How to change the language on the Xiaomi 34-inch monitor: all ways (including hidden)

Xiaomi 34-inch monitors (particularly the popular Mi Curved Gaming 34 and its modifications) often come with Chinese or English firmware, making it difficult for Russian-speaking users. Unlike smartphones, where language change takes a couple of clicks, monitors can require deep customization and sometimes firmware re-flashing. This article covers all possible methods, from standard to technically complex, taking into account the nuances of different versions of the software.

The main problem is that the manufacturer does not always provide multilingual firmware out of the box. For example, in models for the Asian market (Mi Surface Display 34 or Redmi Display 34), Russian may not even be available in hidden menus, and we will learn how to circumvent this restriction without resorting to a service center.

If your Xiaomi 34 monitor is purchased from an official Russian store (for example, on the Mi Store or from authorized partners), most likely, the Russian language is already installed by default. This instruction is relevant for devices purchased on AliExpress, from Chinese online stores or “gray” suppliers.

1. Standard method: monitor settings menu

So, to start with, the simplest method is to change the language through the main menu, which works if the firmware already has Russian support, but it's not activated.

To access the settings:

1. Press the Menu button on the bottom of the monitor (or side, depending on the model).
2. Use the ↑/↓ button to navigate the menu.
3. Find the System (or Settings → General) section.
4. Select Language (can be displayed as in Chinese firmware).

If Russian is available in the list, select it and save the changes with the OK button. If there is no Russian, go to the next section.

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On some Xiaomi monitors, the Menu button is paired with a joystick. Press it once to call the menu, then use the joystick to navigate.

⚠️ Note: In monitors with firmware for the Chinese market (for example, Mi Curved Gaming 34 with index) MIICG34 in the serial number) the Language section can be blocked, in which case you will need to reset or flash the.

2. resetting factory settings: when the language is "stuck"

If the Xiaomi 34 monitor was previously configured and now displays incorrect language (for example, after a software update), a full reset will help, this method will return all parameters to the factory, including language settings.

Resetting instructions:

1. Press the Menu button for 10-15 seconds until the reset menu appears (on some models, you need to press Menu → Settings → Reset).
2. Confirm the action with the OK button (you may need to hold it for 3-5 seconds).
3. After the reboot, the monitor will return to its original settings, including the default language.

⚠️ Note: Reset will remove all user settings (brightness, contrast, image modes). If the monitor originally came with Chinese firmware, the reset will not add Russian, it will only return the original (Chinese or English) language).

Before resetting, we recommend writing down your current screen settings (e.g., take a picture of the Picture Mode menu) to quickly restore them later.

3. Hidden Engineering Menu: Access to Advanced Settings

Xiaomi monitors (as with most Android TV or proprietary OS devices) have a hidden engineering menu where you can force the language change, a method that is suitable for power users, as the wrong actions can disrupt the device.

To open the engineering menu:

1. Turn off the monitor with the power button.
2. Press the Menu buttons simultaneously + Up (↑) control panel.
3. Without releasing the buttons, turn on the monitor with the power button.
4. Hold the combination until a menu labeled Factory Menu or Service Mode appears.

On the engineering menu:

• 🔧 Find the Language Setting section (may be called the Language Setting section). OSD Language or UI Language).
• 📝 Use the buttons. ↑/↓ If you don't have Russian, try English, which will make it easier to set up further.
• ⚠️ Do not change other settings (e.g. Backlight, Contrast) unless you are sure of their purpose!

⚠️ Note: In the engineering menu, you can accidentally calibrate colors or reset factory presets. If after changes, the image becomes incorrect (for example, artifacts or incorrect colors appeared), perform a full reset (section 2).

Record the current screen settings (photo or video)

Connect the monitor to the UPS (to avoid power outages)

Have a handy discharge instruction

Do not change the parameters whose names you do not understand-->

Update of firmware via USB: adding Russian language

If the current version of the Xiaomi 34 monitor software does not have Russian, you can add it by updating the firmware. Official updates sometimes include new localizations.

Step 1: Download the current firmware

• 🌐 Go to the official support site of Xiaomi.
• 🔍 Enter a monitor model (e.g. Mi Curved Gaming 34 or Redmi Display 34).
• 📁 Download the latest firmware file (usually in.bin or.zip format).

Step 2: Prepare USB-accumulator

• 💾 Format the flash drive into FAT32 (necessarily!).
• 📂 Create a folder with a name Xiaomi_Display_Update (register!).
• 📄 Place the firmware file in this folder (do not unpack the archive!).

Step 3: Update the monitor

1. Turn off the monitor and insert the flash drive into the USB port (usually located on the side).
2. Press the Menu button and, without letting it go, turn on the monitor.
3. Wait for the update menu to appear (it can take 10–30 seconds).
4. Select Update via USB and confirm the start of the process.

The update process will take 3-5 minutes, the monitor will reboot automatically, and if the Russian language has not appeared after the update, then this version of the firmware does not have it, an alternative method will be required (section 5).

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Updating via USB is the only officially supported way to add a new language without the risk of “bricking” the monitor, but it only works if the manufacturer has included Russian localization in the firmware.

5. Handheld firmware via ADB: for advanced users

If official methods fail, it is still hand-held firmware via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for Android TV monitors (such as the Mi TV Stick in some models) and requires technical skills.

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware actions can knock your monitor out! This method is only recommended if you are confident in your abilities or willing to take risks.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (to connect the monitor to the PC).
• 🛠️ Utilities: ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site).
• 📦 Castom firmware with Russian language (see the forums) 4PDA or XDA Developers).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the monitor mode debugging by USB: Settings → About monitor → Assembly number (click 7 times in a row) After that, the item For developers, where you need to activate debugging by USB.
2. Connect the monitor to the PC with a USB-Type C cable.
3. Open the command line (cmd) and check the connection: adb devices If the monitor appears in the list, type: adb shell
4. Install custom firmware (command depends on the file, for example): adb sideload update.zip

⚠️ Note: After firmware, the monitor may require the bootloader to be unlocked, and you need to get permission from Xiaomi through your Mi Unlock account!

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing has worked

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider the following options:

🔹 Contacting the service center

• 📍 Official Xiaomi service centers can reflash the monitor to a multilingual version of the software (usually a paid service).
• 💰 Cost: from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles (depending on the region).

🔹 Use of an external device

• 🎮 Connect to the Android monitor TV-console (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box) or Raspberry Pi with Russian interface.
• 🖥️ Configure the output of the image from the PC / laptop – there the language of the monitor menu is not important.

🔹 Purchase of an alternative model

• 🛒 If the monitor is recently purchased, check the possibility of a refund under the Consumer Protection Act (Article 18).
• 🔍 When choosing a new model, check the availability of Russian from the seller (ask for a photo of the menu).

⚠️ Note: Some Chinese versions of Xiaomi 34 monitors (e.g., with an index) CN In the serial number, Russian may not be available in principle, even after firmware is installed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the language to Xiaomi 34