: what will happen if you remove

Some apps can be removed, but this will disable individual features MIUI. For example, without Mi Video, you will not be able to play video in the gallery through the built-in player, and removing Mi Cloud will block synchronization of notes and contacts:

If you decide to remove one of these apps, first disable it in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → Select an application → This will allow you to test the system without it, and if after 1-2 days there is no problem, you can delete completely.

Exception: Security cannot be disabled through standard settings – it can only be removed via ADB If you have errors after deleting them (for example, when downloading files), restore the application through the Mi App Store.

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Before removing any system application, check if it has an alternative on Google Play. For example, instead of Mi Video, you can use it. VLC, It's not Mi Music, Poweramp.

3. which applications cannot be removed categorically

Some system components MIUI Android is critical to the smartphone, and deleting it can lead to:

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop).
• 📵 Network loss (mobile internet or Wi-Fi will not work).
• 🔋 Quick battery discharge due to power management failures.
• 🚫 Impossibility of updating MIUI standardized.

Below is a list of apps that cannot be removed under any circumstances:

• 🤖 Android System and Android System WebView – the core of the operating system.
• 📱 System UI — Responsible for the interface (notification panels, navigation).
• 🔄 MIUI System and MIUI Core - the basis of firmware.
• 📡 Telephony Services – Mobile Network and Call Management.
• 📶 Wi-Fi Services – working with wireless networks.
• 🔋 Battery Manager – charge control and energy optimization.
• 🔒 Google Play Services – Many apps won’t work without them, including Google Play.
• 📱 Launcher (or) MIUI Launcher – Deletion will lead to the disappearance of the main screen.
• 🔄 Updater – Responsible for Updating MIUI.
• 📦 Package Installer – without it you can not install.apk files.

If you accidentally delete one of these apps, don't panic. In most cases, it can be restored:

1. Restart your smartphone – sometimes the system automatically recovers critical components.
2. If the error persists, download the original.apk file (for example, from the APKMirror site) and install it manually.
3. In extreme cases, perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → About phone → Reset settings).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Deleting Google Play Services may block access to the Google Play Market.If you are not using Google services, replace them with the Aurora Store or APKPure.

4 How to remove applications: 3 working methods

Depending on the type of application and your technical skills, you can use one of three methods:

Method 1: Standard removal through settings

It is suitable for most user applications (e.g. Mi Browser, Mi Music).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application from the list.
3. Click Remove (if the button is active).

If the Remove button is inactive, then the application is system – use it. ADB root-right.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

Allows you to remove most system applications without obtaining root rights. ADB.

Install. ADB Download to your computer (download from the official Android website)

Put the debugging on. USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)

Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging

Download the list of removal packages (see below)

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Steps:

1. Get Redmi on board. 9C NFC to the computer and open the command line (cmd) in the folder with adb.
2. Check the connection command: Adb devices must display the serial number of your device.
3. Delete the application by command (example for Mi Browser): adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser

Below is a list of commands to remove popular apps:

# Mi Browser


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




Mi Music



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




Mi Video



adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer




Cleaner



adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster




Mi Community



adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.channel

After completing the commands, restart the smartphone. the applications will disappear, but their data will remain in memory (if you need to restore).

Method 3: Removal with root rights (for experienced)

It gives full control over system files, but requires unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk or SuperSU. The risk of a device is high - use only if you are confident in your actions.

For removal:

1. Get root rights (instructions for Redmi) 9C NFC forum XDA Developers).
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
3. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app and delete folders with unnecessary applications.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files with root rights may result in inability to update MIUI through OTA. Before doing this, create a full backup copy through TWRP.

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The safest way is to remove through ADB. It doesn't affect system files, it just untie the app from your user profile, and you can restore it through the Mi App Store if necessary.

5 How to Free Up More Space on Redmi 9C NFC

Removing unnecessary apps is just the first step. at Redmi 9C NFC 1-3 GB can be released if:

• 🗑️ Clear the cache of system applications: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Select an app (e.g. Gallery or Google Play Services). Click Clear Cache. Use automatic cleaning SD Maid (requires root rights).
• 📁 Transfer applications to memory card: Insert microSD (up to 512 GB, format) FAT32 or exFAT. In the application settings, select Move to SD-map.

Not all applications support portability. The alternative is to use Link2SD (root).

Disable Auto-Update Applications

1. Open the Google Play Market.
2. Go to Settings → Auto-Update applications.
3. Choose Never or Only through Wi-Fi.

Remove duplicate photos and videos

Use applications like Files by Google or CCleaner to find duplicate files.

Another effective way is to turn off unnecessary system services, for example, if you're not using them. NFC, it can be deactivated:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → NFC.
2. Turn off the slider.

6 What to do if after removing the applications the phone began to work worse

If you notice after cleaning the system:

• 🔄 Frequent reboots;
• 📵 Network problems (does not catch Wi-Fi or mobile Internet);
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge;
• 🚫 Errors in updating MIUI,

So this is a critical application that's been removed.

Step 1: Restore the Remote Application

If you've removed through ADB, Restore the application by a team:

adb shell cmd package install-existing <name packet>

For example, for Mi Browser:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.browser

Step 2: Reset the settings to factory

If you don’t know which app caused the crash:

1. Make a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Delete all data.

Step 3: Fastboot refashion the device

If the reset doesn't work, you'll need a full flashing.

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 9C NFC site MIUI Downloads.
2. Unpack the archive and launch the script flash_all.bat (for Windows, in Fastboot mode.

⚠️ Note: If the Google Play Market has stopped working after deleting the apps, check for Google Play Services and Google Services Framework. These can be restored via APKMirror (download Android compatible versions). 10/11).

7. Alternative ways to optimize Redmi 9C NFC

If removing apps didn’t produce the expected performance boost, try:

• 🔄 Disable UI animation: Activate Developer Mode (as described above). Go to Settings → Additionally. → For developers, set the window animation scale, the transition animation scale and the animator duration on Disabled.

Limit background activity

1. In Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management.
2. Select applications and set a background limit for them.
3. 🔋 Use lightweight alternatives: Replace heavy apps (such as Facebook or Instagram) with lightweight versions (Facebook Lite, Instagram Lite) or web versions.
4. 🛠️ Clear Dalvik cache (requires root or TWRP): These are temporary files that are created when you install applications, and cleaning them can speed up the system.

If you're Redmi. 9C NFC It's a bit of a drag, consider installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that requires unlocking the bootloader and Fastboot experience, but gives you a lot of experience:

• 🚀 Faster work;
• 🆕 Update Android Updates;
• 🗑️ Lack of Bloatware.