The Digital Wellbeing feature in Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is designed to control device usage time, limit app access, and monitor activity. However, many users are finding it getting in the way of blocking access to games, restricting social media, or simply annoying with persistent notifications. Unfortunately, MIUI does not provide the standard way to completely remove this module — only disabling it through settings.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods to get rid of Digital Well-Being on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/11, POCO and other models – from simple shutdown to radical measures like removing system APKs via ADB or resetting to factory settings. We will focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12-14) and the potential risks of each method. If you are willing to sacrifice some functionality for freedom, read on.
1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings
The safest and most obvious way is to deactivate the module in the settings menu, which won't remove it completely, but will stop collecting statistics and blocking applications, suitable for users who don't want to risk system stability.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Digital Well-Being and Parental Control.
- ⚙️ Slip on the three-point menu in the upper right corner and select Settings.
- 🔄 Move the slider Use tracking to the off position.
- 🔒 If required, also turn off Focus Mode and Parental Controls (if activated).
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 10 Pro) after the switch is off, the statistics can still be collected in the background. → Annexes → Application management → Systems, and you can find Digital Wellbeing, and if you see data taking up space in the Warehouse section, the module keeps working.
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If after disabling, time limit notifications continue to appear, clear the Digital Well-Being app cache in the application settings.
2. Removal via ADB (without root rights)
For those willing to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), there is a way to uninstall Digital Wellbeing as a system application, a method that does not require superuser rights, but requires a smartphone to be connected to a PC.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install Platform Tools (includes adb).
- Activate USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to unlock Developer Mode), then go back to Settings → Additional → Developer and enable debugging.
- Connect Redmi to your PC and type in the command line:
adb devices(Your device should show up) Then do:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wellbeing🔹 What it does: the first team removes the Xiaomi module, the second is the standard Google Digital Wellbeing. --user 0 This means that the application is only deleted for the current user (without affecting system files).
Install Platform Tools on PC| Enable USB debugging on Redmi| Connect your phone with the original cable | Check device detection by the `adb devices`| Command to back up the data-->
3. Disconnection through the system application editor (with root)
If your Redmi has Magisk or another root rights manager installed, you can completely freeze or remove Digital Well-being with specialized tools, which gives you maximum control, but requires an unlocked bootloader and risks system stability.
Recommended annexes:
- 🛠️ Titanium Backup – allows you to freeze system APK.
- 🧩 Lucky Patcher – can remove embedded modules (caution: high risk of error!).
- 🔧 System App Remover – a simple interface for uninstallation.
The algorithm of actions (for example, System App Remover):
- Open the application and provide root access.
- In the list, find: com.miui.guardprovider (Xiaomi module) com.google.android.apps.wellbeing (Google module)
Uninstall
Freeze
Reset the device.
⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK It can lead to loss of functionality. MIUI, Update errors or "bootloop" before experimenting, back up through TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.
What to do if the Launcher stops working after removal?
4. Reset to factory settings (radical method)
If Digital Well-being was activated through parental controls and you forgot your password and other ways don't work, you'll reset your device, which will delete all data, including your restrictions settings, but also erase photos, messages and installed apps.
How to drop Redmi:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select Delete all data (on some firmware - Erase everything).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
📌 Important: On devices with MIUI 14 and later after the reset, you may need to re-authorize your Xiaomi account (if it was linked). Without this, some features (such as themes or cloud backup) will not be available.
| Method | Root is required. | Risk to the system | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Low. | ⭐⭐ (partial) |
| Removal via ADB | ❌ No. | ⚠️⚠️ Medium. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Editor of system applications | ✅ Yes. | ⚠️⚠️⚠️ High-pitched | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Reset to factory | ❌ No. | ⚠️⚠️ Medium. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (full-fledged) |
Disable in settings |ADB-commands |Root-editors |Reset to factory |I don't know, I need to think-->
5. bypassing restrictions through Safe Mode (Security Mode)
If Digital Well-being blocks access to apps and you can’t disable it (for example, because of parental controls), try booting into Safe Mode.
How to activate Safe Mode on Redmi:
- Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
- Tap and hold the option to turn off (or reboot on some models).
- Confirm the transition to Safe Mode (the inscription will appear in the lower left corner of the screen).
In this mode:
- 🔓 All time limits for application use will be removed.
- 📵 Parental control will be temporarily shut down.
- ⚙️ You can go to settings and disable Digital Well-being in the standard way.
⚠️ Warning: Safe Mode disables not only restrictions, but also some features (widgets, some system services.
6. Alternative Solutions: How to Live Without Digital Wellbeing
If you can’t remove the module or are afraid to take risks, consider alternative approaches:
- 🕒 Use third-party time trackers: Apps like ActionDash or StayFree offer similar functionality, but without strict restrictions. MIUI.
- 🔄 Reverse to an older version MIUI: In firmware before MIUI 12 Digital Well-being was less intrusive. Use the Mi Flash Tool to do this (but be aware of the risk of data loss!).
- 📱 Change Launcher: Install Nova Launcher or Lawnchair – these let you bypass some system restrictions.
💡 Tip: If the problem is intrusive time limit notifications, it is enough to turn off alerts for the Digital Well-being app in the notification settings (Settings) → Notifications → System notifications).
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Before any manipulation of Xiaomi Redmi system files, back up via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset or using TWRP. This will save your data in the event of a crash.