How to completely disable Mi Video on Xiaomi: from simple to complex

The Mi Video app is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI and often becomes a source of irritation for users. It not only takes up space in the device’s memory, but also regularly sends notifications, consumes traffic in the background, and can even automatically play video when connected to Wi-Fi, consuming battery power. Unlike most stock apps, Mi Video cannot be removed by standard means — it can only be deactivated or hidden.

In this guide, we’ll look at all the ways to get rid of Mi Video, from basic methods through MIUI settings to advanced techniques using ADB and superuser rights. Each method is tested on current firmware versions (including MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14) and is suitable for models from Redmi Note 10 to flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Method: Deactivation through MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to disable the app through the standard MIUI menu, which does not require super-user rights and is suitable for 90% of users, but it has a limitation: Mi Video will remain on the system and will take up space, just stop running.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type "Mi Video" (or "Video" on Russian firmware).
• 🚫 Click “Disable” (the button will only become active after the additional menu is opened «⋮» top-right).
• ✅ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Once deactivated, the app icon will disappear from the menu and background processes will stop, but MIUI updates can automatically return Mi Video to active state, a bug confirmed on MIUI firmware 13.0.4+.

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If the "Disable" button is inactive, check if you have installed updates for Mi Video via Google Play. manually delete them from the app menu, then try again.

Method: Hiding through "Special Opportunities" (for MIUI 12-15)

MIUI has been able to hide system applications without completely shutting down since version 12, a method that is useful if you want to get rid of the Mi Video icon on the menu, but don’t want to risk system stability.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Simplified Mode.
2. Activate the Simplified Mode switch (this is temporary, the mode can be turned off later).
3. Return to the main screen and open the app menu.
4. Press and hold the Mi Video icon, then drag it to the Hide basket that appears.
5. Turn off "Simplified Mode" in the settings.

Note: The app that is hidden in this way will not appear in the menu, but will remain active in the background. For complete deactivation, combine this method with the first.

3. Method: Removal via ADB (without root, but with PC)

For users who are ready to connect a smartphone to a computer, there is a method to remove Mi Video via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) that does not require superuser rights, but requires the activation of the developer mode and the installation of drivers.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📋 Installed Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website).
• 🔧 ADB Tools by Google.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Turn on your smartphone Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate the developer mode).
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer

If the command is successful, Mi Video will be deleted for the current user (without root rights system files will remain, but the application will disappear completely).

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.videoplayer

Developer mode is on

Allowed debugging by USB

Xiaomi drivers installed

Downloaded by ADB Tools

Smartphone connected with original cable-->

4. Method: Complete removal with root rights

If your Xiaomi has custom recaps installed (TWRP) and superuser rights (Magisk) obtained, you can delete Mi Video permanently, including all system files.This method is risky - wrong actions can lead to bootloop ( looped download).

Instructions for experienced users:

• 📱 Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
• 🔍 Cross the path. /system/priv-app/MiuiVideo or /system/app/MiuiVideo.
• 🗑️ Remove the MiuiVideo folder completely (or rename it to the folder). MiuiVideo_bak remedial).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

Alternative method through TWRP:

1. Download to TWRP (hold Power + Vol Up when enabled).
2. Select Advanced → File Manager.
3. Find and delete files: /system/priv-app/MiuiVideo/MiuiVideo.apk /system/priv-app/MiuiVideo/lib/ (the entire folder)

Wipe → Cache

5. Method: Freeze via Magisk (for users with root)

If you don’t want to delete Mi Video permanently but want to block it, use a Magisk module called App Systemizer or Debloater, which allows you to freeze the app, making it inactive without physically removing it.

How to freeze:

1. Install Magisk Manager and check for root rights.
2. Download the App Systemizer module.
3. In Magisk, go to Modules → Install from storage and select the downloaded file.
4. After installation, restart the device.
5. Open App Systemizer, search for Mi Video (com.miui.videoplayer) and select Freeze.

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Freezing via Magisk is the safest way for root users, as it does not affect system files and is easily canceled.

6. Method: Blocking through Hosts (for advanced)

If Mi Video is annoying with ads or background activity, you can block its access to Xiaomi servers through editing the hosts file. This will not remove the application, but will stop its interaction with the Internet.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with access to the root folder (e.g. FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/etc/ and find the hosts file.
3. Open it in the text editor and add the lines: 127.0.0.1 api.mivideo.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 video.ad.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 track.miui.com
4. Save the changes and restart the device.

This method is effective against:

• 📊 Statistics collection.
• 📢 In-app banner ads.
• 🔄 Background content updates.

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Before editing hosts, back it up. A syntax error can result in loss of Internet access.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

For most users, the best solution is a combination of the first and second method (deactivation + concealment). If you're ready for experimentation, ADB gives a clean removal without root. Superuser rights should only be used if you're confident in your actions.

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On devices with MIUI Global (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G), some methods may not work due to Xiaomi’s policy of blocking changes to system applications, in which case root will help.

Frequent problems and solutions

⚠️ Note: If after disabling Mi Video video no longer plays in the gallery, install a third-party player (for example, VLC) and assign it to the default app for video files in Settings → Annexes → By default.

Common mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔄 The app returns after update MIUI: This is standard firmware behavior. After each major update, check the status of Mi Video and turn it off again if necessary.
• 🚫 Disable button is inactive: Check if updates are installed for Mi Video via Google Play. delete them from the app menu, then try again.
• 📱 Smartphone stopped turning on after deleting system files: If you deleted Mi Video from root and the device does not boot, try reflashing it through Fastboot with official firmware (instructions on the Xiaomi website).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T) Mi Video is integrated with Gallery. Deleting it can lead to errors when viewing photos. Before radical actions, check the addiction using adb shell dumpsys package com.miui.videoplayer.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions