How to change the region (zone) on the Xiaomi Mi Smart TV: all working ways

Changing the region (or “zone”) on Xiaomi Mi Smart TVs is a challenge for users who are faced with content restrictions, app inaccessibility or services incorrect. For example, when buying a device in China or Europe, you may find that Netflix, YouTube or even Google Play are working with errors or are not in the list of available applications at all, the reason lies in the binding of the firmware to a specific region that the manufacturer installs in the factory.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the zone to Xiaomi Mi. TV (including the Mi models TV 4A/4S/4X/5/5X/6, Mi TV Q1/Q2/Q2Q, Mi TV P1 and others) issued after 2020 It is important to understand that the procedure is different from simply changing the interface language – it requires deep intervention in system settings. ADB, third-party firmware and VPN). You will also learn about the possible risks and ways to minimize them.

We warn you beforehand that not all methods are equally safe, some can lead to loss of warranty, locking of the device or unstable operation, so before you start, be sure to read the section on risks and create a backup of the data.

Why should I change the zone to Xiaomi Mi TV?

Regional restrictions on Xiaomi smart TVs are not a whim of the manufacturer, but a consequence of licensing agreements with content providers.

• 🚫 No access to Google Play: Chinese TVs often lack Google Play Market, making it impossible to install apps (e.g. Kodi, Disney)+, IVI).
• 🌍 Limited Applications: Local services (iQiyi, Youku) are pre-installed in some regions (e.g. China) and global services (Netflix, Prime Video) are not available.
• 📺 Content Translation Problems: Some streaming platforms (e.g, HBO Max) block access to the IP-addresses of certain countries, even if the application is installed.
• 🔊 Voice assistant malfunction: Google Assistant or Alice may refuse to execute commands in a non-native language.
• 📡 Update errors: The TV can automatically download firmware for a "foreign" region, leading to crashes.

Interestingly, even within one country, there can be differences: for example, Xiaomi Mi TVs sold in Russia before 2022 had one zone and then another (with restrictions on some services), so changing the region may be necessary even if you did not buy the device abroad.

Official ways to change the zone (without risk to the guarantee)

If your Xiaomi Mi TV supports official region change, this is the safest option, and unfortunately, this option is not available on all models and firmware versions.

1. Open Settings → Account and Security → Region.
2. If there are several countries available in the list (e.g. Russia, India, Global), select the one you want and confirm the change.
3. The TV will restart, after which new settings will be applied.

On Mi TV 5X and later (2021-2026), the Switch Region option sometimes appears on the developer menu to activate it:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → On TV.
• 📱 Quickly press 7 times on the line with the model number (e.g. Mi). TV 6 55"). You will receive a notice saying "You became a developer».
• 🔄 Go back to the main settings menu and find a new section for developers.
• 🌐 Enable the Unlock Region Switch option (if any).

If there is no official way, there are alternative methods, which we'll talk about later, but first, an important warning.

⚠️ Change of region through informal methods (ADB, firmware, VPN) This can result in the blocking of Mi Account if the TV is tied to the account, in which case you will need to contact Xiaomi to unlock the account with confirmation of purchase.

Change zone through ADB (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is one of the most common methods for changing the region to Xiaomi Mi TV. It is suitable for most Android TV models (for example, Mi TV 4X, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV P1).

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Utility. ADB (You can download from the official Google website).
• 🔑 The debugging mode on the TV is on.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate the Developer Mode (as described in the previous section).
2. In the Developer Menu, enable options: Debugging via USB Debugging over the network (if you connect via Wi-Fi)

Connect the TV to your computer via USB or make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

adb connect [IP- TV address]:5555

(You can find the IP in the network settings on TV.)

adb devices

The name of your device should appear.

Europe

adb shell setprop persist.sys.country EU

For Russia, use RU, for India - IN.

adb shell reboot

After the reboot, check if the region has changed in the settings. If not, try repeating the command or using an alternative method (for example, through editing the build.prop file).

Install ADB on your computer |

Enable the Developer Mode on TV|

Connect the TV to your PC via USB/Wi-Fi|

Check the connection with the adb devices | command

Make a backup copy of the data-->

⚠️ Note: Some of the changes after the change of the region ADB The TV can automatically reset the settings the next time you update. To avoid this, turn off automatic software updates in the Settings menu. → System system → Update of the PO.

Change of region through firmware (flashing)

If none of the previous methods worked, then you have to reflash to a version of the software for another region, which is an extreme measure, as it carries the maximum risks (up to the point of building up the device), but in some cases it is the only way to get full access to global services.

You'll need to flash it back:

• 📁 Official or custom firmware for your model (e.g. Mi) TV 4A Global).
• 💾 USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32).
• 🔧 Firmware (for example, Mi Flash Tool for PC or built-in Recovery Mode).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for the desired region from the official Xiaomi website or a trusted source (for example, XDA Developers). Pay attention to the version: For Europe, look for firmware marked EEA. For Russia - RU. For the global version - Global.

update.zip

Settings → System → Software Update → Local Update

update.zip

Wait until the process is complete (the TV will restart several times).

If the local update doesn’t work, you’ll need to use Fastboot Mode:

1. Turn off the TV.
2. On the remote, press the Menu + Volume Down buttons and, holding them, turn the device on.
3. Connect the TV to your computer via USB and start the Mi Flash Tool.
4. Select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.

⚠️ Note: Firmware from another region can remove pre-installed apps (such as Netflix or Prime Video) even if they were previously available).

Using VPNs to circumvent regional restrictions

If you don’t need to change the region of your TV so much as access blocked content (like Netflix) USA or BBC iPlayer, you can do without complicated firmware manipulation. VPN directly on the TV or via router.

Method 1: VPN-TV-program

On models with Google Play (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 or Mi TV P1) can be installed VPN-attachment:

1. Open Google Play and find a VPN (e.g. NordVPN, ExpressVPN, ProtonVPN).
2. Install and launch the app by selecting the right country (e.g., USA for Netflix).
3. Launch a targeted app (like Netflix) – content should be made available.

Method 2: VPN on a router

If there is no Google Play on the TV or VPN-Applications are not working, set up VPN router:

1. Connect to the router control panel (usually at 192.168.1.1).
2. Find the VPN section (or OpenVPN/PPTP).
3. Enter the data from VPN-provider (server, login, password).
4. Connect the TV to this router – all traffic will go through the VPN.

Method 3: Smart DNS

The alternative VPN — smart DNS (It's like Unlocator or SmartDNSProxy. It only changes. DNS-addresses without encrypting traffic, which speeds up the work:

1. Register on the Smart website DNS And you get personal. DNS-address.
2. On the TV, go to Settings → Network → Network settings → Additional → DNS.
3. Enter the DNS instead of the standard DNS.
4. Reboot the TV.

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Before any manipulation of the region, back up important data (application list, Wi-Fi settings, accounts) and you can use the Backup function in settings or manually write down parameters on paper.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)