Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall or Google operating system TV They offer users a wide range of options for setting up on-air and digital broadcasts, but over time, the list of channels grows to hundreds of items, including take, advertising broadcasts or simply unnecessary content. Removing unnecessary channels not only simplifies navigation on the remote, but also speeds up switching between favorite broadcasts.
In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to remove channels on Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models of the brand - from standard menu functions to hidden features of the engineering mode, DVB-T2, IPTV). If you are faced with a situation where channels do not delete or return after a reboot, here you will find solutions to these problems.
1. Standard channel removal through the TV menu
The easiest and safest way to get rid of unnecessary channels is to use the built-in PatchWall or Google tools. TV. This method works on all modern Xiaomi models, including the Mi series. TV Q1E, Redmi Smart Fire TV mi TV A Pro: The main condition is that the TV must be connected to the operatorβs antenna or cable.
Step instructions:
- πΊ Turn on the TV and go to the air viewing mode TV (button TV or Source on the remote).
- βοΈ Press the Settings button on the remote and select Channel Settings (or Channel Settings in English firmware).
- π In the menu, find Channel Management) β Edit the list (Edit Channel List).
- β Check the channels you want to remove (on some models you need to click). OK on the remote so that a tick appears).
- ποΈ Select the Delete option and confirm the action.
On Google TVs TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A2 43) The path may be slightly different:
- Open the Live Channels app (antenna icon in the app menu).
- Swipe left to open the side menu and select Settings β Channel management.
- Click on the pencil icon (Edit) and highlight unnecessary channels.
- Click Delete and confirm.
Save a list of your favorite channels (take a screenshot)
Check that the TV is connected to the antenna/cable
Make sure the remote is charged (the indicator should be green)
Close all open applications (click Home twice)-->
β οΈ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55" 2019) after deleting channels via the menu, they may reappear after automatic scanning.To avoid this, disable the Auto Update Channel List feature in broadcast settings.
2. Remove channels through the Mi Home app (for smart TVs)
If your Xiaomi TV is connected to the Mi Home ecosystem (e.g., models with Mi AIoT support), you can manage the channel list through a mobile app, which is convenient if the remote is lost or not working, and for remote settings.
Step-by-step:
- Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone (available for Android and iOS).
- Sign in with the same Xiaomi account as you do on your TV.
- In the main menu of the app, find your TV (e.g. Mi). TV P1 65") and tap it.
- Go to the Device Management section β Settings TV β List of channels.
- Select unnecessary channels and click Remove (basket icon).
- Confirm the synchronization of changes with the TV.
Advantages of this method:
- π± Convenient to control from a smartphone without getting up from the sofa.
- π Changes are automatically synchronized (if the TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network).
- π You can back up the list of channels in the cloud Xiaomi.
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Through the Mi Home app
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β οΈ Warning: If the channels are not gone on the TV after you delete them via Mi Home, check the firmware version. on models older than 2021 (e.g. Mi Home). TV 4A) You may need to manually sync: go to Settings β Update of the PO β Synchronize data.
3. reset the channel list to factory settings
If standard methods don't work or the channel list is heavily clogged, you can reset the broadcast settings completely, which will delete all the stored channels, then you need to re-run the automatic search. TV 3S Redmi X Series.
How to reset the channel list:
- Open Settings on the TV (Settings button on the remote).
- Go to Broadcast or Television (TV).
- Select Reset Channel Settings (Reset Channel Settings).
- Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (by default 0000, 1234 or 6753 depending on the model).
- After reset, repeat the manual search for channels (see Section 5 of this article).
When to use this method:
- π After the firmware update, the TV "forgot" the previous settings.
- π‘ Channels are duplicated or displayed in the wrong order.
- π« You canβt delete individual channels through a standard menu.
| Model TV set | The path to canal dumping | PIN default |
|---|---|---|
| Mi TV 4S / 4A (2018-2020) | Settings β Broadcasting β Canal reset | 0000 or 1234 |
| Redmi Smart TV X (2021) | Settings β TV β Channel management β Reset | 6753 |
| Mi TV Q1 / Q2 (2022-2026) | Settings β Channels β Additionally. β Reset | 1111 or 9999 |
| Mi TV A Pro (Google TV) | Settings β Annexes β Live Channels β Warehouse β Clear the data | Not required |
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If you forgot. PIN-Reset code, try generic combinations: 3308, 5678 or 2580. On newer models (2023)+ year-end) PIN may coincide with the last 4 digits of the TV serial number (indicated on the back sticker).
4. Removal of channels through the engineering menu (for power users)
If the standard methods don't work, you can use the TV's engineering menu, which is suitable for advanced users, and allows you to remove even channels that are not displayed in the main interface. Careful: the wrong actions in the engineering menu can lead to a firmware failure!
Instructions for PatchWall TVs:
- Turn on the TV and go to any channel.
- On the remote, press the buttons sequentially: Menu β 1 β 9 β 6 β 8 (on some models, the combination may differ, for example, Menu) β 1 β 1 β 4 β 7).
- The engineering menu will open. Go to the section. TV Settings or Channel Editor.
- Find the Channel List option and manually remove unnecessary positions.
- Save the changes and restart the TV (Menu) β Exit).
For Google models TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A2):
- π§ Install the app TV Bro or TV App Repairs from Google Play on TV.
- π In the app, select the Channel Editor section and edit the list manually.
- π After the changes, perform the TV reset (Settings) β System system β Reboot).
What to do if the engineering menu is not opened?
β οΈ Note: In the engineering menu, it is not recommended to change the parameters associated with the EEPROM, Panel Settings or Backlight, which can cause the matrix to break or the backlight to break. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better go back to the standard channel removal methods.
5.Re-search for filtered channels
If you delete channels but they reappear after an automatic update, try a manual filtered search, which allows you to eliminate unnecessary channels from the list initially, avoiding them reappearing.
How to set up filtering:
- Go to Settings. β Broadcasting β Searching channels.
- Select Manual Scan (Manual Scan).
- In Channel Filter, tick only the types of broadcasts you need: πΆ DVB-T2 (digital TV) π‘ DVB-C (cable TV) π Analogue (if still used)
Frequency range
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Run a search and wait until it's done. Unnecessary channels won't be added to the list.
On Google TVs TV filtering works differently:
- Open the Live Channels app.
- Go to Settings. β Sources.
- Disable unnecessary sources (for example, IPTV, if you don't use it).
- Perform a re-search for channels.
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Manual filtered search is the most reliable way to avoid re-emerging remote channels, but it requires you to know exactly what your providerβs broadcast parameters (frequency, modulation, etc.) are.
6. Problem Solving: Channels are not removed or returned
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where channels do not delete or reappear after a reboot. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them.
Problem 1: Channels return after automatic updates.
- π Turn off auto-update: Settings β Broadcasting β Auto-update channels β Off.
- π΅ If you do not have an option, reset the list of channels to the factory (see section 3).
Problem 2: The Remove button is inactive (shadowed).
- π Check if parental controls are in place: Settings β Security β Parental control.
- π Reboot the TV: Settings β System system β Reboot.
- π Update the firmware: Settings β Update of the PO β Check for updates.
Problem 3: After the channels are removed, the TV stops picking up the signal.
- π‘ Check the connection of the antenna/cable.
- π§ Reset the broadcast settings (Section 3).
- π Contact your provider β the broadcast parameters may have changed.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Channels are removed but returned after switching on | Auto-update of the list enabled | Disable in Settings β Broadcasting β Auto-update |
| Cannot remove separate channels | Outdated firmware | Update TV software |
| When you delete it, you get an error. | The memory channel list is damaged. | Reset the broadcast settings to factory |
| Channels are duplicated | Incorrect search settings (e.g., enabled and DVB-T, and DVB-T2) | Perform a manual search with filtering |
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If none of the methods worked, try the "hard reset" of the TV: Settings β System system β Reset to factory. Before you do that, save important data (like a list of favorite apps) because all settings will be erased.
7. Alternative methods: IPTV and third-party applications
If you use IPTV (for example, through applications SS IPTV, Lazy IPTV Or TiviMate, which is the direct deletion of the channels in the app itself, which is convenient because it doesn't affect the basic settings of the TV.
How to manage channels in SS IPTV:
- Open the app and go to Settings (cog icon).
- Select Playlists and tap on the active playlist.
- Click Edit and remove unnecessary channels by swipe to the left.
- Save the changes and restart the application.
For TiviMate:
- π Open the playlist and hold your finger on the channel you want to remove.
- ποΈ In the menu that appears, select Delete.
- π To save the changes, export the edited playlist to the file.
Benefits of Channel Management through IPTV-applications:
- π― Accurately adjusting the list without affecting the broadcast.
- π The ability to create multiple playlists (for example, "Sports", "Children's").
- βοΈ Synchronization between devices through the cloud.