Modern Redmi smartphones, such as the popular budget Redmi 7A, are often passed from parents to children or used in families where strict content restrictions are required. However, situations vary: the child has grown up, the owner of the device has changed or simply there is a need for full access to all the functions of the MIUI system. The question of how to correctly and safely disable parental control becomes critical for many users.
The procedure for removing restrictions depends on which tool was used to block: built-in features of Google Family Link or specific settings of Xiaomi account (Mi Account). Wrong actions can lead to a complete lock of the device, so it is important to clearly understand the difference between these methods and act consistently. In this article, we will discuss all legal ways to restore full access to your gadget.
It should be noted that bypassing passwords set by third parties without their knowledge may violate the law or the terms of use of the services. All of the methods described below are for device owners who have forgotten their access data or want to remove restrictions they have previously set. 7A.
Determination of the type of protection provided
Before you start taking active action to remove restrictions, you need to identify exactly which protection system is active on your Xiaomi 7A. This is a fundamental step, since the methods of deactivation for different services are radically different. If you confuse the procedures, you can get a locked phone with the requirement to enter someone else’s account.
Most often, devices with pure or slightly modified Android use Google Family Link, in which case you will see the corresponding icon on the lock screen or notifications, and when you try to install the application, permission is requested from the parent device, this is cloud protection, which is rigidly tied to the child's Google account.
Xiaomi’s ecosystem also has its own system of restrictions, often activated through Mi Account or Second Space mode. If a phone requires you to enter a password from a Mi Account when you try to reset or exit certain menus, then the protection is integrated deep into the MIUI shell. Understanding this difference will save you hours of useless attempts.
- 🔍 Check the lock screen for notifications from the Family Link app or messages about a controlled profile.
- 🔍 Go to Settings. → Google → Parental Control and see if the managed account status is active.
- 🔍 Check the Settings section → Mi Account: If there is a lock icon or if it is indicated that the device is found, Mi Cloud protection is enabled.
- 🔍 Pay attention to password queries: Google asks for a password from Gmail, and Xiaomi – from Mi Account or graphical screen key.
⚠️ Warning: Trying to guess a password more than 10 times in a row can result in a Google or Xiaomi account being temporarily blocked for 24 hours.
Google Family Link is now available on Redmi 7A
The most common scenario is to use Google tools to control screen time and launch apps. To turn off Family Link, you'll need access to your parent's smartphone that has the management app installed on it, or knowledge of your parent's Google account password, and without that data, you can't remove the restriction using standard methods.
If the parent device is on hand, open the Family Link app on it, select the child profile (your Redmi 7A) and click "Manage Settings." Then select "Disable Control" or "Delete Account" option. The system will warn that the child will receive full access, and ask to confirm the action by entering the parent's password. After that, the Xiaomi 7A phone will lose restrictions after a while.
If the parent's phone is lost or unavailable, you can try to stop the service directly on the child's device, but you need to know the password from his Google account. Go to Settings → Google → Account Management → Google → Data and personalization. Find the Family section and try to disable control from there. However, modern versions of Android often redirect back to the request for the parent's password.
There is a nuance related to the Android version: Older versions that may be on the Redmi 7A out of the box sometimes worked with a vulnerability to clean the application data, but in current Google security patches this is closed. Trying to simply remove the Family Link app from the child's phone without first stopping control through the parent account will only result in a repeated request for a password or locking functions.
☑️ Algorithm of disabling Family Link
Limitations with Mi Account
Xiaomi owners often encounter a lock tied to the Mi Account. This is a powerful tool that allows you not only to find the lost device, but also remotely lock it. If the Redmi 7A feature is enabled, a simple reset will not help – after turning on the phone will request a login and password from the associated Mi Account (Mi Cloud Lock).
To legally remove this protection, you must visit the official i.mi.com website from a computer or other phone. Sign in with the same account used on the blocked Xiaomi 7A. From the device management menu, select your phone and click the "Unlock" or "Delete from your account" button. This action will break the connection between the Xiaomi server and your device.
If you don't remember the password from your Mi Account, you can restore it through your email or phone number that you log in to. Go to id.mi.com, select "Forgot your password" and follow the instructions. Without access to your linked phone number or mail, it's almost impossible to restore your Xiaomi account legally. Once you restore your password, log in to your phone settings and untie your device.
| Parameter | Google Family Link | Mi Account (Find Device) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of binding | Google Child Account | Mi Owner's Account |
| Access required | Parental account | Access to Mi Cloud / Password |
| Effects of discharge | Removed after re-binding | The lock is maintained (FRP) |
| Where to run | Family Link appendix | I.mi.com |
It is important to understand the difference between just logged-in and enabled search. If the Mi Account settings switch "Find device" is turned off, resetting settings via Recovery will not cause activation blocking. However, if the function was active, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) will work necessarily.
Use of the second space mode
The MIUI shell installed on the Redmi 7A offers a unique feature called Second Space.This isn't exactly a classic parental control, but is often used to create an isolated environment with separate passwords and apps. If your phone requires a pin code or fingerprint right after you turn on, but you can't get into the main menu, you may be in Second Space.
To get out of this mode, you need to find a special application switch, usually on the desktop or in the Tools folder. The icon can look like two overlapping circles or a person's profile. By clicking on it and entering the password from the First Space (main), you will switch to the main profile, where you can delete the Second Space completely.
If the switch shortcut is hidden or deleted, enter through settings. Go to Settings → Second Space. This menu should have a button "Delete Second Space" or "Exit." The system will require confirmation, since all data in the second profile (photos, contacts, applications) will be irrevocably destroyed.
Full reset (Hard Reset)
When the softer methods don't work, the radical but effective way is a factory-wide reset, known as Hard Reset. On the Xiaomi 7A, this procedure is done via the Recovery menu. It's important to remember that this method removes all data from the phone's internal memory, including photos, contacts and installed apps.
To enter recovery mode on a phone that is off, press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, while keeping the volume still. In the Recovery menu, the volume buttons navigate and the power button select. Find the Wipe Data item and confirm the action.
Once the cleaning process is complete, select Reboot.The phone will reboot as new. However, as mentioned earlier, if the device has Google FRP or Mi Cloud Lock protection enabled, the system will require you to enter the account data that was synchronized before reset. This is a theft protection mechanism that can not be circumvented by simple formatting.
Problems with activation after reset (FRP)
When the phone says, "This device has been reset. To continue, log in to the Google account that was previously used on this device," it's called FRP Lock. On Redmi 7A, with different versions of Android (Go Edition or full), the methods of bypassing may differ, but the only legal way is to remember the data.
If you bought a phone with your hands and it is locked by someone else’s account, the only way is to contact the seller. Xiaomi and Google technical support will not unlock the device without a receipt confirming your ownership. Attempts to use third-party software to bypass FRP often lead to infection of the device with viruses or complete failure of the software.
In some cases, if the phone is not connected to Wi-Fi, you can try to activate it via the mobile Internet using the Internet. SIM-Sometimes the system recognizes the number and offers an alternative way of confirming, although this rarely works on modern security versions".
⚠️ Note: Do not trust services that offer unlocking FRP down IMEI 99% of the time, it's a fraud, because it's not a hardware link, it's a Google and Xiaomi cloud server that only the account holder has access to.
Prevention and management of access in the future
To avoid such situations in the future, it is recommended to correctly configure user profiles. If the phone is intended for a child, it is better to create a separate Google account for him and add it to the family group, which will allow you to flexibly manage rights without locking the device dead when you lose your password.
Check the list of trusted devices in your Mi Account and Google Account regularly. Remove old gadgets that are no longer in use. Write passwords to a safe place or use password managers. On the Xiaomi 7A, which is often the first smartphone for a child, it is important to explain digital hygiene rules so that it does not install hidden blockers.
Use guest mode to temporarily transfer your phone, it doesn't require complex settings and is completely isolated from your data, and you can turn it on through the notification curtain (swipe down twice) by tapping the user's avatar and selecting "Guest," which is safer than giving full access to the main profile.