How to turn off parental control on Xiaomi phone

Modern Xiaomi smartphones offer a wide range of digital security features for children, but sometimes these tools become an obstacle for the owner himself. The need to remove restrictions may arise when the child reaches a certain age, when transferring the device to another user or in the event of loss of access to the management account. The deactivation process depends on the method of protection that was originally installed: built-in MIUI functions, third-party applications or Google Family Link profile.

It is important to understand that simply removing an application or resetting your settings does not always lead to the desired result, since modern security systems have mechanisms to block re-activation. Deep integration of Google services and Android shells requires a consistent approach to completely remove restrictions. In this article, we will discuss all possible scenarios, from standard disabling through settings to complex cases with forgotten passwords.

Before you start taking action, you need to determine the type of protection you have installed, which can be a standard mode of a child in the shell of MIUI, a specialized application from Google or third-party software downloaded from the Play Market, each of which has its own unique features of deletion, ignoring which can lead to locking the device or loss of data.

Determination of the type of protection provided

The first step should always be diagnostics. Xiaomi devices most often encounter three main types of restrictions, and the methods of circumventing them are radically different. If you try to remove the Family Link system application in the usual way, the system will require an access code from the parent device, which may be unknown.

Check the list of installed programs in the Settings menu → Apps → All apps. Pay attention to apps called “Family Link”, “Google Family Link for children” or “Kids Space”, and restrictions can be built into the MIUI shell itself through the “Second Space” or “Children Mode” feature.

• 🔍 Google Apps: Family Group and Screen Time Management through Google Account.
• 📱 Systemic functions MIUI: Built-in user profiles and application launch restrictions.
• 🛡️ Third-party software: Software like Kaspersky Safe Kids or Qustodio installed separately.

If a Google account with administrator rights is activated on a device, any attempts to change the security settings will be blocked before the administrator password is entered.

⚠️ Warning: Attempting to remove system components from Google Play Services or Family Link without first unlocking may result in a cyclical smartphone reboot or a full account lockdown.

Disconnecting through Family Link settings

The most common method of control is a bundle of devices through Google services, and in this case, to properly disable parental control on Xiaomi, you need access to your parent smartphone, without it, the process becomes much more complicated and becomes a complex technical manipulation.

On the parent's device, you open the Family Link app, select the child's profile, and go to the management settings, and you'll find "Account settings" or "Family management," and that's where the switch is, which allows you to completely break the connection between the devices.

Once the stop option is selected, the system will request confirmation, so that the child cannot remove the restrictions on his own, and the two-factor check in this case ensures that the decision is made by the adult user.

After confirmation on the child’s phone, a notice of termination will come, but the application may remain on the device as a regular, but already inactive profile, and to completely clean it can be removed through the standard application menu, unless the system requires re-entering the administrator password.

Removal of restrictions in the MIUI shell

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO often use the built-in Second Space feature or a special Child Mode, which does not require additional software installation, a system-level blocking method that often baffles users who are used to standard solutions.

To exit the child regimen, it is usually required to enter a pre-established PIN-If you know the code, just type it in on the lock screen or in a special window that appears when you try to exit. MIUI It may vary slightly depending on the firmware version (Global, China, EEA).

In some versions of the firmware, there is an option to turn off mode through the basic settings if you have access to the main profile. Go to Settings → Special Features → Child Mode (the path may vary).

If the standard output doesn’t work, the Delete Protection feature may be enabled, in which case the system will require a password even when trying to disable the mode itself through the settings. The only way to unplug the lock without a password is often a complete device reset, which will delete all user data.

Use of the recovery mode and discharge

When the password is lost and the parent account is not available, the radical method remains: a complete factory reset, which is effective against local MIUI locks and some types of third-party software, but is powerless against Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

To enter Recovery Mode on Xiaomi, you need to turn the device off completely. Then press the button combination: usually it's Volume Up + Power. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, but keep the volume.

In the Recovery menu, you can navigate with volume buttons, and you can select with a power button, and you can find Wipe Data or Clear Data, and then you can select Wipe All Data, and you can alert them to the irreversibility of action.

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, the device will require you to enter a Google account that was synced to the phone before the reset.If you don't remember this password, the phone will turn into a "brick" with blocked access.

The discharge process may take from 5 before 15 minutes depending on the storage capacity and the speed of the drive. Do not interrupt the power of the device at this time, as this can damage the file system. eMMC/UFS, What will make the smartphone unrecoverable even in the service center.

Bypassing the lock through safe mode

If parental controls are implemented through a third-party application that is not system-based, it sometimes helps to run in safe mode.In this state, Android only loads critical system components, ignoring user software.

To enter Safe Mode on Xiaomi, you usually need to press the off button on your desktop. When the Turn Off icon appears, click on it and hold your finger for a few seconds. A suggestion to go to Safe Mode will appear - confirm the action.

Once you boot the system (the screen corner will say "Safe Mode"), go to the application settings. Find a suspicious control app and try to click "Delete" or "Disable" in this mode, it will not be able to start its security mechanisms.

• 🚀 Quick Sign-in: Press the off button on the lock screen (not working on all versions) MIUI).
• 🔄 Reboot: After removing the malware, simply restart your phone in the usual way.
• 🛑 Limitations: The method will not work if the application is built into the system or has Device Administrator rights.

This method is particularly effective against the simple screen blockers that parents downloaded from the Play Market, but against professional solutions like Kaspersky Safe Kids, it is likely to prove useless because of the depth of integration into the system.

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If the Remove button is inactive in Safe Mode, go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Special Access → Access to Notifications (another path) and disable the rights to the control application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main rule of safety: Parental controls are a two-way contract, and technical methods of bypassing exist, but the best way is to have an open dialogue with your child about digital hygiene and trust.