How to put Russian on the TV Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

You bought a Xiaomi TV (whether Mi TV, Redmi TV or POCO TV), but instead of your native language you see Chinese characters, English or other obscure interface? The problem is familiar to many: the manufacturer often supplies devices with firmware for the Asian market, where Russian is not on the list of languages. But don't panic - you can change the language to Russian even without deep technical knowledge.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods, from basic settings through the menu to manually adding a language package, describe the nuances for different models (including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X and others), and also warn against the typical errors that can turn a simple procedure into a “brick.” If your TV is already “locked” in Chinese, it’s no problem: at the end of the article there is a section on emergency reset with a guarantee.

1. Check the current firmware version and available languages

Before you change your settings, make sure your firmware has Russian at all. In recent global versions (e.g. MIUI TV 3.0+), it is enabled by default, but it may not be available in Asian builds (CN ROMs).

1. On the remote, click Settings → select All Settings (all settings).
2. Go to System → About → System version. Remember the firmware version (e.g. MTZ-43FA-2.1.56-CN).
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find Language & Region.

If you don’t have Russian on the list of languages, but you have English, you have a limited localization global firmware (resolved by the update), but if the interface is entirely in Chinese, it’s CN ROM, and you will need to manually install the language package (see section 4).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV ES 2022) The path to language settings may be different.If you don't find Language & Region, try an alternative route: Settings → Personal → Language.

2. Method 1: Change the language through the standard menu (if Russian is in the list)

If the Russian language is present in the settings, but not activated, it can be turned on in 30 seconds:

1. Open Settings → All Settings → Language & Region
2. In the list of languages (TV Language), scroll down and select Russian (or Russian).
3. Confirm the choice and wait for the reboot (the TV can blink the screen).

After the reboot, check if the language has changed to:

• 📺 Main menu (items should be in Russian).
• 🎬 Applications (YouTube, Netflix – their interface depends on the system language).
• 🔍 Search (enter the request in Russian – the keyboard should support the Cyrillic alphabet).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) TV A2) If you change the language, you may reset the region. To avoid geo-blocking problems (for example, in Google Play), immediately install the region Russia in Language & Region. → Region.

3. Method 2: Updating the firmware to the global version (if there is no Russian)

If your firmware is not Russian, the most reliable way is to upgrade to the global version of the software. This is an official method that does not require root rights and does not deprive you of warranty.

1. Connect your TV to the internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
2. Go to Settings → All Settings → System → About → System update.
3. Click Check for updates. If global firmware is available (the name will be Global or EEA), install it.

If the automatic update does not find the global version, download it manually:

• 🌍 Go to the official Xiaomi support website.
• 🔍 Enter a TV model (e.g., Mi) TV 4A 32").
• 📁 In the Downloads section, find the latest Global Stable ROM.
• 💾 Download the file (usually a.zip archive weighing 1-1.5 GB).

For manual installation:

1. Copy the archive onto a flash drive (FAT32) And put it in. USB-television-port.
2. In the update menu, select the Select update file and specify the path to the downloaded file.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV is stuck on the Xiaomi logo for more than 10 minutes after the update, don’t pull the power cord. wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 30 minutes). If the screen is out, check if the power indicator is on: if yes, then the update continues.

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Automatic updates over the Internet are the safest way, but require a stable connection to the network.

Method 3: Manual addition of Russian (for CN ROM)

If you have Chinese firmware (CN ROM) and you can't upgrade to a global version (e.g., Mi TV ES 2020), you can manually install the language package, which requires accuracy, but works on 90% of models.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS.
• 📁 Archive with language package (you can download here or on the 4PDA).
• 🔌 USB-cable to connect the TV to the PC (or OTG-adapter).

Steps:

1. Download the archive with the language package for your model (for example, ru_RU_for_MiTV4S.zip).
2. Unpack it and find the file. language_pack.apk.
3. Connect the TV to your PC via ADB (instruction below) or copy the file to a flash drive.
4. Install the package via File Manager (if any) or by adb install language_pack.apk
5. Restart the TV and select Russian in the settings.

To connect via ADB:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your TV (Settings → About → MIUI version → click 7 times on version, then go back to Additional settings → Developer options).
2. Connect the TV to the PC and execute in the terminal: adb devices If the device is displayed, enter: adb install path to fyle/language_pack.apk

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial language packs can cause app crashes (e.g. Netflix or Prime Video may not run).In this case, go back to the standard language or reset settings.

5. Method 4: Resetting the settings to the factory (if the language is lost)

If after experimenting with languages, the TV becomes unstable (for example, the sound is lost or the applications are not opened), a hard reset will help, which will return all the settings to the factory, including the language.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → All Settings → System → Reset & Backup
2. Select Factory Data Reset (Reset to Factory Settings).
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reboot (takes 5-10 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔄 The TV will turn on with the original setup wizard.
• 🌐 Select the Russian language on the first screen.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi and update your firmware (recommended).

⚠️ Note: Reset will delete all installed apps, accounts and saved settings (such as screen calibration or channel listing).If you had a Xiaomi account linked, you will have to re-reset it after resetting.

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Before reset, take a picture of the current screen settings (brightness, color profile) – this will help to quickly restore the picture after the reboot.

6. Method 5: Emergency reset (if the TV is locked in Chinese)

Situation: the TV is entirely in Chinese, you can't find the settings, and the remote doesn't respond to the usual buttons, and then you can use a hardware reset via the service menu.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the TV with the button on the remote (do not pull the cord!).
2. Press the buttons on the remote at the same time: Menu (menu), Volume (volume decrease).

Hold them, press the power button on the TV (not the remote!) Hold all three buttons for 10-15 seconds until the service menu appears.

From the menu, select Wipe data (usually the second or third on top) and confirm the reset.

After the reboot, the TV will suggest you choose a language. If you don't have Russian, repeat method 3 (manual package installation).

⚠️ Warning: Hardware resets don't reset the firmware -- they only clean up user data. CN ROM, After the reset, the Chinese language will return, in which case you will need to flash the global version (see section 4).

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When changing language on Xiaomi TVs, users often face typical problems, and here’s how to prevent them:

If after all the manipulations the Russian language has not appeared, check:

• 📋 Compatibility of the language package with your model (on the 4PDA There are themes for each series).
• 🔄 Correctness of the region: in the Language & Region should be Russia or Russia.
• 🛠️ Firmware integrity: If the TV is rebooted frequently, it may be damaged (flashing required).

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