Tired of the Xiaomi App Store taking up space on your phone? Many users find it useless, especially with its limited app selection and Chinese-only interface. The good news is, you can get rid of it!
The Problem:
The Xiaomi App Store is a system app, which means you can’t just delete it like a regular app.
The Solution:
There’s a clever workaround that lets you remove it. Here’s how:
Say Goodbye to the Xiaomi App Store: A Simple Removal Guide
For your convenience, the instructions below are divided into sections. Make sure you follow the instructions exactly.
1: Install Android SDK
Okay, let’s get the tools we need to unlock your phone!
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Download the Android SDK Platform Tools: Go to Google’s website and download the Android SDK Platform Tools. It’s the official software, so it’s super safe and reliable.
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Extract the files: Once you’ve downloaded the tools, find the file and unzip it. This will create a folder called “platform-tools” on your computer.
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Put it somewhere handy: Move the “platform-tools” folder to a location you’ll remember, like your Desktop or Documents folder.
That’s it! Now you’ve got the tools ready to unlock your phone. We’re almost there
2: Enable USB Debugging
Alright, let’s make sure your phone is ready to talk to our tools!
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Enable USB Debugging: Go to your phone’s Settings app.
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Find “About Phone”: Inside Settings, look for a section called “About Phone” or something similar.
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Tap the MIUI version seven times: You’ll find a “MIUI version” number. Tap it seven times quickly. This will enable Developer options.
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Go back to Settings: Now, go back to the main Settings menu.
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Find “Additional Settings”: Look for a section called “Additional Settings” or “Advanced settings”.
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Select “Developer Options”: Inside “Additional Settings”, you should see “Developer Options”.
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Turn on USB Debugging: In “Developer Options”, find “USB Debugging” and make sure it’s turned ON.
Now, your phone is ready to connect with our tools in the right way! We’re getting closer to unlocking that bootloader. 😎
3: Get Xiaomi App Store Package Name
Okay, so we need to figure out the name of the Xiaomi App Store app before we can remove it. It’s like finding the app’s secret code!
Here’s the deal:
You’ll need to find the “package name” of the Xiaomi App Store app. This is a unique identifier that tells your phone which app you want to remove.
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Need help finding the package name? Check out our tutorial on How to Get an App Package Name on Android. It shows you all the different ways to find it!
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Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! The package name for the Xiaomi App Store is [Insert the package name here].
Now you know the app’s secret code, so we’re ready to move on to the next step!
com.xiaomi.mipicks
4: Verify ADB Connection
Alright, let’s make sure your computer can talk to your phone!
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Connect with a USB cable: Plug your phone into your computer using a USB cable.
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Double-check USB Debugging: Make sure you already turned on USB Debugging in your phone’s settings (we did that earlier!).
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Open the Command Prompt: Go to the “platform-tools” folder you downloaded before. In the address bar, type “CMD” and press Enter. This will open the Command Prompt window.
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Test the connection: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
adb devicesThis command tells your computer to check if it can see your phone.
What to expect:
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Success: If everything is working, you should see a list of devices connected to your computer, with your phone’s name and serial number.
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Problem: If you see an error message or no devices listed, make sure your phone is connected properly, USB Debugging is turned on, and the drivers are installed.
Let me know if you see the list of devices! If not, we’ll troubleshoot together. 😊
adb devices
The Device ID should now appear, indicating that the connection is successful.
5: Enable ADB Shell
- In the CMD window, enter the command as follows:
adb shell
Now that the shell connection has been made, you will receive your device codename.
6: Uninstall/Disable Xiaomi App Store
- Enter the command shown below to remove the Xiaomi App Store from your device:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
- Alternatively, use the command shown below to remove the Xiaomi App Store from your device:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
- Use the following command in its place if the one above doesn’t work.
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
Re-Enable/Reinstall Xiaomi App Store
- If you need to reactivate the Xiaomi App Store on your device, enter the following command:
pm enable -–user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
- However, to reinstall the Xiaomi App Store on your device, use the instruction listed below:
cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.mipicks
Great! You’ve made it to the end of the guide. Now you know how to remove that pesky Xiaomi App Store.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask! We’re here to help. Happy customizing! 🎉