Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often experience overcrowded memory immediately after purchasing a device, which is due to pre-installed software that takes up space and consumes CPU resources, and many users wonder which of these programs are really needed for the system to work, and which can be disposed of without risk to the device.
Cleaning up the system of excess software, or so-called bloatware, can significantly speed up the work of the gadget. However, the rash removal of critical components can lead to malfunctions in Android or even to a cyclical reboot. In this article, we will discuss in detail the list of safe applications for removal and consider methods for uninstallation.
Difference between system and user applications
All programs on a smartphone are divided into two main types: user and system. Custom installers are installed by you yourself from Google Play or GetApps, and their removal is standard through the settings. Systems are built into the firmware of the manufacturer and often do not have a "Delete" button in the regular menu.
On Xiaomi devices, system software is divided into vital and redundant. The first includes services responsible for calling, SMS, MIUI or HyperOS interface. The second type is advertising services, analytics and duplicate programs that can be safely removed by freeing up space in the /system section.
It is important to understand that removing a system component through a standard menu often only hides its icon, but does not free up the memory completely.
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Before any manipulation of system files, be sure to create a complete backup of the data, as recovering remote system components can be difficult.
List of Xiaomi apps that can be removed
There is a wide range of programs that will not disrupt the basic functionality of your smartphone, primarily analytics and advertising services that collect data about your actions, and removing them increases privacy and reduces battery load.
Also safe to remove are duplicates of standard features, such as if you use Chrome, you don't need the built-in Mi Browser, and similarly, video players and file managers, if you prefer third-party solutions.
- 📉 MSA (MIUI System Ads – the main service responsible for displaying advertising in the system.
- 📊 Mi Analytics – a service for collecting statistics on device usage.
- 🎮 Game Center is a gaming center that often hangs in the background and consumes resources.
- 🗺️ Maps – Built-in maps if you use Google Maps or Yandex Maps.
Critical Components: What Not to Touch
Along with secure software, there are components in the system that will cause unstable operation, a skeleton of the operating system, without which Android will not be able to run the graphics shell or provide communication.
Be especially careful when it comes to packages that have the words Security, Framework, or Services in their name, and even if you don’t think you need “Security” or “Account Services,” deleting them may block the ability to install new apps or log in to Mi Account.
⚠️ Warning: Never remove Security Center, as it is this component that controls application permissions and battery life. Without it, the phone can turn into a brick or go into an endless reboot.
Also, leave unuched components associated with telephony and networking. Removing Phone Services or Carrier Services will cause the smartphone to stop seeing. SIM-map.
Table: analysis of popular MIUI and HyperOS packages
To make it easier to navigate through the process list, we have created a table that will help you identify packets by their technical names, which is especially useful when using computer-assisted deletion tools.
| Packet name | Description | Status of removal |
|---|---|---|
| com.miui.misys | Systems service Mi | ⛔ No. |
| com.miui.msa.global | MSA's advertising service | ✅ We can. |
| com.xiaomi.joyose | Service for games and analytics | ✅ We can. |
| com.android.security | Basic security of Android | ⛔ No. |
| com.miui.cloudservice | The Mi Cloud Cloud Service | ⚠️ Careful. |
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Removing the joyose pack is often recommended by gamers to turn off trottling, but it can cause the device to overheat in heavy gaming.
Removal methods: from simple to advanced
There are several ways to get rid of the excess software: the easiest way is to turn off the settings, but it does not free up space in memory. A more effective method is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) through a computer that allows you to delete applications for the current user.
To work with ADB, you will need to turn on Developer Mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on MIUI seven times. Then activate Debugging by USB from the Advanced Settings menu.
☑️ Preparation for removal through ADB
After connecting, enter a command to delete:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name packetThis method is safe, because the application is only removed for your user, but physically stays in the system, and you can return it at any time by resetting it to the factory settings.
Recovery of Remote System Applications
If you accidentally delete an important component during the optimization process, don't panic (--user 0), The application can be easily restored without flashing the phone.
To return, use the command:
adb shell cmd package install-existing name packetThe alternative is a complete data reset, where all system applications, including remote ones, are restored to their original state when they return to factory settings, ensuring that you do not lose access to the device forever.
What to do if the phone goes to the bootloop?
Optimizing background processes without removal
It's not always necessary to remove applications completely. It's often enough to limit their background activity to save battery life, and this is especially true for services that you don't use daily but are afraid to uninstall.
Go to Settings → Applications → All apps, select the service you want, and find “Activity Control.” Set “No Limits” for instant messengers only, and for the rest of the garbage, select “Strict Limit.”
- 🔋 Disable Autorun for all unnecessary programs in the Security app".
- 🚫 Ban background work for shops and news feeds.
- 📉 Clear the cache of applications before limiting their activity.
⚠️ Note: Restricting background activity for Google Play system services may cause email and instant messenger notifications to arrive with a delay.
Results and recommendations for cleaning the system
Competent cleaning of the Xiaomi smartphone allows you to extend its life and make use more comfortable. The main rule is to act consistently and not remove packages whose purpose you do not know.
Use ADB to remove only those packages that you are 100% sure of are safe, and checking the list of installed applications regularly will help keep the system clean without risking damage to the firmware.
Remember that the new version of HyperOS has a slightly different package structure compared to MIUI 14, so always check the relevance of the information before removing system files on fresh firmware.
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The best optimization is the balance between free memory and system stability. Don't try to delete everything for a few megabytes.