What apps can be removed from Android to Xiaomi Redmi without harming the system: full list and instructions

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones out of the box come with dozens of pre-installed apps — both useful system utilities and an unnecessary bloatware. Many users want to free up memory, speed up the device or just get rid of intrusive notifications, but are afraid to disrupt the stability of the system. In this article, we will understand which applications can be safely removed on Xiaomi Redmi, and which are better left intact — even if they seem useless.

It is important to understand that not all “extra” programs are equally harmful. MIUI, But removing it will not cause any disruption, whereas touching com.android.phone can deprive you of your mobile connection. MIUI 14/15 Android-based 13/14 And we made a checklist taking into account the features of firmware for the Redmi Note. 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5/F5 And you'll also learn how to remove apps properly -- through settings, ADB or root access to avoid “bricking” the device.

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

Smartphone makers, including Xiaomi, partner with software developers to pre-install their products, which brings the company additional revenue but often goes against users' interests.

• 📱 Own services MIUI: Weather, music, gallery, browser – duplicate Google features, but consume resources.
• 💰 Advertising applications: Mi Pay, Mi Credit, GetApps (Xiaomi app store with aggressive advertising).
• 🤝 Partner Software: Facebook, Netflix, LinkedIn, WPS Office – often outdated versions.
• 🔧 System Utilities: Some can be turned off (for example, Mi Video), others can only be hidden.

According to a study by AppCensus (2023), the new Redmis have an average of 27 pre-installed third-party apps, of which users actively use only 5-7. The rest either duplicate functions (for example, two browsers: Mi Browser and Google Chrome), or run in the background, consuming battery power and traffic.

Xiaomi also integrates MIUI’s own cloud services (Mi Cloud), which synchronize data even when you’re not using it, which puts additional strain on the processor and can slow down the device over time, but not all of these programs can be removed without consequences — some are critical to the proper operation of the shell.

What applications can be removed without risk to the system?

We have divided safe to remove programs into three categories: Before uninstallation, check if you use their features (for example, Mi Remote will be useful for controlling equipment).

1. Advertising and affiliate applications

• 🛒 com.xiaomi.mipicks – GetApps (Xiaomi app store with ads).
• 💳 com.miui.miservice – Mi Service Framework (responsible for push notifications).
• 📺 com.miui.video – Mi Video (player with integrated advertising).
• 📊 com.miui.analytics – collection of usage statistics (does not affect the work).
• 🎵 com.miui.player – Mi Music (if you use Spotify or YouTube Music).

2.Duplicate MIUI utilities

• 🌐 com.android.browser – standard browser (if you use Chrome).
• 📷 com.miui.gallery - Gallery MIUI (You can replace Google Photos with Google Photos).
• 📞 com.android.contacts – standard contacts (if synced via Google).
• 📅 com.android.calendar – calendar (duplicated by Google Calendar).

Unnecessary system components

• 📡 com.miui.hybrid – HybridPlatform (responsible for web application integration, rarely used).
• 🔄 com.miui.weather2 — Weather widget (can be replaced by AccuWeather).
• 📱 com.miui.notes - Notes MIUI (If you use Google Keep).
• 🎮 com.xiaomi.glgm – Game Turbo (only useful for gamers).

To remove these applications, root access is not required – just use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or built-in MIUI settings.

1. Check if the application is used by other services (e.g. Mi Account may depend on com.xiaomi.account).
2. Disable automatic updates for system applications in Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Make sure you have an alternative (e.g., install Chrome or Firefox before uninstalling Mi Browser).

What applications cannot be removed (critical for the system)

Some programs seem useless, but removing them will render key functions from no mobile connection to complete "bricking" of the device inoperable, and the following are the forbidden packets:

⚠️ WARNING: Even if you find tips online to remove com.miui.system or android.process.media, don't do it! MIUI, and removing them will lead to a cyclic reboot of the device, which can only be fixed through flashing.

Be especially careful with the packages with the names:

• com.qualcomm... are the drivers of the Snapdragon processor.
• com.mediatek... – components for MediaTek chips.
• com.google.android.gsf – Google Play services (remove – you will lose access to the store).

If you are in doubt about whether you can uninstall a particular application, use AppBrain, which lists the dependencies of the packages, or check it on a test device (if possible).

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

There are three main ways to remove pre-installed applications on Xiaomi Redmi: through MIUI settings, with ADB, and with root rights. Let’s take a look at each method in detail.

1. Remove via MIUI settings (without ADB)

Some applications can be uninstalled by standard means:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (such as Mi Video).
3. Click "Delete" (if the button is active) or "Disable".

This method only works for non-system applications (e.g. Facebook, Netflix), and the rest will require ADB.

2. Removal via ADB (no root)

This method requires:

• A computer with ADB Tools installed.
• USB debugging enabled on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → 7 times press to unlock Developer Mode, then in Settings → Additional → For Developers to enable debugging).
• USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with adb.exe.
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
3. To uninstall the app, use: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 title.package For example for Mi Video: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.video

⚠️ Attention: Team --user 0 It deletes the application only for the current user, without affecting the system files, and if you remove this parameter, the packet will be completely erased, which can cause crashes!

3. Removal with root rights (for experienced)

If you have a bootloader unlocked and Magisk or SuperSU installed, you can use:

• Root Explorer – To manually delete files from /system/app.
• Titanium Backup – for freezing or complete uninstallation.
• SD Maid – to clean up the remnants of remote applications.

However, remember: improper root use can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device.

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Before uninstalling system applications via ADB or root, back up the /system partition using TWRP. This will help restore the device in the event of a crash.

What if after removing the application, the smartphone began to work incorrectly?

If you notice a failure after uninstallation (for example, the camera stopped working, the mobile network disappeared or the device does not turn on), follow the following steps:

1.Recovery through ADB

If the application was removed by pm uninstall, it can be returned:

adb shell cmd package install-existing name.packet

For example, to return to Mi Gallery:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.gallery

2. Reset to factory settings

If the failures are serious (cyclical reboot, lack of interface), reset:

1. Press Volume Up + Power to Enter Recovery.
2. Choose Wipe Data → Factory Reset.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

This will bring back all the pre-installed apps, but it will delete your data, so backup is a must before any manipulation!

3. Flashing through Fastboot

In extreme cases (if the device does not turn on), you will need to flash the original MIUI through the Mi Flash Tool:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive and launch the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode (clamp Volume down + Power).
4. Select the firmware folder and press Flash.

⚠️ Attention: Fastboot flashing erases all data, including files in internal memory!If you had important photos or documents, try extracting them first ADB pull in Recovery mode.

How to disable unnecessary applications without deleting them?

If you're unsure about the security of the removal or you're afraid of losing functionality, you can turn the applications off, and that will stop them from working and hide them from the menu, but leave the system files intact.

Methods of shutdown:

• 🔕 Through settings MIUI: Go to Settings. → Annexes → App management. Select an application (e.g. Mi Pay). Click "Disable" (the button will become active if the application can be deactivated).

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 title.package

For example, to turn off the Mi Browser:

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

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Advantages of disconnecting before removal:

• ✅ No risk of damage to the system.
• ✅ You can easily return the application to work.
• ✅ Frees up memory (but not internal memory).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ The application remains in the device memory (takes up space).
• ❌ Some processes can be started in the background.