Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphones often face the problem of crowded memory and intrusive advertising that the built-in services generate. The manufacturer installs dozens of programs by default, many of which duplicate each other's functionality or are simply not used in our latitudes. Understanding which applications can be removed on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a key step to optimizing the device's performance and extending its battery life.
The Android-based MIUI operating system contains both critical components and "junk software" that is safe to uninstall. If you decide to clean your smartphone, it's important to be careful not to disrupt basic features like calls or Internet access. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what you can safely remove and which files are best left alone.
Analysis of the standard set of MIUI applications
Immediately after buying and first activating the Redmi Note 7, users find many icons on their desktops, some of which are Google services that are necessary for the Play Store, maps and contact synchronization. However, a significant share is occupied by Xiaomi’s own products, such as Mi Browser, Mi Video and Mi Music. Deleting system applications through ADB does not require Root rights, but requires caution in choosing packages.
Many users mistakenly believe that all preinstalled software is vital. In fact, components like Mail, Calendar, or Recorder are replaceable. You can easily download alternatives from Google Play that are often faster and have a more user-friendly interface. The key is not to touch components with names like System, Framework, or Provider.
It's also worth noting that some applications that can't be removed in the standard way can be disabled, which hides them from the menu and stops background processes, freeing up RAM, and for most users, turning them off is enough to stop noticing the presence of excess software.
Safe List to Delete: Browsers and Stores
One of the most annoying categories for many users is alternative browsers and app stores. The Redmi Note 7 often has Mi Browser installed by default, which can be slower and less secure than popular counterparts. its removal is the first step to comfort.
Also on the system is GetApps (formerly Mi App Store), Xiaomi's own store. If you don't use exclusive themes or games from this source, it can be safely removed. The standard Google Play Store will fully cover your software installation needs.
⚠️ Note: When removing Mi Browser, make sure you have another browser installed (Chrome, Firefox, Opera), otherwise links from messengers may not open.
Let’s look at the main candidates for removal from this category:
- 🌐 Mi Browser – built-in browser, often overloaded with news feed.
- 🛍️ GetApps – an alternative app store, analogue of Play Market.
- 📰 News is a news aggregator that can consume traffic in the background.
- 🎵 Mi Music is a standard player that can be replaced with more functional analogues.
Cleaning up multimedia content and services
Xiaomi is actively promoting its multimedia services by installing video players and galleries with advanced functionality. However, the standard MIUI Gallery sometimes runs slower than Google Photos, and the video player may not support certain codecs without installing additional libraries.
If you're used to streaming services like YouTube or Netflix, you probably won't need a built-in "Mi Video" app, and the same is true for a voice recorder: standard functionality is often duplicated by third-party apps that are better at recognizing speech or have cloud synchronization.
It is important to distinguish between system components and user applications, for example, "Comments" or "Support Services" are purely information applications that can be removed without fear. They do not affect the hardware or communication.
Table: What can be removed and what can not be touched
For ease of perception, we've structured the main components of the system into a table, which will help you quickly navigate when manually checking the list of installed programs.
| Annex/Package | Status | Effects of removal |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Browser (com.android.browser) | Safe. | No (an alternative browser is needed) |
| Security (Security) | Dangerous. | Loss of access to memory cleanup and antivirus |
| GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks) | Safe. | Not (unless you need MIUI themes) |
| MIUI Home (Luncher) | Critically. | Interface failure, black screen |
| Gallery (Gallery) | Safe. | Not (if you have Google Photos) |
As you can see from the table, removing system applications like Security or Louncher can cause system instability, while abandoning browsers and stores is painless. Always check the description of the package before uninstalling it through ADB.
Using ADB for deep cleaning
Many Redmi Note 7 system applications cannot be removed simply through smartphone settings, requiring a computer connection and USB debugging, a standard procedure for advanced users looking to get a clean system.
First, activate the developer mode. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and seven times click on the MIUI version. After that, the menu will appear “Additional”, where you need to turn on “Debugging over USB”. Connect the phone to your PC and use the adb device command to check the connection.
☑️ Checklist before removal through ADB
The list of commands for removal is as follows:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browserThis command will delete the standard browser. Replace the package name with the one you want. If you make a mistake, the application can be returned by adb shell cmd package install-existing. [package_name].
⚠️ Note: Do not delete the com.miui.securitycenter package, as it is responsible for operating permissions, ad blocker and cleaning memory.
Possible risks and system recovery
Even with a list of secure applications, there is a risk of human error, and removing a key system component can cause the touch screen to reboot or fail, which is why a full backup is recommended before any manipulation.
If your smartphone starts to behave strangely after cleaning, try resetting to factory settings. This will bring all remote system applications back to their places. To do this, go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Recovery and Reset and select Settings Reset.
Recovery of an application that is remote via ADB is possible without resetting data, but only if you remember the exact name of the package, and if the system component responsible for loading the interface was removed, you can not do without flashing or resetting.