The left side menu on Xiaomi TVs (MI TV, Mi Box, Redmi TV) is a standard PatchWall interface element that many users find intrusive. It takes up to 15% of the screen, distracts while watching movies and is not always convenient to use. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not provide an obvious “remove forever” button, but there are several working ways to hide or disable this panel.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from simple settings to technical solutions through ADB. Importantly, some methods require developer rights or reset settings, so read the warnings carefully before you act. If you use Xiaomi Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1 or newer models (2020-2026), all the instructions below will fit – the difference is only in the location of the menu items.
Note: The Mi Box S and Mi Box 4K have a different left menu, with a separate section at the end of the article.
1. Method: Temporary Hiding through PatchWall Settings
The safest method, which does not require developer rights or PC connection, is suitable for all Xiaomi TV models based on Android TV 9.0-12.0. Minus: the menu will return after a reboot or after 24 hours.
Instructions:
- 📺 Press the Home button to open the main screen.
- 🔍 Scroll down to the Settings (cog) section and select it.
- 🖱️ Go to the Device. → Preferences → General. → PatchWall.
- 🔄 Find the option to Show the sidebar and turn off the slider.
- 🔙 Return to the main screen – the left menu should disappear.
If you don't have a point to show the sidebar, then your model is using a stripped-down version of the firmware. №2 or №3.
⚠️ Warning: Some firmware may not have access to quick settings (brightness, sound) after the sidebar is turned off. To return them, hold the Menu button on the remote for 5 seconds.
2. Method: Disconnection through Developer Mode
This is a method that works for power users, and requires developer mode activation, which allows you to permanently remove the left menu, but if you do something careless, it can disrupt the TV.
Steps:
- Activate the Developer Mode: 🔧 Go to Settings. → On TV. → POS version. 🔁 Quickly press 7 times on the line Build Number (will appear notification "You became a developer").
Settings → Preferences → Developer Parameters
USB debugging
USB 3.0
ADB Tools
adb.exe
adb connect [IP- your TV] address
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mitv.tvhomeAfter completing the command, the TV will restart and the left menu will disappear forever (until the next reset).
Developer mode activated
USB debugging enabled
Installed ADB Tools on PC
The TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC
I know. IP-TV address (can be found in Settings) → Network)
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⚠️ Warning: Disabling the com.mitv.tvhome system application may cause some PatchWall features to fail, including content recommendations. If the TV starts to brake after you execute the command, return it back to the command: adb shell pm enable com.mitv.tvhome
3. Method: Reset to factory settings
An extreme method that is guaranteed to remove the left menu, but also remove all your settings, installed apps and accounts. Use it only if other methods have not worked.
How to reset:
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → The device → Resetting settings.
- 🔄 Select Erase All Data (can be called Hard Reset").
- 🔐 Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
- ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).
After discharge:
- 📱 Do not connect your Xiaomi account during the setup stage – this will prevent automatic sidebar recovery.
- 🔧 Immediately after the first download, go to Settings → PatchWall and disable all options related to recommendations.
| Model TV set | Resetting removes the menu? | Is it being restored after the update? |
|---|---|---|
| Mi TV 4S (2018–2020) | Yes. | Not if you don’t connect your Xiaomi account. |
| Mi TV Q1/Q2 (2021–2023) | Yes, but it could be back in 1-2 days. | Yes, after major update. |
| Redmi Smart TV (all models) | Yes. | Only if you manually update PatchWall |
| Mi Box S / 4K | No, it requires ADB. | No data. |
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If the left menu returned after a few days, check the apps auto-update. Turn it off in Settings → Apps → Auto Update and manually remove the PatchWall updates (Settings → Apps → Show System → PatchWall → Remove Updates).
4. Method: Use of third-party launchers
If you don't like not only the left menu, but the entire PatchWall interface, you can install an alternative launcher, which will completely change the look of the TV and remove all the imposed elements of Xiaomi.
The best launchers for Xiaomi TV:
- 🏆 ATV Launcher – minimalist interface with support for widgets.
- 🎮 Hal Launcher – Optimized for gamers, with quick access to games.
- 📺 Leanback Launcher – standard launcher from Google (pure Android) TV).
- 🔧 Sideload Launcher – Shows all installed applications, including system.
How to determine:
- 📥 Download. APK-launcher USB-drive (for example, from the APKMirror website).
- 🔌 Connect the flash drive to the TV.
- 📁 Open the file manager to TV, find APK and set it up.
- 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Default launcher and select the installed launcher.
Advantages of the method:
- ✅ Complete removal of PatchWall and left menu.
- ✅ Possibility of customization of the interface.
- ✅ Speed up the TV (especially on older models).
Disadvantages:
- ❌ Loss of Xiaomi remote functions (for example, PatchWall button will stop working).
- ❌ Some system applications (such as Mi Home) may not open.
How do you get back the standard launcher?
5. Method: Disable for Mi Box S and Mi Box 4K
On the Mi Box, the left menu is disabled differently than on TVs. There is no separate option in the settings, but you can use ADB or third-party launchers.
Instructions via ADB:
- 🔧 Enable Developer Mode (similar to the method) №2).
- 🖥️ Connect the Mi Box to the PC by USB Check the connection with the command: Adb devices
- 📥 Execute the command to disable the sidebar: adb shell pm hide com.mitv.tvhome/.ui.home.HomeActivity
- 🔄 Reboot the console with the command: adb reboot
If the pm hide command does not work (on some firmware), use an alternative option:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mitv.tvhomeTo return the standard interface:
adb shell pm enable com.mitv.tvhome💡
On the Mi Box S, after disabling PatchWall, voice search (button with microphone on the remote) may stop working. To return this feature, install Google Assistant from the Play Market and assign it to the button in the remote settings.
Frequent problems and solutions
Even after successfully disabling the left menu, users face some problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:
Problem 1: The menu went missing, but came back a day later.
- 🔄 Check the auto-update of applications in Settings → Annexes.
- 📵 Turn off the internet on your TV for 10 minutes, then repeat the shutdown ADB.
- 🔧 Remove PatchWall updates manually (Settings) → Annexes → PatchWall → Remove updates).
Problem 2: After the menu was turned off, the TV started to slow down.
- 🧹 Clear the cache of system applications (Settings) → Warehouse → Cash the data).
- 🔄 Restart the TV (hold the power button on the remote for 10 seconds).
- 📥 Install an alternative launcher (method) №4).
Problem 3: The remote buttons (PatchWall, Netflix, etc.) don’t work.
- 🔧 Reprogram the buttons into Settings → Remote and accessories.
- 📱 Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone as an alternative remote.
- 🔄 Return the standard launcher if features are critical.
Problem 4: ADB can't see TV.
- 🔌 Try another one. USB-cable (needs a cable with data transmission support).
- 🖥️ Install Google Drivers USB Driver on PC.
- 🔄 Turn on/off Debugging on USB developer-setting.