Xiaomi Services and Feedback: Features, Risks and Setup

Many Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners will notice a strange process called Feedback in their installed app list or Apps section. Often users are frightened by an unknown name, believing it to be a virus or a hidden miner, and begin to look for ways to remove it immediately. However, the system components of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS are more complex than it seems at first glance.

It is actually a standard Android operating system tool, adapted by engineers from a Chinese corporation to collect technical statistics. Its presence in the memory of the device is the norm for all modern gadgets of the brand, from the budget models of the C series to the flagship Xiaomi 14. Understanding the real purpose of this module will help you make an informed decision about its use or limitation.

In this article, we will discuss in detail what data the application transmits, how it affects battery autonomy and whether it can be safely stopped without losing warranty or system functionality. The application is not a virus and does not steal passwords from banking applications. We will look at the technical aspects of the background processes and give specific instructions on how to manage permissions.

Main purpose of the system component

Services and Feedback (often displayed as Feedback or Mi Feedback) is designed to automatically collect reports of operating system errors and failures. When you encounter an application crash, a sudden reboot, or interface freeze, this module captures the technical error stack and sends it to developers' servers, which allows Xiaomi engineers to analyze firmware stability and release security patches.

In addition, it is responsible for displaying standard survey forms when sending a manual report through the Service and Feedback menu. If you have ever written to developers about a bug, this component transmitted your text and attached logs. In the background, it can also collect anonymous telemetry about the frequency of use of certain functions, which helps the company understand what innovations in HyperOS are popular and which require improvement.

It is important to distinguish between two modes of operation: passive failure data collection and active user reporting. In the first case, the process works discreetly, consuming a minimum amount of resources only when an error occurs; in the second, it is activated at your request. For most users, this component remains completely transparent and does not affect the daily use of the smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: System process has deep access rights, attempted forced removal of process through ADB or root rights can lead to unstable interface operation and persistent error notifications.

📊 How often do you send error reports to Xiaomi?
Never sent.
Only at the request of the system
I send bugs regularly.
I don't know what that is.

What data is collected and transmitted by the service

According to official Xiaomi documentation, the service collects only technical information necessary for diagnostics, including data on the device model, operating system version, list of installed applications (only their names and versions, not contents), battery level at the time of failure and processor temperature.

Pay special attention to what is not included in the reports: the feedback service does not have access to your personal photos, instant messengers, contacts or browser history. All data is anonymized and linked to a unique device ID (Device ID), and not to your personal Mi Account account, unless you are logged in to a particular report service.

However, there is a nuance with geolocation: When you send a report of a navigation or camera malfunction, the system can request location permission so that developers understand whether the error is related to a particular region or cell tower. You can always deny access to geolocation in the permission settings, and this will not disrupt the basic functionality of the phone.

  • 📱 Technical characteristics: Processor model, RAM volume, screen resolution.
  • 📉 Failure statistics: Error codes, work time before freezing, name of the fallen process.
  • 🔋 System state: Component temperature, current battery voltage, core load.
  • 📡 Network data: Type of connection (Wi-Fi/4G/5G), signal strength, IP-lock-house.

Users who are concerned about privacy can study the log of data in detail, although this requires advanced skills. For the average user, it is enough to know that Feedback is not spyware in the classical sense of the word, but serves as a tool for technical support of the ecosystem.

Impact on battery and performance

One of the most common questions is, "Why are Services and Feedback draining the battery?" In normal mode, the process's power consumption is minimal, at less than 1% per day. However, if you notice that the application is actively using CPU resources in the background, it may indicate a "cyclical failure." The system tries to send a report, the connection is interrupted, and the process starts again, creating a loop.

This behavior is often found in an unstable Internet connection or after a failed firmware update, when the old logs conflict with new system files, in which case the phone can heat up and the battery melts in front of your eyes, the solution lies not in deleting, but in properly configuring or cleaning the cache.

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If the Service and Feedback process consumes more than 5-10% of the charge per day, this is a clear sign of a software conflict, in which case it is recommended to reset the settings of the application itself or, in extreme cases, disable automatic reporting, this will stop the endless cycle of attempts to connect to the server and return normal autonomy.

It is worth noting that on older models of smartphones with a small amount of RAM (3-4 GB), any background process can significantly affect the speed of the interface. If your Redmi or Poco began to slow down, check whether the telemetry collection process has “hanged”.

Instructions for setting up and limiting rights

Complete removal of the system component without root rights is impossible, and you don't need to. However, you can significantly limit its appetites and background activity. To do this, go to the settings menu of your device. The path may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the general logic remains the same for MIUI 12, 13, 14 and HyperOS.

First, look for Apps, then select All Apps. In the list, look for Services and Feedback. Click on Other Permissions (or just Permissions). Here you will see a list of the accesses the app requests.

Settings → Applications → All Applications → Services and Feedback → Permissions

In the menu that opens, you should ban all items except, perhaps, “Memory” (if you plan to send reports with logs yourself), pay special attention to access to Phone, Contacts and Geoposition, which can be safely disabled, this will not affect the operation of calls or the navigator, but will increase your privacy.

How to find a hidden app if it is not on the list?
If you don't see Services and Feedback in the general list, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show System Processes. The application you're looking for may be simply called "Feedback" or be packet-named com.miui.bugreport.">In some versions of the firmware, access to system applications is hidden by default. To display it, you need to activate the developer mode or use a search by settings by typing the word “Feedback».">Hidden text: You can also use the application "Security» → Licenses and agreements where active services are sometimes displayed. Once you change your settings, it is recommended that you restart your device to make the changes effective. Many enthusiasts are eager to remove everything superfluous using a computer and ADB (Android Debug Bridge).Theoretically, the com.miui.bugreport package can be deleted by command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.bugreport. But is the game worth a candle? Deleting this component will not free up much space (it takes only a few megabytes), but can disrupt the integrity of the system. The consequences of deletion can range from harmless to unpleasant. At best, you will simply lose the ability to send error reports. At worst, the system will start to find cycles if the service is stopped, or other systems will stop the plugging. Action Safety Consequences Recommendation Disconnection in settings High Stop collecting data Recommended Background activity Limitation High Save Battery Recommended Removal via ADB Low risk of system errors Only for Root-removal experts Critical loss of warranty, risk of bricks Not recommended if you still decide to remove through ADB, Always have the option to reset your phone to factory settings. Remember that after a global reset (Wipe Data), the remote application will return to its place, as it is part of the system image. ⚠️ Note: Removal of system components through ADB If problems arise after such a procedure, Xiaomi service centers may refuse free repairs, considering this as an interference with the software. Users often face a situation where "Services and Feedback" is constantly hanging in notifications or demanding attention. If you see a "failed to send a report" notification, it can simply be swiped. But if it appears again and again, there are a lot of logs in the queue. To clear the queue, go to the application settings, find "Storage" and click "Clean Cache" and "Clean Everything." This will delete the accumulated report files that for some reason were not sent. After this procedure, the notifications should disappear. Another problem is that the Internet service is high traffic, and the use of the network is used. 🔄 Cache cleanup: Clean the cache regularly if the phone is slow. 🚫 Background Lock: Ban background work in battery settings. 📶 Traffic limit: Turn off mobile data for this application. If the service problems started after the firmware update, wait for the patch to come out. Often these errors are massive and are fixed by developers within a few hours. 1-2 week-long. 💡The best strategy is not to delete the system application, but to correctly configure its permissions and limit background activity. MIUI/HyperOS. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Can I completely disable Services and Feedback without deleting? The system application cannot be completely turned off by standard means, since the "Disable" button will be inactive (darked). But you can have a shutdown effect by disabling all permissions and limiting background activity in the battery settings, which will actually freeze the process. Is it safe to use third-party software to remove this service? Using uninstallers (System App Remover and similar) requires root rights and carries high risks. Deletion errors can lead to phone inoperability. It is safer to use manual methods through the use of a mobile phone. ADB, If you're confident in your actions, why did the app reappear after the reset? Services and Feedback are built into the system memory partition (/system). When you reset to Factory Reset, the phone returns to its original firmware state, so all system applications are restored automatically. Does turning off this service affect other applications? 99% cases, no. Social networks, messengers and games will work normally. The only consequence is that Xiaomi developers will not receive information about critical errors if they occur, which can slow down the correction of bugs in future updates. Is it a virus if the antivirus suspects something? No, it is a false positive or a feature of the heuristic analyzers. System processes often have accesses that antiviruses can treat as suspicious. If you downloaded firmware from the official website, the component is safe.