If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone based on MIUI, you've probably noticed a strange service called Market Feedback Agent on your app list. It doesn't have an icon, it doesn't show up on the menu, but it regularly appears on the active processes list and can even spend traffic in the background. What is it? Why is it installed on your device without your knowledge? And most importantly, can it be removed without risk to the system?
In this article, we will take a closer look at the purpose of the Market Feedback Agent, analyze its impact on performance and privacy, and provide step-by-step removal instructions – both standard MIUI and ADB for power users.
What is a Market Feedback Agent and Why You Need It
Market Feedback Agent is a system application that has been built into MIUI since MIUI 12, and its primary purpose is to collect anonymous statistics about the device and send data to Xiaomi servers.
- 📊 Application usage data (which programs you run, how often, session times).
- 🔄 Failure and error information (system crash logs, application errors).
- 📱 Information about hardware (device model, firmware version, processor/memory loading).
- 🌍 Regional settings (language, country, time zone).
Xiaomi claims that all data is anonymized and used solely to improve MIUI and optimize device performance, but many users doubt this, especially given that the service runs in the background and can consume traffic even when Wi-Fi is turned off (via the mobile network).
It is important to understand that the Market Feedback Agent is not a virus or spyware in the classical sense. It is a legitimate component of MIUI, but its behavior often raises questions among users who care about privacy. Moreover, on some devices (especially with limited memory), it can take up to 50-100 MB in the /system partition.
Impact on performance and battery: Worrying
Many users complain that the Market Feedback Agent is draining the battery and loading the processor. Let's see how this is true.
| Parameter | Market Feedback Agent | How to minimize |
|---|---|---|
| Battery consumption | Up to 1–3% per day (when actively sending data) | Turn off background activity in settings |
| Processor booting | Short-term peaks up to 5-10% when sending logs | Restrict work through ADB |
| Mobile network traffic | Up to 5-20 MB per month (depending on the frequency of shipment) | Prohibit access to mobile data |
| Occupied seat | 30–100 MB in /system section | Removal is only possible with root rights |
In our testing on Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 devices, the service can indeed consume resources, but its impact is not critical for most users.
- 🔋 Use a device with a small battery (for example, POCO X3 NFC).
- 📶 Limited in mobile traffic (e.g. 1 GB per month).
- 🛡️ Be very sensitive to privacy and do not want to share data with Xiaomi.
Deleting or disabling the Market Feedback Agent may be justified.
⚠️ Note: On some devices (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra) the service is responsible for the correct operation of updates MIUI through OTA. Removing it can cause failures when downloading new firmware versions.
Can I remove the Market Feedback Agent without any consequences?
Technically, removal is possible, but there are nuances:
- No root rights: You can only disable (deactivate) through settings or ADB. Complete deletion of files is not possible.
- With root rights: The service can be permanently removed, but this may disrupt some MIUI features (such as air updates or branded themes).
- On custom firmware: (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience) the service is not initially available.
Before making a decision, consider the risks:
What happens if you remove the Market Feedback Agent?
If you do decide to get rid of the service, start with the safest option: disable, and we recommend that you delete it completely only for experienced users with a backup.
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Disabling the Market Feedback Agent does not disrupt the main functions of the smartphone (calls, SMS, camera), but can affect the branded services of Xiaomi.Before any manipulations, make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup
How to disable Market Feedback Agent through MIUI settings
The easiest way to reduce the activity of a service is to restrict its rights.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
- In the search box, type Market Feedback Agent (or com.miui.market).
- Open the application page and follow the following steps: 🚫 Press Stop (forced stop). 🔒 In the Permissions section, disable all powers (especially the Internet, Warehouse, and Auto Run). 📵 In the Mobile Data and Wi-Fi section, ban access to the network. 🔄 In the Battery section, select Limit background activity.
These actions will not remove the service, but will minimize its activity, but Xiaomi can automatically restore permissions after system updates, so we recommend repeating the procedure after each major update to MIUI.
Open Settings → Applications → Application Management | Find Market Feedback Agent in the list | Stop Forced | Disable All Permits |Ban Internet and Mobile Data |Limit background activity-->
Remove Market Feedback Agent via ADB (without root)
If you don't shut down enough, you can go ahead and deactivate the service through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which won't delete files, but will block the application from starting.
- 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
Instructions:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
- Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).
- Follow the command to deactivate: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.market If an error occurs, try an alternative: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.market
- Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot
After the reboot, the Market Feedback Agent will disappear from the list of active applications. To return it back, use the command:
adb shell pm enable com.miui.market⚠️ Note: Some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Pad 6) deactivate via ADB Mi Video and Mi Music may crash. Check compatibility with your model on forums before executing commands.
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If the adb shell pm disable-user command does not work, try first to stop the process via adb shell am force-stop com.miui.market, and then repeat the deactivation.
Remove the Market Feedback Agent (Root only)
If you have root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can delete the service permanently.
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
- Go to /system/priv-app/MarketFeedback or /system/app/MarketFeedback (the path may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
- Delete the MarketFeedback folder and all its contents.
- Clear cache and data through Settings → Apps → Market Feedback Agent (if the item is still displayed).
- Reset the device.
After removal, we recommend:
- 🔍 Check the work OTA-Updates (Go to Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
- 🛡️ Install a firewall (such as NetGuard) to block residual requests.
- 📥 Create a backup copy of the firmware through TWRP fault-proof.
Some devices (such as Xiaomi 12T) may lose access to branded wallpaper and themes after removal, due to the fact that the Market Feedback Agent is partially integrated into the Mi Themes service.
Alternative methods: blocking through hosts or Magisk
If deletion seems risky, the other way to do this is to block the service from Xiaomi servers.
1. editing the hosts file
Add the following lines to /etc/hosts (root rights required):
127.0.0.1 api.mi.com
127.0.0.1 data.mi.com
127.0.0.1 feedback.xiaomi.comThis will redirect Market Feedback Agent requests to the local host, effectively disabling data sending.
2.Use of the Magisk module
Install Universal Hosts Blocklist or Xiaomi Debloater via Magisk.These tools automatically block Xiaomi telemetry, including the Market Feedback Agent, without the need for manual file editing.
The advantage of these methods is that they are reversible – just delete strings from hosts or deactivate the module in Magisk to return everything back.