Xiaomi Redmi smartphones based on MIUI firmware are known for an abundance of pre-installed system applications, many of which users never run. These programs take up precious memory space, consume battery power in the background and can slow down the device. However, not all of them can be removed without consequences — some are critical to the stable operation of the MIUI.
In this article, we will discuss which system applications on Xiaomi Redmi can be removed without risk and which should not be touched, you will learn how to determine the “ballast” software, what tools to use to remove it, and what to do if after cleaning the phone began to work incorrectly. We will pay special attention to the Redmi Note models. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other popular lines, where the problem of debris firmware is especially acute.
Why Xiaomi Redmi has so many unnecessary apps
Xiaomi’s MIUI firmware was originally designed with a focus on functionality and integration with the brand ecosystem, which has led to dozens of pre-installed applications even in the “clean” versions of the system, including:
- 📱 Duplicate services (e.g., two browsers: Mi Browser and Google Chrome)
- 🎵 Music and video players (Mi Music, Mi Video) that most users replace with YouTube Music or Spotify
- 📊 Analytical modules (MSA, Analytics) collecting data on device usage
- 🛒 Advertising and marketing services (Mi Credit, GetApps) that impose purchases
Xiaomi is also actively working with partners (e.g. Facebook, Netflix, LinkedIn), which leads to pre-installed apps that cannot be removed by standard means. 128 GB of memory is available to the user ~100 GB, and the background processes of these applications are eaten up to 15-20% battery-charge.
What system applications can be removed without risk
Before you start cleaning, it is important to understand that you can only remove applications that are not involved in critical MIUI processes. Below is a proven list of safe to remove system programs, broken down by category.
1. Social networks and instant messengers
- 📘 com.facebook.appmanager – Facebook App Manager (only required for Facebook Lite)
- 📘 com.facebook.services – Facebook services (responsible for notifications)
- 💬 com.miui.bugreport – error report (replaced with Google Feedback)
- 📱 com.xiaomi.account – Mi Account (you can delete but you will lose sync with the cloud)
2. Multimedia and entertainment
- 🎵 com.miui.player is the standard Mi Music player
- 🎬 com.miui.videoplayer - video player Mi Video
- 📺 com.miui.miservice – Mi Service Framework (required only for Mi Remote)
- 🎮 com.xiaomi.glgm – Game Turbo accelerator (can be removed if you are not playing)
3. Advertising and analytics
- 📊 com.miui.analytics – collection of statistics on the use of
- 🛒 com.xiaomi.midrop – Mi Drop service (file transfer, analogue of Nearby Share)
- 📢 com.miui.hybrid – Hybrid Web Viewer (only required for some widgets to work)
- 🔍 com.miui.systemAdSolution – a module of advertising displays in MIUI
Backup data via Settings → About phone → Backup
Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone (some packages are critical for older versions)
Make sure your phone has enough charge (at least 50%)
Download alternative apps (e.g. Google Files instead of Mi File Explorer)
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⚠️ Note: Removing applications from the Security section (e.g. com.miui.guardprovider) may result in loss of screen locking features or password reset. It is also not recommended to touch services with Android names. (e.g., Android services, android.auto_installed) — They are responsible for the operation of the basic system.
How to remove system applications on Xiaomi Redmi
There are several ways to remove system applications that vary in complexity and access requirements, and let's take them from the simplest to the most advanced.
1. Disconnect via settings (without root)
If you don't have a superuser (root) right, you can only disable unnecessary apps, but you can't delete them completely.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
- Find the app you want (like Mi Music) and tap it.
- Click Disable (if the button is active).
⚠️ Note: Disabled applications will still take up space in memory, but will stop running in the background. This method is suitable for temporary cleaning, but does not solve the problem completely.
2. Removal via ADB (without root but with PC)
A more radical way is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to remove system applications without root rights, but requires you to connect your phone to your computer.
- Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line and type in: adb devices (the name of your device should appear)
- To remove the application, use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 name packet For example, to delete Mi Music: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player
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If the application reappears after the MIUI update after the ADB is removed, use the adb shell pm hide name packet command – this hides it from the system, but does not remove it completely.
3. Removal with root rights (for experienced)
If your Xiaomi Redmi has root rights installed (e.g., through Magisk), you can use apps like Root App Deleter or Titanium Backup to completely remove system packages, and the advantage of this method is that applications will not return after the MIUI update.
⚠️ Attention: Deleting critical root-righted system files can lead to a device blink (complete failure).Be sure to back up through the device before cleaning. TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.
Table: What can be removed and what can not
| Category | Annex (package) | Can I remove it? | Effects of removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social media. | com.facebook.appmanager | ✅ Yes. | Facebook notifications will stop working |
| Multimedia. | com.miui.player | ✅ Yes. | The standard player will disappear, but music can be listened to through other apps |
| Analytics | com.miui.analytics | ✅ Yes. | Xiaomi will stop sending statistics (without consequences) |
| Security | com.miui.guardprovider | ❌ No. | A screen lock or antivirus may break |
| System system | com.android.systemui | ❌ No. | It will lead to the collapse of the MIUI interface |
What to do if the phone is not working properly after removal
If you have removed a critical app and Xiaomi Redmi has started to glitches (for example, the screen is not turned on, notifications are missing or the camera is no longer working), there are several ways to get it back:
- Restore via ADB: If you have removed an application through ADB, you can try to return it by command: adb shell cmd package install-existing name packet For example: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.home
- Reset to factory settings: if the system is badly damaged, reset via Settings → About Phone → Reset. Attention: this will delete all data from the phone!
- Fastboot flashing: In extreme cases, you can reinstall MIUI via the Mi Flash Tool. To do this, download the official firmware for your model on the Xiaomi website.
How to find an official firmware for your model
⚠️ Warning: If the problem remains after resetting or flashing, the section may be damaged EFS (stored IMEI In this case, specialized software for recovery, for example, will be required, QCN Rebuilder or help from a service center.
Top.-5 Apps that should be removed first
If you don’t want to get into the technical details, but want to make room for Xiaomi Redmi, start with these five apps. They’re almost unused by most users, but take up a lot of space and consume resources:
- Mi Browser (com.android.browser) is a standard browser that duplicates Google Chrome and displays ads. Deleting will free up ~150MB.
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Removing even these five apps can free up to 500-700MB of memory and reduce background battery consumption by 5-10%.