How to permanently remove ShareMan from Xiaomi: 5 proven ways (2026)

ShareMan (formerly Mi Drop) is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI or HyperOS. It is designed to quickly transfer files between devices over Wi-Fi Direct, but many users find it unnecessary - especially due to background activity, battery consumption and advertising. Unfortunately, standard removal through the application menu is often not available: the system simply offers to "disable" the service without removing it completely.

In this article, we will discuss all possible methods of removing ShareMan - from simple (for beginners) to advanced (using the use of ShareMan). ADB You will learn how to get rid of the application forever without disrupting the system, and what to do if after removal there are problems. MIUI 14/15 HyperOS, where the protection mechanism of system applications has changed.

Why can’t ShareMan be removed in the standard way?

ShareMan is a category of system applications (bloatware) that Xiaomi integrates into the firmware at the system image level. This is why you will not find the "Delete" button in the settings:

• 🔒 Protection from change: MIUI HyperOS and block the removal of pre-installed applications without superuser rights (root).
• 📦 Built-in dependencies: ShareMan is linked to MiShare and Nearby Share services that share shared libraries.
• 🔄 Automatic Recovery: After resetting or updating the software, the application may return.

Even if you disable ShareMan through Settings → Applications, its processes (com.xiaomi.midrop) will start when you transfer files through a standard Explorer or Gallery. The only radical way is to physically delete the application files from the /system partition.

Method 1: Disable ShareMan without root (for beginners)

If you don’t need superuser rights but want to minimize ShareMan’s impact on the system, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type ShareMan (or Mi Drop for older versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the application → “Disable” → confirm the action.
4. Go back to the app list and find Mi Share Service (or Nearby Share) – disable it similarly.

This method does not delete the application files, but stops its background activity. Please note that after the MIUI/HyperOS update, ShareMan may be activated again.

• 🛡️ Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Battery management.
• Select “Background Limitation” and add ShareMan to the list of limited apps.
• 📵 Turn off autostart: Settings → Permits → Auto-start → Take the checkmark off ShareMan.

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If the Quick Transfer functionality in the gallery or explorer stops working after disabling ShareMan, install an alternative file sharing app, such as LocalSend or Snapdrop.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root but with PC)

The method is suitable for users who are ready to connect a smartphone to a computer. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to remove system applications without obtaining root rights, but requires the inclusion of debugging mode.

Enable Developer Mode (click 7 times on "Version" MIUI" phone-setting)

Activate “Debugging by USB” in the menu for developers

Download and install ADB Tools on PC

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm trust in the device

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When you are ready, run the following commands in the command line (cmd or terminal):

adb devices

(Confirms the device’s connection – it should display its name.)

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

(Removes ShareMan for the current user.)

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.mishare.connectivity

(Removes the related Mi Share service.)

If the team returns the Failure error [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], So your version MIUI/HyperOS It blocks the deletion. In this case, try an alternative command:

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

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Redmi Note 12 with HyperOS) ADB-The commands may not work because of the enhanced protection of the system partition. TWRP.

Method 3: Complete removal via TWRP (root required)

Deleting ShareMan requires custom TWRP restoration and superuser rights, a method that is suitable for advanced users because it poses risks to system stability.

Steps:

1. Install TWRP for your Xiaomi model (see the XDA Developers forum for instructions).
2. Download Root App Deleter or similar app.
3. Run TWRP, run Magisk for root rights.
4. In Root App Deleter, find and remove: 📌 com.xiaomi.midrop (ShareMan) 📌 com.miui.mishare.connectivity (Mi Share Service) 📌 com.xiaomi.miplay.client (extra module)

Reset the device.

Once removed via TWRP, ShareMan will disappear forever, but the Quick Transfer feature in standard Xiaomi applications may fail. To restore it, install alternative software such as Files by Google or Send Anywhere.

Method 4: Use of Debloather (for advanced)

If you do not want to enter manually ADB-team-work TWRP, Use specialized utilities to remove system software. One of the most popular is Universal Android Debloater (UAD).

Instructions:

1. Download UAD from GitHub.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in debugging mode (adb devices should show the device).
3. Start UAD and select your Xiaomi model.
4. In the list of applications, find: 🔍 ShareMan (com.xiaomi.midrop) 🔍 Mi Share Service (com.miui.mishare.connectivity)

"Uninstall"

The advantage of UAD is that it automatically backs up the applications that are being removed, and if you have problems after cleaning, you can restore ShareMan in two clicks.

Method 5: Blocking through Hosts (alternative to deletion)

If deletion seems risky, you can block ShareMan’s access to the network, which will stop background activity and advertising, but retain basic functionality.

Steps:

1. Install a file editing app hosts, such as Hosts Editor.
2. Add the following lines at the end of the file: 127.0.0.1 api.shareman.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 log.shareman.xiaomi.com
3. Save the changes and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Editing the hosts file may disrupt other Xiaomi system services if you add incorrect rules.

Frequent issues after ShareMan removal and their solutions

Even if you successfully remove ShareMan, there may be side effects, and here are the most common ways to eliminate them:

If the device becomes unstable after removing ShareMan (for example, com.android.systemui errors appear), return the application back.

1. Download the original APK ShareMan for your version of MIUI/HyperOS (look for Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
2. Install it via ADB: adb install com.xiaomi.midrop.apk

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On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), ShareMan is tightly integrated with the “Nearby Share” function. Deleting it could disrupt wireless file transfer between Xiaomi devices.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions