How to permanently remove Mi Browser from your Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Why users want to get rid of Mi Browser and whether it can be done safely

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often encounter a pre-installed Mi Browser browser, an app that cannot be removed by standard system tools. Reasons for wanting to get rid of it range from intrusive advertising and data collection to bugs in the work. But is there a way to completely erase the Mi Browser from the device without consequences for MIUI?

Xiaomi does not officially provide the ability to uninstall system applications through the settings menu. However, there are workarounds from simple disconnection to deep removal via ADB or obtaining root rights. It is important to understand that some methods require technical skills and can affect the stability of the smartphone. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including their pros and cons.

Before you start deleting, note: Mi Browser is integrated into some MIUI features (e.g., quick search from the notification panel), its removal can lead to errors in the shell operation.

Method 1: Disable Mi Browser without removal (the safest method)

If you just interfere with the browser icon on the desktop or it periodically opens itself, just disable the application through the settings. This method does not require technical knowledge and reversible:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the list, find the Mi Browser (may be called the "Browser" or "Mi Browser Pro").
3. Slip it and select Disable it.
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

• 📱 The icon will disappear from the desktop and application menu.
• 🔄 The browser will not be updated through the Play Market.
• ⚠️ Some system functions (such as opening links from notifications) may be redirected to another browser by default.

⚠️ Warning: A disabled browser still takes up space in the device’s memory (usually 50–150MB) and more radical methods will be needed to free up space.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root, but with PC connection)

For those who are willing to go further than just disabling, there is an Android Debug Bridge (ADB) deletion method, an official tool from Google that allows you to manage system files without obtaining root rights. The advantage of the method is reversibility: if necessary, the browser can be restored.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
• 📱 Smartphone with enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser For Mi Browser Pro use: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.browser

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Redmi Note 10 Pro after removal via ADB System updates may be missing. In this case, restore the browser by command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.browser

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Before deleting through ADB, back up your data via adb backup com.miui.browser, which will allow you to restore the browser with the saved bookmarks if something goes wrong.

Method 3: Removal with root rights (for power users)

If you're willing to risk system stability for the sake of complete removal, you can use root rights, which allows you to erase the browser at the system file level, but requires unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recap (for example, TWRP).

Pre-launch warnings:

• 🔓 Unlocking the bootloader will reset all data on the phone.
• 🛡️ Root installation loses warranty and can disrupt work MIUI.
• 🔄 Updates by air" (OTA) will not be available.

Instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account binding and a wait of 7-15 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model (see the XDA Developers forum for instructions).
3. Please use Magisk to obtain root rights.
4. Download a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
5. Go to /system/app/MiBrowser or /system/priv-app/MiBrowser and delete the folder.
6. Clear the cache at /data/data/com.miui.browser.

An alternative way is to use Titanium Backup to freeze or completely remove a packet, and the advantage of this method is that you can create a backup before you delete it.

Method 4: Use of debloather scripts (automated removal)

For users who don’t want to manually enter ADB commands or get root, there are ready-made scripts-debloaters. They remove not only Mi Browser, but also other pre-installed Xiaomi applications (for example, Mi Music, Mi Video, GetApps).

Popular tools:

• 🤖 Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools – a graphical interface for system package management.
• 📜 Universal Android Debloater is an open source script.
• 🔧 MIUI Debloater by draco18s — script MIUI.

How to use Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools:

1. Download the archive from GitHub and unpack it.
2. Connect your phone to a PC with USB debugging enabled.
3. Launch the XiaomiADBFastbootTools.exe file.
4. Select Debloat Menu → Remove Mi Browser from the main menu.
5. Confirm the deletion and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Some debloathers remove critical system components. Before using, check the list of deleted packets and exclude anything related to miui.system or Android.

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Debloater scripts save time, but require careful attention. Always check which packets will be removed so as not to break down key MIUI functions.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If all the previous methods didn't work or you want a clean system without a trace of the Mi Browser, you can do a full reset, which is radical, it will delete all the data from the device, including photos, messages and installed applications.

How to reset Xiaomi to factory settings:

1. Back up important data on your PC or in the cloud.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, skip the Mi Account login (unless you want to restore the backup).

Important: on new devices (MIUI 13/14), the Mi Browser can automatically recover after reset.

• 📵 Do not connect to Wi-Fi during the initial setup.
• 🚫 Cancel the recovery from the Mi Cloud backup.
• 🔧 Disable the browser immediately through settings (see Method 1).

What to do if Mi Browser is back after MIUI update

One of the common problems is that the Mi Browser is coming back after the firmware update, which is because Xiaomi includes the browser as part of the system updates.

1. Browser Update Block: Open Play Market → Find Mi Browser. Tap three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates. Turn off auto-update for this app.

Use of the Magisk module

If you have root, install Universal Debloater through Magisk, which blocks the recovery of remote system applications.

Firmware rollback

In extreme cases, you can roll back to the previous version of MIUI via the Mi Flash Tool, but this is risky and can lead to locking the device.

On some models (Xiaomi) 13 Pro, Redmi K50) The browser is protected by a dm-verity mechanism that restores system files every time you boot, in which case only disabling dm-verity through Magisk (module) will help. Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Browser removal