All Xiaomi phones come with a default browser called Mi Browser. It’s not the best option, so many users want to remove it. If you’re one of them, we’re going to explain how to remove Mi Browser from a Xiaomi so that it stops bothering you . It’s a somewhat complex process, but we’ll guide you through every step. On the other hand, if you’re too lazy, you can always cancel the application.
- Delete My Browser
- Prepare the mobile
- Delete the browser
- Delete My Browser
- Change default browser
- Avoid notifications from Mi Browser
- Hide My Browser
Delete My Browser
The problem with Mi Browser is that it cannot be removed from the settings . This happens with both the browser and other pre-installed apps. When you press the app, the typical Uninstall button will not appear. Going into the settings and trying to delete it from there will not work either, as there is no command to do so.
However, just because Mi Browser cannot be removed from settings doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to get rid of it in other ways. In fact, there are several methods to get rid of the browser . Some are very complex, but there is one that is relatively easy.
This method consists of accessing a web page called MIUesADB, which allows us to delete pre-installed apps . We will access it from a computer and then connect the mobile to delete Mi Browser. Don’t worry, we will detail the process below. Although before accessing it, we must change certain settings on our portable device.
Prepare the mobile
The first thing you need to do is enable developer options on your phone . This changes slightly depending on the version of MIUI, Xiaomi’s operating software, that you have. However, in most versions they are enabled in the same way, by doing the following:
- Go to the Settings app .
- Select the About phone option .
- Tap several times on the MIUI Version text .
- A note will appear informing us that we now have access to the developer options.
This will allow us to modify the internal functioning of the mobile. After that, we must activate the possibility of changing certain parameters when connecting the device to a computer . To do this, we will enter Developer Options, from Additional Settings, within Settings, and activate these 3 switches:
- USB debugging .
- Install via USB .
- USB Debugging (Security Settings) .
Delete the browser
We’ve already got the first part of the tutorial out of the way, now we need to connect the device to the computer to delete Mi Browser from it . Before we start, we recommend using Google Chrome on the PC, as it is more compatible with MIUIesADB than other browsers.
Once you have entered the page from the link above, connect the mobile to the computer using a USB cable . The one you use to charge it may work. After that, follow these steps .
- After connecting your phone, select Transfer Files on it.
- In the top left corner of your computer, on the MIUIesADB website, select Add device and choose your mobile.
- After that, tap on Connect .
- Look at your phone, a notification will appear from which you must activate USB Debugging . This will connect it to the page.
- From the computer, in MIUIesADB you must look for the Uninstall Bloatware section , on the left side of the screen.
- A list of all the default Xiaomi applications will appear, so all you have to do is find Mi Browser, select it and click on the trash icon that will appear in the lower right corner of the PC.
That’s it, this is how you can delete your Xiaomi Mi Browser. Although it consists of many steps, it is not a particularly complicated process. However, be careful with what you press, so as not to delete an application that is necessary for its operation . On the other hand, here we tell you how to delete other default Xiaomi applications .
Delete My Browser
If you don’t want to go through all these steps or you’re afraid of ruining your phone, there’s another alternative: deactivating Mi Browser. Before I explain what this means, keep in mind that if you follow all the steps correctly, your phone won’t be in any danger. However, you might be lazy or uncomfortable with the above, so you can always deactivate Mi Browser . This won’t delete the app, but it will stop bothering you. In fact, you won’t even remember that it’s still there.
This process consists of several steps . The first thing we will do is change the browser so that Mi Browser does not launch when we click on a link. Then we will remove the ability to send notifications, so it will not bother you. Finally, we will set it aside so we can forget about it.
Change default browser
We are going to change the default browser so that when you click on a link, it does not automatically go through Mi Browser. It is important to download another one before changing it . Below we suggest 2 classics that always work, but in this article we show you other interesting browsers.
Once you have installed another browser, although it is possible that you already had it installed and did not need to download it, you can change the default one. Depending on the version of MIUI you have, the steps to do so will vary, but in all versions you should find the Default applications section , which is usually in the Applications section.
The steps to follow are usually the following:
- Go to the Settings app .
- Select the Applications section .
- Tap Manage applications .
- Tap the 3 dots in the top right corner and select Default apps .
- Go to Browser and choose a browser other than My Browser.
Avoid notifications from Mi Browser
We’ve already selected another browser as default, but Mi Browser may still bother us with notifications . Fortunately, we can choose not to have any more notifications sent to us.
This is how to remove notifications from Mi Browser :
- Go to the Settings app .
- Select the Applications section .
- Tap Manage applications .
- A list of all the apps will appear. You need to find and select Mi Browser (it may also be displayed under the name Mi Navegador ).
- Tap Notifications and turn off the Show notifications switch .
Hide My Browser
The last thing we need to do is hide Mi Browser. This is pretty much optional, as it simply means leaving it somewhere on the home screen where we won’t come across it constantly. We can drag it and leave it at the edge of the home screen, where we rarely go, or create a drawer where it will be stored . The choice is yours.