How to go to the Xiaomi menu: all ways for smartphones, TV and gadgets

Xiaomi’s device menu is a central control node that hides both basic settings (screen brightness, sound) and advanced features (developer modes, sensor calibration). However, beginners often have difficulties: where to find the right item, how to reset to factory settings, or why the menu on Mi TV is different from a smartphone. This article covers everything from simple logging into settings to working with hidden partitions.

We will analyze the menu on three types of devices: smartphones (Redmi series, POCO, Mi), TVs (Mi TV, Xiaomi TV A) and smart gadgets (fitness bracelets, routers), special attention will be paid to hidden combinations for entering the engineering menu, which the manufacturer does not advertise, but which can save the device if it crashes.

1. How to open the menu on Xiaomi smartphones

On MIUI-powered smartphones (including HyperOS), the menu is divided into three levels: basic settings (available to everyone), advanced settings (requires unlocking) and engineering (hidden) to open the standard menu:

1. Unlock the screen and swipe your finger from the bottom up to call the notification panel.
2. Click on the gear in the upper right corner (or swipe down twice for quick access).
3. You will see the main menu with sections: Wi-Fi, Sound, Screen, Applications, etc.

If the menu doesn’t open or freezes, try an alternative way:

• 🔄 Hard reboot: Press the power button + volume up 10 seconds.
• 📱 Voice Assistant: Say “OK Google, open settings” (works on firmware with Google Services).
• 🖥️ Through PC: Connect the phone to USB And use the adb shell am start. -n com.android.settings.

On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12), the menu may differ due to custom shells. If you do not find the right item, use the search bar at the top of the settings screen - it even searches for hidden sections.

⚠️ Attention: On HyperOS devices (2026), the path to some settings has changed. For example, For developers, it is now in About Phone. → Version. MIUI → Press 7 times, not in additional.

2. Hidden menus and engineering modes

The manufacturer hides from users a number of menus that allow you to test hardware, calibrate sensors or even unlock the bootloader, accessed through secret codes or combinations of buttons.

For example, code ##4636## will open a menu with tabs on phone information, battery usage and usage statistics, where you can see real screen time, network signal strength (in dBm), and even force to switch network type (2G/3G/4G/5G).

To enter Fastboot mode (necessary for firmware or unlocking the bootloader):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume down for 5-7 seconds.
3. Connect the device to your PC and use the Mi Flash Tool or fastboot commands.

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If the engineering menu does not open, check if it is blocked by antivirus or the function Protection against accidental clicks in the security settings.

3.Menu on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

Xiaomi TVs run on Android TV or PatchWall (in India), so their menu is radically different from smartphones. The main menu is called by the Settings button on the remote, but there are alternative ways:

• 📺 Voice search: Press the microphone button on the remote and say “Open settings».
• 🎮 Gamepad: If you have a gamepad, press Menu + Start.
• 🖱️ Mouse: plug in USB-mouse and click on the gear in the upper right corner.

Menu structure on Mi TV:

• Settings → Device: control of HDMI ports, sound, screen.
• Settings → Network: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN.
• Settings → Applications: APK installation, cache cleaning.
• Settings → System: software update, reset to factory.

If the TV freezes when you enter the menu, try:

Reset the remote (remove the batteries for 30 seconds)

Turn off the TV for 2 minutes.

Connect to HDMI and use the console remote

Update the software via USB (instructions in section 5)

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⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs TV A2 (2023–2026 after upgrading to Google TV The path to image settings has changed. Now the image mode is hidden in Settings. → Screen and sound → Image modes → Additionally.

4. Menu on smart devices (bracelets, routers, lamps)

Xiaomi’s smart gadgets (such as the Mi Band 8, Xiaomi Router AX6000) are controlled via the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear mobile app. However, each device has a local menu available without a smartphone.

Fitness bracelets (Mi Band, Smart Band)

To open the menu on the bracelet:

1. Swipe your finger up the screen to access quick settings (brightness, Do Not Disturb mode).
2. Click on the other (three points) → Settings.
3. Here you can reset the bracelet (Data Reset), update the firmware or turn on Theater Mode.

Routers (Mi Router, AX-series)

The local router menu is available at 192.168.31.1 (default logins: admin/password from the sticker).

• 🔌 Reset the router with the Reset button (hold 5 seconds).
• 🌐 Connect via cable – Wi-Fi can be turned off.
• 📡 Use the Mi Wi-Fi app to reset your password.

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On Xiaomi routers after resetting settings IP-address may change to 192.168.1.1. Check it out via ipconfig (Windows) or ifconfig command (Mac/Linux).

5. Reset settings via menu

If the device is unstable, the most reliable way to bring it back to life is to reset to factory settings.

Smartphones

Go to Settings → About Phone → Reset. Alternative method (if the phone is not turned on):

1. Press Power + Volume up to enter Recovery.
2. Select Wipe Data (manage by volume buttons, confirmation by power).
3. After resetting, the phone will reboot to its initial state.

Televisions

On Mi TV, the reset is done as follows:

1. Settings → System → Reset and Recovery → Data Reset.
2. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
3. Confirm the action - the TV will restart.

If the TV does not respond to the remote, use a hardware reset:

• 🔌 Turn off the TV.
• 🔍 On the back, find the Reset button (usually next to the HDMI-port).
• 📍 Press it with a paper clip and hold it for 10 seconds, then turn on the TV.

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Before resetting the TV, disable the Xiaomi account in the settings, otherwise after the reboot, you will need to enter the username / password of the previous owner (Mi Account Lock function).

6. Solving menu problems

If the menu doesn't open, freezes or displays incorrectly, the reasons can be either software (software failure) or hardware (screen or button damage).

To diagnose hardware problems (such as a broken sensor on the screen), use the test menu:

1. Enter the code ##6484## (to check the sensor).
2. Follow the instructions on the screen – swipe your finger at all points.
3. If some areas do not respond, it indicates damage to the display.

On Xiaomi TVs, a similar test is run by holding the Menu + buttons up on the remote for 5 seconds.

7. Update menu and firmware

The manufacturer regularly updates the menu interface, adding new items or moving old ones, so that your device matches the current version:

• 📱 Smartphones: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📺 TVs: Settings → System system → Update of the PO.
• 🕶️ Smart gadgets: update the firmware through Mi Home.

If the menu update is not available (for example, due to a crash), use the manual firmware:

1. Download the firmware for your model from en.miui.com.
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of internal memory.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.

⚠️ Attention: Fastboot (fastboot flash all command) erases all data, including photos and apps. Pre-backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi menu