How to make and configure menus in Xiaomi devices: from smartphone to Smart TV

Setting up the menu on Xiaomi devices is the first step to personalizing the gadget to your needs, POCO X6 Pro or Mi TV TV Q2, A properly configured menu will make it easier to access key features and improve the user experience. In this article, we will discuss how to work with menus on smartphones under control. MIUI HyperOS and Xiaomi TVs with Google TV or PatchWall.

It's important to understand that the menu interface is not just a device model, but also a firmware version, such as HyperOS (which replaced the one that was the first to use the software). MIUI In 2026, the logic of the layout of the items has changed, and on Xiaomi TVs, the menu may differ depending on the regional firmware, and we will take into account all these nuances and show the universal ways of customization that work on most devices of the brand.

Menu types in Xiaomi devices: how they differ

Xiaomi has three main menu types that are found in different devices:

• 📱 Smartphone menu – is configured through Settings (MIUI/HyperOS) Or a drop-down notification bar, which includes fast switches, widgets and system settings.
• 📺 Smart menu TV — PatchWall interface (for India) or Google TV (Global version. Here, the menu is responsible for navigating the content, setting the picture and sound.
• ⚙️ Hidden Engineering Menu – Available through codes or button combinations, used for diagnostics and deep tuning (e.g., display or camera test).

On smartphones, the menu is divided into:

• 🔄 Quick menu (swipe down from the top edge of the screen) – here you can control Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness and other frequent features.
• ⚙️ The main settings menu is a complete list of device parameters, from the network to special features.
• 📂 Application menu – a list of installed programs that can be sorted, grouped or hidden.

On Xiaomi TVs, the menu is usually presented as:

• 🎯 Main Feed – a horizontal panel with content recommendations (in PatchWall) or apps (in Google) TV).
• ⚡ Side menu – opens with the Menu button on the remote, contains the settings of the image, sound and network.
• 🔍 Search menu – universal search for content and applications, available through the button Microphone or Search.

Xiaomi TVs 2023-2026 with Google TV The side menu opens with a long hold on the Home button on the remote, rather than a separate Menu button, as in older models.

How to open and configure a quick menu on a Xiaomi smartphone

The quick menu (or notification bar) is the most used interface element. To open it, swipe down from the top of the screen. On devices with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi). K70) The panel is split in two:

• 📱 Left-hand side - notifications from applications.
• ⚡ The right side is fast switches (Wi-Fi, mobile data, flashlight, etc.).

To set up the panel:

1. Open the quick menu and click on the icon ⚙️ (or edit).
2. Drag the desired switches to the active zone (top of the screen).
3. To remove the unnecessary item, drag it down to the Unused section.
4. Click Ready to save the changes.

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In some models (for example, POCO F5) In a quick menu, you can activate Control Center mode, which is similar to iOS:

1. Go to Settings. → Control panel.
2. Select the Control Panel Style.
3. Activate the Control Center option.

If you do not have some switches displayed (for example, NFC Or "On the Plane" mode, check it out:

• 🔄 Does your model support this function (for example, NFC Not all Redmis are in the market).
• 📱 Is the firmware updated to the latest version (some switches appear after the update).
• ⚙️ Are there any additional settings in the settings? → Additionally.

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The main menu settings: where is what is located

The main settings menu is the brain of your Xiaomi device, and you can change everything from wallpaper to CPU parameters. To open it, click on the icon. ⚙️ Settings on the main screen or in the application menu.

In HyperOS, the settings menu is divided into tabs:

• 📱 Device - information about the smartphone, battery, storage, display.
• 🌐 Connections – Wi-Fi, mobile network, Bluetooth, SIM-map.
• 🔒 Privacy – Application permissions, security, blocking.
• 🎵 Sounds and vibrations – volume, melodies, vibration modes.

V MIUI 14 and older structure slightly different:

If you can’t find the right item, use the search by settings:

1. Open the Settings.
2. In the top line, click on the magnifying glass icon (🔍).
3. Enter a keyword (for example, "NFC" or "Gesturals").

On some firmware (especially Chinese), a portion of the menu can be in English or hidden to reveal all options:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version several times until the message “You became a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the main menu and open the menu. → For developers.

Setting up the app menu on Xiaomi

The app menu (or launcher) is a screen with all the programs installed, and in Xiaomi you can customize it to change the order of icons, create folders, hide unnecessary applications, or even change the launcher to a third-party one.

Basic actions:

• 📂 Sorting apps: Press and hold the icon, then drag it to the right place.
• 🗂️ Creating a folder: Drag one icon to another.
• 🚫 Hiding apps: pinch the icon → Remove from the screen or Hide (in the launcher settings).
• 🔍 Search: Swipe down the main screen to open the search bar.

To change the style of the app menu:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select Screen Settings (or Launcher Settings).
3. Here you can:

If you don’t like the standard launcher MIUI/HyperOS, It can be replaced. Popular alternatives:

• 🌈 Nova Launcher – flexible customization of gestures and icons.
• ⚡ Lawnchair – Pixel-style launcher with themes support.
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher – Integration with Windows and Office Tools.

To install a third-party launcher:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Open the app and follow the instructions.
3. When requesting, select Always use this launcher.

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If Xiaomi widgets (such as weather or pedometer) are missing after installing the new launcher, return to the standard launcher, add the widget to the screen, and then switch to a third-party again.

Menu on Xiaomi TVs: PatchWall vs Google TV

Xiaomi TVs use two types of interface: PatchWall (for India and some Asian regions) and Google. TV (The menus are organized in different ways, and this often causes confusion.

PatchWall focuses on content:

• 🎬 Main screen – a tape with recommendations of films, TV series and applications.
• 📺 Side menu – opens with the Menu button on the remote, contains the settings of the image, sound and network.
• 🔍 Universal Search – Searches for content across all connected services (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube).

Google TV More like Android TV:

• 🏠 Home screen – tabs with apps, movies and games.
• ⚙️ Settings – open with a long press of Home or through the gear icon.
• 🎮 Game mode – optimizes performance for games (available on Mi) TV Q2 75" and newer).

To set up the menu on the Xiaomi TV:

1. Press Home on the remote to open the main menu.
2. For PatchWall:
3. For Google TV:

If the menu on the TV is slowing down:

• 🔄 Reboot TV: Settings → The device → Reboot.
• 🧹 Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Clear the cache.
• 📶 Check the internet speed (PatchWall requires at least 10 Mbps for smooth operation).

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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV The menu "For developers" opens as follows: Settings → The device → On TV. → Click 7 times "Build Number" to enable debugging USB or changes in screen resolutions.

Hidden menus and engineering settings

In addition to the standard interface, Xiaomi devices have hidden menus that allow you to test hardware, calibrate sensors or change network settings, accessed through codes or button combinations.

The most useful engineering menus:

To open these menus:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code as a phone number.
3. Press the call button.

The engineering menu can:

• 📡 Change the type of network (e.g., force-on) 4G instead 5G, if the connection is unstable).
• 🔋 View detailed battery statistics (including charging cycles and wear and tear).
• 📸 Test the camera for defects (e.g. autofocus check).

Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause the device to function unstable, for example, if you manually change the network settings, the phone may lose communication before resetting.

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To return the standard network settings after experimenting in the engineering menu, go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

Frequent Menu Problems and How to Fix Them

Sometimes the menus on Xiaomi devices are not working correctly: slows down, does not open or does not display fully, let's take a look at typical problems and their solutions.

1.The quick menu doesn't open or lags

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🧹 Clear the app's cache Settings:
• 📱 Check if the power saving mode is on (it may limit animations).

2. Menu items disappeared after the update

This is a common problem when moving from MIUI For example, the new versions lost the Unlock and Passwords section, now called Security:

• 🔍 Use the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).
• 📋 Check if the item has been moved to another section (for example, additionally).
• 📱 If there is no item at all, it may have been removed in your firmware version (for example, there are no Google services in Chinese builds).

3.The menu on Xiaomi TV doesn't respond to the remote

• 🔋 Check the batteries in the remote.
• 📶 Reconnect the remote: press Home + Back to 5 seconds.
• 🔄 Reset the remote settings: Settings → remote → Reset.

4. Engineering menus do not open

• 📱 Make sure you enter the code correctly (without spaces).
• 🔄 On some firmware, the engineering menu is disabled - try entering the code in the Calculator app (for example, for a display test).
• 📋 If the code doesn’t work, your model may not support it (relevant to some). POCO).

5.Apps menu resets after rebooting

This happens if:

• 📱 Uses a third-party launcher that does not save settings.
• 🔄 Guest or Private mode enabled (check Settings) → Users).
• 🧹 Launcher cache cleared (turn off automatic cleanup in Settings) → Warehouse).

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If after the update the theme or font settings are gone, try resetting the theme to the standard: Settings → Display. → Topics → It's standard. It often solves the problem of displaying the menu.

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