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In the second part of the article on the topic of setting up MIUI 7, I propose to deal with standard system applications, the removal of which will not in any way affect the operation of the smartphone

Before you take any action, I strongly recommend making a backup!

Uninstalling MIUI 7 system applications

Let's go along the way system/app and we find ourselves in the folder with the main system applications. This is where we will begin to get rid of those applications that, in my opinion, are not needed in the system.

Below are applications that can be removed without consequences. I note that this list is individual for everyone and depends precisely on whether you use services from xiaomi or not, and also depends on the firmware version and localizations (multirom, xiaomi.eu, miui.su, miui.pro, proprietary solutions). I use services from xiaomi, so the list is quite narrow. I will also try to indicate which applications are present on different firmware versions.

SYSTEM/APP

BugReport– Sending error reports (present on all versions) – For optimization
CloudPrint2– Virtual printer. I don’t need it and I’m unlikely to need it (7.1.2.0 – 7.1.3.0 is missing) – does not affect optimization
Email– Quite a universal mail application from Xiaomi. If you use it, then there is no point in getting rid of it. I don’t need corporate email support, especially since I’m using another application, so I’m deleting it. (on all firmware versions, with the exception of some proprietary ones) – does not affect optimization
Fastdormancy– This function, if I understand correctly, is used by mobile operators in Europe and Asia. You can read about the technology on the Internet. After reading it, I realized that my mobile operator does not support it. It can also drain the battery quite significantly if there is no support from the operator. Definitely “under the knife.” (only observed xiaomi.eu and the latest version from multirom) – for optimization
MiLinkService– a “useful” feature for Xiaomi devices. Allows you to transfer files between Xiaomi devices. Too much for me. Removed it. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – does not affect optimization
PrintSpooler– seals. The same thing to consider as with other services from the “virtual printer”. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – does not affect optimization
QuickSearchBox– Quick search from Xiaomi, which appears if you swipe up from the bottom of the screen. I tried it and realized that it was a little awkward to use. Alternative to Google Now. Works great, clearly responds to calls. In short, I recommend it. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – does not affect optimization
StepsProvider– this service was not available in previous builds. Possibly responsible for the pedometer. I don't understand why they added it. Removed it. (Observed on 7.2.4.0 and 7.2.7.0 from xiaomi.eu) – for optimization
Stk– a service application from a mobile operator. MTS Belarus has few useful features in this application. I just deleted it, but it’s better to freeze it in Titanium, otherwise after a full reset to factory settings problems with network detection may appear. (Present on all versions) – for optimization
Updater– Firmware update via system application. Many people ask “How to disable incoming notifications about the availability of a new software version.” We delete it and forget about it.
Note:
As for DEV firmware, this application cannot be deleted, otherwise the phone will be blocked and ask you to enter your MI account login and password. But after entering it was stuck on verification. I checked it on two DEV versions. In stable versions everything is fine. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization
Whetstone– And again sending logs that are related to processor performance. Very often this service wakes up the device. Verified. I'm deleting. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization

SYSTEM/DATA-APP

klobugreport. Let's delete it. Responsible for sending error logs. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization

SYSTEM/PRIV-APP

Browser– Standard browser from Xiaomi. At first I kept deleting it because of the Chinese language. But then I ran into patched version from 7.1.2.0 Multirom from Viset is in my folder. I was pleasantly surprised. The browser is completely Russian, the news contains most of the news portals of my country and neighboring countries. Cool. I set it up and realized that the browser is very fast. Flash support. I just replaced the version from xiaomi.eu with the version from firmware 7.1.2.0 from Viset (installed without problems). And of course permissions to folder "0755" and on the apk file itself "0644". (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – does not affect optimization
CellBroadcastReceiver– Broadcast messages (tsunamis, disasters, etc.), which are common there in Europe and Asia. I don't practice. Deleted. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization
GoogleFeedback– Google reviews. Deleted. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization
Shell– Part of the MIUI shell, which stores summaries and logs of the shell’s operation, which are subsequently sent somewhere. I removed it, tested it, no problems found. (in the comments they report that after removal, developer mode does not work for them). Great. In addition, I will say that deleting this service helps get rid of Shell process, which hangs in memory and sometimes loads the processor quite heavily.

(Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization
YellowPage- Yellow Pages. Allows you to see more detailed information about corporate clients, their numbers and accounts. Deleted. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – for optimization
Weather, WeatherProvider– Weather and weather server. The application is good, differs from various editions (localizations). Let's say Multirom's temperature graph is made in the form of sinusoidal curves. Looks great. However, most often in the forecast, instead of the usual units for measuring wind speed and atmospheric pressure, they are km/h and Pa, respectively. I uninstall and install an alternative Weather BZ. IMHO the best weather app. It looks familiar and fits perfectly into standard weather widgets, as well as custom themes and lock screens. (Present on all versions, except some copyrighted ones) – does not affect optimization

About freezing (disabling) applications via Titanium BackUp: I will say that this method is more secure than simply deleting applications from the system. But when there is a backup copy of applications, then there is no significant difference.

One of the main reasons for the success of the Android mobile platform is its openness. This allows users to customize the smartphone the way they want.

Xiaomi smartphones are very popular in our country, so we cannot ignore the MIUI user interface. Many people praise MIUI for its customization flexibility, while others complain about the lack of some important features. Today we will discuss one of these topics, namely, how to disable any application on MIUI 8.

As a rule, disabling any application on MIUI 8 is very simple. To do this, go to “Settings”> “Applications”, select the required application, and click the “Disable” option.

However, attentive users may have noticed that it is impossible to disable a pre-installed application. A lot of people, including me, find this seriously annoying. Why should I look at an application that is useless to me on my home screen? Don't worry, we have found a simple solution to this problem!

To demonstrate how to disable any app on MIUI 8, we'll take a look at Hangouts. This is one of the many applications that comes pre-installed with the operating system. Additionally, the app cannot be disabled in MIUI Settings as the Disable button itself is disabled. Ah, what irony!

What do we need

A free application called “QuickShortcutMaker” will help us disable the application on MIUI 8. Click on the link below to download it.

Step-by-step instruction

Once you have downloaded the above app, follow these steps:

Voila! You have successfully disabled an application that you don't need. It was pretty easy, wasn't it?

Please note that the only limitation of this method is that you cannot disable native MIUI 8 apps (such as Xiaomi's Music App). All other pre-installed applications (for example, Google Play Books, Google Play movies, etc.) can be disabled.

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 those applications that can be removed from the phone, and not just 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 delete 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 (this is especially common on Android), but they can be removed 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" on " 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 given 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 cause bad consequences for your phone.

The most complex 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;

Modern smartphones from Xiaomi have the widest range of functionality and can cope with almost any task set before them as mobile devices. However, difficulties often arise when using devices - slow/incorrect operation. The article describes in detail how MIUI 8 is optimized by properly configuring the phone, as well as through the use of standard/installed software.

Basic optimization methods

If your smartphone running MIUI 8 is very slow, then you need to perform the following 7 actions from the list below:

The shell must be updated to the latest version. Today, for example, Xiaomi Redmi 3 and other devices from this manufacturer can be updated to version MIUI 8.1.1.0. To update, you need to connect to the Internet, and then enter the corresponding menu called “Update”.

Now you need to go to the standard Security application. Optimization is performed by clicking on the “Optimize” button. Upon completion of this process, the device will issue a report on the work done (the amount of cleared cache memory, the number of protected applications) indicating the most dangerous areas in the system (the most energy-consuming applications, changed default settings).

If your phone slows down when switching between menus or while opening windows, you can try turning off the animation. There are two main ways.

You need to go to the “Settings” menu – “Battery and performance”, disabling system animation in the corresponding item.

Go to “Settings” - “About phone”, click on “MIUI Version” until the device notifies you that developer mode has been activated.

After this, you need to go to the “Settings” - “Advanced” - “For Developers” section and in the “Drawing” block configure the animation as you wish.

Setting up applications that start automatically is also very important. You can control autorun settings by going to “Security” – “Permissions”, and then selecting “Autorun” to disable the launch of certain applications at system startup. You can limit the number of background applications through the same developer menu as described in point 3.

MIUI can also be optimized by increasing the level of system memory cleaning. Still in the same developer menu, you must select the “Optimize system memory” item, setting it to a higher value.

One of the extreme measures is to completely remove applications if the system memory is at its maximum level. You can delete them: through the main screen (you need to hold the shortcut and drag it to the trash can, which will appear at the top of the screen);

In the second case, you can not delete the application, but clear its data if you suspect that the system slowdown is caused precisely by the operation of this software. Through the menu “Settings” - “All applications”.

Finally, the last method, also known as “as a last resort.” If the system cannot be optimized, then it should be reset to the factory configuration. This procedure is performed through “Settings” – “Advanced” – “Backup and reset” – “Reset settings”. The bottom line is that the device will be completely cleared of any entered information and settings made while working with it after the initial firmware at the manufacturer. Accordingly, you should first copy the data to external media, or make a backup copy of it on a synchronized Mi account.

Alternative methods

Also, more fine-tuning can be done for a smartphone from Xiaomi. It was already indicated above that you have access to the developer menu. Having entered it, you should pay attention to the point where hardware rendering acceleration is enabled. This method is a pure experiment: the user must track for himself whether the enabled setting will be effective, since there may be no effect or it will be the opposite (the system will slow down even more).

Installation of special software. Again, the result is not guaranteed, since one of the most popular applications that solve the described problem, Clean Master, has almost the same functionality as the standard “Security” menu. However, it's worth a try, since different approaches developers take to the cleaning process can give different results.

Other factors that can affect system speed:

number of desktops - you can check if you pinch the screen with three fingers at once (pull them together). Unnecessary screens should be removed;

number of widgets - do not forget that each “picture” creates an additional load, and each information module (widget) requires part of the memory to update the data displayed on it;
“live” wallpapers also put a strain on the device’s processor and battery
Auto-updates in the Play Market must be disabled. After launching the application, you need to slide out the tab on the right and go to “Settings”. At the topmost point, you should set the value to “Never” to auto-update all applications that are downloaded to your smartphone;

A completely full device memory can negatively affect performance; always keep 100-200 MB free;
For experienced users who have root on the device, it is possible to freeze and even delete system services and miui and Xiaomi applications, which will have a positive effect on the freed up processor and battery resources. It is worth warning that this method is very dangerous for your smartphone.

Bottom line

The article discusses in detail the optimization of Xiaomi Redmi and Mi models, and all the proposed methods work with other devices running MIUI 8. Monitor your smartphone constantly, since good prevention eliminates the occurrence of problems and the need for optimization.

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How to delete an application on Xiaomi

Any smartphone has many applications installed by default. The most popular operating system is . Out of the box, phones with this OS receive few standard programs - only the most necessary ones. However, almost every manufacturer installs its own shell as an interface, which significantly or not significantly changes the appearance of the system, and also adds new functions. Examples include ZenUI from ASUS and, of course, MIUI. Not everyone needs these programs, so many people want to erase them. Today we will look at how to uninstall an application on Xiaomi.

Will be useful

Every program uses RAM. Due to the shortage, the smartphone begins to slow down. Of course, there is nothing easier than deleting applications. But not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. The thing is that not every program can be erased from the smartphone’s memory.

Method 1

In branded There is no separate menu for installed programs. As a result of this, all the applications that are on the phone are on the desktop. The fastest way is to remove it from your desktop.

Since there is no menu, the shortcut will disappear from the screen, and all data about the program will be erased from the system. It's easy to do. You need to follow three simple steps:

press and hold the icon until it can be moved;
move the icon to the trash can icon located at the top of the screen;
Confirm the action by clicking on the “Delete” button.

note

When you try to erase a program, the system asks for confirmation. If you do not want to perform the action, you must click on the “Cancel” button.

Method 2

The disadvantage of the first method is that it You can't get rid of all programs. There are also those that are not located on the desktop. These include widgets and various system utilities.

To delete such files, you must use the smartphone settings menu. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

open settings:
go to the “Applications” section;
select the “All applications” tab;
click on the desired program;
click on the “Delete” button;
confirm the action.

Method 3

Third-party utilities can be used to uninstall applications on Xiaomi smartphones. For example, CCleaner. It may be from the Play Market. She allows you to clean the system from “garbage” that clogs the memory.

By the way, all programs installed from the Play Market can also be removed using it. To do this, you need to take the following steps:

open Play Market;
click on the three horizontal stripes in the upper left corner;
click on “My applications and games”;
go to the “Installed” tab;
select the program and click “Delete”.

Will be useful

You can delete it in another way: on any page of the Play Market, click on the search bar, enter the name of the application, go to it and erase it.

Method 4

We can’t help but talk about how to remove system applications on Xiaomi. MIUI has a number of programs that cannot be erased without causing harm to the smartphone. The More Shorcuts utility helps correct the situation. In the window, go to the “Activity” item and write “All applications” in the search bar. Three results will appear in the output. You need to select the last one – Settings$AllApplicationsActivity.

After completing all the above steps, a new icon will appear on the screen of your Xiaomi smartphone. With its help, you cannot delete Google applications and other data necessary for the normal functioning of the system, but you can disable them. Disabling procedure:

click on the new shortcut;
select a program;
click on the “Disable” button;
confirm the action.