There are some apps in the MIUI system, such MIUI Daemon, whose features or utility are frequently questioned by users. Alternatively, people occasionally worry about data security. The thorough findings of our investigation are presented below.
The MIUI Daemon app is what?
A system app called MIUI Daemon (com.miui.daemon) is installed on Xiaomi devices running Global MIUI ROMs. It is essentially a tracker that records specific system statistics in order to enhance user experience in upcoming upgrades. In order to see if you have this app:
Go to the Settings Apps menu.
Display system apps
To check, look for MIUIDaemon in the list of apps.
Do Xiaomi Users Get Spied On?
Some experts are persuaded that Xiaomi has eavesdropping software in all of its products. It is hard to say whether it is true or not. Supporters of this viewpoint frequently make reference to the dubious apps that are used by the MIUI graphic user interface. These apps occasionally transmit data to Chinese servers.
MIUI Daemon keeps track of these stats
MIUI Daemon services
MIUI Daemon is one of these applications. It is evident from an analysis of the app that it can gather and transmit data like:
Screen-turning-on period
Amount of internal memory storage
main memory statistics loading
statistics for batteries and CPU
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi IMEI Number Status
Does MIUI Daemon offer spy software?
In our opinion, no. It is merely a service for gathering data. Yes, it transfers data to the servers of the developers. However, it doesn't make use of personal information. It appears that Xiaomi studies user behaviour with this app and releases new firmware in response to customer demands. The app occasionally "eats" a lot of device resources, including batteries. This is unpleasant.
Is it okay to get rid of MIUI Daemon?
Although the /system/xbin/mqsasd cannot be securely removed (you won't be able to boot), it is possible to uninstall the APK. Additionally, framework.jar and boot.img contain the mqsas service. So it would be wiser to forcibly halt it or cancel its permission. Clearly, there is a lot to discover in this software. It clearly merits a thorough analysis. Download the firmware, reverse this programme if you can, and share your findings with the world!
Verdict
Since the MIUI Daemon software primarily collects statistics to enhance user quality, it is safe to believe that it does not collect private information. However, you may easily remove this APK from your system if you so want by following the technique described in our article, How to Remove Bloatware on Xiaomi | All Debloat Methods, which uses the Xiaomi ADB Tool.
