Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often notice a system process called Analytics Xiaomi in the installed program list or in the battery section. The appearance of an unfamiliar name in the settings always raises questions about the safety and feasibility of this component. Many users immediately begin to look for ways to remove the application, believing that it is a virus or an extra load on the device.
In fact, Xiaomi Analytics is a standard system service built into the shell of MIUI and HyperOS. Its main task is to collect and analyze technical information about the operation of the smartphone, which helps developers to understand how often crashes occur, which features are used most often, and based on these statistics to release more stable software updates.
Despite its systemic nature, the service is controversial due to privacy issues, users are rightly afraid that their personal data may be transferred to third parties.In this article, we will analyze the functionality of the application, analyze the risks of information leakage, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to limit data collection or completely deactivate the service without losing the guarantee and stability of the system.
The main purpose of the system service
Xiaomi’s Analytics app (often displayed as com.miui.analytics) is part of the ecosystem of Google Play Services and its own Mi Account services. Its work is invisible to the average user in the background, but it plays an important role in the life cycle of the device. The main goal is telemetry, that is, the transfer of anonymized reports on the technical condition of the gadget to the manufacturer’s servers.
Information is collected automatically when certain events occur, for example, if the Camera app crashes when it launches, the service picks up an error, device model, operating system version, and sends a report to developers, which allows engineers to find bugs in the code faster and fix them in the next security patches or firmware updates.
⚠️ Warning: Data collection occurs even when the smartphone screen is off, which can lead to a subtle but constant battery consumption in the background, especially if the device is in an unstable Internet connection zone.
Analytics is also used to personalize ads in system applications such as Music, Video or Explorer, and by analyzing your preferences, the system builds an interest profile to show more relevant ads in folders and interfaces, an aspect that often annoys users who want maximum privacy.
What data the application collects
It is important to understand the difference between technical telemetry and personal files of the user. Analytics Xiaomi does not have direct access to your photos, instant messengers, contacts or passwords from banking applications. Android security protocols isolate such data, and the system analyzer can not simply copy them.
But the range of technical information collected is wide enough: reports include data on processor performance, component temperature, network signal strength, RAM usage and screen time, and record the installed applications and the frequency of their launch, which helps optimize the operation of energy saving algorithms.
For clarity, we will consider the main categories of information collected in the table below:
| Data category | Examples of parameters | Purpose of collection |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware support | Processor model, RAM volume, BIOS version | Optimization of drivers |
| Network activity | Connection type (4G/Wi-Fi), signal strength | Improved stability of communications |
| Use of software | Time in applications, frequency of failures | Development of MIUI interface |
| Advertising identifier | Unique Device ID (OAID) | Targeted advertising |
The use of geolocation deserves special attention, and in some cases, the service can request approximate location to analyze the quality of network coverage in different regions, and this data is also anonymized and aggregated with millions of other reports, turning into heat maps of coverage.
Impact on autonomy and productivity
One of the most common questions that forum users ask is, “Why is Xiaomi’s Analytics wasting battery?” While the service is running normally, it consumes minimal energy, but there may be situations where the process gets stuck or starts cycling to send a report if the connection to the server is interrupted.
If you notice that after updating your firmware or installing a new application, the charge consumption has increased dramatically, it is worth checking the statistics. Often, the background activity of the service is not limited, and it continues to work even when the power saving mode is turned on, this is typical of older versions of the MIUI 11 and MIUI 12 shells.
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If you see a sharp jump in battery consumption on the Analytics process, try first clearing the app’s cache through the settings before resorting to radical shutdown methods.
The performance of a smartphone is indirectly affected by service. Constant log recording and attempts to transfer them can create micro-latency in the interface, especially on low-cost devices with low RAM. Disabling service on such gadgets often makes the system more responsive.
Keep in mind that removing system components completely can cause other applications linked to Xiaomi services to work in an unstable way, such as themes, weather widgets or browser recommendations, so it is important to weigh the potential risks before any changes.
How to disable data collection in settings
The safest and most recommended way to restrict the service is to use built-in privacy tools, which will not remove the application completely, but will prevent it from transferring data to the company’s servers, which is suitable for most users and does not require superuser rights (Root).
First, you have to go to the smartphone settings menu, and the path may vary slightly depending on the shell version, but the general logic is maintained, and you have to find the password and security section where the key telemetry switches are hidden.
Perform the following actions consistently:
- 📱 Open Settings and go to Passwords and Security».
- 🔒 Select the Privacy section (or Access to Personal Data»).
- 📊 Find the line “Engagement in Improvement Programs” or “User Experience».
- 🚫 Turn the switch to the "off" position».
Next, disable ad personalization, as it is directly related to the work of analytics. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Advertising and Privacy. Here you need to deactivate the option “Receive recommendations” and “Personalized advertising”.
☑️ Checklist for telemetry shutdown
⚠️ Note: After disabling these settings, the service will stop sending new data, but the accumulated statistics can remain on the company’s servers for a period determined by the user agreement.
Complete removal via ADB (for advanced)
If standard settings don’t work, or you want to completely remove com.miui.analytics, you’ll need to use a computer and an Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, which is effective but requires caution as you interfere with system files.
First, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to About Phone and quickly press the build number 7 times (MIUI Version). Then a new option will appear in the settings menu "Additional" → "Developers" and turn on "Debugging by USB" there.
Connect your smartphone to your computer with a cable and open the Command Prompt (CMD) or terminal in the ADB tool folder. Enter a command to check the connection:
adb devicesIf the device serial number is displayed on the phone screen, the connection is successfully installed, and you can now execute a command to delete (deactivate) the packet for the current user:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analyticsOnce the command is completed, the application will disappear from the installed program list. It is important to note that the files will remain physically in the system partition, but they will not be downloaded and executed. To return everything back, you just need to reset the settings to the factory settings or use the command adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.analytics.
What if the ADB can’t see the phone?
Alternative methods and blockers
There are less radical ways to lock that don't require a PC connection, and one of the most effective methods is to use firewall applications like NetGuard or NoRoot Firewall. VPN-tunnel and allow you to prohibit specific applications from accessing the Internet.
By installing such a firewall, you can create a rule that prohibits Analytics Xiaomi from any network interaction, in which case the application will work in the background, collect logs, but can not send them anywhere, this is a safe compromise that does not violate the integrity of the system.
You can also use the "Limit Connection" feature in your mobile traffic settings, find the analytics process in the list of apps that use traffic, and prevent data transfer in the background, which will prevent mobile traffic consumption, but will not stop the process completely when connecting to Wi-Fi.
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Using a local firewall is the safest way to lock, as it does not require root rights and can be easily turned off at any time without risking damage to the system.