My phone was blocked after I setting up my MI Account at the first launch and remove bloatware after : when I restarted the phone a message displayed that my phone was blocked and need connect to MI Account to unlocked. BUT it couldn't connect to MI server because I had uninstalled some MI applications
Also now I can't unlock bootloader because It need a MI Account but I can't configure it, and I can't reinstall necessary MI Applications
Before, I had a Nokia 7 plus with Android One, this version of Android is really better, no unecessary app (but the USB C connector of the Nokia 7 Plus is a ****)
My phone was blocked after I setting up my MI Account at the first launch and remove bloatware after : when I restarted the phone a message displayed that my phone was blocked and need connect to MI Account to unlocked. BUT it couldn't connect to MI server because I had uninstalled some MI applications
Also now I can't unlock bootloader because It need a MI Account but I can't configure it, and I can't reinstall necessary MI Applications
Before, I had a Nokia 7 plus with Android One, this version of Android is really better, no unecessary app (but the USB C connector of the Nokia 7 Plus is a ****)
Yeah that happens when you remove one certain piece of Xiaomi software , can't remember which one though . I think you'll have to send it to a service centre to get it reset unfortunately
You can always test it, no ill will come of it that a factory reset won't fix -- but better seek advice among owners of similar devices (https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/12163/).
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You can always test it, no ill will come of it that a factory reset won't fix -- but better seek advice among owners of similar devices (https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/12163/).
This scary me, my phone will arrive in 3-4 days, i bought it directly from MI store of my country, is not a good idea to broke it, i need to be 100% sure before remove some apps.
Thank you, so these are 100% safe to remove? You remove them completely via ADB command or in your opinione is better to unistall via manufacfturer interface from the settings menù?
I ask because i'm super scary to install a custom rom, the procedure to unlock the bootloader is easy but the rest is a true nightmare and very complicated and since i'm not experienced i will without any doubts mess up and broke my phone.
My phone was blocked after I setting up my MI Account at the first launch and remove bloatware after : when I restarted the phone a message displayed that my phone was blocked and need connect to MI Account to unlocked. BUT it couldn't connect to MI server because I had uninstalled some MI applications
Also now I can't unlock bootloader because It need a MI Account but I can't configure it, and I can't reinstall necessary MI Applications
Before, I had a Nokia 7 plus with Android One, this version of Android is really better, no unecessary app (but the USB C connector of the Nokia 7 Plus is a ****)
Thank you for the list, so all these apps are ok to be 100% disabled right? You already tested it.
Monday my device arrive but before i unlock the bootloader i need to wait a whole week, so in the meantime i need to save my internet gigs since i do have a limit of 5 gig/month. Such bloatware is known to connect to internet automatically and share data in background.
In your opinion should i use the inbuild miui app menù do disable them or is better to use adb commands? Or both method are the same?
In a week i will anyway erase the stock os and install a custom rom.
NO, like I said above "NOT every one safe!", so proceed with caution.
This isn't because most changes can't be easily reversed by a factory reset but lest you find yourself in a situation were you need a key to open the locker that holds that key, so to speak -- as @seb49 above and plenty of others have reported in this forum.
NO, like I said above "NOT every one safe!", so proceed with caution.
This isn't because most changes can't be easily reversed by a factory reset but lest you find yourself in a situation were you need a key to open the locker that holds that key, so to speak -- as plenty of others have reported in this same forum.
Because you can't unlock the device without one in the first place?
MIUI comes with a lot of unecessary apps, some are just there for ads, and some are android system apps that you can't uninstall or disable
There will be some slightly different apps between variants I'm on MIUI GLOBAL 12.0.2
With this handy program, you forget about the command line and can disable applications through a useful graphical interface. I recommend everyone to try this tool if you want more control over your devices.
To be able to execute ADB commands, you must download and set up the latest SDK Platform Tools on your computer.
Extract the downloaded ‘platform-tools-latest-windows.zip‘ and open the folder.
Launch the Command Prompt via the Windows context menu by pressing the Shift key + Right-click button on the mouse.
Now type the following command in the cmd window and Allow USB debugging to authorize ADB when prompted.
adb devices
allow usb debugging on xiaomi - If you see the ‘list of attached devices’ message, it means your Xiaomi or Redmi phone is successfully connected.
Now, execute the command
Code:
adb shell
When you get your phone’s codename on the cmd screen, run the command mentioned. Don’t forget to replace <package name> with the package name of the system app you want to uninstall just check The List
PHP:
pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>
[The LIST] - safe to uninstall apps
Code:
com.android.chrome | Chrome Browser (you may loose webview)
com.android.deskclock | Stock Clock app
Google Bloatware on Xiaomi Phones
com.google.android.apps.docs | Google Docs
com.google.android.apps.maps | Google Maps
com.google.android.apps.photos | Google Photos
com.google.android.apps.tachyon | Google Duo
com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red | Google One
com.google.android.music | Google Play Music
com.google.android.videos | Google Play Movies & TV
com.google.android.feedback | Feedback app
com.google.android.youtube | Youtube
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen | App Vault
com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer| Mi File Manager
com.mi.globalbrowser | Mi Browser
com.mipay.wallet.in | Mi Wallet (India)
com.miui.analytics | MIUI Analytics (spyware)
com.miui.backup | Backup app
com.miui.bugreport | Bug reporting app
com.miui.calculator | Mi Calculator
com.miui.cleanmaster | System Cleaner
com.miui.cloudbackup | Cloud Backup service
com.miui.cloudservice | Cloud service
com.miui.micloudsync | Cloud Sync
com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase | Cloud service
com.miui.compass | MIUI Compass
com.miui.fm | MIUI FM
com.miui.freeform | MIUI Picture in Picture service
com.miui.hybrid | Quick Apps (data mining app)
com.miui.hybrid.accessory | Quick Apps (data mining app)
com.miui.miservice | Services & feedback
com.miui.mishare.connectivity | Mi Share
com.miui.miwallpaper | Wallpaper app (may not change lockscreen wallpaper after)
com.miui.msa.global | MSA or MIUI Ad Services
com.miui.notes | Notes
com.miui.phrase | Frequent phrases
com.miui.player | Music Player
com.android.soundrecorder | Sound Recorder
com.miui.screenrecorder | Screen Recorder
com.miui.touchassistant | Quick Ball feature
com.miui.videoplayer | MIUI Video player
com.miui.weather2 | Weather app
com.miui.yellowpage | Yellow Page app
com.xiaomi.account | Mi Account
com.xiaomi.calendar | Mi Calendar
com.xiaomi.discover | Xiaomi System apps updater
com.xiaomi.glgm | Games
com.xiaomi.joyose | Junk and safe to remove
com.xiaomi.midrop | Mi Drop
com.xiaomi.mipicks | GetApps(Xiaomi app store)
com.xiaomi.miplay_client
com.xiaomi.mircs | MIUI to MIUI Message
com.xiaomi.mirecycle | Mi Recycle (MIUI Security Cleaning)
com.xiaomi.misettings | Mi Settings
com.xiaomi.payment | Mi Pay
com.xiaomi.scanner | Scanner app
com.xiaomi.xmsf | Xiaomi Service Framework
com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper | Xiaomi Service Framework
com.netflix.partner.activation | Netflix
com.netflix.mediaclient | Netflix
com.tencent.soter.soterserver | Chinese Payment service
com.facebook.appmanager | Facebook
com.facebook.services | Facebook
com.facebook.system | Facebook
com.facebook.katana | Facebook
Tested by other users:
Code:
com.miui.daemon | Miui Daemon
com.google.android.gm | Gmail
com.google.android.gms | Gmail service
com.mi.android.globallauncher | POCO Launcher (Safe to remove BUT you'll need another launcher installed first or you won't be able to use phone)
Apps that need testing
Code:
com.android.browser | Web Browser
com.android.providers.downloads.ui | Downloads app
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks | Partner Bookmarks
com.android.bips | Default Printing Service
com.android.bookmarkprovider | Bookmark Provider
com.android.calendar | Calendar app
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common
com.android.dreams.basic | Screensaver app
com.android.dreams.phototable | Screensaver app
com.android.egg z| Android Easter Egg
com.android.emergency | SOS Calling
com.android.mms | MMS app
com.android.mms.service | MMS
com.android.printspooler | Printing service
com.android.statementservice | Checks APK files
com.android.stk | SIM Tool-kit
com.android.thememanager
com.android.thememanager.module
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker | Live wallpaper
com.android.wallpaperbackup | Wallpaper backup feature
com.android.wallpapercropper | Wallpaper cropping feature
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle | OK Google
com.google.ar.lens | AR Lens
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing | Digital Wellbeing
com.google.android.gm | Gmail
com.google.android.gms | Gmail service
com.google.android.gms.location.history | Gmail location service
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox | Google Quick Search
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin | Gboard
com.google.android.marvin.talkback | Talkback feature
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation | Mobile Printing
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar | Calendar Sync
com.google.android.tts | Text-to-speech
com.mi.health | Mi Health
com.mi.webkit.core | Mi Webkit
com.mipay.wallet.id | Mi Wallet
com.miui.aod | MIUI Always-on Display
com.miui.android.fashiongallery | Wallpaper Carousel (CAREFULL can't remove with Fastboot Tools)
com.miui.userguide | User Guide app
com.miui.gallery | MIUI Gallery
com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk | Cloud App
com.miui.face | MIUI Biometric
com.miui.fmservice| MIUI FM (needs testing might loose FM on device)
com.miui.wmsvc WMService
com.miui.vsimcore VsimCore
com.xiaomi.finddevice | Find my device service
After skimming through and finding people who have broken their phone I decided to poke around on "the Google" for more info before I attempt this. I did remove some things on the OP's list which I was 'almost' certain shouldn't cause a problem.
UNSAFE TO DISABLE/UNINSTALL
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen Xiaomi App Vault. Result: if you are logged in with Mi account, device becomes locked, to unlock you should bring it to Xiaomi Services Center. Settings -> Home Screen crashes Settings app.
Hmm this one in red is listed as a safe to uninstall package on the first page. In fact I did un-install it.
Taking it to a mi service center is not really an option lol I think booting into recovery and resetting the phone might get you out of this than make sure you have the sim in that matches the account that you made to reactivate the device
Just to make sure:
I believe this is wrong, I uninstalled and have unlocked device, everything seems to be working fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thanks for all the info so far
Any sugestion to main POST? I tried to make it as readable as I can.
Most people (with a few execptions) that entered bootloop or similar problems didn't actually followed the safe list. And I did uninstall everything on the safe list myself, it's been months now, and no problemos so that's all I can vouch for
It isn't but it should be allowed to be uninstalled. I use waze not maps per example. You can install them via PlayStore just fine after so it isn't system app
To each their own
Thanks to the OP for this. Appreciated.
After skimming through and finding people who have broken their phone I decided to poke around on "the Google" for more info before I attempt this. I did remove some things on the OP's list which I was 'almost' certain shouldn't cause a problem. I like this post I just found. I will do more research later to trim my phone as much as possible. I will post the content in case the page goes away some day (is that legal here?):
Removing all unnecessary bloatware from Xiaomi MIUI 11/12 (Android 9/10) without root
androidxiaomimiui
Feb 25, 2020
TLDR: If you just want the list of bloatware app package names for Xiaomi MIUI - scroll to the end of the artice.
UPDATE 2020-05-09: Added SIM Toolkit description.
UPDATE 2020-07-04 Added some apps, thanks to @thecrazyblack.
UPDATE 2020-11-23 Updated list of apps, thanks to new comments by @toast254, @swiesmann, @MarcelloDM, @satnited.
Xiaomi phones have impressive parameters for given price, but they come with a lot of unnecessary software. It eats battery and memory, sometimes shows annoying advertisement, and may have security issues. You can not uninstall this pre-installed apps like usual ones, and you can not even disable them from settings like in earlier Android versions.
Here is how to remove or disable unnecessary software without rooting phone. Works for MIUI 11 and 12 (based on Android 9 and 10), should work for other phones for recent Android versions. Thanks to this very useful but severely under-voted stackoverflow answer.
NOTE: I do not guarantee that this instructions won’t break your phone, blow it to flaming pieces or cause a sentient machines rebellion against humanity. You were warned.
To manage phone from command-line via USB you need adb - Android Debug Bridge, part of Android platform-tools. You can download the recent one for your OS here. If you are on Windows, you also need USB drivers for your device.
Settings - About phone. Tap “MIUI version” multiple times. Now Developer Options are unlocked. Settings - Additional settings - Developer Options - [] USB debugging.
Connect the phone to your computer via USB. Choose “File Transfer” mode instead of default “No data transfer”.
Open console in a directory where you unpacked platform tools.
./adb devices
Phone will prompt to add your computer’s key to allowed, agree to it.
./adb shell you have a shell on your device.
Now you need app package names, like com.miui.yellowpage for Mi Yellow Pages.
Settings - Apps - Manage Apps. Tap on application, then tap info() button in the right corner. There you can see “APK name”, that’s what we need.
There are 2 options: disable app and uninstall app. I prefer disabling them, it’s easier to enable them back if you’ve broken something.
# Uninstall app
# Sometimes uninstall command may not work without -k option on un-rooted devices
# -k: Keep the data and cache directories around after package removal.
pm uninstall --user 0 app.package.name
# Install uninstalled system app
pm install --user 0 $(pm dump app.package.name | awk '/path/{ print $2 }')
# Another way to install uninstalled system app
pm install-existing app.package.name
More details here: pm commad manual.
To be able to install apps back, you need to enable
Settings - Additional settings - Developer Options - [] Install via USB
On Xiaomi phone to enable this setting you need to sign in into Mi Account. You may just use your Google account to sign into it and then sign-out when you don’t need it anymore:
Settings - Mi Account - sign-out.
Here is a list of Xiaomi and Google apps that I find unnecessary:
UNSAFE TO DISABLE/UNINSTALL
com.xiaomi.finddevice Result: endless boot loop, some time after it will ask to erase the phone and start over. Guess how I learned that?
com.miui.securitycenter Result: phone reboots only in recovery mode
com.android.contacts Result: you lose the phone icon
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen Xiaomi App Vault. Result: if you are logged in with Mi account, device becomes locked, to unlock you should bring it to Xiaomi Services Center. Settings -> Home Screen crashes Settings app. See comment by @satnited.
Xiaomi:
com.miui.analytics Mi Analytics (Spyware?)
com.xiaomi.mipicks GetApps - app store like Google Play from Xiaomi. The most annoying one, periodically shows advertisement.
com.miui.msa.global MIUI Ad Services - also responsible for showing ads.
com.miui.cloudservice com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase com.miui.newmidrive Mi Cloud
com.miui.cloudbackup Mi Cloud Backup
com.miui.backup MIUI Backup
com.xiaomi.glgm Games
com.xiaomi.payment com.mipay.wallet.in Mi Credit
com.tencent.soter.soterserver Authorize payments in WeChat and other Chinese services, useless if you don’t live in China.
cn.wps.xiaomi.abroad.lite Mi DocViewer(Powered by WPS Office)
com.miui.videoplayer Mi Video
com.miui.player Mi Music
com.mi.globalbrowser Mi Browser
com.xiaomi.midrop Mi ShareMe
com.miui.yellowpage Mi YellowPages. Some kind of caller id app.
com.miui.gallery MIUI Gallery - if you use another gallery app WARNING: @nihalanand697 reports disabling it isn’t safe. But I had no problems after uninstalling it.
com.miui.android.fashiongallery Wallpaper Carousel
com.miui.bugreport com.miui.miservice Mi Bug Report - if you not using this feature
com.miui.weather2 MIUI Weather. I prefer another weather app.
com.miui.hybrid com.miui.hybrid.accessory Quick apps.
com.miui.global.packageinstaller MIUI package installer. Without it Play Store app will be used. It shows ads, but I like that you can manage app permissions before starting it.
com.xiaomi.joyose ?? Some junk
Google:
com.google.android.gms.location.history Location History
com.google.android.videos Google Movies
com.google.android.music Google Music
com.google.android.apps.photos Google Photos
com.google.android.youtube Youtube - I prefer to use a browser
com.google.android.apps.tachyon Google Duo - video calling app
com.google.ar.lens Google Lens - identify things on camera
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox Google search box - I prever to use a browser or widget
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing Digital wellbeing
com.google.android.apps.googleassistant Google Assistant
Facebook:
What the @#$%? I just got a fresh phone, didn’t install any Facebook apps and I still have a bunch of Facebook services eating my battery and memory.
com.android.browser Default Browser - not necessary if you use Firefox or Chrome
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker Wallpaper live picker
com.android.dreams.basic Screen saver
com.android.dreams.phototable Screen saver
com.android.providers.downloads.ui Downloads UI. Periodically show notifications about files you downloaded. I find no use for it.
Miscelanneous Promoted Apps
com.netflix.partner.activation Some Netflix stuff
com.zhiliaoapp.musically TikTok
ru.yandex.searchplugin Yandex Search
com.yandex.zen Yandex Zen
com.ebay.mobile com.ebay.carrier Ebay Store
ru.ozon.app.android Ozon Store
com.alibaba.aliexpresshd Aliexpress Store
sg.bigo.live Some social media
ru.auto.ara auto.ru app
And some additional steps to disable Xiaomi ads and collecting data:
Settings - Passwords & Security - Authorization & revocation. Revoke authorization from msa(MIUI System Ads) application. Not necessary if you already disabled com.miui.msa.global. Settings - Passwords & Security - Privacy. Disable “User Experience Program” and “Send diagnostic data automatically”. Settings - Passwords & Security - Privacy - Ad services. Disable “Personalized ad recommendations”.
SIM Toolkit
Some Russian mobile operators use SIM card built-in application to promote paid services. They show pop-up windows with OK/Cancel buttons. Hit the wrong button - and you are suddenly subscribed to some freaking SMS horoscope with daily fee.
com.android.stk SIM Toolkit
com.android.stk2 SIM Toolkit for the second SIM card
Note, that some mobile operators may use SIM toolkit for useful things, and you will lose that functions. In my experience I have never seen anything useful there.
Settings - About phone. Tap “MIUI version” multiple times. Now Developer Options are unlocked.
] USB debugging.
) button in the right corner. There you can see “APK name”, that’s what we need.