How to remove parental control on Xiaomi Redmi: all working methods

Parental controls on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are a useful feature to limit children’s access to content, purchases and time to use the device. However, there are times when you need to turn off these restrictions: you forgot your password, bought a used phone with activated control or just want to return full access to the settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove parental controls on Redmi (including Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and others) running MIUI 12-14.

It’s important to understand that the methods vary depending on whether you know the password from control, whether the phone is tied to a Mi Account, and what type of restrictions are set (system control or third-party apps like Google Family Link). We’ll look at options from the simplest to the most radical ones – including resetting settings that will help even if you don’t remember the login details.

Before you start, check the MIUI version in settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version). This depends on the location of some menu items. Also note that some methods can lead to data loss - back up important files in advance.

1. disable parental control through settings (if you know the password)

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the standard MIUI menu if you have access to a password, which works on all Redmi models (including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 13C, and others) and does not require a data reset.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings and go to the Application section → Parental control (on some versions) MIUI The way may be settings → Accounts and synchronization → Family control).
• 🔑 Enter the password that was set when setting the restrictions.
• ⚙️ In the control menu, find the option to Disable Parental Controls or Delete Account (if the control is tied to the child’s profile).
• 🗑️ Confirm the action – the restrictions will be lifted immediately.

If Parental Control is not in the settings, check the Digital Wellbeing section, which is hidden there on some firmware, and note that Redmi with Global ROM may have different menus than China ROM.

⚠️ Note: If parental controls were configured via Google Family Link, disable them via settings MIUI This will not help. In this case, you need to use the settings of Google (section below).

2. reset the password of parental control through Mi Account

If you forget your password, but your phone is tied to your Mi Account, you can try resetting the restrictions via a web interface, which only works if the device is online and synced with Xiaomi servers.

Step-by-step:

1. Open account.xiaomi.com on your computer or other phone and log in with the same account as Redmi.
2. Go to the Devices section → Device management.
3. Find your Redmi in the list and select Security Settings.
4. Look for the option to Remove Parental Controls or Remove Restrictions (the name may vary).
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email – the password will be reset.

If you don’t have this option, try an alternative route:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com (Xiaomi Device Search Service).

This method does not work on all firmware, as Xiaomi periodically updates its security policy. If the method does not work, move to the next section.

3. bypassing parental controls through Safe Mode

If standard methods don’t work, you can try to disable third-party restrictions (such as from apps like Kids Place or Family Link) through Safe Mode, which won’t work for MIUI system control, but will help remove blockages from third-party software.

How to start Safe Mode:

• 🔄 Turn off the phone.
• 🔘 Press the power button before the Redmi logo appears.
• 👆 As soon as the logo appears, release the power button and immediately press Volume Down.
• 📱 Hold the button until the phone boots into Safe Mode (the corresponding inscription will be at the bottom of the screen).

In safe mode:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find an app that is responsible for parental control (such as Family Link, Kids Place, or Mi Child Mode).
3. Press Remove or Stop.
4. Restart your phone in normal mode.

⚠️ Warning: Safe Mode disables all third-party apps, but system restrictions MIUI If the control was set up through the phone's settings, this method won't help.

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If the phone doesn’t load in Safe Mode, try an alternative way: when turned on, hold both volume buttons (+ and -) until the recovery menu appears, then select Safe Mode (if available).

4. Resetting settings to factory (radical method)

If no other method has worked, it's hard reset, which will remove all data from your phone, including apps, photos and settings, but is guaranteed to remove any restrictions. Use it only as a last resort!

How to reset:

• 🔄 Turn off Redmi.
• 🔘 Press the Power Button and Volume Up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi Recovery logo appears.
• 📱 In the recovery menu, select the language (usually English or Chinese).
• 🗑️ Find the Wipe Data item (or on Chinese firmware) and confirm the reset.
• 🔄 After completion, select Reboot to restart.

Once reset, the phone will be like new, with no passwords, restrictions, or personal details, and you will need to reconfigure it, including the Mi Account login (if it was tied).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) After the reset, you may need to enter data from the Mi Account that was previously linked. If you do not remember the username / password, the phone will turn into a "brick" (activation lock). MI Cloud).

5. disable Google Family Link (if controlled through Google)

Many users confuse MIUI parental controls with the restrictions of Google Family Link. If your Redmi has this app installed, it must be disabled separately through your Google account settings.

Instructions:

1. Open your phone Settings → Google Accounts → Family Access.
2. Select your child’s profile (if it is on the list).
3. Press Settings Management → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the removal – the restrictions will be removed.

If you do not have access to the phone, you can remove the restrictions via your computer:

• 🌐 Go to families.google.com.
• 🔑 Sign in to the parent account.
• 👤 Select a child profile and click Delete.

After that, all Family Link restrictions will be removed, but MIUI system control (if enabled) will remain. To remove it, use the methods from the previous sections.

6. Alternative methods (ADB, unlocking the bootloader)

For power users, there are more sophisticated ways to circumvent parental controls, but they require technical skills and can disqualify or damage the system.

Method 1: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

If USB debugging is enabled on the phone, you can try disabling control via ADB commands:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider

These commands will remove the parental control system application, but on newer versions of MIUI (13+), this method may not work due to enhanced protection.

Method 2: Unlocking the bootloader and firmware

Radical method for advanced users:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP).
3. Sweep through the modified firmware without parental control.

This is a risky way to make a mistake, and if you make a mistake, you can stop turning on your phone, only use it if other methods have failed and you understand the consequences.

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Before using ADB or unlocking the bootloader, make sure that the phone is debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB).

FAQ: Frequent Parental Control Questions on Xiaomi Redmi