How to permanently remove Google One from Xiaomi: from shutdown to complete removal

Google One is automatically installed on most Xiaomi smartphones along with the Google Mobile Services (GMS) suite. For some users, it is a convenient tool for backing up and expanding cloud storage, for others, an unnecessary service that consumes battery power and takes up space in the background. The problem is that standard deletion through the application menu often does not work: the system either blocks the uninstallation or the service is restored after a reboot.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove Google One from Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from simple sync disabling to radical methods using ADB and manual editing of system files. We will focus on the nuances for MIUI Global firmware, MIUI Europe and non-GMS devices (for example, for the Chinese version), and find out what consequences can result from the removal of the service and how to avoid them.

Why is Google One not being removed in the standard way?

When you try to remove Google One through Settings → Applications, many users are faced with a message: “It is impossible to delete” or “The application is disabled” This is because the service refers to system components integrated into MIUI firmware at the level of Google Play Services.

• 🔹 Dependence on GMS: Google One is embedded in the Google Play Services package, which is responsible for the operation of most Google services (Play Market, Gmail, YouTube, etc.
• 🔹 Xiaomi policy: On global firmware (MIUI Global – Manufacturer blocks removal of pre-installed apps to ensure compatibility with Google’s ecosystem.
• 🔹 Automatic Recovery: Even if you can uninstall APK-The file can be restored by the system when the next Google Play Services update is made.
• 🔹 Cloud sync: The service is tied to a Google account, so disabling it does not guarantee complete deletion of data from the device.

It is important to understand Google One ≠ Google Drive. One is a paid subscription to extended cloud storage (including Drive, Gmail, Photos), and the other is the file application itself. Deleting Google One won't cause you to lose access to Drive, but it can reset your sync settings.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with firmware MIUI China (without) GMS) Google One is missing from the beginning, and if you see it, it's probably installed manually or through third-party services like Google Installer, and you can remove it in the standard way.

Method 1: Disabling synchronization and background activity

If the goal is to free up resources (battery, traffic, RAM) but not to delete the service completely, it is enough to turn off its background work.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account and go to the “Sync Account” section.
3. Find the Google One item and turn off the slider.
4. Go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
5. Find Google One, open its settings and select:

• 📵 «Disable" - suspends the service (does not delete data).
• 🚫 «Stop – Completes the background processes.
• 🗑 «Clear cache" - delete temporary files (will not affect backups).

After this action, Google One will stop using battery power and Internet traffic, but will remain in the list of applications. To hide its icon from the menu, use a launcher with support for hiding applications (for example, Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher).

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

If the shutdown isn’t enough, you can uninstall Google One using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which doesn’t require superuser rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a PC.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. On your smartphone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified that you are a developer). Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer mode).
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
5. Enter the commands in turn:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear as a confirmation of your connection.)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red

(This is a batch name for Google One. If the command doesn't work, try an alternative package: com.google.android.apps.paidtasks.)

Once the command is completed, the app will disappear from the menu, but its data will remain in the system. To return Google One, you just need to update Google Play Services or reinstall the APK manually.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI after removal ADB The service may recover after another system update. To avoid this, disable the auto-update of Google Play Services in the Play Market settings.

Method 3: Complete removal with root rights

If your Xiaomi has customized recaps (such as TWRP) installed and superuser rights (root) obtained, you can delete Google One at the system file level. This method guarantees the complete disappearance of the service, but caution is needed - incorrect actions can lead to a "brick"** (inoperability) of the device.

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Find folders with names: GoogleOne PrebuiltGmsCore (if you need to remove dependent services)

.bak

Settings → Apps → Google One

Reset the device.

An alternative method is to use Titanium Backup (requires root):

1. Open the app and find Google One in the list.
2. Select “Freeze” (suspend work) or “Delete” (complete removal).

⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications from root may disrupt Google Play Services, leading to errors in other services (Play Market, Gmail, YouTube). TWRP! Method 4: Deinstallation through TWRP (For custom firmware) If your Xiaomi has custom recavers installed (for example, TWRP), You can remove Google One directly from it. This method is suitable for users who have already flashed an alternative firmware (for example, LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Google Firmware). MIUI Step-by-step: Turn off the phone and press the Power button + Loudness up to enter into TWRP. Go to the "Advanced" section» → «File Manager. Find the folders: /system/priv-app/GoogleOne/ /system/app/GoogleOne/ /data/app/com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red-* Remove folders or rename them (e.g. add.old at the end). Back to the main menu TWRP and select "Wipe» → «Dalvik/ART Cache: Reboot your device. If you delete it and you have problems with other Google services, you can return Google One by copying backup folders or reinstalling them. APK What if Play Market stopped working after deleting?This means you have removed critical components of Google Play Services: 1. Download the latest version of Google Play Services (APK) APKMirror. 2. Install. APK through TWRP or ADB (command: adb install name file.apk). 3. Reboot the device. If the problem persists, you may need to flash the system. Method 5: Delete via Debloat Scripts (for advanced ones) For users who want to massively remove unnecessary system applications (including Google One), there are special debloat scripts. They automate the process of removing preinstalled software without the need for manual packet search: 🛠 Universal Debloater (works through the ADB, no root). 📱 Debloater for MIUI (specialized script for Xiaomi). 🖥 ADB AppControl (Graphic UI for Packet Management). Universal Debloater example: Download the script from GitHub. Connect your phone to your PC in debugging mode (as in the method with the GitHub method). ADB). Open the script and select the option “List all packages». Find packages in the list: com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red (Google One) com.google.android.apps.paidtasks (alternative package) Select "Uninstall" to delete or "Disable" to disable. The advantage of debloat scripts is the ability to selectively remove unnecessary applications without risking damage to critical system components. However, before using it, it is recommended to study the list of packages so as not to delete important services. 💡Before you delete your system applications, check them on AppBrain. Type in the name of the package (e.g. com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red) and review the description to make sure you delete Google One, not another critical service. What happens if you delete Google One? Before you get rid of the service, it is important to understand what consequences this will entail. Here's what happens after removal: ✅ Background activity will stop: the application will stop using battery power and mobile traffic. ✅ Free space: cache and temporary files (usually 50–200 MB) will be deleted). ⚠️ Backup Disabled: If you used Google One to backup photos, contacts, or messages, new data will no longer be stored in the cloud. ⚠️ Synchronization settings may be reset: for example, contacts or calendar will stop automatically updating. ❌ Google's core services, Play Market, Gmail, YouTube and other apps, will not be affected. If you pay for a Google One subscription, deleting it from your smartphone will not cancel your payment. To stop debiting, you must: Open one.google.com in your browser. Go to Subscription Management and cancel it. If you decide to return it back after deleting Google One, it is enough to: Update Google Play Services via Play Market. APK-Manual file (you can download it on APKMirror). 💡Deleting Google One does not affect the operation of Google Drive, but it can disrupt the automatic synchronization of data (photos, contacts, messages. FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google One on Xiaomi Can I delete Google One without a computer? Yes, but with limitations: If you have root rights, use Titanium Backup or Root Explorer. Without root, you can only disable the application through Settings → On certain firmware (e.g., on certain firmware, MIUI Europe has an option to “Delete for all users” – try it out. Complete removal without PC will be required TWRP or a debloat script with a graphical interface (for example, ADB AppControl for Android? why after removal ADB Google One is coming back? It's happening because of automatic system applications recovery. Reasons: Update of Google Play Services (they can return deleted components), reset settings or firmware update MIUI. Background service com.google.android.gms, which checks the integrity of system packages. Solutions: Turn off Google Play Services auto-update in the Play Market. Use Debloater to block packet recovery. Install custom firmware without GMS (How to uninstall Google One on Xiaomi with firmware MIUI China? Chinese firmware (MIUI China) Google One is not available by default as they do not include Google Mobile Services (GMS). If you see this app, it means: You have manually installed Google Installer or package. GMS. You have custom firmware with integrated Google services. In this case: Try uninstalling Google One in the standard way through Settings → Apps. If you don't, use them. ADB (Same command: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red. For complete cleaning, remove Google Installer and related packages. Could deleting Google One affect other apps? Most of the time, no, but there are exceptions: 🔴 Problems are possible if you have removed not only Google One, but also dependent packages (e.g. com.google.android.gms). 🟡 Data sync (contacts, calendar, photos) may be disrupted if it was linked to Google One. 🟢 There are no consequences if you do not use backup through Google. To check for dependent services, use the command: adb shell dumpsys package com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red It will show which components are associated with Google One. How to return Google One after deleting? If you change your mind, you can restore the application in several ways: Update Google Play Services through the Play Market — this often returns remote system components. APK-Google One file with APKMirror and install it manually. TWRP or root, restore deleted folders from the backup. Reset settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings), but it will delete all data from the device.