How to remove parental controls on Xiaomi devices: from MIUI to Mi TV

Parental controls on Xiaomi devices are a useful feature to limit children’s access to unwanted content, but sometimes they create problems for the owners themselves: you may forget your password, buy a used gadget with activated restrictions, or encounter a software failure that blocked access to settings. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable parental controls on smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi), tablets and Mi TVs – from standard methods to technical workarounds.

It's important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the type of device and the firmware version. For example, on MIUI 14 the algorithm for removing restrictions through Settings → Family has changed dramatically compared to MIUI 12. And on Xiaomi TVs, parental control is tied to Mi Account, which requires a separate approach. We will look at each case with the current updates from 2026.

If you try to circumvent restrictions on someone else’s device without the owner’s permission, it violates Xiaomi’s user agreement and can be qualified as unauthorized access.

1. Standard disabling via MIUI settings (if password is known)

The easiest way is to use the built-in tools of the system. It is suitable for Xiaomi smartphones and tablets on the Internet. MIUI 12-15, if you remember. PIN-Parental Control Code or Password.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the Settings. → Family → Parental control.
2. Enter your current password (1234 or your child’s date of birth is often used by default).
3. Go to Restrictions Management and click Disable Parental Controls.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or fingerprint (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

On some models (such as the Redmi Note 11 or the POCO X5 Pro), the path may be slightly different:

• 🔹 Settings → Annexes → Parental control
• 🔹 Settings → Accounts. → Family Access (on older versions) MIUI)

⚠️ Note: If an error occurs after entering the password "Incorrect" PIN", But you're sure it's right -- try restarting the device. Sometimes a cache failure leads to a false failure.

2. reset the password of parental control through Mi Account

If you forget your password, but your device is tied to your Mi Account, you can restore access through the official Xiaomi service, which works for all devices, including the Mi TV Stick and smartphones with MIUI Global.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Select the Device Management section → [Your device] → Parental control.
3. Click Forgot Password? and follow the instructions (SMS or email confirmation will be required).
4. After resetting your password, sync your settings on your device through Settings → Family → Update.

If the device is not linked to the account or you do not remember the Mi Account data, this will not work, in which case you will have to use alternative methods (see sections 4-5).

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If you reset your password through Mi Account, you will see an error “Device not found”, check if synchronization is enabled in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronization.

3. disable parental controls on Mi TV and Mi TV Stick

Xiaomi's TVs and set-top boxes have different parental controls than smartphones, and here the restrictions are tied to the Mi Account, and standard resetting through settings is often not available. Let's look at two working options.

Method 1: Using the TV menu (if the password is known)

1. On the remote, press Menu. → Settings (⚙) → System system → Parental control.
2. Enter the password (by default 0000, 1234 or 6666).
3. Select Disable Control and confirm the action.

Method 2: Complete reset (if password is unknown)

This method will delete all data, including installed apps and Wi-Fi settings.Suitable for Mi TV 4A/4S/5X and newer models.

Turn off the TV (take the plug out of the socket)

Write down the data from Wi-Fi (required after reset)

Prepare the remote (replace the batteries if necessary)

Make sure you have access to Mi Account (to re-link)

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Resetting instructions:

1. Press the Menu + Home buttons for 5-7 seconds at the same time.
2. In the menu that appears, select Wipe Data/Factory Reset (use volume buttons for navigation).
3. Confirm the action with the OK button.
4. After restarting, reset the TV (parental controls will be turned off).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV Q2 2023 and later) the reset via the remote button is blocked. USB (see section 6).

4. Bypassing parental controls through Safe Mode (for MIUI)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try disabling restrictions in Safe Mode, a method that is suitable for Xiaomi smartphones where parental control is implemented through third-party apps (such as Google Family Link or Kids Place).

How to start Safe Mode:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the Power button and hold it until the MI logo appears.
3. Once the logo appears, release the power button and immediately press Volume Down.
4. Hold the volume down until the device boots in Safe Mode (the bottom left corner will read "Safe Mode").

Next:

• 🔹 Go to Settings. → Annexes.
• 🔹 Find an app that handles parental control (e.g. Family Link or Digital Wellbeing).
• 🔹 Click Delete Data or Disable.
• 🔹 Restart the device in normal mode.

If parental controls are built into MIUI (rather than through third-party software), Safe Mode won’t help – you’ll need to reset via Recovery or Fastboot (see next section).

5. Removal of Parental Controls via ADB (for Advanced Users)

The method is for those who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to bypass the restrictions without resetting data, but requires on-board debugging over USB and access to the computer, suitable for MIUI 13-15 and most Xiaomi models.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the device to your PC, install Xiaomi USB Drivers and run ADB.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should display your device).
5. Follow the command to remove parental control: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider (newer versions of MIUI may also need to remove com.xiaomi.childmode).
6. Reset the device.

If the restrictions remain after the reboot, try additional commands:

adb shell settings put global parental_controls_enabled 0


adb shell am force-stop com.miui.guardprovider

⚠️ Note: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, these commands can cause a system failure.

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ADB-The method is the only way to disable parental control without losing data if you have forgotten your password and can’t use Mi Account.

6.Extreme measures: reset via Recovery or Fastboot

If no other method has worked, it leaves the device completely reset, which will delete all data, including photos, apps and settings, but is guaranteed to remove all restrictions, suitable for Xiaomi smartphones, tablets and TVs.

Reset via Recovery (no PC):

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.

Reset via Fastboot (from PC):

It's more complicated, but it's more effective if Recovery is locked, and you need Mi Flash Tool and firmware for your model.

Downloaded firmware (e.g. Fastboot ROM for your model)

Installed Qualcomm/QDLoader drivers (for Snapdragon) or Mediatek

Mi Flash Tool (official Xiaomi utility)

USB cable (preferably original)

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Instructions:

1. Transfer the device to Fastboot mode: turn it off, then press Power + Volume Down.
2. Connect to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.
4. After completion, the device will restart in factory condition.

Mi TVs are similar to Mi TVs, but Mi TV Assistant is used instead of the Mi Flash Tool.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to remove parental controls, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

If you encounter an error not described in the table, check:

• 🔹 Version MIUI: Some bugs are fixed only after the firmware update.
• 🔹 Model of device: on POCO Black Shark algorithms may be different.
• 🔹 Firmware region: per MIUI China’s Parental Controls are Different from Global.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions