You notice a mysterious icon in the top right corner of your Xiaomi screen and you don't know what it is? Don't panic, it's a typical situation for smartphone owners of the brand. The fact is that the manufacturer is actively integrating its own services into the shell of MIUI, and some of them are displayed in this corner. But not all of these applications are equally useful: some are responsible for system functions, others are responsible for advertising or data collection.
In this article, we’ll look at all the options behind the icon in the right corner, from the innocuous Game Turbo to the controversial Mobile Services Framework (MSA), how to determine the exact name of an application through settings, whether it can be removed without root rights, and what to do if an icon interferes or behaves suspiciously.
Why does the icon appear in the right corner?
The top right corner of the screen is not an accident, but it's part of the MIUI design concept, where system notifications and widgets are traditionally grouped on the right.
- 📱 System services: MIUI This angle is reserved for its instruments (e.g. Second Space or App Vault).
- 🔍 Activity Notifications: Some applications (like Security) show icons here when scanning the system.
- 💰 Advertising modules: in budget models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) You can see ads from Mi Browser or GetApps.
- 🔄 Updates: Mi Update icon appears when new firmware is available.
I wonder what Xiaomi is. 13/14 The HyperOS series and flagships often leave this corner empty, as the manufacturer has moved some of the widgets to the bottom panel. MIUI (before MIUI 12.5) There could even be a weather widget with animation.
Top.-5 Apps that most often appear in the right corner
After analyzing user reviews and technical documentation, we have compiled a ranking of the most popular icons. Please note that the appearance of the icon may vary depending on the version of MIUI and the firmware region.
| Icon | Title of the annex | Function | Can I remove it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎮 | Game Turbo | Optimization of games (FPS acceleration, notification blocking) | Yes, through ADB. |
| 🛡️ | Security (Security) | Antivirus, garbage cleaning, network verification | No (systemic) |
| 📦 | GetApps / App Store | Xiaomi's branded app store | Yes, standard means. |
| 🔄 | Mi Update | Firmware Update Center | No (critically for the system) |
| 👁️ | MSA (Mobile Services Framework) | Collecting Analytics and Push Notifications | Partially (disconnecting through settings) |
Important: Icon with the image of the cloud (☁️) It is often owned by Mi Cloud, but only appears in the right corner when data is actively synchronized.
How to determine the name of the application?
If you are not sure what app is hiding behind the icon, use these methods:
- Long press: Hold your finger on the icon for 2-3 seconds. In most cases, a name pop-up will appear.
- Notification Panel: Swipe your finger from top to bottom – sometimes the name of the app appears in the status bar.
- Settings → Applications: Open Settings → All applications and sort by installation date (new ones at the top).
- ADB-Adb shell dumpsys window (for advanced command) | grep mCurrentFocus will show the active application at the moment.
Long tap on the icon|Checking the notification panel|Search in Settings → Annexes|Use of the ADB (skilled)-->
On some models (Redmi 9A, POCO M3), the icon may belong to a hidden system process, in which case the App Inspector app from Google Play will help, which shows the package name even for service components.
Is this app secure? Spyware check.
Some Xiaomi services, especially MSA and Analytics, are regularly criticized for their data collection.
- 🔍 Permissions Checker: Go to Settings → Annexes → [name] → Permissions: If the application requests access to Contacts, Locations or SMS without obvious reason, it is a reason to be wary.
- 🌍 Geographical restrictions: in European firmware (MIUI EU) Some analytics services are disabled by default due to GDPR.
- 🛡️ Virus scanner: use Malwarebytes or Dr.Web to check. Note that system applications may give false positives.
⚠️ Note: If the icon appears after installing the app from third-party sources (not Google Play), immediately check the device for malware.
For complete confidence, you can use the Exodus Privacy tool, which analyzes trackers in the Internet. APK-files, for example, in MSA Up to 14 different trackers were discovered, including Baidu Mobility and Umeng Analytics.
How to disable analytics in MIUI?
How to remove the icon: step-by-step instructions
The way you delete it depends on the type of application. Let's look at the simple to the complex:
1. Standard removal (for user applications)
If the icon belongs to GetApps, Mi Browser or other non-systemic software:
- Go to Settings → Applications.
- Find the app in the list and tap it.
- Click Remove (if the button is active).
2. Disabling system applications
For Game Turbo, Security or Mi Update:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the desired application → Disable.
- Confirm the action (the icon will disappear, but the APK file will remain in the system).
3. Removal via ADB (for experienced)
If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need a computer and ADB Tools:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.glgm # for Game Turbo
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics # for MSA⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB It can lead to unstable work MIUI. Before the procedure, create a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
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If the icon is back after the reboot after the removal, try to “freeze” the application with Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher (root rights required).
What to do if the icon returns after removal?
This is typical of MSA and Analytics, where MIUI automatically restores them through updates.
- 🔄 Disable Auto Updates: In Google Play → Settings → Auto Update Apps Choose Not to Update Automatically.
- 📵 Firewall Blocking: Use NetGuard or AFWall+ (Root is required to block Internet access for suspicious applications.
- 🛠️ Install custom firmware: firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS completely remove all Xiaomi services.
On some models (Xiaomi Mi) A2/A3 Android One has no problem icons at all, which is one of the advantages of pure Android. MIUI, For example, Double Apps or Reading Mode.
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If the icon is owned by MSA or Analytics, it cannot be completely removed without root rights – MIUI will restore it the next security update.
Alternative ways to hide the icon without removing it
If you can not delete the application or it is necessary for the system to work, you can simply hide its icon:
- 🖼️ Hiding through the launcher: in POCO Launcher or Nova Launcher can hide app icons (long press) → Hide).
- 📱 Mode "No distractions": in Settings → Special facilities → Mode without distractions add the problem app to the blacklist.
- 🎨 Modification of the topic: some topics MIUI (Dark Mode or Minimalist hide system widgets.
On the Xiaomi Pad. 5/6 tablet-and-tablet MIUI For Pad, the icons in the right corner are often Mi Share (file transfer) or Notes (notes). → Connections and sharing.