Patchwall has become the standard for Xiaomi and Redmi smart TVs, offering content aggregation from multiple sources. However, the stock version is often overloaded with advertising and is not always convenient for a user accustomed to the classic structure of Android TV. The correct configuration allows you to turn a slow shell into a fast and functional tool for watching multimedia.
In this article, we will not only look at the obvious menu items, but also touch on the technical aspects of the launcher, which are usually hidden from the eyes of the average owner. Activating the developer mode through the hidden “About” menu is a key step to gaining full control of the system. You will learn to turn off intrusive notifications, change the region without flashing and install alternative sources of content.
Note that MIUI for TV and Google TV firmware versions may vary depending on the year of release and the region of sale. Despite the visual differences, the logic of system processes remains the same throughout the ecosystem.
Primary diagnostics and system preparation
Before making changes to the interface structure, you need to evaluate the current state of the device. Go to Settings → About TV and carefully study the build version. If the version number ends in a stable build, the risk of critical errors is minimal, but the presence of beta versions may require caution when installing third-party modules.
Cleaning the cache of system applications is an important step that is often ignored. Accumulated temporary files can cause lags when switching between Patchwall tabs. Go to Settings → Applications, find the system launcher and clean up the data if you plan to reset to factory settings.
⚠️ Warning: Before any manipulation of system files, make sure the remote is in good working order and has fresh batteries. Loss of communication with the device during the process of changing system settings may block access to the menu.
Check for free space in internal memory. To install additional launchers or service utilities, it is advisable to have at least 500 MB of free memory. If the storage is crowded, the system may not work smoothly, and new applications will not be installed.
Make sure your TV is connected to a Wi-Fi or LAN network. A stable internet connection is not only essential for downloading updates, but also for the correct operation of many Patchwall widgets that load real-time content.
Basic interface configuration and regional settings
The main problem users often have is the mismatch between region and available content. By default, the TV can be set to a region where popular streaming services or specific Patchwall features are not available. Change region to Settings → General → Region can instantly update the list of available apps in the store.
Customizing the home screen allows you to remove unnecessary tabs. In most versions of the interface, you can press the OK button on the remote for a long time or pinch a combination of buttons to edit, here you can hide unnecessary signal sources or banner ads, if the firmware version allows you to do this programmatically.
- 📺 Image Mode: Select “Cinema” or “Game” to minimize post-processing and reduce input delay.
- 🌐 System language: Changing language sometimes helps to reset the cache of localized ad modules.
- 🔔 Notifications: Disable all system notifications in the appropriate subsection to remove pop-ups.
It is important to understand that some changes only take effect after the device is fully rebooted, not just left out of the menu. Use the “Switch off” feature in the menu, and then turn on the TV with a button on the remote or case, so that the changes apply 100%.
If the standard settings do not give the desired result, you can use special engineering codes. Entering a combination of characters in the search box or in the About TV section (depending on the version of the software) opens up access to the hidden debugging menu.
Advertising removal and system noise
Advertising integrations in Patchwall are implemented at the system application level, such as MSA (MIUI System Ads) and PatchWall. Simply disabling recommendations in settings is often not enough, since some banners are built directly into the launcher code.
To effectively combat advertising, many users resort to installing blockers at the router level or using them. DNS-Services such as AdGuard DNS. However, if you want to solve the problem locally, disable system components through the app menu.
⚠️ Attention: Disabling the system process MSA It may cause some weather widgets or news widgets to be incorrectly displayed that are also tied to advertising modules.
An alternative is to use freeze-free tools that do not delete but deactivate the target applications, which allow them to be restored at any time if you notice a loss of functionality, and this approach is safer than completely removing system files.
Remember that after major firmware updates, the lock settings may go off. The system will automatically restore the original state of the system applications, so you will have to repeat the cleaning procedure.
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Use static. IP-address in network settings so that the rules of blocking ads on the router always apply correctly to your TV.
Installation of alternative launchers
If the regular Patchwall seems too heavy or uncomfortable, it can be replaced.Installing a third-party launcher, such as a FLauncher or ATV Launcher, drastically changes the experience of interacting with the TV, making it more like a pure Android.
For installation you will need to download APK-the launcher file on the flash drive or transfer it through the application for file transfer, as in the official Google Play store such applications may not be.
The activation process usually requires you to go to Settings → Applications → All applications where you need to find a new launcher and select the “Start by default” option. If the system does not allow you to choose, you may need to turn off the stock launcher via ADB.
| Launcher | Difficulty setting up | Resource consumption | Remote support |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLauncher | Low. | Minimum | Complete. |
| ATV Launcher | Medium | Low. | Partial * |
| Sideload Launcher | Low. | Minimum | Navigation only. |
| Projectivy | Tall. | Average. | Complete. |
*Partial remote support means that some buttons may not work without an additional configuration or key card.Always have a way to return the stock launcher on hand, for example, through a reset if the new interface proves unstable.
☑️ Check before installing the launcher
Working with hidden menus and debugging
For advanced users, the engineering menu is accessible through the input of special commands or button sequences. One popular way is to type code 9876 or 1234 into the search box or in the About TV section (the number of clicks according to the build version varies).
The hidden menu features color profile settings, screen calibration, speaker tests, and, most importantly, network and USB debugging management. Be extremely careful: changing settings in the White Balance or Panel Settings section without a calibrator can ruin color reproduction forever.
USB Debugging Activation (ADB Debugging) allows you to control your TV from your computer, which allows you to remove applications that are not deleted in the standard way, make full system backups and install applications directly, bypassing the TV interface.
adb connect 192.168.1.XX
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.davUsing the ADB command line requires accuracy. One error command can lead to a device being "bricked" or data loss. Always check the syntax of the commands before entering them.