Demo mode on the Xiaomi TV: how to turn on and configure correctly

Xiaomi TVs with Android operating system TV Or PatchWall often uses demo mode in stores to demonstrate the capabilities of the device, which disables personal settings, shows standard screensavers and restricts access to system functions. But to enable it at home may need not only sellers — sometimes users want to test the interface “from scratch” or hide personal data before selling the TV.

In this article you will find 3 working ways to activate the demo mode (including hidden engineering menus), deal with the nuances for different models of Mi. TV, Redmi Smart TV Xiaomi TV A Pro, and also warn about the possible risks. Importantly, the procedure differs from a standard reset to a factory setting - the demo mode saves the firmware, but only resets user data.

What is a demo mode and why you need it

Demo mode (or store mode) is a special mode of operation of the TV, in which:

• 📺 Shows standard screensavers with the Xiaomi logo and demonstration of features
• 🔒 Access to personal accounts (Google, Mi Account) is blocked)
• ⚙️ System settings are limited (no access to the developer, debugging)
• 🕒 Resets the timer of automatic shutdown (TV works without interruption)
• 🎮 Deactivated game modes and personal profiles

The main purpose is to show the device in the store without being tied to a specific user, but home users include it to:

• 🧹 "Cleaning the TV before sale (without a complete reset)
• 🔍 Testing the interface "as out of the box"
• 🛡️ Temporary Restriction of Access for Guests
• 🔄 Eliminating interface glitches (sometimes helps with hangings)

⚠️ Warning: Automatic firmware updates are disabled in demo mode. If you leave the TV in this state for a long time, you risk missing critical security patches.

Official way: through settings of the TV

The safest method is to use a standard menu, suitable for most Xiaomi Android models. TV 9.0 and newer (including Mi) TV 4A/4S/5X, Redmi Smart TV Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog in the upper right corner)
2. Go to the Device. → On TV.
3. Find the item Store mode or Demo mode
4. Activate the switch and confirm the action

If the item is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → All settings → System → Store mode

On some PatchWall firmware (for example, on Xiaomi) TV A Pro 2022) demo mode hidden behind button combination:

Press Back. + Home at the same time|Hold on for 5 seconds.|In the menu that appears, select Store Mode|Confirm the choice with a button OK

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⚠️ Attention: On TVs with MIUI TV (old models until 2019) may not have an official demo mode, in which case use the engineering menu (see next section).

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The Secret Method: Engineering Menu (for the experienced)

If the standard method didn’t work, you can activate the demo mode through the service menu, which works on all Xiaomi models, including those where the demo mode is hidden by the manufacturer.

Instructions for Android TV:

1. Turn off the TV and disconnect it from the network for 30 seconds.
2. Turn on the TV and immediately on the remote press sequentially: Menu → 1 → 1 → 9 → 9 (some models run on Menu) → 1 → 9 → 9 → 9)
3. Factory Menu opens. Select Store Demo Mode
4. Set the value ON and keep the changes

For PatchWall TVs (e.g. Mi) TV Q1E):

Settings → Device → About TV → Press 5 times on “Device Model”

Activation through ADB (for advanced users)

If the physical buttons don’t work or you prefer the software method, you can turn on the demo mode via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and enabled debugging. USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the debugging. USB In the settings of the TV: Settings → The device → Developer parameters → Debugging by USB (If no item, click 7 times on the Build Number in the About TV section)
2. Connect the TV to the computer USB (use the port USB 3.0 for stability)
3. Open the command line and type in: Adb devices (your device should be displayed)
4. Execute the Demo Activation Command: Adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings/.StoreDemoModeActivity For new models: adb shell settings put global store_demo_mode 1
5. Reboot TV: Adb shell reboot

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If the team doesn’t work, try rooting through adb root first, but this could break the warranty!

To cancel the demo mode through ADB use:

adb shell settings put global store_demo_mode 0

How to exit the demo mode: a step-by-step guide

To get the TV back to normal:

1. If the demo mode is enabled through settings: 🔄 Go to Settings. → The device → Store mode and deactivate the switch 🔑 Enter. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234)
2. If activated through the Engineering Menu: 🛠️ Repeat the combination to enter Factory Menu 📱 Find the Demo Mode Store and install it. OFF 🔄 Save settings and reboot the TV

• 🔧 Perform a reset to factory settings: Settings → The device → Reset → Erase all data
• 💾 Or run the TV over again through USB Recovery

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After leaving the demo mode, be sure to check the network settings - sometimes Wi-Fi settings are reset and IP-address.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When working with the demo mode, users face typical errors:

If after activating the demo mode, the TV does not respond to the remote, try:

• 🔌 Disconnect TV from the network for 1 minute
• 🔄 Use the reset button (usually located on the back panel)
• 🖥️ Connect the keyboard to USB and manually enter commands

Security and caution

Before activating the demo mode, consider:

⚠️ Note: On TVs with Mi Account lock, the demo mode can block access to basic features before entering your password. If you forget your account details, restore them in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

What you can’t do in demo mode:

• 🚫 Install firmware updates (may cause a failure)
• 🚫 Connect external drives with personal data
• 🚫 Change the image/sound settings (they will reset after the release)
• 🚫 Use voice search (function disabled)

If you're selling a TV, you better do a full reset, not just a demo.

Settings → Device → Reset → Erase all data and reset settings

It'll delete:

• 📁 All installed applications
• 👤 Google and Xiaomi accounts
• 📡 Saved Wi-Fi networks
• 🎨 Custom image settings

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

ADB on Wi-Fi

• Activate debugging over Wi-Fi in the settings of the TV.
• Connect through ADB From the phone (root or Termux required).

The first method is the most reliable, but it does not work on all models.

Hard discharge

• Shut the TV off the grid.
• Press and hold the Power button on the case for 15 seconds.
• Connect the power without releasing the button before the logo appears.
• ADB-Command: adb shell settings delete secure store_demo_pin

If nothing helps, you just have to reflash the TV through the USB.