How to permanently disable or delete an application on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all methods

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9 on database MIUI often comes with pre-installed applications that the user does not always need. Some of them cannot be removed using standard methods, but they can disableso that they do not consume resources and are not displayed in the menu. In this article we will analyze all the available methods - from simple to advanced, including working with ADB and hidden settings MIUI.

It is important to understand the difference between deleting and disabling. Uninstalling completely erases the application from the device, while disabling it only “freezes” it, stopping background activity. On Redmi 9 s Android 10/11 i MIUI 12/13 some system applications (for example, com.miui.analyticss) cannot be deleted without rootrights, but they can be deactivated. We will also look at how to return a disabled application back and what to do if errors occur after manipulation.

Why you can’t just delete all applications on Redmi 9

Smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi, integrated into the firmware MIUI a number of system services that are responsible for:

• 🔄 Software and security updates (com.miui.updater)
• 📊 Collection of anonymous statistics (com.miui.analytics)
• 🔒 Permission and security management (com.lbe.security.miui)
• 🎵 Multimedia functions (com.miui.player)

Removing such applications can lead to unstable system operationerrors during updating or even crashing in bootloop (cyclic reboot). However shutdown most of they are safe - they will simply stop starting and consuming resources. The exception is critical services, for example com.android.phone (telephony) or com.miui.home (launcher).

On Redmi 9 there are three categories of applications:

1. Custom - installed by you from Google Play or APK. They can be completely removed.
2. System (deactivated) - preinstalled, but not critical for operation (for example, Mi Video or Mi Browser). They can be disabled.
3. System (protected) - kernel MIUI and AndroidThey cannot be deleted or disabled. without root.

Method 1: Disabling through standard MIUI settings

The simplest and safest method is to use built-in tools MIUIIt is suitable for most pre-installed applications, except critical ones.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
2. Select the desired application from the list (for example, Mi Music or GetApps).
3. Click Disable (the button will appear if the application can be deactivated).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog box.

Check if the application is system-critical

Make a backup copy of important data

Make sure the battery is charged more than 30%

Close all background processes of the application-->

After disconnecting:

• 📱 The icon will disappear from the menu.
• ⚡ The application will not start and consume resources.
• 🔄 Updates for it will no longer be installed.

Method limitations:

• ❌ Does not work for system services (for example, com.miui.securitycenter).
• ❌ Some applications (for example, Google Play Music) can be automatically turned on after updating MIUI.

Method 2: Uninstalling updates and resetting to factory default version

Many pre-installed applications on Redmi 9 cannot be removed completely, but you can return them to the factory versionby deleting all updates. This will reduce their size and disable some functions.

How to do it do:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
2. Select an application (for example, Mi Browser).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete updates.
4. Confirm the action.

On Redmi 9 s MIUI 12.5+ some applications (for example, com.miui.galleryafter resetting updates automatically block the ability to update again via Google Play. This allows you to permanently “freeze” them in their factory state.

⚠️ Attention: After resetting the updates, some functions of the application may not work incorrect. For example, Mi Browser will lose support for the latest web standards.

Method 3: Using ADB to remove system applications

For advanced users, there is a method for removing applications via ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This allows you to get rid of even those apps that cannot be disabled through the settings. But be careful: incorrect commands can disrupt the system.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed drivers ADB i Fastboot.
• 📱 Enabled USB debugging on Redmi 9 (Settings → About phone → MIUI version - press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additional → For developers → USB debugging).
• 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step guide:

1. Connect your phone to the PC and confirm permission to debug.
2. Open the command line (cmd) and enter:

adb devices

(Serial serial number should be displayed your device number.)

3. Get a list of all packages:

adb shell pm list packages

4. Find the package name of the desired application in the list (for example, com.miui.analytics).
5. Remove it with the command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics

Key --user 0 means that the application is only removed for the current user (does not require root). The flag -k saves the cache and data, which allows you to return the application back with the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.analytics

⚠️ Attention: Removing some packages (for example, com.google.android.gms) will lead to inoperability services Google Play. Before experiments, create a backup copy via adb backup.

Method 4: Using third-party utilities (without root)

If ADB it seems complicated, you can use specialized applications from Google Playthat simplify the process of disabling system apps. For example:

• 🛠️ App Inspector —shows all installed packages and allows you to disable them.
• ⚡ Package Disabler —works on the same principle as ADB, but with a graphical interface.
• 🔍 Debloater —contains a database of “safe to uninstall” packages for Xiaomi.

Example of working with Package Disabler:

1. Install the utility from Google Play.
2. Give permission for USB debugging (as in the method with ADB).
3. Select the application from the list and press Disable.
4. Restart the phone.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Does not require command knowledge ADB.
• ✅ Visual interface with package descriptions.
• ✅ Possibility of mass shutdown.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Some utilities contain advertising.
• ❌ Risk of disabling a critical package (always check the description!).

Method 5: Complete removal using root access

If you are ready to take radical measures, you can get rootrights and remove any applications, including system ones. On Redmi 9 this will require:

1. Unlock the bootloader (bootloader) through the official website Xiaomi.
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP).
3. Flash Magisk to receive root.

After this you can:

• 🗑️ Delete any packages via Root Explorer or ADB with the flag --user 0.
• 🔧 Use Titanium Backup for deep cleaning.
• 🛡️ Block autostart of system services via Greenify.

⚠️ Attention: Unlocking the bootloader resets all data on the phone Also Xiaomi may void the warranty! When detected root.

On Redmi 9 s MIUI 13 and later, some system applications are protected by the DM-Veritymechanism, and their removal may make it impossible to boot the system. In this case, only flashing will help.

How to return. disabled application back

If problems arise after disabling or deleting an application (for example, notifications or settings stop working), you can restore it.

Methods of returning:

• 🔄 Through settings: Settings → Applications → Show all applications → Disabled → select an application and press Enable.
• 🖥️ Through ADB (if deleted):

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.analytics

• 📦 Through reset: Settings → About phone → Reset settings (will return all system applications, but delete user data!).

If the application was deleted via rootit can only be restored by flashing MIUI or manual installation APK (for user apps).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about disabling applications on Redmi 9

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global

adb shell dumpsys package com.miui.analytics