Miui removal of system applications. How to completely remove system apps from Android without Root

Below is a list of those programs that you can remove without the risk of damaging the system, as well as a brief description of them and whether they affect the speed of the system.

To remove system applications, you will need Root rights.

BugReport. Sends error reports. Affects the speed of the device.
CloudPrint. Virtual printer application. Does not affect speed.
Email. A completely acceptable email client from Xiaomi. If you use it, then there is simply no point in deleting it. Well, if you use a third-party email client, then feel free to delete it.
Fasdormancy. This feature is only available to select European and Asian mobile operators. Read about it on the Internet and check whether your mobile operator supports it. No - delete it. Affects speed.
FingerprintService. The second branded virtual printer from Xiaomi. Does not affect speed.
MiLinkService. A very useful application from Xiaomi that allows MIUI devices to exchange files with each other. If you don't use it, delete it. Does not affect speed.
PrintSpooler. Special stamps used with virtual printers. Does not affect speed.
QuikSearchBox. Xiaomi's proprietary search, which opens by swiping down from the top of the screen. It's a little awkward to use, so you can remove it. Does not affect speed.
StepsProvider. Addition to the pedometer application. Affects speed.
Stk. Service menu from the mobile operator. If your operator does not support this function, you can delete it. Affects speed.
Updater. Allows you to update the firmware, and very often bothers you with its reminders. Feel free to delete it. It does not affect the speed, but rather the usability of the smartphone.
Whetstone. Submitting error reports that relate to the operation of the processor. Often the application “wakes up” the smartphone - we can safely delete it. Affects speed.

Some standard programs that can also be removed are located in the directory system/priv-app. Let's go there and look:

Browser. Official Xiaomi browser. Contains too much “Chinese” - you can delete it and install an alternative. Does not affect speed.
Viset. Russian browser, which is only available in some firmwares. If you also have it installed, it’s better not to uninstall it, since it is completely Russified, has a lot of settings and works quite quickly. Does not affect speed.
CellBroadcastReceiver. Alert to emergencies that are most common in Asia. Affects speed.
GoogleFeedBack. Official Google reviews. Affects speed.
Shell. A component of the MIUI operating system, which contains data about the operation of the shell (error reports, etc.), and then sends them to some server. Can be deleted. Affects speed.
YellowPage. Yellow Pages program. Shows information about your corporate accounts. Affects speed.
Weather. Weather forecast server. Quite a good program, the interface is nice, there are a lot of settings. Not for everybody. Does not affect speed.

Recently, many owners of Xiaomi smartphones have noticed a new shortcut on their phone, the Mi Drop application from Xiaomi. Many people have a question: what is this application for and how to remove it? The new program was noticed only by users of Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI, and for example, owners of Xiaomi Mi A1, did not encounter such an application.

Mi Drop Xiaomi - what is it?

The application has been built into the firmware of Mi phones for quite some time, but only this fall it was activated in smartphones and scared many users. You can find it on your desktop, there is a corresponding shortcut:

In fact, not everything is as scary as it might seem at first glance. Xiaomi has released the Mi Drop program so that device owners can easily and quickly exchange files directly via Wi-Fi, even without an Internet connection.

The operating algorithm of Mi Drop is as follows:

You run the program on both Xiaomi smartphones, between which you will transfer files.
On the phone that will receive, select “Receive” in the application.
On the smartphone that will transmit, select “Send”.
We have 5 options and you can choose: images, videos, music, applications or files.
Select the required files and send. In this case, the receiving Xiaomi will create an access point to which the transmitting one will connect and send files via Wi-Fi. This will happen WITHOUT THE INTERNET.

In fact, the Mi Drop application is an analogue of other popular programs, for example:

SHAREit from Lenovo
Send Anywhere
Xshare

and others like that. A distinctive feature of this program is its simple and user-friendly interface, as well as the ability to transfer files without the Internet, directly from smartphone to smartphone, via Wi-Fi.

How to remove Mi Drop?

Why do you need to delete Mi Drop? This is a quite convenient application that can come in handy and help you out at the right time, but if you decide to delete it, you most likely will not be able to do it. Xiaomi technical support responds to an official request something like this.

MI account is a distinctive feature of Xiaomi production, and has recently become increasingly popular. , as a rule, takes no more than a couple of minutes, the same can be said about deleting an account. You don’t want to use this account anymore, but don’t know how to remove MI account from your Xiaomi phone? Let's try to figure it out.

Below, I will divide the article into 2 blocks, depending on your situation, choose the one you need.

If you have access to your account

In this case, two standard types are offered: unlinking from the account or complete deletion. These methods are fundamentally different in structure:

The first method unlinks the data: phone number, email address. That is, the account no longer belongs to you, but is located on the Internet. This procedure is quite simple and most common. You will need to know the password.
The second method completely deletes the account, but does not immediately unlink the number, which is why sometimes crashes occur and may require a password for a MI account that no longer exists. Solving this problem will not be easy without the help of Xiaomi support, so it is strongly recommended to choose complete removal as a last resort.

Do not forget that an unlinked, completely deleted account and MI Cloud cannot be restored!

Simple deletion of Mi account (unlinking)

Before starting the process, write down the IP address (your unique ID) and password.

Go to “Settings”, look for the “MI account” subsection.
We open this window and at the bottom of the page we see an oblong red “Delete” button.
We click on it, enter the password and after a minute (if no problems occur) we receive a notification that the account has been successfully deleted.

The developers made a small mistake in the names, because the account was not deleted, but only disconnected from the smartphone. If this is enough for you, the process ends at this point.

Complete account and Mi Cloud deletion

To perform the second method, you must know your password and login; if you don’t remember something, then immediately restore all the data, and then continue from this point.

Open the official Xiaomi website in the browser.
We look for the “Login to MI account” section and enter.
After successful authorization, look below for the “Delete” item (on an orange background).
After this, we are transferred to a screen where we need to carefully enter the ID and PASSWORD.
If everything is entered correctly, a page with English text opens, which contains a list of materials that will be lost forever when permanently deleted.
In the last line where our agreement is requested, put a checkmark, then click “Delete account».
That's it, the operation is completed.

In some cases, you need to wait two or three days for the phone number to be completely disconnected. During this period, it may constantly require a password. The lag usually goes away on its own, but sometimes specialist help is required.Mi FAQ

2 ways to delete Mi account from Xiaomi phone if there is no access

Here, too, there are two methods to choose from: using the “Recovery” mode or flashing the device. We note that both are undesirable for the device and can cause a number of problems with the operation of the smartphone if some mistake is made.

Are you new to technology and not sure if you'll do everything right? For safety, it is better to contact a service center, where specialists will carry out the necessary procedures.

Want to try it yourself? Then use the instructions below.

Resetting the device via Recovery

Be sure to do this before starting the procedure, otherwise the data will be irretrievably lost.
Turn off the phone and use the power and volume up buttons to get into recovery mode.
We make the final “Wipe”.

There is no guarantee that after this the device will not ask for a password again, but it’s worth a try.

Flashing the phone

It is carried out using special utilities and drivers. If the device has a processor Snapdragon, the following programs are suitable: Miflash, Fastboot. For CPU MTK Flashtool is a good option. On new firmware versions, the operation may fail, so it is recommended to use older ones. But even in this case, no one gives a 100% guarantee that the account will be completely deleted. Without an Internet connection, most likely, you will not be asked for a password, but online the chances are 50/50.

Please pay attention! If, after the above options, your phone starts to experience crashes, incorrect operation, frequent freezes and forced reboots, you need to contact either a service center or write directly to Xiaomi support. Their email addresses and phone numbers tend to change, so new up-to-date information can be found on the company's official website.

Video instructions

Answers to popular questions

Can an MI account be deleted on its own if it is not used for a long time?

No, that's impossible. Even if you don't visit there for several years, the materials will still remain available for viewing.

I don’t remember the password for my account, and the flashing and recovery methods don’t help. What to do?

We offer you two solutions: try to restore access, or contact Xiaomi officials with your problem.

Recovery can negatively affect the device?

Yes, such a possibility exists, although it is small.

Now you know how to completely unlink your phone from your Mi account, and this process does not include complex nuances and special problems. It is similar, for example, to deleting a page on a social network. Nothing new or unusual. You just need to take the procedure carefully and responsibly.

Egor Borisov

I am the editor-in-chief and administrator of the website. I started getting acquainted with Xiaomi with the Mi 5 model. At the moment, there are more than 30 types of different gadgets from this brand. I have experience in setting up and repairing many models, with which I personally helped our users. Find out about the composition of our project on the page.

I'll tell you in this article, how to completely remove system applications from Android without Root, fast, easy and safe. Brief and simple instructions with pictures will apply to absolutely all smartphones from the recently very popular Xiaomi company.

Of course, we will not get rid of all system applications that cannot be removed in the usual way, but only those that you do not use, selectively. This is useful to do to free up RAM, remove unnecessary shortcuts from the smartphone screen and increase free space on the device.

By the way, at the same time we will noticeably reduce the number of pop-up ads in the Miui shell.

Removing system applications from Android without Root

Reader interest in this topic is especially high on my website - in the last two days alone, more than 20,000 people read the first article...

For some, following the instructions from the previous article, it was not possible to freeze all Google junk, and for others, simply reliably stopping these unnecessary services from Google was not enough. There were also those who, not understanding the question at all, rushed in the comments to teach me something, to prove something, to spew out their rotten essence in curses and obscenities...

But this is all... doctors will definitely help them and teach them life, and I accidentally found on one very popular forum on the topic of smartphones a 100% working method for completely getting rid of built-in “unremovable” system applications in any smartphone model from Xiaomi.

Just a few days ago, on the occasion of my anniversary, I bought a new wonderful super smart from this manufacturer with global firmware - Mi Max 3.

While the monthly counter for unlocking the bootloader is ticking, I cannot install Root rights on my smart shovel phone, so I personally tested the method described below on it.

Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools program

They write on the Internet that this free program is designed to remove built-in applications on a locked bootloader and without root rights (applicable to unlocked devices as well). So - we are coming to you, along with the Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools utility!

First we need a smartphone...

Enable USB Debugging

To do this, in the “About phone” settings item, tap on the MIUI version 7 times in a row...

Then go to advanced settings...

...and “For Developers”...

Here you just need to move one slider...

This is how easy it is to enable USB debugging.

Now be more careful and careful - strictly follow the sequence of actions. We connect our Xiaomi smartphone to the computer with a standard cord and launch the program...

SWITCH your smart phone to file transfer mode! Click the “Debloater” button in the program window...

Since you are connecting in USB debugging mode for the first time, you will see a similar window on your phone...

Click on “OK” and in the new window that appears, select the system applications that you want to get rid of...

Just be more careful, understanding exactly what you are deleting. All you have to do is click on the “Uninstall” button...

...look for a few seconds at the process of completely removing built-in system applications in the left section of the program and wait for “Done!” to appear. ...

All! Click “Reboot into System” and enjoy the boiling water - you were able to completely remove system applications from Android without Root just like that...

The list of garbage to be removed may vary depending on the installed firmware and version of the utility. That is why I recommend always using the most current version of the Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools program.

There's just icing left on the cake...

Reducing the amount of advertising in MIUI

Just be sure to remove "Analytics"...

For a certain number of reasons, users of Xiaomi phones often have questions about how to delete this or that application, why they cannot delete the application, how to clear all its data, etc. This may be due to simple ignorance of the situation, updated firmware, or some kind of malfunction in the phone itself.

Below is a list of applications that can be removed from your phone, rather than simply disabled:

Self-downloaded programs via Play Market or browser;
Some installed google services: YouTube, Books, Movies, Music, etc.

These applications are removed, roughly speaking, using the “ Settings» > « Delete" For other programs, either special moves are used, or special applications are installed, or root rights are required.

How to remove standard applications on Xiaomi

A fairly pressing issue is the removal of standard programs from the phone, such as “ Calculator», « Calendar"etc.

But, in order, for example, to delete the application " Weather", or updates are disabled, which will be discussed later, or super-user rights are obtained - instructions will also be given later.

How to delete an application on xiaomi: first method

If you are going to delete an application that you downloaded yourself, the deletion process will not be laborious, but on the contrary, it will seem very simple.

To use this method, the application must be located on the desktop.

Instructions:

Find the application on your desktop;
Press it with your finger and a trash can icon will appear at the top;
Drag the application there;
Confirm your choice.

This method is not complete for all Xiaomi models - on phones with some firmware versions (mostly older ones), in this way you can remove the application only from the desktop, but not from the phone as a whole, which the following method can help with.

How to delete an application on Xiaomi: second method

This method is suitable for all Xiaomi devices and is the same way to remove applications as on Android - through the settings.

Instructions:

Go to " Settings»;
Open the tab " All applications»;
If you are still uninstalling the program you installed, it would be a good idea to go to “ Third Party Applications» – you will find the required object faster, since only applications installed on your phone are shown there;

Select the desired application and go to its settings;
Before deleting, you can also use the “ Erase data" And " Clear cache"so that the application certainly leaves no traces in the " the insides of the phone;
Click " Delete» and confirm your choice;

Third-party methods to remove applications

Sometimes the above methods for removing programs are not enough.

But there are two more methods to rid your phone of unnecessary applications: through the Play Market and using CCleaner.

Removal via Play Market:

Go to Play Market and open the tab “ My apps and games»;

Go to " Installed applications»;

Select the desired program and open it;

Here you will see two buttons: “ Update the application" and the one we need - " Delete application", click and confirm your choice;

There are situations when simple deletion, even through “ Settings" may be missing and the data from this application remains inside the phone. You can completely clear the cache by uninstalling the application using special software, which can also be used to identify any problems with your phone and check it for threats and viruses.

Instructions:

Go to Play Market;
Enter “CCleaner” in the search - this is a special program for analyzing your device and cleaning it of unnecessary garbage;
Install the application on your phone and launch;
In addition to the list of accumulated problems/viruses, etc., if any, you will see a list of applications in which you need to select the one you want to remove and click the appropriate button;
There you can also erase all data from this application;

How to remove Google apps from Xiaomi phone

Many Google services are built into the Xiaomi phone itself, so the previous methods will not help to remove these applications. In general, these programs can be considered practically systemic. But you can use other solutions, which will be discussed further.

How to remove google-application: disable updates

This method does not completely remove the application from the phone, but only disables all updating processes and operation in general - you can forget about its existence, but if you suddenly need it, it will be possible to reactivate it.

Of the services provided google apps like Play Books, Play Movies, YouTube, etc. often already installed on a smartphone (especially often on Android), but they can be deleted in the usual way.

Instructions:

Go to " Settings» to the « tab All applications»;
Select the required Google application that you want to remove;
Click the button below Disable»;

Attention! The "Disable" and "Uninstall updates" functions serve different roles. “Delete updates” means that all updates will be deleted (it’s like clearing cache/data), but the application will continue to work, moreover, it will try to install new versions of itself on the phone. And the “disable” option is what you need. After activating it, the application will be suspended.

How to remove system applications and services google: other software

Many programs have been invented for third-party removal of applications, which also perform many other functions that change the settings and capabilities of the smartphone.

They are often used on the Xiaomi Redmi 4x phone, this is due to the new firmware – MIUI 8.

The following methods may also help you remove some mi applications.

Removal via Activity Launcher:

Install the "Activity Launcher" application via Play Market;

Run it and in the top menu replace " Latest actions" to " All actions»;

Next, find the tab “ Settings» must be in Russian;

You will see a list of tabs, select " All applications" with the link "android.settings.applications.ManageApplications";

You will be provided with a list of installed programs, where you can find and google-applications;
Select the desired application and disable it;

By using the Activity Launcher, the application will remain on the phone itself, but will not manifest itself in any way, however, it will not be difficult to restore it if necessary.

Removal via MoreShortcuts:

Install the MoreShortcuts application via Play Market;

Launch the application and select Activity;
In the search enter " All applications»;

Now you need to create a desktop shortcut: click on the very last field “Settings$AllApplicationsActivity” and it will appear on the home screen of your gadget;
Open this shortcut and find the program you need;

Click the button Disable» and confirm your choice;

Ready!
These two applications are similar to each other, and the methods for uninstalling applications using them are almost identical.

Be careful when disabling applications, as some programs can have bad consequences for your phone.

The most sophisticated and durable way to remove apps

Now we will analyze the process of “reinforced concrete” removal of programs from the phone.

It includes:

Unlocking the bootloader;
Obtaining root rights;
Firmware update;
Installation of special software.

Using this method in most cases voids the warranty on the device, and if it is done incorrectly, it can disrupt the operation of the phone and cause the need to reflash it, so this is best done by those who have additional knowledge about the structure of the Xiaomi system.

However, this is just a warning, and if you do everything correctly, you will have additional opportunities to use your Xiaomi phone.

Go to the official Xiaomi website;
Fill out the bootloader unlock request;
In the reason why you need to do this, indicate “To install localized firmware”;
The application is processed from one to three days, so you will have to wait;
After a positive answer, install the “MiPhoneManager” and “MiFlashUnlock” programs on your computer;
Update the firmware to the latest weekly;
Next, you need to link your phone to your Xiaomi system account – mi account: go to “Settings”, select the “Device Information” tab and make 7 clicks on the “MIUI Version” field - you have unlocked the developer menu;
Go to the “Advanced” tab in “Settings”;
Go to “For Developer” and enable factory unlocking;
In the “MiFlashUnlock” program on your PC, log into your account using the Xiaomi account that was linked to the phone;
Turn off the phone and call Main Menu - hold down the power and volume up buttons at the same time, and after the MI icon appears, only the volume button;
Enter “Fastboot” mode;
Connect your phone to your computer and click "Unlock".

Installation of special software:

Download and install Team Win Recovery Project on your computer;
While in “Fastboot” mode and connected to the computer, open “bat” and perform all the suggested actions in sequence;
The phone should reboot;
Next, go to the “Advanced” section;
Select "Tools" and then the "Disable Verify" box.

If you do not follow the above steps, you risk damaging your smartphone!

Getting root rights:

Install the latest version of the “SuperSu” application on your phone;
Go to TWRP, holding down the power button and both volume buttons while the device is turned off;
Go to the “Install” tab, select “SuperSu” and download;
The device will reboot (most likely more than once);
You have received root rights;
Check: the “SuperSu” application shortcut should appear on your desktop.
Next, you need to install any file manager that has access to system programs and proceed to the last step.

Removing applications:

Open the manager;
Go to the “/system/app” tab and delete the fields of the required application with the designations “.apk” and “.odex” (some programs may be located in the “priv-app” tab);
In the “/data/app” tab, delete all updates, and from the “/data/data” tab, delete the entire cache;