Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face the need to obtain extended rights to install specialized modules or deep customization of the system. However, after completing all the tasks, the user faces a new question: how to return the device to its original, safe state. The process of completely disabling superuser rights requires care, since incorrect actions can lead to software failures.
There are several scenarios where you need to do this, whether it's selling a gadget, having to go to an authorized service center for a guarantee, or simply wanting to have a stable operation without the risk of blocking banking applications, and restoring factory restrictions is a key step to ensure the security of your personal data.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the ways to remove admin mode, learn about the differences between simple rights managers and full-fledged tools like Magisk, and understand why a simple application removal is not enough to completely clean the system.
What is the Administrator Mode and Why Disable It
Administrator mode, often referred to as Root rights or superuser access, gives full control of the Android operating system, and the owner of such rights can remove system applications, change fonts, control processor frequency, and make changes to the core of the system that are not available to the average user.
Many modern services, especially banking and mobile payment applications, actively scan the device for hacking. If a Google Pay, Mir Pay or bank customers detect the rights of a superuser, they can refuse to work by blocking access to finance. In addition, malware that gains access to root rights can steal any information, including passwords and photos, without the owner’s knowledge.
⚠️ Warning: The presence of superuser rights automatically cancels the manufacturer's warranty obligations. When contacting the service center, specialists can refuse free repairs, finding traces of interference with the software part.
Disabling Administrator Mode returns the phone to a factory level of protection, which closes vulnerabilities that were opened to modify the system, and restores the integrity of the digital signatures of system files. For most users, this is the only way to re-enable all the conveniences of a modern smartphone without restrictions.
Differences between SuperSU and Magisk when deleting
Historically, the SuperSU application was used to manage rights, a classic system partition manager that was embedded in the system partition and controlled the program access to the kernel, and the deletion process was relatively simple, but required a special procedure through the application's settings, because normal deletion was not enough.
The modern standard is the de facto Magisk tool, which is the system-based nature of the work: it modifies the boot image, remaining invisible to the systemless, which means that the rights manager files are not in the standard folders of the system, but are integrated into the boot process. So deleting Magisk requires restoring the original boot image, not just erasing files.
Understanding which tool was used to get the rights is critical. If you try to remove Magisk using SuperSU, the system may stop booting, leaving an endless cycle of restarts (bootloop), and vice versa, trying to restore the boot image on the phone with the old root can lead to data loss or functionality failure.
Why is Magisk better at hiding?
The table below compares the main characteristics of the two rights management approaches to help you identify the current state of your device:
| Characteristics | SuperSU (Legacy) | Magisk (Modern) |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation method | Replaces system binary systems | Modifies boot image (systemless) |
| Hiding from applications | Difficult, often ineffective | Built-in MagiskHide/Zygisk function |
| Elimination | Full Unroot (Full Unroot) in the settings | Rebuilding the original image |
| Relevance | Outdated, not updated | Updated and updated regularly |
Preparation of the device for relinquishment
Before taking active action to remove administrator rights, a number of preparatory steps are needed to avoid loss of important data and ensure the stability of the process. The first step should always be to create a full backup of all relevant files, contacts and settings.
Make sure the battery level is at least 60-70%. The process of flashing or restoring system partitions requires stable power. Suddenly turning off the device at the time of data recording can damage the bootloader, which will require complex recovery through the computer.
- 📱 Backup your contacts and messages through your Mi or Google account.
- 💾 Save photos and videos to external media or cloud storage.
- 🔋 Connect your phone to a power source or make sure the battery is fully charged.
- 📶 Turn off the internet before the procedure, unless required for a particular method.
☑️ Pre-reset check
It is also recommended to disable the Find Device feature in your Mi Account settings if you plan to do a full Hard Reset after deleting the rights, which will prevent the device from being blocked by requesting a password from Mi Account after rebooting.
Instructions for removing rights through Magisk
If you have Magisk Manager installed on your device, the process of returning to the factory state is the easiest and most secure, since the developer has provided a built-in feature for this. Open the Magisk app on the home screen or in the application menu. On the home page you will see a button that says "Uninstall".
Click on this button and you will see a menu of options for action, you will need to select the option "Complete Uninstall" (Full Deletion). The system will warn you that all data will be cleared and the device will be restarted. Confirm action, and the automatic process of restoring the original boot image will begin.
The Magisk trial:
1. Open Magisk
2.Push Uninstall
3. Select Complete Uninstall
4.Pending a rebootOnce the procedure is complete, the phone will reboot itself, and when turned on, the Magisk app will be deleted and the superuser rights deactivated, and it's important to understand that this method doesn't remove modifications made through modules if they've already changed the file system, but in most cases it returns the system to a clean state.
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If you have lost your Recovery menu after removing Magisk, don't be alarmed. In some cases, Magisk replaces the standard recovery with its own. After removal, the runoff may return or you may need to flash the stock recavery through Fastboot.
Resetting rights of SuperSU and other managers
For devices that used the classic SuperSU, the procedure is different: you need to start the SuperSU application, go to the Settings tab. In the list of options, you need to find the option "Full Access" or immediately look for the "Full Unroot" button.
Once you click on the delete button, the app will request confirmation and warn you that the process may take some time. Unlike Magisk, SuperSU tries to replace the modified system files with the original versions from the backup that is created when you first get the rights. If there is no such backup, the procedure can end in error.
⚠️ Note: If the SuperSU application was previously manually removed without performing the Full Unroot procedure, simply installing the rights will not disappear. su binaries will remain in the system.
When using other managers, such as KingRoot or Kingoroot, the situation is more complicated. Often these applications do not have a complete removal function. The only reliable way to get rid of the rights in this case is to install a clean image of the system or use specialized scripts for cleaning, which requires a computer and ADB tools.
Using Fastboot and Mi Flash to clean up completely
The most radical and reliable method, which guarantees 100% removal of any trace of administrator rights, is to flash the device and clean all the data, using the Mi Flash Tool utility and the official firmware in Fastboot format, which returns the phone to the state of "from the store."
You will need to download the firmware for your specific model from the official website, unpack the archive and run the Mi Flash Tool on your computer. The phone must be switched to Fastboot mode by pressing the volume button when you connect the USB cable. In the utility, select the option "Clean all" (Clean all), but avoid the option "Clean all and lock" if you are not sure in the firmware region, so as not to block the bootloader.
The process will take 5 to 15 minutes. Once complete, the device will be completely erased and re-fished. All partitions, including the system partition, will be overwritten with the original files, which will physically destroy any embedded root rights. This is the only way to guarantee that you will pass a security check in banking applications if other methods have not worked.
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Fastboot flashing with Clean All option is a “nuclear option” that removes all traces of interference in the system, including root rights, mods and custom Recovery.