How to remove simple mode on Xiaomi Redmi: 3 ways + error solving

Easy Mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a simplified MIUI interface designed for older users or beginners. It enlarges icons, removes unnecessary features and makes control more intuitive. However, many owners of Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 or older models face the problem: how to return the standard mode after accidental activation?

In this article, you will find 3 proven ways to turn off the simple mode (including hidden settings), unique solutions for cases when the exit button is inactive, as well as instructions for devices with damaged display or without access to the menu. We will analyze the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and Redmi models, including the budget series Redmi A and Redmi Go.

What is a simple mode on Xiaomi and why turn it off

Easy Mode is an alternative launcher from Xiaomi that:

• 🔍 Increases the size of icons and fonts by 30-50%
• 📱 Simplifies the main menu by removing widgets and folders
• 🔔 Leaves only basic functions: calls, messages, camera, gallery
• 🎨 Changes the color scheme to high contrast (black text on a white background)

Despite the convenience for some categories of users, the mode has significant disadvantages:

• ❌ No access to Android Settings (Hidden Extended Options)
• ❌ Impossible to run some applications (e.g. banking or gaming)
• ❌ There is no notification panel in the usual form
• ❌ Navigation gestures are not working (only 3 buttons at the bottom of the screen)

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 13+ A simple mode can block access to the ADB And Fastboot, which makes it harder to roll back the firmware or unlock the bootloader.

According to Xiaomi Community statistics, 68% of users switch on Easy Mode by accident (e.g., via Xiao AI voice assistant or after resetting settings), another 22% are on the advice of salespeople in the salons, not realizing the consequences. If you fall into one of these categories, go to the instructions below.

Method 1: Standard menu shutdown (works 90% of the time)

This method is suitable for most Redmi models on MIUI 12-14 if:

• 📱 The screen is running smoothly.
• 🔓 You have access to the main menu.
• 🔄 The “Exit from Simple Mode” button is active

Instructions:

1. On the main screen, tap the Settings icon** (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone → MIUI version. Click on it 5-7 times until the notification “You’re a developer!” appears (this will unlock hidden options).
3. Return to the main settings menu and go to Additional → Simple Mode.
4. In the upper right corner, click Exit** (or Disable Easy Mode on English firmware).
5. Confirm the action by clicking OK in the dialog box.

After restarting (it takes ~30 seconds), the smartphone will return to the standard interface. If the exit button is inactive or absent, proceed to Method 2.

Method 2: Disable through the developer settings (if the exit button is blocked)

On some firmware (especially the Redmi Note 8/9 with MIUI 11), standard output from Easy Mode can be blocked, in which case activation of the developer mode and forced shutdown via ADB will help.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode as described in Method 1 (5 taps according to MIUI).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the USB Debugging option and turn it on. Confirm the resolution by pressing OK.
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable (use the original Xiaomi cable for a stable connection).
5. On your computer, open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put secure easy_mode_enabled 0

If the command is successful, you will see an empty line without errors. Reboot Redmi - simple mode will be disabled. If a device unauthorized error appears, check the debugging resolution on the phone (notification should appear).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 For the Redmi Note 12 The following command may be required: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.easyaccess This command completely disables the Easy Mode module, but can cause system applications to malfunction. Use it only if the standard method does not work.

Method 3: Resetting settings to factory (extreme case)

If the first two methods fail (for example, due to a damaged screen or system failure), a hard reset remains, which will remove all data from the device, including photos, messages and installed applications.

• 🔧 You have a backup of the data.
• 📵 Other methods have not helped
• 🔄 The phone responds to physical buttons

Instructions for Redmi with a working screen:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data (or Factory Reset).
3. Enter the password from your Mi Account (if linked).
4. Confirm the reset by clicking Delete Everything.

For devices with a non-functioning display:

1. Turn off your smartphone (clip Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears (vibration will confirm the entrance to Recovery).
3. Use volume buttons to navigate the menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the choice of the power button.

⚠️ Note: After a reset, Redmi may require you to enter the Mi Account data that was previously linked.If you don't remember the password, use Xiaomi's recovery service!

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Remove before resetting SIM-This will speed up the process and prevent data corruption on external media.

Problem Solving: Simple Mode Doesn't Turn Off

If none of these methods worked, check out these nuances:

Problem 1: The exit button is inactive

Reason: Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced for Redmi K40) will block the Easy Mode output because of:

• 🔒 Active parental control (check in Settings) → Accounts. → Family control)
• 📱 Corporate Policy Linkages (on Company-issued devices)
• 🔄 Newly installed update (try rolling back version) MIUI)

Decision:

1. Remove all parental control profiles.
2. Try disabling Easy Mode via ADB (see Method 2).
3. If the device is corporate, contact IT-unlocking.

Problem 2: Large icons remain after the shutdown

It's not a bug, it's a feature of MIUI, to bring back the standard size:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → Screen settings.
2. Select the size of the icons and move the slider to the left.
3. In Settings → Screen → Font size set the value Standard.

Problem 3: Simple mode turns on itself after restarting

The fault lies with the failure of com.miui.easyaccess.

• 📥 Update your firmware to the latest version through Settings → Update of the PO.
• 🔧 Reset the cache to Recovery (does not delete data):

1. Turn off the phone.


2. Press Power + Volume up.




3. Select Wipe Cache → Reboot.

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If a simple mode is activated after each update MIUI, Turn off automatic updates in Settings → Update of the PO → ⚙️ → Auto-update.

How to prevent accidental switching on of a simple mode

To avoid re-activating Easy Mode, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the Xiao AI voice assistant:
2. Block access to the simple mode settings:
3. Set up a backup:

We also recommend:

• 📌 Add Settings shortcut to the home screen for quick access.
• 🔐 Install a pattern lock or PIN-code to avoid changes in settings by outsiders.
• 📖 Save this instruction in Notes on your phone (in case of re-activation of the mode).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the simple mode on Xiaomi Redmi