What apps can be removed from Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the problem of lack of space and excessive amount of preinstalled software. Redmi Note 9, despite its popularity and excellent characteristics, is not without this disadvantage. The MIUI shell is installed by default many programs that many users never use, this can be Google services, multimedia applications from the manufacturer or third-party software embedded in the firmware.

Removing unnecessary components isn’t just a way to free up a few gigabytes of memory; cleaning the system properly reduces RAM consumption and reduces CPU load in the background; properly uninstalling system packages can extend the battery life of a device by up to 15%; however, it’s important to understand that not all processes can be stopped or deleted without risking disrupting the stability of the Android operating system.

In this article, we will discuss in detail which packages are safe to remove and which ones are strictly forbidden to touch. We will examine cleaning methods both with standard means and using specialized tools for advanced users, learn how to distinguish important system components from junk software and optimize your gadget for your own needs.

Analysis of pre-installed software and its impact on the system

MIUI is famous for its functionality, but it is also overloaded with various services. Redmi Note 9 initially installed several dozen applications, many of which duplicate each other. For example, a user can have three different browsers, two app stores and several services for working with cloud storage, all of which occupy space in the System applications section.

Background activity of these programs consumes RAM resources and battery power. Even if you do not open the application, its processes can be periodically triggered to check for updates, collect statistics or synchronize data. This is especially noticeable in mid-range models, where RAM is limited. Excessive load leads to micro-interface delays and faster battery discharge.

There are several categories of applications that you can find on your device: the first is critical system components, the removal of which will lead to a “brick” or endless reboot; the second is ancillary services, necessary for certain functions to work (for example, Bluetooth or GPS); the third is user-generated software, which can be safely removed.

⚠️ Warning: Before you start any manipulation of system files, be sure to create a complete backup of the data.

To analyze what exactly takes up space, you can use the built-in application manager. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications. This shows a list of all the software installed, but it does not always show the real impact of each component on the system.

Secure list of applications for removal

There is a list of packages that, in the vast majority of cases, do not affect the basic functionality of the smartphone, including standard Google and Xiaomi applications that you do not use, and if you do not use the services of the Corporation from Mountain View, they can be disabled or deleted, which will free up a significant amount of memory.

You should look at multimedia software first. Often, Google Music, Google Movies, Google Books are pre-installed on the system. If you use third-party players or streaming services, you don't need these components, and you can also safely delete Google One if you don't pay for extended storage, and Google Play Music, because the service is already closed by the developer.

Xiaomi apps are also worth special attention: Mi Pay (unless NFC payment is used), Mi Credit, Mi Community are often found in global firmware, and these services are advisory in nature and do not affect the operation of the phone.

• 🗑️ Google Duo – video calls that are duplicated by other messengers and are often not used.
• 🗑️ Google TV — TV control service is unnecessary if you don’t have a smart TV.
• 🗑️ AR Stickers / AR Core – augmented reality that consumes the resources of the camera and processor.
• 🗑️ Google Go is a lightweight version of search, often useless with a primary app.
• 🗑️ Facebook/Instagram – often embedded in the system and not deleted standardly, require special techniques.

It is important to understand that removing some components may affect the performance of associated features. For example, deleting Google Photos will not disrupt the camera, but you will lose the ability to quickly sync your images to the cloud if you do not configure an alternative.

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Use Files by Google to analyze your space before you delete it, and it will show you which files and apps are taking up the most space.

Using ADB for deep cleaning of the system

With standard Android tools, many system applications cannot be removed, the "Delete" button in the settings is inactive for them, and the ADB tool (Android Debug Bridge) is used to solve this problem, which is the official utility from Google, which allows you to control a device from a computer via the command line.

To start, you need to activate the developer mode on Redmi Note 9. → About phone and seven times quickly click on the item Version MIUI. After a message about a successful activation appears, go to Additional → For developers, you need to include Debugging by USB. Without this step, the computer will not be able to send commands to delete.

Once you connect your smartphone to your PC and install the drivers, open the command line in the ADB folder. Enter the adb device command to check the connection. A debugging request will appear on your phone screen, confirm it. If a device with device status appears on the list, you can proceed to delete.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos

This command will delete Google Movies. The syntax is always the same: only the name of the package changes. You can find the exact package name online or using analyzer apps installed on the phone itself, such as App Inspector. Be careful when typing commands, as a typo can lead to the removal of the wrong component.

Graphical shells for packet management

Command line can be challenging for the untrained user. Fortunately, enthusiasts have created graphical interfaces that make it easier to uninstall system applications. The most popular and secure tool at the moment is Universal Android Debloater.

This software is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It automatically identifies the connected device and lists all packages installed. The main advantage of the utility is the knowledge base that marks applications with colors. Green can be removed safely, yellow requires caution, and red can not be touched.

The interface allows you to search for packages by name, so if you type in a Facebook, you'll see all the related components of the social network, and if you select the unnecessary, you can click the delete button, and the program will create and execute the necessary data. ADB-This minimizes the risk of human error when you type.

Another advantage of these gates is the ability to recover, and if after removing a component, the system started to malfunction, in the history of Universal Android Debloater operations, you can find a remote package and reinstalle it with one click, which makes the cleaning process reversible and safe.

Critical components: what to remove is prohibited

There are a number of system services that will render the Redmi Note 9 inoperable, primarily components that are responsible for basic communication and interface operation, and packages with names that contain framework, system, or provider are often fundamental.

Never remove Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms) – a component that handles push notifications, geolocation, account authorization, and most third-party apps – and its removal will stop instant messaging, and many programs will stop running.

Also be careful with the MIUI System Framework and security services. Removing the antivirus or task manager can disrupt the memory management system, leading to constant reboots. If you are not 100% sure of the package's purpose, you'd better leave it.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting com.android.phone or com.miui.securitycenter may make it impossible to make calls or unlock your device.

Of particular danger is the removal of components associated with the data warehouse and media codecs, without which the phone will not be able to open photos, videos or document files. Always check the description of the package on the Internet before uninstalling it through ADB.

After-cleaning optimization and frequently asked questions

Once you have removed the extra apps, the system takes time to rebuild, it is recommended to reboot the device, and in the first minutes after turning on the phone may work a little slower, as Android re-indexes files and optimizes databases.

To fix the result, you can clear the cache of system services. Go to Settings → Memory → Cleanup. It is also useful to check the autoload of applications. MIUI has a function called Autostart, where you can prevent unnecessary programs from starting with the system, which further relieves RAM.

Regularly checking installed applications will help keep the system clean, periodically review the list of programs and remove those that have stopped using, this is the best prevention of slowing down the smartphone.

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The best strategy is to delete only what you are sure of and always have an ADB computer on hand to recover in case of errors.

Below are answers to the most popular questions that users have when optimizing Xiaomi Redmi Note 9.