The notification “Huawei Mobile Services has crashed” has become a real headache for many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. The error appears even on devices where Huawei services have never been installed consciously – the system loads them automatically through pre-installed applications like Mi Video, Themes or Game Center. Unlike typical system bugs, this notification does not disappear after a reboot, and its constant appearance drains the battery and distracts from work.
The problem is complicated by the fact that Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) firmware-integrated MIUI Simply removing an application through the settings menu does not help — the service is restored after an update or reset. In this article, we will discuss the causes of a failure, official and informal methods of fixing it, and how to prevent a reappearance of a notification without risking system stability. MIUI 14/15 HyperOS.
Why Huawei Mobile Services is Mistaked by Xiaomi
The conflict arises from the automatic integration of HMS into Xiaomi’s ecosystem, despite the brands being direct competitors.
- 🔗 Pre-installed apps: Mi Video, Music, and Game Turbo use Huawei’s libraries to work with content (e.g., for the purpose of creating a new product). DRM-videotape).
- 📦 Updates MIUI: In the firmware MIUI 12+ Added com.huawei.hms system packages that are activated when you first connect to the Internet.
- 🔄 Conflict with Google Mobile Services (GMS): On devices with Google Play HMS try to duplicate functions GMS, which causes synchronization failures.
- 🛠️ Cache Errors: Damaged Data in the folder /data/data/com.huawei.hms Cause cyclical notifications.
Important nuance: on devices for the Chinese market (with firmware) MIUI China) HMS It is enforced instead of GMS, And the removal of services can disrupt the core functions (MIUI Global/EU) The problem is cosmetic, but it also needs to be solved.
According to an analysis of error logs (available via adb logcat), the failure is most often due to the inability to connect to Huawei servers due to:
- 🌍 Geoblocking: Services HMS They may not be available in your area.
- 🔒 Restrictions MIUI: Xiaomi firewall blocks background activity HMS as suspicious».
- ⏳ Timeouts: Slow internet connection interrupts synchronization.
Method 1: Disable HMS notifications via settings (without root)
The safest method is to hide notifications without removing the service itself.This won’t solve the problem completely (HMS will stay in the system), but it will eliminate intrusive pop-ups.
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- In the search box, type in Huawei Mobile Services (or com.huawei.hms).
If Huawei Mobile Services is not listed in the app list, try an alternative route:
- Go to Settings → Memory → Applications.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
- Find HMS Core or Huawei Mobile Services on the list.
⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO F5, Redmi Note 12) after disabling notifications HMS It can continue to consume the battery in the background. → Battery → Battery utilization.
☑️ Preparation for shutdown HMS
Method 2: Remove HMS via ADB (without root rights)
If disabling notifications doesn’t work, you can uninstall HMS using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which does not require root rights, but removes the system application, which can affect the operation of certain features (for example, Mi Video will stop playing DRM-protected content).
You'll need:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
- 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to activate the developer mode).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
Step-by-step:
- Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
- Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
- Run the command to remove HMS: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.hms
- Reboot your smartphone.
If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hms⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) This method can cause Mi Account to fail before deleting. HMS Create a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Method 3: Lock HMS with AppOps (Hidden Mode)
If deletion via ADB is not suitable, you can restrict HMS rights through the hidden AppOps menu.This method blocks the background activity of the service, but does not remove it completely.
Instructions:
- Install the AppOps app from Rikka (requires Android 8.0+).
- Open the application and give it access rights to Special Features.
- In the search box, enter Huawei Mobile Services.
- Find and disable the following permissions: 📶 Automatic start 🔄 FAQUIRER ACTIVITY 📡 Access to the Internet 🔔 NOTICES DESCRIPTION
Reset the device.
Alternative method without third-party applications:
- Activate the developer mode (as in the ADB method).
- Go to Settings → Additional → Special features → AppOps.
- Find com.huawei.hms and disable all permissions related to networking and notifications.
| Method | Root is required. | Risk to the system | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disabling notifications | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Low. | ⭐⭐ (notices hidden, HMS work) |
| Removal via ADB | ❌ No. | ⚠️⚠️ Medium. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (HMS Remote, but some functions may be affected) |
| Blocking in AppOps | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Low. | ⭐⭐⭐ (HMS locked, but remains in the system) |
| Removal via TWRP | ✅ Yes. | ⚠️⚠️⚠️ High-pitched | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (HMS fully) |
Method 4: Remove HMS with TWRP (for advanced users)
If you have a custom TWRP recavator installed, you can completely remove the HMS from the system. This method requires an unlocked bootloader and a backup of the data.
Step-by-step:
- In TWRP, select Advanced → File Manager.
Wipe → Cache/Dalvik
⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi K60) removal HMS through TWRP This can lead to bootloop. Create a full backup through the system before the procedure. TWRP → Backup by selecting System, Data and Boot.
After removal, check the performance of key functions:
- 📱 Mi Account (input/synchronization).
- 🎬 Mi Video (playback) DRM-content).
- 🎮 Game Turbo (Game Optimization).
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If some applications (such as Mi Video) have stopped working after deleting the HMS, install an alternative player, such as VLC or MX Player. These are independent of Huawei services and support most formats.
Method 5: Alternative solutions (if nothing worked)
If none of the above methods worked, try the following options:
- 📦 Freeze. HMS Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (root required).
For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) it is recommended to:
- 🔧 Disable Mi Cloud Sync in your account settings – this will reduce the risk of automatic re-installation HMS.
- 📵 Enable Flight Mode 10-15 minutes after first phone launch (this will interrupt background synchronization with Huawei servers).