Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G — Complete Debloat & Ad Removal Guide

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📌 Device Info

Field	Details
Device	Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Purchase Price	৳60,000 (3-month EMI)
OS	HyperOS (Global)
PC	Windows 10 Pro + Android Studio installed

⚠️ IMPORTANT — PayJoy Warning (EMI Device)

The app com.payjoy.access was found pre-installed. PayJoy is a device-financing lock app. Since this phone was bought on 3-month EMI, do NOT remove this app until all installments are paid — the finance company can remotely lock your device.

✅ Once EMI is fully paid, remove it safely:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.payjoy.access

🔧 ADB Methods — Choose One

Method 1 — ADB via PC (Windows)

Step 1 — Enable Developer Options

Settings → About Phone → tap "HyperOS Version" 7 times fast You’ll see: “You are now a developer!”

Step 2 — Enable USB Debugging

Settings → Additional Settings → Developer Options

Turn ON USB Debugging
Turn ON USB Debugging (Security Settings) ← Critical for HyperOS!

Step 3 — Get ADB on PC

Option A — From Android Studio (already installed):

C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools\

Shift + Right-click in that folder → Open PowerShell / CMD here

Option B — Download standalone:

https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
Extract to C:\platform-tools\

Option C — Add to System PATH (permanent):

Win + S → “Environment Variables” → Path → Edit → New
Paste: C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools
OK → OK → OK → reopen terminal

Step 4 — Connect & Verify

Plug phone with original data cable → tap ALLOW on phone popup
Change USB mode to File Transfer (MTP)

# PowerShell — use .\adb prefix
.\adb devices

# CMD — use adb directly
adb devices

Expected output:

List of devices attached
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX device

Output	Fix
`unauthorized`	Check phone popup, tap Allow
`offline`	Try different USB port or cable
empty list	Set USB mode to MTP; run `adb kill-server` then `adb start-server`

Method 2 — Wireless ADB via Termux (No PC Needed) ✅ Recommended

Shizuku is not available for HyperOS. Use Termux with Wireless ADB instead — full ADB control, no PC required.

Step 1 — Enable Wireless Debugging on Phone

Settings → Additional Settings → Developer Options → Wireless Debugging → Turn ON

Tap “Pair device with pairing code” — note the IP, pairing port, and pairing code.

Step 2 — Install ADB in Termux

pkg update && pkg install android-tools

Step 3 — Pair Termux with Phone

adb pair <IP>:<pairing-port>
# Example:
adb pair 192.168.1.5:41234
# Enter the pairing code when prompted: 123456

Step 4 — Connect

Back in the Wireless Debugging screen, note the main IP:Port (different from pairing port):

adb connect 192.168.1.5:5555

Step 5 — Run Commands Normally

All commands below work exactly the same — no .\ prefix needed in Termux:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.package.name

🗑️ Removal Results (Actual Session via PC)

Package	App	Result
`com.xiaomi.mipicks`	GetApps Store	✅ Removed
`com.miui.videoplayer`	Mi Video	✅ Removed
`com.xiaomi.joyose`	Ad/Tracking Service	✅ Removed
`com.miui.yellowpage`	Yellow Pages	✅ Removed
`com.miui.cleanmaster`	Cleaner	❌ Not installed
`com.xiaomi.gamecenter`	Game Center	❌ Not installed
`com.mi.globalbrowser`	Mi Browser	❌ Not installed
`com.miui.android.fashiongallery`	Fashion Gallery	❌ Not installed
`com.miui.systemAdSolution`	Ad System	❌ Not installed
`com.miui.weather2`	Mi Weather	❌ Protected [-1000]

[!IMPORTANT]
Use .\adb instead of adb (Quick Fix); Just add .\ before every command:

🔴 Priority — Ad & Tracking Apps (Remove First)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.globalminusscreen
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.discover
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cleaner
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.bugreport
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.barrage
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misightservice

Package	Why Remove
`com.miui.msa.global`	Main ad engine — serves ads system-wide
`com.miui.analytics`	Tracks usage, sends data to Xiaomi
`com.mi.globalminusscreen`	Left-swipe news feed full of ads
`com.xiaomi.discover`	“Content discovery” = ads in disguise
`com.miui.cleaner`	Fake cleaner, shows lots of ads
`com.xiaomi.barrage`	Floating danmaku feature, useless
`com.miui.bugreport`	Sends bug reports to Xiaomi servers
`com.miui.misightservice`	Sight AI tracking service

🟠 Facebook Bloatware (Remove)

These run silently in the background even if you never use Facebook:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services

🟠 Microsoft Bloatware (Remove)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.appmanager
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.deviceintegrationservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoftsdk.crossdeviceservicebroker

🟡 Xiaomi Optional Apps

Package	App	What It Does	Remove If…
`com.miui.player`	Mi Music	Built-in music player	You use VLC, Auxio, etc.
`com.mi.healthglobal`	Mi Health	Fitness/step tracking	You don’t use Mi Band
`com.miui.cloudbackup`	Mi Cloud Backup	Backs up to Xiaomi cloud	You use Google Backup
`com.miui.cloudservice`	Mi Cloud Service	Core Xiaomi cloud engine	You don’t use Mi Cloud
`com.miui.micloudsync`	Mi Cloud Sync	Syncs contacts to Mi Cloud	You use Google Contacts
`com.miui.misound`	Mi Sound	Audio tuner/equalizer	You don’t use Xiaomi sound
`com.miui.touchassistant`	Touch Assistant	Floating virtual home button	You use gesture navigation
`com.xiaomi.aiservice`	Xiaomi AI Service	Powers Xiaomi AI features	You don’t use Xiaomi AI
`com.xiaomi.cameramind`	Camera Mind AI	AI scene detection	You prefer manual camera
`com.xiaomi.aicr`	AI Call Recording	Call transcription	You don’t record calls
`com.xiaomi.aiasst.vision`	AI Vision	Camera “scan to search”	You don’t use this
`com.miui.extraphoto`	Extra Photo Formats	RAW/HEIF support	You only use JPG
`com.miui.aod`	Always On Display	Clock on locked screen	You don’t use AOD
`com.mi.appfinder`	App Finder	Swipe-down app search	You use Google search
`com.miui.backup`	Mi Backup	Local + cloud backup	You back up via Google/ADB
`com.miui.phrase`	Phrases	Text snippet shortcuts	You never use this
`com.miui.qr`	Mi QR Scanner	Built-in QR scanner	You use Google Lens

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.healthglobal
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cloudbackup
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.micloudsync
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misound
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.touchassistant
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.aiservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.cameramind
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.aicr
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.aiasst.vision
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.extraphoto
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.aod
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.appfinder
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.backup
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.phrase
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.qr

🟡 Google Apps (Optional)

Package	App	Remove If…
`com.google.android.apps.tachyon`	Google Meet	You use Zoom/Jitsi
`com.google.android.apps.youtube.music`	YouTube Music	You use VLC/local music
`com.google.android.videos`	Google TV	You don’t buy from Google Play
`com.google.android.apps.bard`	Google Gemini	You use Claude 😄
`com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red`	YouTube Premium	You don’t have YT Premium
`com.google.android.apps.wellbeing`	Digital Wellbeing	You don’t track screen time
`com.google.android.apps.safetyhub`	Safety Hub	You don’t use Google safety
`com.google.android.gm`	Gmail	You use K-9 Mail or webmail
`com.google.android.apps.docs`	Google Docs	You use LibreOffice, etc.
`com.google.android.apps.messaging`	Google Messages	You use Xiaomi Messages
`com.google.android.apps.photos`	Google Photos	You use local/other backup
`com.google.android.apps.restore`	Google Restore	Phone is already set up

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.bard
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.safetyhub
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gm
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.messaging
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.restore

⚠️ Skip Gmail if you actively use it. Skip Google Photos if you rely on it for backup.

🟢 DO NOT TOUCH — Critical System Apps

Package	Why Keep
`com.android.systemui`	Core UI — removing = black screen
`com.google.android.gms`	Google Play Services
`com.android.vending`	Play Store
`com.miui.home`	Launcher
`com.miui.securitycenter`	Core security
`com.miui.securitycore`	Core security
`com.android.phone`	Phone calls
`com.android.bluetooth`	Bluetooth
`com.android.settings`	Settings app
`com.xiaomi.account`	Mi Account (Find Device)
`com.qualcomm.*`	Chipset drivers
`com.android.providers.*`	Data providers

🔍 Find Any App’s Package Name

From Phone Settings: Settings → Apps → [find the app] → ⋮ → Additional Info

From ADB:

# List all system apps
adb shell pm list packages -s

# Filter by keyword
adb shell pm list packages -s | grep "miui" # Termux / Linux
adb shell pm list packages -s | findstr "miui" # Windows CMD

🔄 Restore a Mistakenly Removed App

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.package.name

🛡️ Block Remaining Ads — Private DNS

Even after debloating, some ads slip through system apps. Block them system-wide with no root:

Settings → More Connection Settings → Private DNS → Private DNS provider hostname

Option	Hostname	Notes
✅ AdGuard DNS	`dns.adguard.com`	No account needed, just works
NextDNS	`<your-id>.dns.nextdns.io`	Needs free account at nextdns.io — your unique ID is shown on the dashboard

⚠️ Entering just nextdns.io will break internet. You must use your personal subdomain like abc123.dns.nextdns.io from your NextDNS dashboard.

Recommendation: Use dns.adguard.com — simpler, zero setup, equally effective.

📱 Open-Source Ad-Free Alternatives (F-Droid)

Removed App	Replacement	Source
Mi Browser	Mull / Fennec F-Droid (Firefox-based)	F-Droid
Mi Video	VLC / mpv for Android	F-Droid
Mi Music	Auxio / Music Player GO	F-Droid
Mi File Manager	Material Files	F-Droid
Mi Calendar	Etar Calendar	F-Droid
GetApps	F-Droid	f-droid.org
Mi Weather	Breezy Weather	F-Droid
Mi Notes	Markor (Markdown notes)	F-Droid
Mi Gallery	Aves	F-Droid / GitHub
Mi Cleaner	❌ Not needed — Android manages RAM itself	—
Game Center	❌ Just uninstall	—

💡 After OTA Updates

Apps removed via ADB are hidden for your user account, not fully deleted. A major HyperOS OTA may restore some of them. Simply re-run the relevant commands — takes about 2 minutes.

Reference guide generated from a personal Claude conversation — April 2026.
For a full community-maintained package list, see UAD-ng on GitHub.

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