Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones today have powerful security tools that parents often use to restrict children’s access to content. However, the situations are different: a child has grown up, a device has been bought with already set restrictions, or you simply forgot your password from your account.
The deactivation process depends on the method of the restrictions, whether it’s a built-in Security app, third-party programs like Google Family Link, or tough restrictions through Mi Account, and understanding the source of the lock is the first and most important step to regaining full access to your gadget’s functionality.
In this article, we will discuss all known ways to remove restrictions, we will look at standard methods of disabling through settings, the procedure for restoring access to a forgotten password and radical but effective methods of completely resetting the device.
Determination of the type of lock installed
Before you start taking action, you need to identify exactly which control mechanism is active on your device. In the Android ecosystem and the MIUI or HyperOS shell, restrictions can be implemented at different levels. Most users encounter three main types of locks, each of which requires a personalized approach.
The first type is the standard restrictions of the security app built into Xiaomi firmware, which allows you to set time limits for specific applications or block the launch of games at a certain time. The second type is integration with Google services, where management is remote from another device. The third option is locking at the Mi Account level, which binds the device to the owner and may require you to enter a password when you reset settings.
- 🔍 Check the settings in the Digital Well-Being section to identify Google system limitations.
- 🔍 Launch the Security app and find the Parental Control tab to check local settings MIUI.
- 🔍 Try resetting your settings to see if a password from Mi Account is requested when downloading.
Accurate diagnosis will help avoid unnecessary actions, such as a complete system reset, when the problem can be solved by simply changing the settings in the menu.If you are not sure about the type of lock, start by checking the installed applications and system notifications.
Disconnection through the built-in Security application
The most common and easiest way to remove restrictions is to use the regular Security app, which has deep integration with the system on Xiaomi phones and is often the main tool of parental control. Access to control functions usually requires input of previously installed PIN-code-key.
Open the app and go to the Parental Controls section, which displays usage statistics and a list of restricted apps, and if you know the password, it takes less than a minute to do the process, just click on the Parental Control switch to deactivate it, or delete the child's profile from the device list.
⚠️ Note: After several incorrect password attempts, the system may temporarily block the ability to enter or require login through the Mi Account to which the device is associated.
If the standard path doesn’t work, you may have activated Child Protection, which hides or blocks the app icon, so try searching for settings in the phone’s main settings menu by typing in “Parent Control.”
What to do if the Security app does not open?
Managing and removing Google Family Link
Google Family Link is a powerful tool that is often set apart from Xiaomi’s system settings, allowing parents to fully control a child’s device, block app installation, and track geolocation, a technique that often comes from the parent’s device rather than the locked phone itself.
To disable the child correctly, you need to access the parent's account. Go to the Family Link app on the parent's device, select the child's profile and click "Account Settings." Then select "Manage Settings" and find "Parent Control" and the child's phone restrictions will be removed after the slider is turned off.
It's important to understand the difference between a temporary (pause) and a complete removal of control. A pause only temporarily removes the restrictions, whereas deleting a child's account from a family group completely frees the device. If you just delete the app from a child's phone, the system may see this as an attempt to bypass the security and lock the device in an hour.
- 📱 Open the Family Link app on your parent's device.
- 📱 Select the child card whose device you want to unlock.
- 📱 Go to "Settings» → «Managing settings» → «Parental control».
- 📱 Click "Switch off" and confirm the action.
In some cases, especially on newer versions of Android, it is required to enter a password from the parent’s Google account directly on the child’s phone to confirm the removal of control, a security measure that prevents unauthorized access.
Resetting Parental Control Password on Xiaomi
When you forget your password, it's one of the most difficult situations. If you've tried to enter the code several times and failed, the system will offer to restore access. On Xiaomi devices, recovery is often tied to the Mi Account or Google Account account that was specified when you originally set up the feature.
On the password entry screen, click on the link "Forgot your password?" and the system will prompt you to send the confirmation code to the associated phone number or email. Once you enter the code, you can specify a new one. PIN-code and access settings to disable control. This method works if you have access to the contact details specified when setting up.
If you lose your email or phone, the process becomes more complicated: You will need to go through the account recovery process through Xiaomi or Google support, providing checks about the purchase of the device or other information to confirm ownership. Without proof of identity, it is almost impossible to remove restrictions by software due to modern security protocols.
⚠️ Note: Using third-party programs to “hack” or select a password can lead to irreversible device lock (brick) or malware infection.
There is also a method of resetting the data of the Security application through Safe Mode, but on modern versions of MIUI it is often ineffective, since the settings are stored in a secure system partition, access to which is closed without root rights.
Radical method: complete reset to factory settings
If none of the softer methods work, the last and most effective way is to completely reset your device to the factory settings (Hard Reset), which deletes absolutely all data, including photos, contacts, apps and most importantly, parental control settings. Before starting the procedure, make sure you have a backup of important data.
Turn off the phone completely to perform the reset. Then press the Volume Up + Power button combination (on some models Volume Down + Power) until the Mi logo or Recovery menu appears. On the Recovery menu, the volume buttons navigate and the power button selects.
☑️ Preparation for Hard Reset
Select Wipe Data, then confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data. The process will take a few minutes. Once complete, the phone will reboot and look like new, just out of the store, at which point parental controls will be removed completely.
But there's a big caveat here, known as FRP (Factory Reset Protection), where if you have a Google account on your phone, you'll have to reset your account, and it's a theft protection, and if you don't remember your Google account password, it's very difficult to unlock your phone without going to the service center with your purchase documents.
| Resetting method | Data retention | Requires a Mi/Google password | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through menu settings | No (all removed) | Yes (for confirmation) | Tall. |
| Through Recovery (buttons) | No (all removed) | Yes (FRP protection) | Tall. |
| Flashing (Fastboot) | No (all removed) | Depends on the region. | Maximum |
Bypassing the Mi Account and FRP lock
Mi Account and FRP (Google FRP) protection are designed to prevent a stolen phone from being used after being dumped. If you bought a phone from your hands and it is locked by someone else's account, you can legally unlock it only by contacting the previous owner to remove the device from his trusted list.
There are technical ways to bypass FRP through vulnerabilities in the system or use special cables and software (for example, Mi Unlock Tool to unlock the bootloader), but they require high qualification.The official way is to submit a check for purchase to an authorized Xiaomi service center.
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When buying a used Xiaomi smartphone, always ask the seller to log out of your Mi Account and Google Account, as well as perform a full reset before transferring money.
Trying to find "universal codes" or simple button combinations to bypass FRP in 2026-2026 is virtually useless. Security protocols are regularly updated, and the holes you could walk through last year are now closed. The only reliable way is to know credentials or have documents.
Also worth mentioning is Bootloader unlocking: Officially unlocking through Mi Unlock requires waiting (7 to 30 days) and linking your account to your device. Once unlocked, you can install clean firmware without regional restrictions and bindings, which completely eliminates any trace of previous control settings.
Prevention and Configuring Safe Use
After successfully removing restrictions, it is recommended that you set up the device correctly to avoid problems in the future.If the phone is designed for a child, it is better to use a Child profile or special launchers that do not require complex passwords to unlock, but effectively limit content.
For adult users, it is important to remember your credentials. Write down the password from Mi Account and Google to a safe place. It is also recommended to configure alternative recovery methods, such as a backup email or a trusted person's phone number.
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Regularly updating MIUI/HyperOS closes vulnerabilities, but it can also change the security settings interface, so always check the instructions are up to date.
Use the “Second Space” feature in Xiaomi, which allows you to create an isolated environment on your phone with separate apps and passwords, so you can keep your work or personal data in one space and your entertainment data in another without having to resort to strict parental controls.
Remember, removing the security completely makes the device vulnerable, and if the phone falls into the hands of children, they can accidentally delete system files or make in-app purchases, and balance control and freedom.