Xiaomi’s developer mode is a useful tool for power users, but it often turns on accidentally, such as when trying to speed up the interface animation or activate USB debugging. The problem is that once activated, this mode remains on the settings menu even if you don’t use it. And some features (like USB debugging) can pose a security risk if the device falls into the wrong hands.
In this article, we will discuss how to completely remove the developer mode on any Xiaomi smartphone, including the Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models. Let’s consider all possible ways: from simple switching off in settings to radical reset to factory settings.
Why doesn’t the developer’s mode disappear?
Many users complain that after disabling the options in the Developer Menu, the section itself remains in the settings. This is normal MIUI behavior: Android does not delete the partition automatically so as not to restrict access to tools when it is reactivated.
- 🔄 Settings cache: Sometimes the data about the enabled mode is stored in the cache, and the system continues to display it.
- 🔧 Updates MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) the section may be “stick” in the menu.
- 📱 On custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the developer mode behaves unpredictable.
If you want to remove a partition permanently, rather than just hide it, you need to do a lot more intrusion, but first try the standard methods.
Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without resetting)
The easiest method is to deactivate all options in the Developer Menu and wait for the system to hide the partition. This works on most Xiaomi devices with official MIUI firmware.
- Open the settings → Additional → for developers.
- At the top of the screen, move the developer mode slider to the off position.
- Scroll down and click Cancel USB Debugging Permits (if the option is active).
- Go back to the main settings menu and check if the partition has disappeared.
⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO F3) The section can remain on the menu even after turning off, in which case only resetting the settings will help (see Method 3).
Disable debugging via USB
Turn off the Developer Mode slider
Remove all trusted debugging devices
Reboot your smartphone-->
Method 2: Hiding a partition through ADB (for advanced)
If a standard shutdown doesn’t work, you can use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands, which require you to connect your phone to your computer, but doesn’t cause data loss.
You'll need:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and adb utility.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB (Yes, it is a paradox, but without it, commands will not be executed).
- 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
Steps:
- Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
- Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
- Execute the command to disable developer mode: adb shell settings put global development_settings_enabled 0
- Reboot your phone: Adb shell reboot
Once you reboot, the Developer For section should disappear, and if it doesn’t, check if other development-related options (such as Unlock OEM) are active.
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If the command didn’t work, try first to disable USB debugging manually through the settings, and then repeat the procedure.
Method 3: Reset to factory settings (radical method)
If the first two fail, it's a complete reset, which will remove all the data from the phone, including apps, photos and settings, but it's guaranteed to remove the developer mode.
How to reset:
- Save important data (contacts, photos, messages) to your computer or to the Mi Cloud.
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
- After the reboot, the phone will be like new — no developer mode.
⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) After the reset, there may be a developer item on the menu, but it will be inactive. To remove it completely, you will need to flash the phone through Fastboot.
What if the developer’s mode is still visible after resetting?
Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models
| Model | Disconnection in settings | ADB-team | Resetting settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 11/12 | ✅ It's working. | ✅ It's working. | ✅ Removes completely |
| POCO X4 Pro | ❌ Not always. | ✅ It's working. | ✅ Removes completely |
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | ✅ It's working. | ✅ It's working. | ⚠️ It may be an inactive site. |
| Black Shark 5 | ❌ It's not working. | ✅ It's working. | ✅ Removes completely |
If your model is not in the table, try the methods in order of difficulty: first disable in settings, then ADB, and only in extreme cases - reset.
What happens if you don’t remove the developer’s mode?
Many users leave this section on without knowing the risks.
- 🛡️ Data vulnerability: Debugging by USB Allows the connected computer to access files even if the phone is locked.
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption: Some options (such as Do Not Turn Off the Screen) drain the battery faster.
- 📱 Unstable work: Developer options included (e.g, GPU-acceleration) may cause lags and overheating.
- 🔄 Problems with updates: On some firmware MIUI Updates are not installed if the developer mode is active.
If you're not using developer features, you'd better turn them off, especially before you sell the phone or hand it over to someone else.
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Even if you haven't activated the debugging USB, The very fact of the developer mode enabled can block some functions (for example, the operation of banking applications or corporate applications). MDM-system).