How to change the language to Xiaomi in Hindi: all the ways for smartphones and TVs

Changing the interface language on Xiaomi devices to Hindi may be necessary for various reasons: moving to India, buying a device with incorrect localization or wanting to learn the language. However, not all models support Hindi out of the box, and in some cases require hidden settings or even technical workarounds. This article covers all current methods for smartphones (Redmi, Poco, Mi) and TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV) based on MIUI 14/15 and Android 12/13/14.

We'll break down the standard methods through the settings menu, forced installation of the language package through ADB, and solutions for cases where Hindi is not on the list of available languages, special attention to the problems after resetting and the nuances of working with firmware for the Indian market, if you encounter an error "Language pack not installed" or after updating the language is lost in English, here you will find working instructions.

⚠️ Note: On devices with global firmware (Global) ROM) Hindi may not be on the list of languages, and this will require either an Indian firmware installation (India). ROM), or manually adding a language package through ADB. Both methods are described below with step-by-step instructions.

Before you start changing your language, make sure that:

• 📱 The device is charged at least 50% (to avoid failures when updating packages).
• 🌐 Connected to a stable Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔄 Backup of important data is made (when changing firmware or resetting settings).

1. Standard method: change the language through the MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use a built-in settings menu, which is suitable for devices where Hindi is already pre-installed in language packages (usually models for the Indian market or devices with India ROM firmware).

The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 and Android 11-14:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Language and input → Language.
3. In the list of available languages, find हिन्दी (If you don't have one, skip this method and read on.
4. Click on Hindi and select a region (usually भारत (India)).
5. Confirm the change and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Poco) X3 Pro) after choosing Hindi, a font reset warning may appear. This is normal - agree, but note that text size may change in some applications.

If Hindi is not listed but you see other Indian languages (e.g. Bengali or Tamil), it means that your firmware supports regional packages but Hindi itself is not installed, in which case the ADB method will help (Section 3).

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2.Why can Hindi be absent from the settings?

There are several reasons why Hindi is not displayed in the selection menu:

• 📦 Global firmware: Devices with Global ROM often lacking Indian language packages. Solution - India installation ROM tongue-in-hand.
• 🔄 An outdated version MIUI: In the firmware older MIUI 12 Hindi support is limited. Update the system through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware: If you use unofficial software (like LineageOS), language packets may have been removed.
• 🏷️ Regional restrictions: Some models (Mi 11 Lite, Redmi) 9A) For example, a device for Europe will not support Hindi.

To check the current firmware, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI. If there is a IN suffix at the end of the firmware name (e.g. V14.0.5.0.TKOINXM), then you have an Indian version and Hindi should be supported. If the Global or EEA suffix is at the end of the firmware name, additional actions will be required.

Important: CN firmware devices (China) do not support Hindi and other Indian languages, and require full firmware reflashing to the global or Indian version, which voids the warranty.

3. Add Hindi via ADB (for power users)

If Hindi is not in the settings, but your firmware theoretically supports it (for example, Global ROM based on Android 12+), you can force the language package through ADB. This method does not require unlocking the bootloader, but you need basic command line skills.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes ADB).
2. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

adb shell pm install-existing com.android.cts.ctsshim

Then:

adb shell cmd locale add-locale hi_IN

Reboot the device. Hindi should appear in the language settings.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Poco) F3, Redmi K40) After completing the commands, you may need to reset the cache:

adb shell recovery --wipe_cache

If the language does not appear after the reboot, check the error logs with the command:

adb logcat | grep locale

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling drivers manually through Windows Device Manager. Select the Android ADB Interface driver from the list.

Installation of Indian firmware (India ROM)

If the previous methods didn't work, the radical solution is to install the Indian version of MIUI, which is guaranteed to add Hindi, but has risks:

• 🔓 Requires unlocking the bootloader (cancellation of warranty).
• 📉 There may be problems with Google services (on some models).
• 🔄 If the firmware is not correct, the device can turn into a “brick".

Instructions for firmware through the Mi Flash Tool:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (Mi Account is required).
2. Download India ROM for your model from Xiaomi India website.
3. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, connect the phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
5. Select a firmware folder and press Flash. wait for completion (5-10 minutes).

Critical information: India ROM firmware on models not officially intended for India (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for Europe) can lead to 5G or NFC modules not working. Check compatibility on XDA Developers or 4PDA forums before firmware.

5. Change of language on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)

On Xiaomi TVs, the language change process is different from smartphones. Indian models (Mi TV 4X 55" India, Redmi Smart TV X Series) support Hindi by default, and global versions often require workarounds.

The standard method for PatchWall (Indian shell):

1. On the remote, click Settings (cogs) → All settings.
2. Select Language and Keyboard → Language of the system.
3. Find it in the list. हिन्दी and confirm the choice.

If Hindi is absent:

1. Install India TV ROM via USB (the instruction is similar to smartphone firmware but requires an update.zip file for TV).
2. Use it. ADB TV: Adb connect [IP-TV address] adb shell setprop persist.sys.locale hi-IN adb shell reboot IP-TV address, go to Settings → Network → Network status.

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 11+ (Like Mi. TV Q2 4K) language-change ADB You can reset your apps. You can manually save your account data (Netflix, Prime Video) in advance.

6. Solving problems after changing language

Sometimes, after a Hindi installation, you have problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If Google Play Market (YouTube) services stop working after changing the language, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services and clear the cache.
3. Open Settings → Accounts → Google and sync the data.
4. Reset the device.

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If app notifications are missing after changing the Hindi language, check the permission settings in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Notifications. Some system applications may reset when localization changes.

7. Alternative methods: applications and launchers

If changing the system language is not possible, workarounds can be used:

• 📱 Hindi-enabled launchers: Install a Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher and select Hindi in their settings.This will change the language only on the home screen.
• 🌐 Browsers with Translator: In Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, enable automatic translation of pages in Hindi.
• 📖 Language learning apps: Duolingo or HelloTalk will help you adapt to the Hindi interface.
• 🔤 Hindi Keyboards: Gboard, SwiftKey or Indic Keyboard support Devanagari input.

For TVs, an alternative launcher via ADB is suitable:

adb install tvlauncher.apk


adb shell pm grant com.example.tvlauncher android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE

After that, in the availability settings, select the new launcher as the main one.

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