How to change the language on the TV Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q) come with factory settings, where the interface language is often set to Chinese or English. If you purchased a device abroad or after resetting you encountered an unfamiliar language, changing the language becomes a priority. Unlike smartphones, where language packages load automatically, on Xiaomi TVs, the process is nuanced: some models require an Internet connection, and on old firmware you may need to manually install the region.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to change the language, from the standard path through the menu to alternative methods for devices with limited settings. Particular attention will be paid to Mi TV 4A/4S, Mi TV 5 and Redmi Smart TV X, where the interface may differ. If your TV “can’t see” Russian or after the update, the settings are lost, here you will find a solution.

Before you start, make sure your remote is working – without it, changing the language will be extremely difficult. Also check your Internet connection (preferably via Ethernet cable), as some language packs are downloaded from Xiaomi servers.

1. Standard method: through the settings menu

This is the main method that works on 90% of Xiaomi models (except the oldest or firmware for the Chinese market). TV and PatchWall (branded shell Xiaomi).

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Preferences (or System Settings on some models).
3. Select Language & Input → Language.
4. In the list, find “Russian” (or “Russian”) and confirm your choice.

If Russian is not on the list, then the language package is not installed.

• 🔄 Update the firmware through Settings → About → System Update – Newer versions often add language support.
• 🌍 Change the region to “Russia” in settings (Settings) → Location).
• 📥 Connect to the Internet – without the network, the TV will not download additional languages.

⚠️ Note: On TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (CN ROM) Russian may not be available even after the update, in which case an alternative method will be required.

2. if the Russian language is not included in the list

And so, you know, after all the manipulations, the language doesn't really come out, and there are two reasons.

1. Firmware for another region (e.g. Mi TV for India or China).
2. An outdated version of the software, where the language base was not updated.

Decisions:

• 🔧 Manual installation of the region: go to Settings → Device Preferences → Location and select "Russia." After the reboot, check the list of languages.
• 📦 Installation of the language package manually (for advanced users): you will need ADB and localization files. ADB.
• 🔄 Factory reset: Sometimes helps but deletes all data (see Section 4).

On Mi TV 4A models (2018 and older), a forced firmware update via USB can help.

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive and place the update.zip file in the root of the flash drive (FAT32 format).
3. Connect the flash drive to your TV and run the update via Settings → About → System Update → Local Update.

Change of language through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work and the TV runs on Android TV, you can try changing the language through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your TV: Settings → About → Build (click 7 times in a row) Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging (enable)
2. Connect the TV to your computer via USB (use the USB 3.0 port on your TV).
3. Download ADB Tools and run the command line in the folder with adb.exe.
4. Follow the commands: adb devices adb shell setprop persist.sys.language ru setprop persist.sys.country RU reboot

After the reboot, the interface should become Russian-language, and if not, check if your model supports manual localization change via ADB (some firmware has blocked this method).

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB Don't use this method unless you're sure you're doing it. TV) ADB may not work.

4. Resetting settings as a last resort

If none of these methods work, it leaves you with a full reset, which will remove all the apps and settings you have installed, but often solves language problems.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Device Preferences → Reset.
2. Select Factory Data Reset → Erase Everything.
3. Confirm the action (may be required) PIN-code, if it has been installed).

After the reset, the TV will restart and suggest that you adjust the language at the initial setup stage.

• 📶 Connect to the Internet before choosing a language – so increase the chances that Russian will appear in the list.
• 🔄 If Russian is not available, try changing the region to “Russia” on the first settings screen.

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If after resetting the TV is getting stuck on the Xiaomi logo, disconnect it from the network for 1 minute, then turn it on again. This will reset the cache and speed up the download.

5. Alternative methods for specific cases

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi TV Stick or the Chinese TV) require custom solutions.

For TVs with firmware CN ROM (Chinese version)

On such devices, Russian is often absent in principle.

• 🔄 Switch the global version of the software (risky, can lead to loss of warranty).
• 🛠️ Use a voice-controlled remote (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Remote) to navigate the Chinese menu.
• 📱 Manage via Mi Home app – it can be interfaced in English.

For Mi TV Stick or Mi Box

On these devices, the language change happens differently:

1. Go to Settings → Preferences → Language.
2. If you don’t have Russian, download the language package through Google Play Market (for example, the MoreLocale 2 app).

You can also change the language on Mi TV Stick via Google Assistant:

1. Activate the voice assistant with a button on the remote.
2. Say, "Change language to Russian."

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On devices with Google TV (e.g. Mi TV Q2), language settings can be in the System → Languages & Input section instead of the standard menu.

Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When changing languages, users often face typical problems.

Problem 1: Russian is chosen, but part of the menu is in English/Chinese.

Solution: This is because some system applications (PatchWall, Mi Home) have their own localization. Update them through Google Play Market or reset settings.

Problem 2: After the firmware update, the language lost its language in Chinese.

Solution: This is due to resetting regional settings. Bring the region back to "Russia" in Settings → Location and reboot the TV.

Problem 3: The TV doesn't respond to the remote, you can't open the settings.

Decision:

• Check the batteries in the remote.
• Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone as an alternative remote.
• If the remote is broken, connect the keyboard via USB or Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall below 3.0, changing the language through the menu may not be available.

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