What applications on Xiaomi can be removed without consequences: detailed guide 2026

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO are known for their rich functionality, but with it, users receive dozens of pre-installed apps, many of which duplicate the functions of Google services or go unused, taking up precious space in memory. However, not all programs can be deleted without risk — some are critical to the stable operation of MIUI.

In this article, we will discuss which applications on Xiaomi can be removed without consequences and which should not be touched, you will learn how to distinguish system services from junk programs, what tools will help to safely clean the device, and what to do if problems arise after removal. We will pay special attention to the models MIUI 14/15 and the latest smartphones 2023–2026 year-end.

Importantly, the removal procedure depends on the firmware version and regional build. For example, on the global (Global ROM) and Chinese (China ROM) versions, the lists of "safe" applications may differ. We will give universal recommendations, but always back up before you act!

Why Xiaomi has so many pre-installed apps

Xiaomi has dozens of partners, and many of the programs are contracted, such as Facebook, Netflix, or LinkedIn, often pre-integrated into firmware, and the company adds branded services:

• 📱 MIUI-Launchers and themes (com.miui.home, com.android.themes)
• 🔒 Security (com.miui.securitycenter)
• 📊 Optimizers (com.miui.cleanmaster)
• 🎵 Music and video players (com.miui.player)

Some of these applications can be deactivated through settings, but not all can be removed without root permissions. For example, com.xiaomi.midrop (Mi Drop) is easy to remove, while com.miui.securitycenter is not, as it is responsible for permissions and virus scanning.

Also, consider that budget models (Redmi 12C, POCO M6 Pro) often have advertising modules that can only be removed with ADB or root access. In premium series (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) there are fewer such programs, but they are still present.

What applications can be removed without root rights

If you don't have root access, the list of safe programs to remove is limited, but even then you can get rid of a few gigabytes of junk. Here's a list of apps that you can manually remove (via Settings → Apps):

• 🎬 Mi Video (com.miui.videoplayer) is the standard video player if you are using it. VLC or MX Player.
• 🎵 Mi Music (com.miui.player) – Music player, replaced by Spotify or YouTube Music.
• 📖 Mi Browser (com.android.browser) – a browser with ads, better to use Chrome or Firefox.
• 📦 Mi Drop (com.xiaomi.midrop) is a file transfer service similar to Google’s Nearby Share.
• 📡 Mi Remote (com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller) – a remote control if you are not using it.
• 💬 Mi Community (com.xiaomi.forum) – Xiaomi forum, rarely in demand.
• 🎮 Game Turbo (com.xiaomi.glgm) – Optimizer for games, you can uninstall if you don’t play.

You can also uninstall most Google apps if you don’t use them:

• 📧 Gmail (com.google.android.gm)
• 🗺️ Google Maps (com.google.android.apps.maps)
• 📺 YouTube (com.google.android.youtube)
• 📁 Google Drive (com.google.android.apps.docs)

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Before you delete, check if the application is related to system functions, for example, com.google.android.gsf (Google Services Framework) can not be removed, this will lead to errors in the Play Market.

How to remove system applications without root rights (via ADB)

Removing deeply integrated programs will require ADB (Android Debug Bridge – This method works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T. Important: Before the procedure, turn on debugging by USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times) and Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a folder.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and run the command line in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices (should appear your device) adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name packet

Examples of packages for safe removal via ADB:

Backup important data

Enable debugging over USB

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Check the list of packages with pm list packages

Have a handy recovery manual-->

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.miui.securitycenter or com.android.settings will cause your phone to fail, and don’t touch packages called miui.system, android, or google.play.services, which are critical components of your system.

Applications that cannot be removed under any circumstances

Some programs seem unnecessary, but are actually responsible for key MIUI functions, and deleting them can cause the device to freeze, crash, or fail altogether.

• 🚫 MIUI System UI (com.miui.system - system interface.
• 🚫 Settings (com.android.settings) – phone settings.
• 🚫 MIUI Security Center (com.miui.securitycenter) – Security and Permissions Center.
• 🚫 Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms) – the basis for Google applications.
• 🚫 MIUI Framework (com.miui.miuiframework.
• 🚫 Telephony Provider (com.android.providers.telephony) SIM-card.

It is also not recommended to touch:

• 📶 Geolocation Services (com.google.android.location)
• 🔋 Food management (com.miui.powerkeeper)
• 📶 Communication modules (com.android.phone, com.android.bluetooth)

If you accidentally delete one of these packages, you can only restore the functionality through a full reset or flashing. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K60), this may require unlocking the bootloader.

How to Disable Unnecessary Applications Without Deleting

If you're not sure about the security of the deletion, you can disable the programs that you don't need, and that will free up RAM and stop background activity, but the application files will stay on the system, and you can do this in two ways:

Method 1. Through MIUI settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an unneeded app (such as Mi Browser).
3. Click Disable (if the button is active).

Method 2. Through ADB (for system applications):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 name packet

Examples of applications that can be safely disabled:

• 📰 Mi News (com.miui.android.fashiongallery)
• 🎁 GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks) – Xiaomi’s app store.
• 📊 Cleaner (com.miui.cleanmaster) – Memory Optimizer.
• 📱 Second Space (com.miui.secondspace) – a function of the second desktop.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling com.google.android.gsf (Google Services Framework) will cause Play Market errors and inability to update apps. If this happens, return the package to work with the command: adb shell pm enable com.google.android.gsf

What to do if after removing applications, the phone began to glittle

If after cleaning the device there are freezes, errors or broken functions, use these tips:

1. Check the error logs: Install Logcat Extreme from the Play Market and see what processes are falling, most often with remote com.miui. or com.google. packets.
2. Restore Remote Application: If you know the name of the package, return it via ADB: adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet
3. Reset: Go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset. This will bring back all system applications, but delete user data.
4. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website and install via Fastboot or Recovery.

On models with unlocked bootloader (Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F4 GT) you can use custom recavator (TWRP) and restore the backup system. If the bootloader is locked, you will have to wait 7-15 days to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.

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If the Play Market stopped working after removing the apps, chances are you’ve hit com.google.android.gms or com.google.android.gsf. These packages must be restored!

Specificity of removal on different versions of MIUI

The cleaning algorithm depends on the firmware version. Let's look at the features for popular builds:

On HyperOS (new firmware for Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70), some older ADB commands may not work.

adb shell cmd package uninstall --user 0 name packet

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing apps on Xiaomi