How to remove Easy Mode on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Easy Mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones is a simplified MIUI interface designed for older or new users that enlarges icons, removes unnecessary features and makes the menu as clear as possible, but many people find that the mode is turned on randomly (for example, after an update or reset) and do not know how to turn it off.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to return to the standard MIUI interface, from basic settings to advanced methods through ADB and hidden commands. Also explain why the mode can automatically turn on again and how to avoid it. The instructions are relevant for all modern models: Xiaomi 14/13/12, Redmi Note 12/11/10, Poco F5/X5 and others on MIUI 14/15.

1. Disable Easy Mode through standard settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI menu, which works on most devices if the simple mode has been turned on manually or after a reset.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings (cog icon).
• 🔍 Scroll down and select Special Opportunities.
• 👆 Find the Easy Mode section and tap it.
• 🔄 Switch the slider to the off position..
• ✅ Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog window.

If there is no Simple Mode in Special Opportunities, try an alternative way:

1. Hold your finger on the empty spot on the main screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select the Home Screen Settings.
3. Find the screen mode option and select Standard.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI For global markets, a item can be called Easy Mode or hidden in Additional Settings. If you don't find it, check it out. MIUI In Settings → The phone.

Check the MIUI version in the settings

Make sure your phone is at least 30% charged.

Connect to Wi-Fi (required for some ways)

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2. reset the launcher settings (if the mode is turned on itself)

Sometimes a simple mode is activated after a launcher (MIUI shell) crashes or a theme conflict, in which case resetting the home screen settings will help:

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type Launcher (or Launcher for global firmware).
3. Select the MIUI Launcher app (house icon).
4. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm.
5. Restart your phone (Power → Reboot).

After the reboot, the launcher will return to factory settings, including the standard display mode, and the method will reset all widgets, folders and icon locations on the home screen.

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If the app icons disappeared after the launcher was reset, don’t panic: they are not deleted, but simply hidden. To return them, pinch the empty space on the screen → Home screen settings → Show all apps.

3.Use of ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If the simple mode does not turn off through the settings, the cause may be a system failure or firmware limitations, in which case ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – a tool for debugging Android through a computer.

Procedure:

1. Download Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Unpack the archive in any folder on the PC.
3. On the phone, turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings → About phone).
4. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
5. Connect your phone to your PC via cable and select File Transfer mode.
6. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder with Platform Tools:

cd C:\path\pad\platform-tools

Then run the command to check the connection:

adb devices

If the phone is determined (its serial number will appear), enter:

adb shell settings put global easy_mode_enabled 0

After completing the command, restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The wrong commands can disrupt the system. If you're not sure, skip this method and try others.

4. Update or reinstall MIUI

In rare cases, a simple mode gets stuck due to firmware errors, which can occur after a failed update or manual intervention in system files, the decision is to update MIUI to the latest version or reinstall it.

How to update:

• 📲 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Click Check Updates and install the available version.
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is charged >50% and connect to Wi-Fi.

If the update doesn't work, try a clean MIUI installation via Fastboot or Recovery.

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
2. Follow the installation instructions (Fastboot will require an unlocked bootloader).

5. Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If none of these things work, you'll have to reset the phone completely, and that will delete all the data, but it will bring MIUI back to its original state, including the standard display mode.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose Reset all settings (or Delete all data).
3. Enter the password (if installed) and confirm the action.
4. Wait until the process is complete (the phone will reboot several times).

Once reset, the phone will turn on in its initial setup mode, and when you select the language and connect to Wi-Fi, the simple mode will be turned off by default.

⚠️ Warning: Reset deletes all data, including photos, messages and installed applications. If you do not make a backup, it will be impossible to restore the information.

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6. Why does the simple mode turn on by itself?

Many users complain that Easy Mode is activated without their involvement, and the reasons can be different:

• 🔄 Automatic update MIUI: Some firmware versions reset the launcher settings.
• 📱 System applications failure: conflicts with themes or widgets can trigger mode.
• 👴 “For the elderly” function: in MIUI There is a hidden option that includes Easy Mode under certain conditions (for example, if the user often enlarges the font).
• 🔧 Errors after rooting: if the phone was subjected to modifications (root, custom firmware), this could affect the system settings.

To prevent automatic activation:

• Turn off automatic theme installation in Settings → Themes.
• Check MIUI updates regularly and install them.
• Do not use third-party launchers if they conflict with MIUI.

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If a simple mode is turned on after each update, it is a sign of a system bug. Solution: roll back to the stable version of MIUI or contact Xiaomi support.

7. Alternative solutions for specific models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique features of disabling Easy Mode.

For Android One devices (like the Mi A3), the easy mode is part of standard Android, not MIUI.

1. Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher).
2. In the launcher settings, select the Standard display mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Easy Mode