When purchasing a modern gaming display, the user often faces an unexpected obstacle – the menu interface can be in a foreign language, most often Chinese or English. For the Xiaomi Mi Gaming Monitor G24 model, this is especially true, since the device is focused on the global market, but the initial settings can be lost during transportation or reflashing. Changing the language is a paramount task, without which further color calibration and setting game modes become extremely difficult.
The process of changing the language does not require a computer connection or installing special software. All the necessary tools are built into the OSD menu (On-Screen Display), which is controlled by physical buttons on the device body. Understanding the logic of navigation will allow you to quickly adapt the monitor to your needs, regardless of what language it “speaks” right now.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the algorithm for different situations, including when menus are blocked or items do not match the expected ones, you will learn to navigate the configuration structure of the Xiaomi G24 and you will be able to optimize the image for work or games.
Features of the OSD interface menu Xiaomi G24
The Xiaomi G24 monitor interface is based on a joystick on the bottom of the panel, which is different from the classic buttons that many people are used to, and requires some adaptation. Navigation is done by tilting the joystick in different directions, and the choice is confirmed by a short press down. This makes the control more intuitive, but in terms of the language barrier can cause confusion.
The main menu is divided into several tabs, each of which is responsible for its own setup unit, and you can find image settings, sound settings, signal source selection, and of course system settings, and it's in the system section, which is often indicated by the gear icon, that the language change point we want to find is hidden.
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Remember the location of the icons in the main menu: this will help you navigate faster, even if the text signatures are made in an incomprehensible language.
It's important to note that the menu structure may vary slightly depending on the firmware version installed in the factory, but the logic of the key elements' location remains the same. If you accidentally change any color or brightness settings, don't worry - at the end of the instructions, we'll look at how to completely reset.
Preparation for changing the display settings
Before you start to act with the joystick, you need to make sure that the monitor is in good condition and connected correctly. For the proper operation of the OSD menu, no video signal is required, but having an image from the computer will help you immediately assess the result of changes, such as color temperature or game modes.
It is recommended to let the device warm up within 5-10 minutes after turning on. The liquid crystals in the Xiaomi G24 matrix work more stable at operating temperature, which excludes possible artifacts during setting. Also check that the power cable is safely inserted into the connector, as voltage surges can lead to spontaneous exit from the menu.
For ease of navigation, prepare the following:
- 🔌 Make sure the cable is HDMI DisplayPort is connected to a video card and monitor.
- 💡 Sit in front of the screen so that you can see the bottom edge where the joystick is located.
- 📱 Prepare your smartphone to take pictures of the screen menu (this will help you use a picture interpreter if the language is Chinese).
Step-by-step instruction for changing the interface language
The process of changing the language to the Xiaomi G24 takes no more than a minute, if you know the sequence of actions. First, you need to call the main menu. To do this, click on the joystick once, the screen will appear horizontal or vertical bar with icons, depending on the current orientation of the interface.
Follow the algorithm further:
- Tilt the joystick left or right to go to the System tab (usually the last one on the right or left, the gear icon).
- Inside the tab, tilt the joystick down to enter the submenu, or up/down to navigate the list.
- Look for the item marked by the icon of the globe 🌐 or the letter "A».
- Press the joystick down to select the item.
- In the list that opens, select the language you want (e.g. English or Russian) and confirm the choice.
After confirmation, the screen may blink — this is normal, since the monitor reboots the OSD layer. If after changing the language, menu items “go” or the text is displayed incorrectly (crackers), try changing the desktop resolution of the PC to the native for this model (1920×1080) and the refresh rate of 144 Hz or 165 Hz.
☑️ Language change algorithm
Table of the main parameters of the OSD menu
For a deeper understanding of what you are setting up, check out the table of the main menu sections. Knowledge of English terms will come in handy if Russian is not available in the firmware or does not work correctly.
| Menu section (EN) | Description of function | Impact on the image |
|---|---|---|
| Picture / Image | Basic brightness and contrast settings | Changes the overall luminosity and depth of black |
| Color | Managing color profiles | Affects saturation and color temperature |
| Game | Game modes (FPS, RTS) | Activates special algorithms for frame processing |
| System | System settings, language, reset | It does not directly affect the image, it changes the interface. |
| Input | Selection of signal source | Switches HDMI/DP inputs |
Note that features like Black Equalizer can be available in the Game section, which highlights dark areas of the game, which can be useful for competitive shooters, but distorts colors in design tasks.
⚠️ Warning: Do not set Brightness to a maximum value of 100 when working with text or at night.This will lead to rapid eye fatigue and can reduce the backlighting life of Xiaomi G24.
Solution: If the language doesn't change or the menu is blocked
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the choice point of the language is inactive (gray) or after the selection, nothing happens, most often this is due to the fact that a certain image mode is selected that does not support multilingualism, or the settings protection function is activated.
Check if Demo is on, and in this mode, the monitor cycles the commercials, and you have limited access to the settings, to turn it off:
- 🚫 Find the "Demo Mode" or "Retail Mode" menu».
- 🔄 Switch it to the "Off" position».
- 💾 If the menu is not available, complete the reset (see below).
Another reason could be the malfunction of EDID, the memory unit that stores the monitor information, and try to turn off the power cable from the outlet for 1-2 minutes, then turn it on again, which will perform a hardware reset of the capacitors and can reboot the controller.
What to do if the joystick is stuck?
Resetting monitor settings to factory
If language experiments have led to a mess in settings, the smartest solution would be to return to factory settings, which would clear all user profiles, color calibrations, and most importantly, the return interface language (usually English or Chinese, depending on the delivery region).
To perform the discharge:
- Enter the main menu via joystick.
- Go to the "System" section (the gear icon).
- Find the item “Reset” or “Factory Reset” (often indicated by the arrow forming a circle).
- Confirm the action by selecting “Yes” or “OK”.
Once reset, the monitor will reset, and you'll see the start screen of the greeting, and at this point, it's important to choose the language carefully so you don't have to repeat the search procedure again. If you've chosen Chinese by mistake, look at the globe icon, which is usually in the bottom right corner of the first screen.
⚠️ Note: Resetting does not affect Firmware devices. If the language problem is caused by a software microcode failure, simply resetting the settings will not help - you will need to flash through the firmware. USB.
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Resetting to factory settings is the quickest way to get back a clear interface if you’re confused in the menu items.
Additional image settings after language change
Once you have successfully changed the language to understandable, it is recommended to conduct a basic image setting. Standard or User profiles often have an inflated gamut and unnatural color temperature. SRGB or Office mode is best for document handling and browsing, if available in your firmware version.
Note the Blue Light Filter feature, which is implemented hardwarely and software-based on the Xiaomi G24 monitors, and activating this mode adds a warm yellow hue, which reduces eye strain in the evening but distorts color reproduction. Use it only for reading text, not for games or photo processing.
It’s also worth checking the Overdrive setting (the menu may call it “Response Time”). For IPS matrices used in the G24, the optimal value is usually “Normal” or “Medium.” Setting a value for “Max” or “Fastest” often results in artifacts (inversion plumes) behind moving objects, which is especially noticeable in dynamic games.