How to Remove Parental Controls on Xiaomi TVs: From Simple Ways to Tech Tricks

Parental controls on Xiaomi Mi TVs are a useful feature for content restriction, but sometimes it becomes a barrier for adult users. You may have forgotten your password, bought a used device with activated restrictions, or just want to return full access to the features. In this article, we will discuss all the working methods for removing parental controls on Xiaomi, from standard settings to technical bypasses through the engineering menu and ADB.

It's important to understand that the manufacturer doesn't have a light button to turn off the protection if the password is lost, but there are legal resets that don't violate the license agreement, and we'll look at different scenarios: when the password is known, when it's not, and what to do if the TV is locked after unsuccessful input attempts.

This article is relevant for all Xiaomi Mi TV models (including the Mi TV 4/4A/4C/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2 series, Mi TV Stick and Mi Box), as well as for firmware based on Android TV and PatchWall. If your model is older than 2018, some methods may require adaptation - we will warn you about this separately.

1. Standard disabling of parental control (if you know the password)

If you have access to a password, it takes less than a minute to process, and it works on all versions of firmware and doesn't require any technical skills.

Go to the settings menu:

1. On the remote, press the Settings button.
2. Select System and Device → Parental Controls (or Security & Restrictions in English).
3. Enter your current password (often 0000, 1234, or 1111 are used by default).
4. In the Restrictions menu, select Disable Parental Controls or reset your password to a new one.

If the password doesn’t fit, try combinations from the TV documentation. On some Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018–2019), the factory password may match the last 4 digits of the serial number (indicated on the back sticker).

⚠️ Attention: After 5 failed attempts to enter a password, the TV will be locked for 30 minutes.

• 🔑 Factory passwords Xiaomi: 0000, 1234, 1111, 9999, 1212.
• 📄 Where to look for serial number: On the sticker at the back of the case or in the Settings menu → On TV.
• 🔄 If you block the menu: Turn off the TV from the socket for 10 minutes - the attempt counter will reset.

2. Resetting the Parental Control Password through factory settings

If the standard password doesn’t fit, but you have access to the settings menu (without locking), you can perform a partial reset that will only remove the restrictions without affecting personal data.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Resetting.
2. Select Reset Parental Controls (or Reset Parental Controls).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code from Mi Account (if linked).
4. After the reboot, the restrictions will be deactivated.

On Xiaomi Mi TV Q1/Q2 (2021-2023), this item may be called Reset Content Limits. If you don't have an option, move on to a full reset (Section 3).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may require re-authorization to Mi Account after resetting parental controls. If you do not remember the account details associated with the TV, use the method in section 4 (bypass through the device). ADB).

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3. Complete reset of the TV to factory settings

If previous methods failed, hard reset, which is to return the TV to its original settings, deletes all data, including apps, accounts and personal settings, but is guaranteed to remove parental controls.

How to reset:

• 📺 Through the menu: Go to Settings → Accounts and security → Reset. Select Reset all settings (or Factory data reset). Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (if required) Wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

Through the buttons on the case (if the menu is blocked):

1. Turn the TV off the socket.
2. Press the Power button on the body and connect the power cord.
3. Hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the recovery menu appears.
4. Select Wipe data/factory reset using volume buttons and confirm.

On Xiaomi Mi TV Stick and Mi Box, the reset is performed by holding the Reset button (hole on the body) for 10 seconds using a clip.

⚠️ Warning: After a complete reset, the TV may require reconfiguring the language, connecting to Wi-Fi, and logging into Mi Account.If the device was linked to another account, you will need access to the previous owner's mail or phone to unlock it.

4. bypassing parental controls via ADB (for advanced users)

The method is suitable if you can’t reset the settings through the menu, but you have access to the menu. USB-TV port and computer, you'll need to turn on debugging. ADB and use the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV. Find the build number and click on it 7 times in a row. You'll be notified "You've become a developer."
2. Activate ADB debugging: Return to Settings → For Developers. Enable USB debugging and Network Debugging (if any).
3. Connect the TV to the PC: Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive. Connect the TV to your computer through USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 on the TV. Open the command line in the folder with ADB and execute: adb devices If the device is displayed, type: adb shell pm clear com.mitv.tvhome This command will reset the launcher settings, including parental controls.

For Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 (2023) you may need an additional command:

adb shell settings put global parental_control_enabled 0

If ADB does not recognize the device, try:

• 🔌 Connect to Wi-Fi (enable Debugging over the network and use it) IP-TV address).
• 🔄 Reinstall Android drivers ADB Interface on PC.
• 📋 Manually point the way to ADB in variable Windows environments.

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If the adb device command returns the “no permissions” error, run the adb tcpip command on the TV. 5555, Then connect to the IP: adb connect [IP-address]:5555.

5. Hidden engineering menus and service codes

Xiaomi TVs have hidden diagnostic menus that can help you reset some of the limitations.These methods are not officially documented, so use them at your own risk.

Method 1: Service menu via remote

1. Turn off the TV with the remote.
2. Press sequentially: Menu → 1 → 3 → 9 → 7 → Menu.
3. The engineering menu will open. Go to Factory Reset or Security.
4. Find the Parental Lock setting and set the Disable value.

Method 2: Codes for different models

Some firmware may require a service password after entering the code, standard combinations: 3308, 5888 or 9379.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you know their purpose. Incorrect settings can lead to signal loss, color reproduction disruption or TV breakdown.

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Service codes and hidden menus are the riskiest method, and only use them if other methods have failed and you are prepared for possible failures in the TV.

6. Alternative methods: bypassing through applications and firmware

If none of these methods work, radical measures remain, requiring technical skills and can void warranty.

Method 1: Installation of custom firmware

On some models (Mi TV 4A, Mi Box S), you can flash an alternative firmware (for example, LineageOS for TV), which does not contain parental controls.

1. Unlock the bootloader via fastboot oem unlock.
2. Install TWRP Recovery.
3. Sweat the custom firmware through adb sideload.

For more information, see 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums.

Method 2: Bypassing Third Party Applications

Some Google Play apps (such as TV App Cloner or Parallel Space for TV) allow you to duplicate system applications and bypass restrictions, but this method does not work on all firmware and may violate Xiaomi’s security policy.

Method 3: Contacting the Support Team

If the TV is guaranteed, contact Xiaomi official support via:

• 📧 Mail: support@xiaomi.com (English).
• 📞 Phone: 8 800 775-66-88 (for Russia).
• 🌐 Chat on the site: mi.com/support.

When applying, prepare proof of purchase and the serial number of the TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions about parental controls on Xiaomi TV