How to change the region on the Xiaomi TV: all working methods

Why users are changing the region on Xiaomi TVs and what risks it brings

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A, etc.) are by default tied to the first setting region — usually China, India or the country of purchase. This binding determines the available content on Google Play, pre-installed apps (such as Mi Home or PatchWall), as well as geo-blocked services like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video.

The main reasons for the change in the region:

• 🌍 Access to foreign streaming platforms, such as the American Netflix catalog or Japan’s AbemaTV.
• 📱 Install applications from Google Play that are not available in your region (e.g., Google Play, HBO Max or Peacock).
• 🔄 Bypassing manufacturer restrictions – some features (e.g. Dolby Vision or ALLM) It may be blocked for certain countries.
• 🛒 Buying a TV from abroad – the device can be “locked” into the market (for example, Indian firmware on European TV).

Changing the region is not always a safe procedure, however: On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0 firmware and newer forced region change via ADB or root can result in Mi Account locking and loss of warranty.

In this article, we will discuss 4 working ways to change the region - from official (through settings) to advanced (through ADB and modified firmware), and also tell you how to avoid typical errors.

Method 1: Officially change region through settings (no reset)

The easiest and safest way is to use the TV’s built-in settings, which is suitable for most Xiaomi Mi TV 4/4S/4A, Redmi Smart TV X and newer models if:

• 📦 The device is not tied to your Mi Account (or you know the password).
• 🌐 The current region is not blocked by the manufacturer (e.g. Chinese models for the domestic market).
• 🔄 You are prepared for the fact that some applications (such as PatchWall) may stop working.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to Accounts and Security → Xiaomi Account
3. If the account is linked, log out (click "Exit").
4. Go back to the main settings menu and select System → About TV.
5. Click on Region (or Country/Region) and select the country from the list.
6. Confirm the change and restart the TV.

⚠️ Note: For some firmware applications, after a region change, the TV may require a binding link to a Mi Account from a new country. If you do not have an account with the desired region, create it in advance at account.xiaomi.com (use the account). VPN, if the site is blocked).

Method 2: Reset to factory settings with region selection

If the official method does not work (for example, the Region option is blocked), you can perform a complete reset of the TV.

• ❌ All installed applications and stored data will be deleted.
• ❌ You may need to re-set up your Wi-Fi, Google account, and image settings.
• ✅ It will be completely reset to the previous region.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Reset All Settings (or Factory Reset).
3. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter) PIN-code, if it is installed).
4. After the reboot, the TV will start the original setup wizard.
5. In the country selection phase, specify the region you want (e.g., the U.S. for Netflix or Japan for AbemaTV).
6. Complete the setup without linking your Mi Account (if possible).

🔹 Important: On firmware TVs MIUI TV 4.0+ After the reset, a window may appear with a requirement to enter a login / password from the previous Mi Account (the so-called “password”). FRP-If you do not remember the data, use Method 4 (ADB).

Method 3: Change the region through a Google account (for Android TV)

Xiaomi Android TVs (such as Mi TV 4S 55" or Redmi Smart TV X55) allow you to partially bypass regional restrictions through a Google account, which does not change the system region of the TV, but unlocks access to applications from Google Play in other countries.

How it works:

1. Create a new Google account on your phone or PC by specifying the desired region (e.g., the United States).

Settings → Accounts and Security → Google

Delete your current account (if you have one) and add a new one created in Step 1.

Google Play

⚠️ Note: This method does not change the system region of the TV, so:

• 📺 Some embedded services (such as PatchWall) will remain in the old language.
• 🎬 Geo-blocked streaming services (e.g, HBO Max may not work without VPN.
• 🔄 When you change your Google account, some apps (such as YouTube) may require you to re-authorize.

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If after changing your Google account, apps don’t appear in the Play Market, clear the store’s cache: Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Clear the cache.

Method 4: Change region through ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can change the region via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a technique that requires connecting the TV to a PC and works on most Xiaomi models (except Chinese versions with blocked ADB).

🔧 What's the matter:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (or USB-C → USB-A, depending on the TV model).
• 📥 Utility. ADB Tools by Google.
• 🔐 Developer mode on the TV on.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → On TV. → Press 7 times on "Version" MIUI TV" After that, the settings will appear item For developers.
2. Enable USB Debugging and Network Debugging (if necessary) in the developer menu.
3. Connect the TV to your PC with a cable and start the ADB in the terminal.
4. Check the connection command: adb devices If the device is displayed, type a command to change region (e.g., in the USA): adb shell settings put global country US adb shell settings put global region US
5. Reboot TV: Adb shell reboot

📌 Region codes for ADB:

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+ After the change of the region, ADB The security may work, and the device will block access to certain functions before you link your Mi Account from a new country. VPN.

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Changing the region through ADB is the most versatile method, but it requires caution. Wrong commands can cause the system to crash. Always back up your settings before changing the settings!

Problems after the change of the region and how to solve them

Even if you've successfully changed regions, you can have problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

🔴 Problem 1: TV asks for Mi Account after reset.

⚠️ Attention: This FRP-Factory Reset Protection (FSRP) solutions: 🔑 Enter the account that was tied before the reset. 🔧 If you don’t remember your password, use it. ADB Adb shell content insert (adb shell content insert) --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1). 📦 In some models, the firmware helps through USB-Debugging (but it's risky!).

🔴 Problem 2: Google Play doesn’t have the right apps.

🔹 Solution: Clear the cache of Google Play Services and Google Play Market, then reboot the TV. If it doesn't work, create a new Google account with Google Play Market. VPN.

🔴 Problem. 3: Netflix/Disney+ not started or show an error.

🔹 Solution: Streaming services check not only the region of the account, but also the region of the account. DNS, IP-address and model of the device:

• 🌐 VPN servers in the right country (e.g. NordVPN or ExpressVPN).
• 🔗 Smart DNS (For example, Unlocator or Getflix).
• 📱 Spoofer application (e.g. GPSTest for location emulation).

🔴 Problem 4: The TV is slowing down or overheating.

⚠️ Warning: This may be due to incompatible firmware or conflict of regional settings: 🔄 Return the old region and check the work. 📥 Refuse the TV to the global version of the software (for example, MIUI TV Global). 🧹 Make a hard reset (through Settings) → Resetting and remediation → Hard discharge).

How to get back to the original region if something goes wrong

If the TV is not working properly after the region change (for example, the audio menu is gone, applications are not turned on or artifacts appear on the screen), you can return the original settings.

🔄 Method 1: Through settings (if available)

1. Go to Settings → System → About TV → Region.
2. Select the source country (e.g. China or India).
3. Reboot the TV.

🔄 Method 2: Through reset to factory settings

If the region change option is blocked, complete the reset (see Method 2). After the reset, the customizator will prompt you to select the country again.

🔄 Method 3: Through ADB (if the discharge doesn't help)

If the TV is “obsessed” with the wrong region, return the original values via ADB:

adb shell settings put global country CN # For China


adb shell settings put global region CN




adb shell reboot

🔹 Important: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV 5 Pro) after returning to the original region, you may need to re-activate through your Mi Account. If you do not have data, contact Xiaomi support (mi.com/support).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the region to Xiaomi TV