List of Xiaomi apps that can be removed: Safe MIUI cleaning (relevant for 2026)

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones are known for their abundance of pre-installed apps, from useful services to unnecessary “junk” that takes up memory and background processes. 4PDA forums regularly discuss which system programs can be removed without harming the stability of the phone, and which can not be touched. In this article, we have compiled a list of Xiaomi applications that are relevant for 2026, which can be safely uninstalled or disable, and explain how to do it correctly – without the risk of “bricking” the device.

It's important to understand that not all embedded applications are equally useless. Some (e.g. com.miui.systemAdSolution) are responsible for blocking ads in MIUI, others (like com.xiaomi.midrop) are responsible for branded features like Mi Drop. We divided programs into three categories: "can be deleted without consequences," "better to disable" and "don't touch under any circumstances." You will also learn how to restore a remote application if something goes wrong.

This article is based on 4PDA user tests and MIUI 14/15 firmware analysis for popular models: Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14. If your model is older (for example, Redmi 9A or POCO X3), check compatibility in the forum firmware comments - some system packages in older versions of MIUI may behave differently.

Why is Xiaomi so many unnecessary apps?

The root of the problem lies in Xiaomi’s business model: it makes money not only from smartphones, but also from integrated services.

• 📊 Analytics and advertising: Apps like com.miui.analytics or com.xiaomi.msa.global collect data about device usage for targeted advertising in the Internet. MIUI.
• 🤝 Partner Agreements: Pre-installed games (Garena Free Fire, PUBG Mobile or services (Facebook, Netflix) bring Xiaomi money for installation.
• 🔄 Branded services: Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Browser duplicate the functions of Google applications, but with integration into the ecosystem of Xiaomi.
• 🌍 Localization for different regions: Firmware for India, Europe or China can have unique applications (for example, Mi Pay for India or Mi Credit for China).

According to XDA Developers, MIUI 15 has a 12 percent increase in system applications compared to MIUI 12, with most of them telemetry and advertising services, such as the com.miui.systemAdSolution package, which is supposed to block ads, takes up ~50MB and periodically accesses Xiaomi servers.

⚠️ Note: Deleting some apps (e.g. com.android.cts.ctsshim) may result in loss of Google Play certification.This means you will not be able to use banking apps (Sberbank, Tinkoff), Netflix or Netflix. Pokémon GO.

List of Xiaomi apps that can be removed without risk

These programs are not critical to the system and can be deleted even without root permissions (via ADB).

To remove via ADB, use the command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics

Replace com.miui.analytics with the right package. If the command doesn't work, try adding the --user 0 flag (for the current user).

Backup important data|Check the version. MIUI (Settings → The phone)|Install ADB-PC drivers|Download the list of packages (team) `adb shell pm list packages`)|Disable Find My Device (if you delete Mi Cloud)

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Deleting com.xiaomi.xmsf (Xiaomi Service Framework) can result in the loss of push notifications in some apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram.

Apps that are better to disable (but not remove)

These programs cannot be removed without root, but they can be disabled in settings or through ADB. Disabling will free up RAM and reduce background activity.

• 📱 com.miui.daemon is a system demon MIUI (It's the back-end problem.
• 🔊 com.android.musicfx equalizer and sound effects. If you don't use it, turn it off.
• 📡 com.xiaomi.midrop - Mi Drop (Wi-Fi file transfer) Useful but rarely in demand.
• 🎮 com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service - services for Game Turbo.
• 📺 com.miui.hybrid – Hybrid Web Applications (e.g. Mi Community embedded).

To disable the application via ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.daemon

To return to the original state:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.daemon

Mi Browser|Mi Video|Mi Music|Analytics (MSA)|Nothing removed.|Other-->

⚠️ Warning: Disabling com.qualcomm.qti.autoregistration (on smartphones with Snapdragon processor) may disrupt the mobile network.

What Xiaomi apps can’t be removed?

These system packages are critical to MIUI, and their removal will lead to:

loss of functionality (for example, the notification panel will disappear),

- cyclic restart of the phone (bootloop),

Loss of access to settings.

If you accidentally deleted one of these apps, the only way to recover is to flash your phone through Fastboot or Recovery. 4PDA has recovery instructions for specific models (look in firmware themes).

How do I know which app is responsible for what?

Not all packages have clear names, but here's how to decipher their purpose:

1. Use App Inspector: An app from Google Play that shows full information about any package installed, including permissions and dependent services.

Example of output for com.miui.gallery:

Package [com.miui.gallery]:




versionCode=123 minSdk=29 targetSdk=33




dataDir=/data/user/0/com.miui.gallery




primaryCpuAbi=null


  uses-libraries:


- com.google.android.maps


  requested permissions:


- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE




- android.permission.CAMERA

If the use-libraries section lists system libraries (e.g. com.google.android.maps), deleting the packet may affect other applications that use them.

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Before deleting, check dependent packets with the command `adb shell pm list packages -f | grep "name packet"`. If the output is empty, the application is isolated and can be deleted.

How to restore a remote application?

If something goes wrong after deleting, there are several ways to return the app:

1. Through MIUI Optimization (only for some packages): adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.analytics only works if the packet has not been completely erased from the system.
2. Installation APK manually: Download the original APK-file 4PDA (Look for the theme firmware) and install through ADB: adb install name file.apk
3. Flashing: The last option is a complete reinstallation of MIUI via Fastboot.

On 4PDA, there are special MIUI builds (such as MIUI Pro or MIUI Mix) where all unnecessary applications have already been removed. Installing such firmware will save time, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

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Before restoring, check the MIUI! version! installation of APK from another firmware version can cause conflicts.

Alternative ways to clean Xiaomi without removing apps

If you don’t want to take risks but want to free up your memory, try these methods:

• 🗑️ Cache cleaning: In Settings → Memory. → Clean up unneeded files (especially Mi Video and Mi Browser cache).

For advanced users, there is a way to freeze applications through Titanium Backup, which is safer than freezing them.

If you use POCO Launcher or Nova Launcher, you can simply hide unnecessary apps from the menu without physically removing them.

1. Click long on the desktop → Launcher settings.
2. Choose Hide Apps.
3. Check the boxes for unnecessary programs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Xiaomi apps