How to Disable or Uninstall System Apps Without Root on Xiaomi

Xiaomi phones come with pre-installed apps you may not need. Here's how to remove or disable them without rooting your phone.

Method 1 – Disable via Settings (Easiest, No Tools Needed)

Works for most non-core system apps:
1. Settings → Apps → Manage apps.
2. Tap the app you want to disable.
3. Tap Disable (if available) — the app is hidden and stopped but not deleted.
4. To re-enable: same path → Enable.

Note: Core Xiaomi services (MIUI/HyperOS system framework, Phone, Messages) cannot be disabled via Settings.

Method 2 – Uninstall via ADB (Advanced, PC Required)

Permanently removes the app package for your user account (survives reset):
1. Enable Developer Options: Settings → About phone → tap MIUI version / HyperOS version 7 times.
2. Enable USB Debugging: Developer Options → USB Debugging → On.
3. Connect phone to PC with USB cable.
4. On PC, open terminal/command prompt with ADB installed:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.package.name
5. Replace com.package.name with the actual package name (find it in Settings → Apps → [app] → tap three-dot menu → Additional info).

Method 3 – Shizuku + Canta (No PC After Setup)

Canta is an app that uses Shizuku to remove system apps wirelessly:
1. Install Shizuku from Play Store → activate via wireless ADB (Android 11+).
2. Install Canta from F-Droid or GitHub.
3. Open Canta → browse system apps → tap Uninstall for unwanted apps.

Safe Apps to Disable on Xiaomi

Pro Tips

• ADB uninstall only removes for the current user — a factory reset restores all system apps.
• Before disabling any app, search its package name online to confirm it's safe to remove.
• Xiaomi EU ROM and crDroid/LineageOS custom ROMs ship without bloatware for a cleaner experience.