[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Agimax:
HOW TO DEBLOAT THE Mi8 WITHOUT ROOT

Summary:

I don't like the Ads and the bloat that Xiaomi have been including in our Stock Global ROMs. I am sharing the method and services/apps i personally remove when i run the latest Global ROM. These apps are uninstalled through ADB shell and doesn't require root, doesn't modify your system, and can be brought back with a factory reset.

I don't use social media, so i uninstalled the FB crap too (always runs even without the main app). If some of these aren't found on your system, don't worry it just errors on them (not found). I use a lot of 3rd party apps in place of Xiaomi stock apps (messages, gallery, clock, etc). I left the Xiaomi cloud and account apps/framework. If this bothers you, then add them or skip others you want to leave.

I have thoroughly tested the removal of all the apps listed in this tutorial (there is more that can be removed, but i use the themes app, account, cloud, etc.). Removing these apps will greatly improve the battery life and snappiness of the phone (less resources running, less memory used, less battery consumption, no ads!).

My Replacement App Setup:

-Nova Launcher Prime

-Google Chrome

-Google Messages

-Google Photos

-PowerAmp Hi-Def Music Player (Enables 24Bit@192k)

-Timely Clock App

-Weather Live Pro

-VLC Media Player

Important Notes & Warnings:

* You can still use OTA updates or regular ROM flashing without the apps & services returning!

* This does not modify the system partitions in any way, only the data partition files are disabled!

* If you remove the 'Xiaomi Home' launcher app -make sure you have an alternative launcher installed first!

* If you remove the 'Xiaomi Gallery' app, you can only set lockscreen wallpaper through the theme application!

Very Very Important:

* ONCE YOU UNINSTALL THESE, THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM BACK IS TO FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE! *

Instructions:

1.) Make sure USB Debugging is enabled in the Developers menu on your phone

2.) Connect your phone to your computer

3.) Bring up your computer's command terminal and type 'adb shell'

4.) If you successfully have an adb shell connection, you should have a terminal type mode with a dollar sign prompt

- - -(If you can't connect, then go read how to get an adb connection and setup using Google!)

5.) Enter each command you want below. You can copy the whole list, then paste it in your adb shell all at once if you want

pm uninstall -k --user 0 android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.dipper
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.deskclock
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mms
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.bsp.catchlog
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mfashiongallery.emag
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.global.bbs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.global.shop
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.globalTrendNews
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.webkit.core
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.milink.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.id
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.in
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.android.fashiongallery
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.bugreport
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.daemon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.hybrid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.hybrid.accessory
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.notes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.touchassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.translation.kingsoft
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.translation.xmcloud
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.translation.youdao
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.translationservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.userguide
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.virtualsim
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.yellowpage
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.opera.preinstall
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.perfdump
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.discover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.glgm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.joyose
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.payment
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.providers.appindex
pm uninstall -k --user 0 org.codeaurora.gps.gpslogsave

[COLOR="Red"]pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.gallery[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.home[/COLOR]

Awesome battery life on 12/20 Global Beta.

With 15% Left on phone:

32+ Hours

6h 11m Screen On

4h Talk Time

Enjoy! :)

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