How to remove safe mode in YouTube on Xiaomi: all ways

Safe YouTube mode on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO) is often turned on automatically — for example, after an app update, a MIUI malfunction, or when parental controls are activated. This mode restricts access to comments, some videos and features, which annoys many users. Unlike the computer version, where it takes a couple of clicks to turn off, on Android devices, the process can be complicated by the features of the MIUI firmware and the application version.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to turn off Safe Mode on YouTube on Xiaomi, including methods for cases where standard settings don’t work. You’ll learn how to reset your app cache, change your Google account settings, use it. ADB-commands (for advanced users) and even bypass restrictions VPN. All instructions are adapted to the latest versions MIUI 14 and Android 13, but are also suitable for older devices.

Why is Xiaomi using Safe Mode on YouTube?

The reasons for activating Safe Mode on Xiaomi fall into two categories: System (related to MIUI or Android) and User (account settings, parental controls).

• 🔄 App Update: After YouTube updates to the new version, settings are sometimes reset and the mode is turned on by default.
• 👶 Parental Controls: If Google Family Link is set up on your device or Settings restrictions → Google accounts → Family management.
• 📱 Failures MIUI: Errors in the shell operation (for example, after resetting to factory settings or cleaning up Google Play Services data).
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: In some countries (e.g. UAE or Saudi Arabia) safe regime is enforced.
• 🔒 Corporate policies: If the device is tied to a restricted work account (Google Workspace).

On Xiaomi, the problem is compounded by the fact that MIUI often blocks application background activity, which can cause Google’s settings to sync. For example, if you used the Battery → Background Limitation feature for YouTube, this could trigger Safe Mode to be enabled.

Method 1: Standard Shutdown via YouTube Settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in options of the application, which works 90% of the time if the mode is turned on due to a temporary failure.

1. Open the YouTube app on your Xiaomi.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Scroll down and select Settings.
4. Go to General (or Main in older versions) section.
5. Find the Safe Mode switch and turn it off.

If Safe Mode is not on the menu, then the problem lies deeper – for example, in the settings of your Google account or the system restrictions of MIUI.

Make sure you have a backup of YouTube data (history, subscriptions)

Close all background applications

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network

Check the free space on the device (minimum 1 GB)

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Method 2: Clearing YouTube cache and data

On Xiaomi, the app cache often causes crashes, including forced safe mode activation.Cleanup helps reset temporary files that can block YouTube from working properly.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. Find YouTube on the list and tap it.
4. Choose Warehouse.
5. Click Clear Cache, then Clear Data (this will delete the history and settings of the app!).
6. Reset the device.

Once you reboot, open YouTube again and check if Safe Mode has disappeared. If not, try uninstalling the app updates (Remove Updates button in the same menu), then update it via Google Play.

Method 3: Change your Google account settings

Safe Mode can be linked to your Google account, especially if you've previously turned on child restrictions or worked with Google Workspace.

1. Open the settings on your phone.
2. Go to Google Accounts → Manage your Google Account.
3. Select the Data and Personalization tab.
4. Scroll to the Settings for Apps and Services section and tap YouTube.
5. Turn off the Restricted Mode option (or Safe Mode in newer versions).

If this option is missing, check the family settings:

1. In the same Google account menu, go to Family.
2. Make sure your account is not tied to a family group with restrictions.
3. If you are a group administrator, remove the restrictions on your profile.

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If you have multiple Google accounts on your device, try logging out of all but the main one, then reboot your phone. Sometimes conflict between accounts leads to YouTube crashes.

Method 4: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try disabling Safe Mode via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires USB debugging enabled and is suitable for users familiar with the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification appears You became a developer!

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

ADB-tools

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.youtube/com.google.android.apps.youtube.app.WatchWhileActivity


adb shell settings put global restricted_profile 0

The first command runs YouTube bypassing the restrictions, the second command drops the restricted profile flag. Once executed, restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other parameters through the adb shell unless you are sure of their purpose.

Method 5: Bypassing a VPN or changing a region

In some cases, safe mode is enabled due to regional restrictions (e.g. censored countries).If you are traveling or using Xiaomi with firmware for another region, try:

1. Install. VPN-Application (e.g. ProtonVPN or NordVPN).
2. Connect to a server in the United States, Germany, or the Netherlands (regions with minimum YouTube restrictions).
3. Open YouTube and check if the safe mode has disappeared.

Alternatively, change the region in the settings of Google Play:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Slip on the avatar → Settings → General → Country and profiles.
3. Create a new profile for the region without restrictions (e.g., the United States).
4. Reset the device.

In such cases:

1. Check your device for viruses (use Google Play Protect or Malwarebytes).
2. Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
3. Perform a reset to factory settings (pre-save data!).
4. Contact Xiaomi via Mi Community or live chat in the Mi Support app.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Stable may require re-assignment of your Mi Account after resetting to factory settings. Make sure you remember your username and password!

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If Safe Mode is only turned on on a specific Wi-Fi, the problem may be in the router. Try connecting to another network or turn off the Safe Search feature in the router settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions