How to Increase Video on Xiaomi Devices Without Losing Quality

Are you trying to watch a movie or stream on a Xiaomi Mi TV or smartphone, but the picture is displayed with black bars on the sides or cropped? The problem is familiar to most owners of the brand’s technology – standard zoom settings often work incorrectly, especially with content in non-standard resolutions (for example, 21:9 or 4:3). In this article, we will discuss 7 proven ways to increase video on Xiaomi, including hidden features MIUI and PatchWall, and explain why some methods can degrade image quality.

It's important to understand that simply stretching a picture (a Zoom or Stretch function) often results in a distortion of proportions — faces look wide, text becomes unreadable. We'll focus on techniques that retain original proportions or adapt content with minimal loss. Also consider separately cases when the video is cut not because of the settings of the device, but because of the DRM-protection (e.g. Netflix or Disney)+).

This article is relevant for all Xiaomi devices of 2018-2026 release, including Mi TV A, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV, as well as smartphones on MIUI 12-14. If your model is older, some menu items may differ - pay attention to alternative paths in the instructions.

1. Manual zoom through screen settings

The most obvious, but often overlooked, way is to use Xiaomi’s built-in tools to adjust the display, and the brand’s TVs and smartphones have separate options for video and shared interfaces, starting with a generic method that works on most models:

On Xiaomi TVs:

1. During the video playback, press the Menu button on the remote.
2. Choose an icon ⚙️ Settings (or Picture Settings in English firmware).
3. Go to the section "Aspect Ratio".
4. Try alternate options: 📺 Auto – the device will choose the format (often mistaken with non-standard resolutions). 🔍 Just Scan – stretches video to the edges without cropping (can distort proportions). 🖼️ 4:3 or 16:9 Forced ratio (good for retro content). ✂️ Cut (Zoom) - increases the picture with the edges trimming.

On Xiaomi smartphones (for applications Gallery, Video Player, YouTube):

1. Open the video and tap the screen to allow controls to appear.
2. Press the icon. ⋯ (three points; or ⚙️.
3. Select the aspect ratio or scale.
4. Experiment with On-screen, Original (no-scaling) and Cut modes.

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If your player doesn’t have a zoom option, try playing the video through Xiaomi’s standard Video Player app – there’s usually more settings.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Smart models TV From 2020 to 2021, the Aspect Ratio menu does not have the Just Scan option. In this case, use the button combination on the remote: Menu → Settings → Picture → Additionally. → Screen mode → Complete.

2. Hidden developer settings for accurate calibration

If standard options don't work, you can activate the developer mode and manually calibrate the zoom, which is suitable for power users and requires caution - incorrect settings can lead to display failures.

For Xiaomi TVs:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → MIUI version.
2. Click on the line with the version 5-7 times in a row until the notification “You became a developer!” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Find the options: 🔧 Force 4x MSAA — Turn it off (may affect performance). 📏 Minimum width – set the value 1.0 (default 1.1–1.3). 🖥️ Simulate secondary display - select 1920×1080 60Hz (even if you 4K-screen).

Settings → Reboot

For Xiaomi smartphones:

1. Activate Developer Mode via Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
2. In the section Additional → Find the developers: 🔄 Turn off absolute volume – turn on (sometimes affects the video scale). 📱 Minimum width - set up 360dp (standard). 🎯 Windows animation – turn off (accelerate the player’s response to scaling changes).

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV P1 and Q2 2023, the developer mode may not have the option to simulate a secondary display. ADB-teams (see section 6).

3.Using third-party players with Zoom support

Xiaomi's standard apps don't always handle non-standard video formats correctly. The solution is to install a third-party player with advanced zoom settings. The best options for Xiaomi devices are:

How to set the scale in VLC:

1. Open the video and tap the screen.
2. Press the icon. ⚙️ → Relationship of parties.
3. Select Set up and manually set values (e.g. 2.39:1 for movie format).
4. For cutting black stripes: ⚙️ → Pruning → Enter and set boundaries.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware below version 3.0, third-party players may not support HDR And Dolby Vision. Check the firmware version in Settings. → On TV.

4. Adjustment through HDMI settings (for external sources)

If you are connected to Xiaomi TV external device (for example, Android console) TV, PlayStation or laptop), the problem with scale may lie in the settings HDMI-Many users don’t know that Xiaomi TVs have hidden options for everyone. HDMI-entrance.

Instructions for setting:

1. Connect the source to the TV via HDMI.
2. On the remote, press the Home button → Settings → Devices and connections.
3. Select HDMI and tap the port number to which the device is connected.
4. Activate options: 🔄 Regime. HDMI → PC (for laptops) or Game (for consoles). 📺 Screen format → By size or stretch. 🎮 Delay. HDMI → Low (reduces lags when scaling).

Windows

• 🖥️ For Full. HD-model: 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz.
• 📺 For 4K-model: 3840×2160 @ 30 Hz (if) 60 Hz is not supported).
• 🌐 Change region in TV settings: Go to Settings → Language and region → Region: Select the United States or Europe (in some regions) DRM Reboot the TV and check the video.