Turn off Carrier-installed apps and network telemetry on Xiaomi HyperOS 2
Carrier and maker
Sensitivity 4/5
Default: On
Phones / Xiaomi HyperOS 2 / Carrier-installed apps and network telemetry
Firmware supplied by mobile network operators often includes system packages that report radio performance and connection events. Some elements can be disabled by the user, while underlying baseband telemetry remains mandatory for cellular operation.
- Goes to
- mobile carrier
- Default
- On
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a minute or two
How to do it
Go to Settings, select Apps, and locate any carrier-provided toolkits or SIM services to revoke permissions or disable them.
Usually found under: Settings > Apps > Manage apps
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Some carrier self-care features or account shortcuts may become unavailable.
What is collected
Cell tower identifiers, signal strength metrics, device identifiers, installed carrier services.
Mobile operators state that diagnostic telemetry is required to monitor network coverage quality and manage SIM-based entitlements.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.