MIUI 14 is a powerful and feature-rich operating system developed by Xiaomi for its devices. With a wide array of pre-installed apps, it offers a seamless user experience. However, not all users might find these apps useful, and some prefer to use their preferred alternatives. One such app that might not suit everyone’s needs is Opera, the web browser. If you are one of those users who wish to remove Opera browser from MIUI 14 device, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process.
This all started with the March security patches on MIUI 14 Global and MIUI 14 Indian ROMS and some users are getting opera browser with April security patches too. According to Kacper Skrzypek, MIUI 14 Indian & MIUI 14 Global ROMS have opera browser pre-installed which you can’t uninstall. Since Government of India has already banned Mi Browser for Xiaomi Phones in India, Xiaomi is adding Opera browser as a new browser which has inbuilt VPN, and this can also steal users' data.
Steps to remove Opera Browser from MIUI 14
These are the steps to remove Opera Browser from Your MIUI 14 Updates and you can try this method on any phone running on MIUI 14.
Step 1: Enable developer options and wireless debugging.
Follow our guide How to Enable Developer Options on MIUI 14. To turn on wireless debugging note that you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Open settings app, go to developer options and enable wireless debugging.
Step 2: Setup LADB app on your phone
To setup LADB app on your MIUI 14, follow our detailed guide: How to run ADB on Android without PC
Step 3: Clear Data and Cache
If you wish to remove any data associated with Opera, you can clear its data and cache. Keep in mind that this action is irreversible, and you will lose any stored passwords, browsing history, and preferences associated with the browser.
Step 4: Debolt using LADB.
Now, execute the command given below.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.broswer.afin
That’s it, the message “success” will appear in LADB app. These are four simple steps to remove Opera Browser from MIUI 14 update. You won’t see any Opera Browser on your device. If you are facing still any issues, then let us know in the comments section below.
Final words or conclusion
Removing pre-installed apps like Opera from MIUI 14 can help you streamline your device and free up valuable storage space. However, it is essential to exercise caution while tinkering with system apps to avoid potential issues. If you ever change your mind, you can always re-install Opera from play store or perform a factory reset to restore all default apps.