How to remove the child mode on the Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

The baby mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for monitoring the time of use of the gadget by a child, but sometimes it becomes a headache for adults. Have you forgotten the password, the phone locked after repeated incorrect attempts to enter, or the mode activated accidentally? In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove restrictions on Redmi, Poco and Mi models (including new devices from 2023-2026).

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the version of MIUI (12 to 14), the phone model and the type of lock, and we'll look at options for both standard child mode (Parental Control) and forced activation via Digital Wellbeing or Safe Mode. If you're not sure which mode is on, click through to the diagnostic section of the problem.

What is the difference between child mode and parental control on Xiaomi?

Many users confuse two different mechanisms of restriction:

• 🔒 Kids Mode is a simplified interface with large icons and limited functionality, activated through the Mi Kids Mode app (installed separately from the Mi App Store).
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental Controls – built-in function MIUI, It blocks applications, limits usage time, and filters content. → Parental control.

The key difference is that the child mode changes the interface of the phone, and parental control changes its functionality, for example, in the first case you will not be able to open Settings without a password, and in the second case, you will simply not run blocked applications (for example, YouTube or games).

Newer models (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13) can also trigger Safe Mode when a pattern lock is repeatedly incorrectly entered, often confused with child mode due to limited functionality.

⚠️ Note: If the lock screen shows a message saying "Device blocked by administrator", this means that the phone is tied to corporate policy (for example, through Microsoft Intune). IT-department.

Method 1: Disconnect via settings (if the password is known)

If you remember the password from child mode or parental control, you can remove the restrictions in 2-3 minutes. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open Settings → Parental Controls (or Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls on new models).
2. Type in your current password. If you use a pattern lock, draw it on the screen.
3. Go to Child Profile → Time Management and disable all restrictions.
4. To completely remove the mode, click Delete Profile (or Disable Parental Controls).

If you have a child mode (Mi Kids Mode) activated:

1. Start the Mi Kids Mode app (bear icon).
2. Click on the settings gear in the upper right corner.
3. Select the exit from child mode and enter the password.

On some models (Poco F5, Redmi K60) after the shutdown may require a reboot. If the phone does not respond to commands, hold the power button for 10-15 seconds to force the shutdown.

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If you forgot your password but remember the Mi Account linked to your phone, try resetting it via https://account.xiaomi.com (Security → Device Management).

Method 2: Reset password through Mi Account (without loss of data)

If you forgot your child mode password, but your phone is tied to your Xiaomi account, you can use the Restore feature, which works on MIUI 13/14 and does not require resetting.

Conditions for successful discharge:

• 📱 The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account.
• 🔄 The device is enabled synchronization with the account.

Instructions:

1. On the child mode password entry screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password).
2. Enter the data from Mi Account (email or phone number + password).
3. Confirm the action via SMS or email (depending on your account settings).
4. Create a new password for the child mode or turn it off completely.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone has previously disabled Find Device, this method will not work.

On Xiaomi 12T and later, after resetting your password, you may need additional verification through Google Account (if FRP is enabled).

Method 3: Factory reset (if nothing helps)

If you don't remember the password and can't recover it through the Mi Account, the radical method is to reset to factory settings. This will delete all data from the phone, including photos, messages and installed apps. On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K60 Pro), the reset can take up to 10 minutes - don't interrupt the process!

The following steps are taken for MIUI 14:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery Mode menu, select the language (usually English by default).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection).
5. Confirm the action by entering the yes code (or clicking Confirm).
6. After the reset is complete, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

Some devices (Poco X5, Redmi 12) may be reset with a request for input from Google Account, which was previously synced to the phone, and this is FRP protection, which is impossible to get around without email data.

Method 4: Bypass ADB (for advanced users)

If you're familiar with the command prompt, you can try removing child mode via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for MIUI 12-14 and does not require a data reset, but you need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the phone Developer Mode: go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (or Terminal) and type: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.kidsmode For parental control, use: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider
5. Reboot the phone.

If the commands don’t work, try an alternative method:

adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1


adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13/14 s MIUI 14 Additional permission may be required for ADB. If you have an error "adb: unauthorized", go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers → Withdrawal of permits USB-Debugging and reconnecting.

Method 5: Calling for Xiaomi Support (Official Method)

If none of these methods worked, you can only contact Xiaomi for official support.

• 📞 Telephones with reference to corporate policy (Device Admin).
• 🔐 Locked devices FRP post-discharge.
• 📱 Models released for the Chinese market (for example, Xiaomi 13 China) ROM).

How to contact support:

1. Go to https://www.mi.com/global/support.
2. Select the Mobile Phones section → Software Issues.
3. Describe the problem (specify the phone model, MIUI version, and lock type).
4. Attach screenshots with the error (can be done on another phone).

Response time is 24 to 72 hours, and in some cases support may be requested:

• 📄 Check for the purchase of the phone (to confirm ownership).
• 📧 Data from Mi Accounts linked to the device.
• 📱 IMEI phone number (you can find out via *#06#).

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Xiaomi’s official support can even help with phones purchased in the secondary market if you provide proof of ownership (like a photo of a box with a serial number).

How to determine which mode is activated on your Xiaomi

If you are not sure what exactly is blocking the phone, perform a diagnosis using the following algorithm:

Common symptoms:

If the phone is running an error, “This device is managed by your organization,” it means that it is tied to Android Enterprise (for example, through Microsoft Intune or VMware Workspace ONE), in which case unlocking is possible only through the administrator of the organization.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove child mode, users often make critical errors that can lead to a complete locking of the phone or loss of data.

• 🔌 Interrupting reset via Recovery: If you take out the battery or force the phone off during a reset, it can damage the firmware.On newer models (Xiaomi) 13/14) This leads to bootloop (cyclic reboot).
• 🔑 Multiple attempts to enter a password: After 5 wrong attempts to enter a password MIUI 14 phone can lock for 24 hours, and then the reset will help.
• 📱 Use of unofficial firmware: Install custom Recovery (e.g., customized Recovery, TWRP) A locked phone can cause an anti-rollback error and a “brick” of the device.

How to avoid problems:

• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50% before resetting – this will prevent you from turning off during the process.
• 📡 Use a stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi is preferable to a mobile network) when restoring using Mi Account.
• 📝 Write down or photograph all passwords and PIN-codes, especially if children use the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI For example, the Redmi Note 12 Russian ROM) After a reset, you may need to confirm through Google Account, even if you didn’t have one before. FRP, Xiaomi has been actively implementing since 2023.

Frequent questions