How to debloat your Xiaomi 15 Ultra without root access
This guide provides instructions for advanced users to remove pre-installed software and limit telemetry on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone. It emphasizes privacy by disabling system services and opting out of newer Android updates.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing tension between smartphone manufacturers' data collection practices and user demands for device control and privacy.
GSM Debloat Xiaomi ← INDEX Please look through guide full from the top to the bottom before beginning to do anything. Beware! This guide is intended for experienced users and not half-baked newbies.
Initially, I planned to stop updating Android at the end of 2026, following the [KeepAndroidOpen] initiative. However, once I found out that Android 17 would be released for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra on August 27, I immediately decided to freeze my installation on Android 16. Stupid dumb asses > as if HyperOS 3 wasn't already shitty enough.
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