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#!/usr/bin/env bash
declare -a xiaomi=(
"android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cepheus"
"android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.dipper"
"android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.daisy"
"android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cactus"
# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.X where X is the phone's codename
# Used to **auto** install stuff
# IMO it's a similar feature than Play Auto Install (https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/how-stop-google-play-auto-install-t2590253)
"android.romstats" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Misleading package name. This is a Xiaomi-only package.
# Can someone provide the .apk?
# Telemetry stuff
"cn.wps.xiaomi.abroad.lite"
# Mi Doc viewer
# Documents (*.doc/docx, *.ppt/pptx, *.xls/xlsx, *.pdf, *.wps, and *.txt) viewer powered by WPS Office
# FYI: WPS is a chinese closed-source software. It's as bad as Microsoft office (privacy-wise)
# https://www.wps.com/privacy-policy
"com.android.backup"
# Xiaomi Backup and Restore feature (mislead package name).
# This package was replaced by 'com.miui.backup' on newer models.
"com.android.midrive"
# Mi Drive
# Misleading package name. It is indeed a closed-source Xiaomi application.
# Allow for cloud storage (on Mi Cloud) and syncing across multiple Android devices.
"com.autonavi.minimap"
# 高德地图 (Yeah no english translation) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autonavi.minimap)
# Xiaomi GPS
"com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk"
# Duer stuff from Baidu
# Duer is a virtual AI assistant.
"com.baidu.input_mi"
# Baidu IME (Baidu keyboard)
# YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A CLOSED-SOURCE KEYBOARD !
# https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/
# Archive : https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/
"com.baidu.searchbox"
# 百度 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.baidu.searchbox)
# Baidu App search engine.
"com.bsp.catchlog"
# bsp = Board support package
# Used to catch log files obviously.
"com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller"
# Mi Remote Controller (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller)
# Control your electric appliances with your phone using Mi Remote.
"com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.peel.plugin"
# Peel Mi Remote (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.peel.plugin)
# Peel Mi Remote is a TV guide extension for Xiaomi Mi Remote by "Peel Smart Remote".
"com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp"
# Facemoji Keyboard Lite for Xiaomi - Emoji & Theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp)
# Emoji keyboard
"com.factory.mmigroup"
# Hidden super-menu accessible by dialing *#*#64633#*#*
# This menu lists all the others hidden test/debug apps.
"com.fingerprints.sensortesttool"
# Sensor Test Tool
# Hidden test app used to test working of the fingerprint sensors.
"com.huaqin.diaglogger"
# Secret logging menu only accessible by dialing using a "secret code" (*#*#CODE#*#*)
# You can use any of these code : "995995", "996996", "9434", "334334", "5959", "477477"
# Used to log Bluetooth traffic and send them to com.miui.bugreport
# Write logs to "/sdcard/diag_logs/" | "/sdcard/wlan_logs/" | "/sdcard/MIUI/debug_log/common/"
#
# FYI Huaqin is a Chinese mobile phone research and development company.
"com.huaqin.factory"
# Hidden test app (dial *#*#64663#*#*)
# Used by technician in factory to test the hardware. Not intented to be run by end-users.
# Has a huge amount of permission.
# A vulnerability was found in 2019 (CVE-2019-15340) allowing any app co-located on the device to
# programmatically disable and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silently (and without the corresponding access permission)
# https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15340
"com.huaqin.sar" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# SetTransmitPower
# I can't access the apk but I'm pretty sure it is another hidden test app not meant to be used by end-user
# Given its name it could be used to adjust the transmit power of the cell phone antennas
# SAR = Specific Absorption Rate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_absorption_rate)
# XDA users removed this without any issues. To be 100% sure it would be good to test the SAR without this package (just in case)
"com.milink.service"
# UniPlay Service
# MIUI screen casting service.
# If removed, you'll have to use Android's native casting services which can be accessed through a 3rd party app.
"com.mipay.wallet"
"com.mipay.wallet.id"
"com.mipay.wallet.in"
# Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)
# Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.
# https://www.mi-pay.com/
#
# .in = Mi Pay for India
# .id = My Pay for Indonesia
"com.miui.accessibility"
# Mi Ditto
# Accesibility feature. Dictation (TTS) and speech output,
# making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
"com.miui.audioeffect"
# AudioEffect from Xiaomi (https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/audiofx/AudioEffect)
# Used by the equalizer (to be confirmed)
"com.miui.cit"
# Hardware tests
# Secret codes (https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/933353182956326913#m) let you run hardware tests.
# https://c.mi.com/thread-1744085-1-0.html
"com.miui.cloudservice"
# Mi Cloud Service
# NOTE : Settings will crash when pressing on any "Mi Cloud" button if this package is deleted.
"com.miui.huanji"
# Mi Mover (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.huanji)
# Lets you transfer your contacts, messages, personal files, all the installed apps (but not their data)
# and all the settings (app + system) from an android phone to a Xiaomi phone.
# The 2 phones will establish a direct wifi connection.
"com.miui.enbbs"
# Xiaomi Forums old package.
# Now com.mi.global.bbs.
"com.miui.greenguard"
# Security Guard Service
# The app includes three different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose from to keep their phone protected: Avast, AVL and Tencent.
# Upon selecting the app, the user selects one of these providers as the default Anti-Virus engine to scan the device.
# It the app that scan an app before installing it
# NOTE : A vulnerability was found in 2019 : https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/
"com.miui.hybrid"
# Quick Apps
# It's basically an app which shows you ads and tracks you...
# Funny thing, Xiaomi's Quick Apps was reportedly being blocked by Google Play Protect.
# https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/19/xiaomi-quick-apps-flagged-blocked-google-play-protect/
#
# Reverse engineering of the app :
# https://medium.com/@gags.gk/reverse-engineering-quick-apps-from-xiaomi-a1c9131ae0b7
# Spoiler : you really should delete this package.
"com.miui.hybrid.accessory"
# Xiaomi Hybrid Accessory
# Smartphone accessories support for Quick Apps (com.miui.hybrid)
"com.miui.micloudsync"
# Mi Cloud Sync
# Needed for Cloud syncronisation
"com.miui.miwallpaper"
# Mi Wallpaper
"com.miui.nextpay" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Next Pay
# ???
"com.miui.qr"
# MUI Qr code scanner
"com.miui.smsextra"
# Dependency for MIUI Messaging (MIUI SMS app misleadingly called com.android.mms)
# You can remove it if you don't use the default SMS app (and you should)
# Run in background once the phone is booted, has access to internet and interact with Cloud Manager
"com.miui.touchassistant"
# Quick Ball/Touch Assistant
# Touch assistant with a combination of five unique shortcuts which aimed to give easy and quick access to functions and apps you use frequently.
"com.miui.translation.xmcloud"
# Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinesse users.
"com.miui.translationservice"
# Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinesse users.
"com.miui.userguide"
# Xiaomi User guide
"com.miui.analytics"
# Xiaomi Analytics
# This app is shady. According to a guy who try to reverse engineered the app, Xiaomi Analytics can replace any (signed?) package
# they want silently on your device within 24 hours. Maybe that no longer the case now but... you don't want analytics anyway.
# Source : http://blog.thijsbroenink.com/2016/09/xiaomis-analytics-app-reverse-engineered/
"com.miui.android.fashiongallery"
# Mi Wallpaper Carousel (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.android.fashiongallery)
# Display new photos on your lock screen every time you turn ON your screen.
"com.miui.antispam" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# MIUI Antispam
# spam phone numbers filter (blacklist).
# Suspicious analytics inside and has access to internet. Cloud backup possible.
# At quick glance it is not a private antispam app.
# Can someone check what data are collected/transfered?
#"com.miui.backup"
# MIUI Backup
# Local Backup/Restore feature (Settings > Additional Settings > Local backups)
# It seems this app can communicate with Mi Drop
# This app has 73 permissions and can obviously do everything it want.
"com.miui.bugreport"
# Mi Feedback
# Used to seend bug report to devs
"com.miui.cleanmaster"
# Mi Cleaner
# Clean useless files
"com.miui.cloudbackup"
# Mi Cloud backup
# Needed for Xiaomi cloud backup.
"com.miui.cloudservice"
# Mi Cloud Services needed for Mi Cloud
"com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase"
# Another Mi Cloud dependency
"com.miui.compass"
# Mi Compass
# I think you understand its purpose...
"com.miui.contentcatcher"
# Application Extension Service
# I don't have a Xiaomi device so I can't test. A lot of people delete this package but I'd like to know its purpose.
# IMO it's related to web browsing from a xiaomi app
"com.miui.daemon"
# MIUI daemon
# Collect a lot of data and send them to China.
# See : https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/938872347087564800?lang=en
"com.miui.fm"
# MIUI FM Radio app
"com.miui.fmservice"
# FM Radio Service
# Needed by com.miui.fm to work correctly
"com.miui.gallery"
# MIUI Gallery app.
# Simple Gallery is way better, ligther and open-source (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.simplemobiletools.gallery.pro/)
"com.miui.klo.bugreport"
# KLO Bugreport
# This app registers system failures and Android applications errors and sends bugs to Xiaomi servers.
"com.miui.miservice"
# Services & feedback
# Used to send feedbacks (and data) to Xiaomi. Integration in Wechat
# Seems to be able to launch 'Baidu location service'
# Has too much permisions, run in background all the time and can be removed without issue
"com.miui.msa.global"
# Main System Ads
# Analyzation of user behaviors to show you ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads...
# https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones
"com.miui.notes"
# Mi Notes
"com.miui.personalassistant"
# Seems to be App Vault on some phones (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant)
# https://c.mi.com/thread-1017547-1-0.html
"com.miui.phrase" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Frequent Phrases
# Not sure to understand how exactly it can be used but it is supposed to predict phrases you'll want to write.
# I don't know why it isn't handled in the keyboard app. This seems to be something else.
# In any case it has access to internet, is linked to MiCloud and contains a weird CloudTelephonyManager java class in his code.
"com.miui.player"
# Mi Music (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.player)
"com.miui.providers.weather"
# Xiaomi provider for MI Weather app (com.miui.weather)
# REMINDER : Content providers helps an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps,
# and provide a way to share data with other apps. They encapsulate the data, and provide mechanisms for defining data security
# Source: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
"com.miui.screenrecorder"
# Mi Screen Recorder
"com.miui.spock"
# Analytics app who constantly run in background.
# Sends indentifiable data to Xiaomi servers
# See https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/70400d0055e1924966fb8367cafddc175dee914bbdc227342c9dd86fb3aa829f/details
# It leaks system version, device model, exact firmware build + some few mysterious IDs
"com.miui.systemAdSolution"
# Spyware who analyse user behavior for targeted ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads...
# https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones
"com.miui.sysopt"
# SysoptApplication
# Strange app with no permission. By looking at the code it seems to be a kind of debug app.
# The app doesn't seem to do intersting stuff.
"com.miui.translation.kingsoft"
# Translation stuff by Kingsoft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsoft)
"com.miui.translation.youdao"
# Translation stufff by Youdao (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youdao)
"com.miui.video"
# IMO it's needed by com.miui.videoplayer (confirmation needed)
"com.miui.videoplayer"
# Mi Video (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.videoplayer)
"com.miui.videoplayer.overlay"
# Mi Video overlay
# REMINDER : A screen overlay in Android, also referred to as “Draw On Top”, allows an app to display content over another app
"com.miui.virtualsim"
# Mi Roaming
# It enables users to connect to roaming data on-demand via virtual SIM technology.
# https://alertify.eu/xiaomi-mi-roaming/
"com.miui.vsimcore"
# Virtual Sim core service
"com.miui.miwallpaper.earth"
"com.miui.miwallpaper.mars"
# SuperWallpaperEARTH / SuperWallpaperMARS
# Live/animated Xiaomi wallaper
"com.miui.newmidrive"
# Mi Drive (Chinese version)
# Lets you upload and sync your files on the (Mi) Cloud.
# Always run in background
"com.wapi.wapicertmanager"
# WAPI Certificates Manager
# WAPI = WLAN Authentication Privacy Infrastructure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure
# It was designed to replace WEP and become the new Standard but it was't rejected by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
# It is currently only used in China
# This app most likely manage certificates (they are used to make sure you're not connecting to a rogue Access Point)
# Note: If you live in China, you most likely want to keep it.
"com.miui.weather2"
# Mi Weather app
"com.miui.yellowpage"
# Yellow Page from MIUI.
# REMINDER : Yellow pages contain phone numbers of companies and services. They are provided by Xiaomi partners or businesses themselves.
"com.mfashiongallery.emag"
# Wallpapers by Xiaomi
"com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant"
# MI Vault aka the "assistant" you open swiping left from MI Home
"com.mi.android.globalminusscreen"
# App Vault (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalminusscreen)
# Google Feed replica from Xiaomi
# Completely useless app which displays all the trending stories from the web + a bunch of other stupid things.
"com.mi.AutoTest"
# Assemble test
# Hidden app used by the manufacturer to test various hardware components
"com.xiaomi.mi_connect_service"
# MiConnectService
# Handles connection to IoT stuff
# Seems to be linked to Mi Home (com.xiaomi.smarthome)
"com.mi.global.bbs"
# Mi Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.bbs)
# Xiaomi Forum app
"com.mi.global.shop"
# Mi Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)
# Xiaomi app store
"com.mi.globalTrendNews"
# Can't find info about this package
# Probably used for displaying (useless) news
"com.mi.health"
# Mi Health
# Pedometer, menstrual and sleep tracker
# Your data are synchronized in the cloud.
# Do you really want Xiaomi to know you didn't slept much yesterday (your ovulation day btw...)
"com.mi.liveassistant"
# Mi Live Assistant
# I don't really know what it is. Maybe an old name for "com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant"
"com.mi.setupwizardoverlay"
# Weird package related to the SetupWizard (the menu which assists you to setup your phone for the first time)
# A user said he needed to remove this package to be able to properly apply a dark theme to the Settings app.
"com.mi.webkit.core"
# MI WebView
# Xiaomi alternative to Google WebView
# REMINDER : It is a system component for the Android operating system that allows Android apps to display content
# from the web directly inside an application. It's based on Chrome.
# On open-source privacy oriented Webview is Bromite (https://www.bromite.org/system_web_view)
"com.qiyi.video"
# IQIYI (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qiyi.video_US)
# Online video platform from Baidu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQiyi).
# I didn't know this is currently one of the largest online video sites in the world,
# with nearly 6 billion hours spent on its service each month, and over 500 million monthly active users.
"com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi"
# Sogou keyboard for chinese only.
"com.wt.secret_code_manager"
# Hidden app which associates an action (display logging info) to a secret code.
# This secret codes have to be dialed from the Xiaomi dialer.
"com.xiaomi.ab"
# MAB
# Has a LOT of permissions. If you try to desinstall it, Xiaomi will reinstall after reboot.
# https://thoughtarama.wordpress.com/2017/05/09/mab-fucker-or-why-im-giving-up-my-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-phone/
# Mab is a part of MIUI Analytics.
"com.xiaomi.account"
# Mi Account
"com.xiaomi.channel"
# Mi Talk
# Mi instant messaging app that lets you do practically the same thing as Whatsapp.
# NOTE: You should use Signal or Wire instead Whatsapp/Mi Talk for more privacy.
"com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service"
# Game Service
# Surely used to "improve" game performance
"com.xiaomi.joyose"
# Joyse Analytics and advertising
# Run in background and can't be stopped.
"com.xiaomi.jr"
# Help you getting loans when shopping.
"com.xiaomi.lens"
# Related to camera app ?
# Safe to remove (according to a lot of users)
# I'd like to have more info about it. Can a Xiaomi user help ?
"com.xiaomi.midrop"
# Share Me (Mi Drop) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.midrop)
# P2P file transfer tool.
"com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay"
# Mi Drop overlay
# REMINDER : A screen overlay in Android, also referred to as “Draw On Top”, allows an app to display content over another app
"com.xiaomi.mipicks"
# Mi Picks (becomed Mi Apps Store and now Get Apps -- Xiaomi app store)
# I believe this package is discontinued.
# https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop
"com.xiaomi.o2o"
# o2o = online-to-offline
# ==> Describe systems enticing consumers within a digital environment to make purchases of goods or services from physical businesses.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_to_offline
# NOTE : This package can make phone calls without user intervention.
"com.xiaomi.pass"
# Mi Pass is an App allows Xiaomi NFC phones to replace cards and keys in real life usage.
# Support NFC payment, bus card, key card, door and car lock features all together.
"com.xiaomi.payment"
# Old package name for Mi Credit (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.micredit.in.gp)
# Mi Credit is a personal loan platform from Xiaomi.
"com.xiaomi.scanner"
# Mi Scanner
# Lets you scan documents, crop, adjust grayscale and OCR.
"com.xiaomi.shop"
# Xiaomi app store (I thinks it's discontinued)
# Now com.mi.global.shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)
"com.xiaomi.vipaccount"
# Xiaomi VIP account
# https://www.mi.com/in/service/privilegefaq/
"com.xiaomi.glgm"
# Xiaomi Games
# Not sure if this app still exists.
"com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk"
# Mi Cloud sdk
# sdk = Software development kit
# Seems to be a dependency for "com.miui.gallery" (the MIUI may not work if you remove this package)
"com.xiaomi.mirecycle"
# Mi Recycle
# Xiaomi has extended its partnership with Cashify to launch the 'Mi Recycle' feature through its MIUI Security app.
# It will let Xiaomi phone users check the health of their smartphone and get their resale value directly from Cashify,
# the online re-commerce company based out of New Delhi.
# Source : https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-recycle-cashify-miui-security-app-2018024
"com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom"
# Xiaomi ShopPlus.
# Given its name I think this package is useless.
"com.xiaomi.providers.appindex"
# Provider for indexing app ?
# I believe it is a provider for the settings but I can't confirm (I don't have a Xiaomi device)
# A lot of people debloat this but I'd like to know more about this one.
"com.xiaomi.upnp"
# UpnpService
# UPnP = Universal Plug and Play
# It’s a protocol that lets UPnP-enabled devices on your network automatically discover and communicate with each other
# For exemple it works with the Xiaomi Network Speaker (and probably a lot more Xiaomi IoT stuff)
# UPnP have a lot of security issue and you proably should disable it on your router.
# https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/10/billions-of-devices-affected-by-upnp-vulnerability/
# This package is the Xiaomi implementation on Android (no AOSP support)
"com.xiaomi.simactivate.service"
# Xiaomi SIM Activation Service
# Only used to activate the Find My Device feature
# For the activation to work you need to send a international SMS to China.
# Your carrier may block this by default and/or you'll probably need to pay extra for this.
"com.xiaomi.smarthome"
# Mi Home (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.smarthome)
# IoT. Lets you control with Xiaomi Smart Home Suite devices.
"com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper"
# Xiaomi Service Framework Keeper
# Logger service for 'com.xiaomi.xmsf'
################################## ADVANCED DEBLOAT ##################################
#"android.ui.overlay.ct" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
#"android.telephony.overlay.cmcc"
#"com.android.mms.overlay.cmcc"
#"com.android.settings.overlay.cmcc"
#"com.android.systemui.overlay.cmcc"
#"com.android.networksettings.overlay.ct"
#"com.android.systemui.overlay.ct"
# Very likely to be a bunch of overlay theme from the China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) / China Telecom (CT)
# Can someone remove them and see what exactly happens?
#"com.miui.wmsvc" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# WMService
# Run at boot, has access to internet + GPS
# I quickly looked at the decompiled code and I saw some unsanitized SQL inputs which is BAD! (vulnerable to SQL injection)
# Try to get your android unique Google advertising ID from Google Play Services.
# Feed and launch the spying/analytics app "com.miui.hybrid"
# This app doesn't seems to do essential things except for tracking.
# WARNING: Some people said removing this app causes bootloop, others said it's not.
# I'd like someone to check this. I think it should be okay if you remove all other linked Xiaomi crapwares (like the script does)
#"com.xiaomi.xmsf" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Xiaomi Service Framework
# Set of API's that Xiaomi apps can used (to put it simply a lot of Xiaomi apps used the same functions which are centralized here)
# I first thought removing this will absolutely break everything but it seems not.
# I don't know the situation now but in 2016 this app constantly tried to do tcp connections in background
# Removing this big boy will definitively break Mi Cloud and Mi account (and all features needing these 2 things) but you should
# be okay if you don't use most of Xiaomi apps (what's probably the case if you use this script)
#
# Can someone try to remove this and give feedback?
# Check if alarms (from Xiaomi Clock & 3-party apps) still work if the phone is in sleep-mode.
"com.wingtech.standard" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# WTStandardTest
# Wingtech is a chinese Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) involved in the manufacturing of Xiaomi devices.
# There is very high chances this app is only a hardware conformance test app used during production process
# you don't need as an end-user.
# Can someone share the apk just to be 100% sure?
#"com.xiaomi.location.fused" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# FusedLocationProvider
# It uses a combination of a device’s GPS, Wi-Fi and internal sensors to improve geolocation performance.
# The thing is there is also a Fused Location Provider embeded in 'com.google.android.gms'
# This Xiaomi location provider obviously has as much tracking as the Google one but if you can remove one tracking source
# it's still better than nothing.
# Can someone try to remove this package and give feedback please?
#"com.android.browser"
# Mi Browser
# You really should use something else.
# FYI https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-web-browser-pro-mint-collecting-browsing-data-incognito-mode/
#"com.android.camera"
#"com.android.camera2"
# Xiaomi Camera (I don't know why they kept this package name. It's really confusing.)
# It's a proprietary app based on the AOSP sources:
# https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Camera2/+/master/src/com/android/camera
#"com.android.contacts"
# MIUI Contacts and dialer
# It's the contacts app but you can access the dialer from this app.
#"com.android.email"
# Xiaomi closed-source email app based on the AOSP version. Really confusing package name.
#"com.android.fileexplorer"
# Xiaomi/Mi File Explorer (Again it's a really poor choice for a package name considering it is not the AOSP File explorer)
# It's a Closed-source app based on the AOSP version.
#"com.android.gallery3d"
# Xiaomi Gallery app (I'll stop repeating this is a really poor choice for the package name...)
#"com.android.globalFileexplorer"
# Misleading package name. It's the Xiaomi Files Manager on older phones
#"com.android.incallui"
# Xiaomi Phone (Here we go again! Another confusing package name)
# Closed-source app built on top of the AOSP package.
# The name is doubly misleading because this package is the whole dialer. It does not only provide the 'in call' screen.
#"com.android.thememanager" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# MIUI Themes (manager)
# Xiaomi seems to love confusing package name
# This package lets you select and apply themes provided by Xiaomi.
# There is a strong likelihood that removing this package will disable the ability to change wallpapers.
# Can someone test?
#"com.android.thememanager.module" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# I don't have the .apk but it is obviously related to "com.android.thememanager"
# Can someone test with this package too?
#"com.fido.asm"
# FIDO UAF Autenthicator-Specific Module.
# See 'com.huawei.fido.uafclient' for FIDO explaination.
# The UAF Authenticator-Specific Module (ASM) is a software interface on top of UAF authenticators which gives a standardized way for FIDO UAF clients
# to detect and access the functionality of UAF authenticators and hides internal communication complexity from FIDO UAF Client.
# Source: https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-uaf-v1.0-ps-20141208/fido-uaf-asm-api-v1.0-ps-20141208.html
#"com.fido.xiaomi.uafclient"
# UAF client for FIDO.
# Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.
# https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
# https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
#
# The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device
# to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition. .
# https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps
# Safe to remove if you don't use password-less authentification to access online servics.
#"com.miui.audiomonitor" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# My guess is this is a feature allowing to control the sound of multiples apps.
# It's just a guess based on existing Xiaomi devices features. Can someone check this?
#"com.miui.calculator"
# MIUI Calculator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.calculator)
#"com.miui.face"
# MIUI Biometric
# Face Unlock feature
#"com.miui.freeform"
# Floating window
# I think the name app is pretty straightforward
# You can make apps appear above other applications
# https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/miui/floating-windows-miui-12-t4125661
#"com.miui.home"
# MIUI System Launcher
# It's basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.
# DON'T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN'T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER !
#"com.mi.globallayout" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Home Layout
# It most likely handles the main screen layout (grid size, apps placement...)
#
# Some people removed this without issue. Can someone try and give feedback?
#"com.miui.mishare.connectivity"
# Mi Share
# Unified file sharing service between Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme and Vivo devices using Wifi-direct
# Settings -> Connection & sharing -> Mi Share
# FYI : Wifi direct allows 2 devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.
#"com.miui.misound"
# Earphones (it's the name of the app)
# Provides the sound's section in Settings and is needed for the equalizing
# Some people removed this package but I personaly don't think it's worth it. This package isn't really an issue
# (no dangerous permissions and does not run in background all the time)
# You can still remove it. You'll be just fine if you really don't need it.
#"com.miui.notification" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Handles notifications in MIUI (badly according to reviews). Does it only handles notifications for Xiaomi apps?
# Embeds a tracking statistics service
# (usage tracking : `id`,`pkgName`,`latestSentTime`,`sentCount`,`avgSentDaily`,`avgSentWeekly)
# Can someone remove this package just to see if it breaks all notifications for all apps? It doesn't seem so.
# If you try don't forget to check if the settings app still works fine.
#"com.miui.powerkeeper" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Battery and Performance
# (aggressive) MIUI power management (https://dontkillmyapp.com/xiaomi)
# That's a weird app that also contains a DRM Manager and a service related to Cloud Backup
# Has obviously a lot of dangerous permissions.
# I guess removing this package will decrease the battery performance. Is it that noticeable? Can someone try?
#"com.miui.zman" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Mi Secure sharing
# Provides an option in the settings of the Xiaomi Gallery to automatically remove location and metadata from images
# you want to share. This do not remove metadata of the picture in the gallery but only the shared copy.
# There's also a "Secure sharing" watermark that shows up when you share photos on WeChat without metadata.
# The question is does this really remove all EXIF tags? Can someone test?
# This is a useful app anyway but do not forget that all your photos/vidoes taken with the Xiaomi camera are still geo-tagged
# (+ all others exif tags) by default.
# What you can do is at least revoke the GPS permission to the camera.
# FOSS alternative to this app :
# https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/com.jarsilio.android.scrambledeggsif/
# https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/de.kaffeemitkoffein.imagepipe/
#"com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer"
# Xiaomi Files Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer)
#"com.xiaomi.bluetooth"
#"com.xiaomi.bluetooth.overlay"
# MIUI Bluetooth Bluetooth Control.
# You need to keep this if you want the bluetooth to work
#"com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps"
# GPS location
# I think bsp = board system package (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_support_package)
# Not sure about nps (It might be Non-Permanent GPS station)
# It's a small package which seems to display a notification when an app is using GPS.
# More precisely, there is a receiver (GnssEventReceiver) which listen to com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps.GetEvent
# This event most likely happen when an app use the GPS and refers to the state of the communication with the GNSS:
# FIX, LOSE, RECOVER, START, STOP
# It's safe to remove if you really want to.
#"com.miui.core" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# MIUI SDK
# It is obiously needed for MIUI to work correctly. FYI, it manages the MIUI Analytics service.
# Will cause bootloop if removed.
# I read you can freeze it without issue. I'm... a bit dubious about this.
# If someone want to try et report the result:
# adb shell am force-stop com.miui.core && adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.core && adb shell pm clear com.miui.core
#"com.miui.guardprovider"
# Guard Provider security app
# The app includes 3 different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose (Avast, AVL and Tencent).
# This app notably perform a virus scan of any apps you want to install.
# A serious vulnerability was found in 2019
# Worth reading : https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/
# You may want to remove this app from a privacy stance.
#"com.miui.systemui.carriers.overlay"
# MIUI User interface for MCC/MNC configuration
#"com.miui.systemui.devices.overlay"
#"com.miui.systemui.overlay.devices.android"
# MIUI User interface for 'device' settings?
#"com.xiaomi.discover"
# System Apps Updater
# WARNING : Disable System app updates (but not firmware updates)
#"com.xiaomi.powerchecker"
# Power Detector
# Security> Battery> Activity Control.
# Detects abnormal power usage by apps (not all. Some Xiaomi apps are whitelisted)
# Needed for 'com.miui.powerkeeper' to work.
#"com.xiaomi.miplay_client" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# MiPlay Client
# Provides support for Miracast?
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast
# My guess is it provides the Wireless Display feature (Settings - Connection & sharing - Cast)
# Can someone confirm?
)
##################### YOU SHOULDN'T MESS WITH THEM (core packages and may cause bootloop) #####################
#"com.android.updater"
# Mi Updater
# Provide system updates
# REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE!
#"com.lbe.security.miui"
# Permission manager
# Lets you monitor apps permission requests.
#"com.xiaomi.finddevice"
# Find My Device feature (in the Settings)
# Enables you to locate your lost phone and erase your data remotely.
# Your phone needs to be connected to internet (Wifi/mobile data) for this feature to work.
# REMOVING THIS PACKAGE WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE!
#
# NOTE : You cannot disable it via adb
# According some sources, disabling MIUI optimizations in the Developer
# settings and removing the apk file in a custom recovery does not cause a
# bootloop, but I didn't test this.
#"com.miui.global.packageinstaller"
# The security check / virus scan which runs after a package installation
# Uninstalling it does not cause a bootloop
# Package installation still works fine
#"com.miui.securitycenter"
# MIUI Security app
# Provides "protection and optimization tools"
# App lock, Data usage, Security scan, Cleaner, Battery saver, Blocklist and other features.
# This package is mostly the front-end (UI).
# REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE!
#
# NOTE : I don't have a Xiaomi phone on hand anymore but maybe only disabling it will work : adb shell 'pm disable-user com.miui.securitycenter'
# Can someone try?
#"com.miui.securitycore"
# Core features of the "com.miui.securitycenter"
# Removing com.miui.securitycenter will cause your device to bootlop so I guess you should not remove this package neither.
# (Can someone try just in case?)
#"com.miui.system"
# Called 'MIUI System Launcher' but it's not the launcher itself (com.miui.home is)
# This package is another core MIUI app you can't remove. It centralize a lot of default configuration values
#"com.miui.rom"
# Core package of MIUI
# DO NOT REMOVE THIS
#"com.miui.securityadd"
# Related to the MIUI Security app
# REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE!
#
# NOTE : I don't have a Xiaomi phone on hand anymore but maybe only disabling it will work : adb shell 'pm disable-user com.miui.securityadd'
# Can someone try ?
#"com.xiaomi.misettings"
# Xiaomi Settings app
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