How to completely disable Xiaomi services on a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

Xiaomi services are built-in system applications that run proprietary MIUI firmware features, but often cause increased battery consumption, background activity and data collection. Many users want to turn them off to optimize device performance or protect personal information. However, not all services can be safely deactivated: some are critical to the stable operation of the smartphone.

In this article, we’ll look at which Xiaomi services can be turned off without risk and which are not recommended to be touched, and show you how to deactivate them, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 and all modern models, from the Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

What Xiaomi services can be turned off without consequences

Not all system applications are equally useful, some of which duplicate the functions of Google Services or are used solely for analytics collection, and here is a list of services that can be safely disabled:

• 📊 Miui Analytics – Collects device usage data to improve MIUI. Disconnection does not affect the operation of the system.
• 📱 MSA (Mi Service Framework – a framework for push notifications and cloud services, without it will not work some functions (for example, device search), but the basic features of the smartphone will remain.
• 🔄 Miui Daemon is a background process for updates and syncs. You can turn off if you don't use the Xiaomi cloud.
• 🎵 Music (Mi Music) is a standard player that duplicates Google Play Music or third-party apps.
• 📷 Mi Video – similar if you use YouTube or VLC.

These services are not critical to Android, but disabling them can lead to the loss of some branded features, for example:

• 🔍 Finding the device via findmi.com.
• ☁️ Synchronize notes, contacts and photos with the cloud Xiaomi.
• 📲 Push notifications from system applications (e.g. updates) MIUI).

⚠️ Note: Disabling com.xiaomi.findevice or com.miui.cloudservice may prevent data recovery when you reset. If you are actively using the Xiaomi cloud, it is best to leave it on.

Ways to disable Xiaomi services

There are several methods of deactivating system applications, from simple to advanced, depending on your level of training and smartphone model.

Method 1: Using standard settings (without root)

The safest way that is suitable for most users is:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show all processes.
3. Find the service you want (such as Miui Analytics) and tap it.
4. Choose to Disable (if the button is active) or Stop.

Some applications (e.g. com.xiaomi.mipicks) may not have a disable button, and the following method will help.

Method 2: Through ADB (without root but with PC)

For experienced users who are ready to connect the phone to the computer:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times according to version, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command in ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.analytics

Replace com.xiaomi.analytics with the service package you want, and you can get the full list of packages by the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep xiaomi

Download ADB Platform Tools from Google's official website

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Connect your phone to your PC via cable (not Wi-Fi!)

Check that the drivers are installed (the adb device team should show your phone)

Backup of important data-->

Method 3: Magisk (root required)

If you have Magisk installed, you can use modules for deep optimization:

• 🛠️ Disable MIUI Services – Automatically disables unnecessary background processes.
• 🔧 Universal Debloater – allows you to selectively remove system applications.

Please note that improper use of root rights may result in loss of warranty or “brick” of the device (complete inoperability).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) shutdown ADB This can cause errors in Google Pay or Widevine. DRM (Problems with watching Netflix in the HD). Before mass shutdown, check the functionality of critical applications.

Table: Xiaomi services and the consequences of their disconnection

How to bring back disabled services

If there are problems after deactivation of services (for example, notifications stopped coming or the camera does not work), they can be turned on back.

Method 1: Through settings

For services disabled through the application menu:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the service that is disabled and tap it.
3. Press Enable.

Method 2: Through ADB

For services deactivated by the ADB team, use:

adb shell pm enable com.xiaomi.analytics

Replace com.xiaomi.analytics with the desired package.

Method 3: Resetting settings

If you do not remember what was turned off, or the system has become unstable, perform a soft reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (does not delete files, only returns settings to factory settings).

💡

Before a mass shutdown, create a restore point in TWRP (if you have custom recaps) to quickly roll back changes in the event of a crash.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users experience problems after disabling services, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

• 🔋 Fast battery discharge after a service shutdown is paradoxical, but sometimes background processes start to consume even more power due to conflicts. Solution: check process activity in Settings → Battery → Battery utilization.
• 📵 Mobile data is not working, because the service com.xiaomi.simactivate is disabled.
• 🔒 Face Unlock or fingerprint is not working – check if com.android.biometrics or com.xiaomi.biometrics are disabled.
• 📱 Phone does not turn on after disabling critical services - try to go to Safe Mode (hold the power button). + Increase the volume when loading) and return the settings.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Disabling com.xiaomi.xmsf may result in loss of access to Google Play, due to the integration of Google and Xiaomi services. If you encounter such a problem, turn the service back on and use alternative optimization methods (for example, limiting background activity through Settings). → Battery → Background restriction).

Alternatives to Disconnection: How to Reduce the Impact of Services

If you are afraid to disable system applications, but want to reduce their impact on performance, use these methods:

• 🔋 Background activity restriction: go to Settings → Battery → Limit the background and select apps that don’t need to work in the background.
• 🚫 Prohibit Auto Start: C Settings → Annexes → Application management → Auto-Start Disable Unnecessary Services.
• 📵 Mobile Data Limitation: in the settings of each application (Settings) → Annexes → [name] → Mobile data: prohibit the use of the Internet.
• 🔄 Disconnect synchronization: in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account Deactivate Synchronization of Unneeded Data (Notes, Calendar).

These methods are less radical than total shutdown, but can significantly reduce battery consumption and traffic.

💡

Disabling Xiaomi services gives you a 10-15% increase in autonomy, but can disrupt branded features. Always test changes and make backups before mass deactivation.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions