If you have searched for the "Mi Picks app Xiaomi," you are likely either a curious global user who has seen screenshots of exclusive features, or a Chinese ROM user trying to understand what this pre-installed app does. In this long-form guide, we will dissect everything about Mi Picks—what it is, how it works, why you can’t uninstall it, and whether you should be using it.
| Region | Availability Status | Notes | |--------|--------------------|-------| | | Active (2018–2021) | Primary market; strong localization with Indian apps and languages. | | Indonesia | Active | Focused on gaming and lifestyle apps. | | Russia | Limited | Brief availability; later removed. | | Europe | Not officially released | Concerns over duplicate functionality with Google Play. | | China | Not available | Replaced by Xiaomi’s domestic “GetApps” store. |
| Feature | Mi Picks | GetApps | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Chinese ROM only | Global & Chinese ROM | | Primary Function | Recommendations & discovery | Full app downloading & updates | | User Control | Difficult to remove (system app) | Can be disabled/uninstalled | | Ad Frequency | High (in-folder ads) | Moderate (store banners) |
A: No. It is a legitimate Xiaomi system app on Chinese ROMs. However, third-party APKs claiming to be Mi Picks are likely dangerous.