What system applications on Xiaomi can be disabled without harming your smartphone: the full list + instruction

Smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They're stuffed out of the box with dozens of pre-installed system applications, from useful utilities to intrusive branded software that eats up memory, uses up battery power in the background and slows down the system. Many users want to get rid of this "garbage" but are afraid to disrupt stability. MIUI Or turn your phone into a brick:

✅ What system applications can be disabled without risk (disaggregated by categories: secure, conditionally safe and dangerous).

✅ 3 ways to disconnect: through settings MIUI, assisted ADB utility MIUI Optimized Setup (for Advanced Setup).

✅ What happens if you remove critical services – from a drop in performance to a complete inoperability of the phone.

✅ Features for different models: why POCO F5 You can delete more than the Redmi Note 12, and how it relates to the version MIUI.

All recommendations are based on real-world user tests and analysis of system process logs. We won’t advise “remove everything” – instead, you’ll get an accurate list of apps that can be deactivated on 90% of Xiaomi devices without loss of functionality, as well as a checklist to check stability after cleaning.

Why Xiaomi’s system apps are interfering with your phone

Even Xiaomi’s flagship models suffer from background activity, according to tests by Geekbench and AccuBattery, up to 15 percent of battery power can go to unnecessary processes like:

• 📱 Msa (MIUI System Ads – service responsible for displaying ads in the system menu (yes, even if you turned it off!).
• 🔄 MiuiDaemon is a background process that checks for updates to all Xiaomi apps, including those you don’t use.
• 📊 Analytics – collects data about your phone usage (even if you have disabled “Sending Statistics” in your settings).
• 🎵 MusicFX and Mi Sound Assistant – duplicate the functions of the standard equalizer, but work in the background.

The problem is compounded by the fact that MIUI For example, Cleaner (com.miui.cleanmaster) can take up to 300 MB of RAM even in a folded state, and Mi Video can load the processor by 5-10% when simply scrolling through the tape in TikTok.

But it's not all that bad: some of this software can be disabled (deactivated) or deleted (uninstalled) without consequences, and the key is to know which apps are responsible for what.

What Xiaomi System Apps Can Be Disabled Without Risk

We split the software into 3 In the table below, only those applications that can be disabled on most devices (tested on the MIUI 13–14 For the Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X4/F5, Mi 11 Lite).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro or Redmi K50) Deleting com.miui.miservice (Mi Account sync service) can lead to loss of communication with Xiaomi servers - you will lose access to themes, the cloud, and even updates by air:

• 🔐 Synchronize contacts / photos through Mi Cloud.
• 🎨 Downloading themes from MIUI Themes.
• 📱 Find Device (phone search).

Check backup of important data (contacts, photos, SMS)

Make sure your phone is 50%+ charged.

Disable two-factor authentication in Mi Account (if you delete Mi Service)

Download alternative applications (player, browser, gallery)

Take screenshots of current settings (in case of reset)

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How to disable system applications on Xiaomi: 3 working ways

There are three main methods of deactivating unwanted software, depending on your level of training and phone model:

1. Through settings MIUI (The simplest but limited way).
2. With help. ADB (PC requires, but allows you to remove more applications).
3. Through MIUI Optimized Setup (for advanced, gives full control).

Let's take a look at each one.

Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without root)

This method is suitable for deactivating (not deleting) applications, which will remain in the system, but will stop working and consume resources.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. Find the app you want (such as Mi Video) and tap it.
4. Click Disable (if the button is inactive, the application is critical to the system).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Security or Mi Account) cannot be disabled in this way — MIUI It's just not gonna let you do it. ADB.

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, try to delete all app updates first (the "Remove Updates" button in the same menu).

Method 2: Removal via ADB (for experienced)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge is a debugging tool that lets you control your phone from your computer, and it can completely remove system applications, rather than just disabling them.

The work will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB Fastboot (you can download from Google or via Google) SDK Platform Tools).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on the macOS/Linux) Enter: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. To remove the application, use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 For example, to delete Mi Video: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer
4. Reboot the phone.

🔹 Important: Uninstall Team -k removes the application only for the current user (without affecting system files).This is safer than a complete deletion (pm uninstall without flags), but some applications can recover after updating. MIUI.

Method 3: MIUI Optimized Setup (for deep cleaning)

This method is suitable for users who want to massively remove unnecessary apps without manually entering commands. MIUI Optimized Setup is a script that automates the process through ADB.

Instructions:

1. Download the archive. MIUI Optimized Setup with GitHub.
2. Unpack it in a folder with ADB (For example, platform-tools).
3. Connect your phone and launch the file. miui_optimized_setup.bat (Windows or miui_optimized_setup.sh (macOS/Linux).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – the script will suggest you to choose which apps to remove (there are pre-configured profiles: Light, Medium, Aggressive).

⚠️ Note: Aggressive profile removes critical services (e.g. com.miui.securitycenter) that may cause your phone to fail. Use it only if you are ready to flash it!

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MIUI Optimized Setup is the fastest way to remove mass, but it requires caution.Always choose a Light or Medium profile if you are not sure of the consequences.

What happens if you remove critical system applications?

Some users in pursuit of cleanliness delete everything without understanding what an app is responsible for, and the consequences can range from minor bugs to a phone that is completely inoperable.

Here are the most common problems:

• 🔴 Loss of functionality: Delete com.miui.gallery → The standard gallery will be lost (but you can use Google Photos). → The calculator will disappear (you will have to install a third-party one).
• 🔴 System failures: Removal of com.miui.securitycenter → No application permissions, antivirus, call blocking. com.android.providers.media removal → All media files from system folders will be lost.
• 🔴 Impossibility to Update: Delete com.miui.updater → It's not gonna be updated. MIUI by air (you will have to hand-stitch it).
• 🔴 Bootloop (perpetual download): Delete com.miui.home (launcher) → The phone will not load beyond the logo. MIUI.

🔹 How to Restore a Remote Application?

If something goes wrong after removal, there are two options:

1. Restore through ADB: adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet For example: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.gallery
2. Reset your phone to factory settings (if the first method didn’t help).

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Before mass removal of system applications, back up via adb backup or MIUI This will help you quickly recover data if something goes wrong.

Features for different Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi smartphones are the same, even within the same lineup. POCO You can often uninstall more apps than Redmi because of the differences in firmware:

🔹 Important for owners POCO: In some models (for example, POCO X3 NFC) Deleting com.poco.launcher will result in a launcher resetting to a standard MIUI. To return POCO Launcher, you will have to reinstall it manually through APK.

🔹 Important for Redmi Note 12: On these models, delete com.miui.fm (FM-radio) can cause Bluetooth errors. If you don't use the radio, you'd better just turn it off through the settings.

How to check if removing system applications has harmed

After cleaning the system, you need to make sure that the phone is stable.

📶 Mobile network and Wi-Fi work without breaks

📞 Calls and SMS send/receive

🔋 The battery does not discharge faster than usual (check in Settings). → Battery)

📷 The camera starts and takes photos/video

🔊 Sound works in speakers, headphones and via Bluetooth

🔒 Face print/unlocking function

📱 No random reboots or lags

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If after removing the application you notice:

• 🔄 Frequent reboots → Most likely, a critical service has been removed (e.g. com.miui.home).
• 📵 There is no mobile network. → Check if you have removed com.qualcomm.qti... or similar packages.
• 🔋 Battery goes down in 2-3 hours → It is possible that the deletion has led to a permanent reboot of some service (check in Settings). → Battery → Use of the).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone starts to overheat after deleting the apps, it may mean that the system is constantly trying to restore the remote process:

1. Check logs through adb logcat (requires knowledge).
2. Restore the Remote Application (see section above).
3. If it does not help, make a reset to the factory settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing system applications on Xiaomi