Main Menu on Xiaomi: a complete guide to hidden features and further actions

You opened Main Menu on a Xiaomi device, and now you have dozens of items, half of which you've never used. Sound familiar? That's typical for smartphone owners. MIUI or Mi TVs. TV, In this article, we're not just going to list menu items, but we're going to show you what settings to change right away, what features are hidden on page two, and how to avoid common errors when using them.

Xiaomi is very customized, and even basic actions like changing wallpaper or setting up Wi-Fi can have alternative paths through Main Menu. TV Can you use this menu to activate the developer mode to install third-party apps? Or that smartphones have a battery diagnostic tool that doesn't exist in the standard Android interface? 2026 year, including changes after updates MIUI 14/15 Google TV Xiaomi.

Important: this article covers both Xiaomi smartphones and TVs, but the structures of their Main Menu are fundamentally different. To avoid confusion, we have divided the material into blocks with clear marks. If you are looking for information on a particular model, use a search by page (Ctrl).+F) with its name (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or Mi) TV Q2).

1.What is Main Menu on Xiaomi: the difference between smartphones and TVs

On Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi lines, POCO, Mi) Main Menu is an extended system menu that opens with a long-term click on the Settings icon or a combination of buttons, duplicates some of the standard options, but adds hidden tools for diagnosis, testing of iron and debugging, which the manufacturer does not advertise. For example, here you can:

• 🔧 Check the status of the battery (real capacity, number of charging cycles)
• 📡 Test the network signal (dBm level, switch between the two) 4G/5G)
• 🖥️ Activate the regime ETH (Connecting to a PC as a network card)

On Xiaomi TVs (Mi) TV, Redmi Smart TV) Main Menu is a service menu that is called by a special combination of buttons on the remote (usually Menu). + Up. + OK). It's designed to:

• 📺 Resetting to factory settings (including a full reset with deletion of all data)
• 🔄 Manual firmware updates (if automatic updates don’t work)
• 🛠️ Screen calibrations (color temperature, gamma-ray corrections)

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google firmware TV (The path to Main Menu has changed, now it can be called "Service Menu" and require input. PIN-code (by default 1234 or 0000).

The key difference is that on Main Menu smartphones, it is safe to experiment, and on TVs, incorrect actions can lead to a loss of warranty (for example, if you manually change the settings of the panel).

2. Main Menu on Xiaomi smartphones: hidden features and their application

To open Main Menu on your smartphone, use one of the following methods:

1. Keep the Settings icon on your desktop → Choose Main Menu".
2. Enter the code ##4636## (to test the network) in the Phone app.
3. For models with MIUI 14+: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times on the line with the build number.

After opening, you will see the tabs (their composition depends on the model):

The most useful options:

• 🔋 Battery Health: shows the actual battery capacity, and if it's below 80 percent, it's time to change the battery.
• 📶 Network Lock: Allows you to unlock your phone if it is tied to the operator (for example, after a contract purchase).
• 🛠️ Factory Mode: runs tests of iron (screen, speakers, camera) useful before selling the device.

⚠️ Note: The Factory Reset tab in Main Menu performs a complete reset, including deleting data from internal memory (as opposed to the standard reset in settings, which can leave files in a folder). MIUI).

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If you don’t have Battery Health on your smartphone, try entering the ##6484### code, which works on most Redmi models from 2022 to 2026.

3. Main Menu on Xiaomi TVs: What to customize and what risks

On the Xiaomi Main Menu (or Service Menu) TVs, it opens with a combination of buttons on the remote.

• 📺 Mi TV 4S/4A/4C: Menu → Up. → Up. → Down. → Down. → Left. → Right. → Left. → Right. → OK
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV X: Menu + 1 + 3 + 9 (hold 5 seconds)
• 📺 Mi TV Q2/Q1E (2023–2026): Menu → Settings → Support → Service Menu (requires) PIN 3368)

Inside you will see 4-6 sections (depending on the firmware):

What can be done safely:

1. In the Picture section → Advanced activate Dynamic Contrast to improve the picture in movies.
2. Sound. → Equalizer Choose Movie Preset for Better Bass Sound.
3. Network. → Wi-Fi enable 5 GHz Priority for stable streaming 4K.

⚠️ Note: Change of parameters in the System → Factory Reset with the "Erase All" option will delete all data, including Netflix and YouTube accounts, and then the TV will require reconfiguration, as after purchase.

Step-by-step instructions: what to do after opening Main Menu

Depending on your goal, follow one of the scenarios:

🔹 Check the status of the battery (Battery) → Battery Health)

🔹 Testing sensors (Hardware) → Sensor Test)

🔹 Make sure you're original. IMEI (Information → IMEI)

🔹 Reset your network settings (Network) → Reset Network)

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For smartphones:

1. Battery Check: Go to Main Menu → Battery → Battery Health.If the Full Charge Capacity value is below 85%, consider replacing the battery. POCO F5 The fast charge test is also available here (Fast Charge Test).
2. Network Optimization: In the Network → Signal Information Check the Signal Level (should be higher) -100 dBm if the value is worse -110 dBm, try to manually select a network in the Network → Operator.
3. Reset to factory settings: Use Main Menu → Factory Reset only if the phone is not turned on or got stuck in the boot cycle. For a normal reset, it is better to use the standard settings menu.

For TVs:

1. Image calibration: In Picture → Advanced → Color Temperature select Warm for a comfortable viewing evening. Cool is recommended for gamers (reduces input lag).
2. Manual firmware update: If the TV is not automatically updated, download the firmware from the official website, save it to a flash drive (in the root folder, file name — update.zip), Then in Main Menu. → System → Update select Local Update.
3. Data loss-free reset: In the System → Reset select Soft Reset (saves apps and settings but clears cache) This helps if the TV slows down or doesn't open apps.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (model 2023+ Manual firmware update via Main Menu may block access to Netflix and Disney+ Because of changes in Widevine certification, you need a full reset.

5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when working with Main Menu, and here are the most common ones:

• ❌ Reset TV without backup: Before reset, save your image and sound settings (take pictures of screens with settings) and export the list of installed apps (Settings) → Annexes → Exports).
• ❌ Changing the region in settings: On TVs, changing the region (for example, from Russia to Europe) can lead to loss of access to Russian services (VK, Okko, Wink.
• ❌ Disconnecting Google services on your smartphone: In Main Menu → Hardware → Google Services is not recommended to disable Google Play Services – it will disrupt YouTube, Gmail and other applications.

How to recover from mistakes:

⚠️ Warning: If after changes to Main Menu the TV stopped turning on (black screen, flashing indicator), try emergency reset: turn off power, pinch Menu + Volume up on the remote, then turn the TV on. Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds.

6. Hidden Main Menu chips that 90% of users don’t know about

The manufacturer hides some features to avoid accidental changes, and here are the most interesting ones:

• 🎮 Gamer Mode on TV: Main Menu → Picture → Game Mode can be activated ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode, which automatically switches the TV to game mode when you connect to a PlayStation or Xbox.
• 🔊 Hidden equalizer on smartphones: In Main Menu → Hardware → Audio → Xiaomi headphone presets are available for Equalizer (e.g. Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation for Redmi Buds 4).
• 📡 Wi-Fi speed test on TV: Main Menu → Network → Wi-Fi Test shows the real speed of the connection (not what the router claims) useful for diagnosing lags when streaming.
• 🔋 Restriction of battery charging: On smartphones with MIUI 15 in Main Menu → Battery → Charge Control can be set to a charge limit (e.g. 80%) to extend battery life.

For models POCO F5 Pro and Xiaomi 13T Main Menu has Ultra Battery Saver mode, which disables all background processes except calls and SMS. This increases the operating time to 3-4 days at 10% charge.

7.When to contact the service: signs of malfunction

Not all problems are solved through Main Menu. If you see the following symptoms, it is better to contact the service center:

• 🔴 Television: - Vertical or horizontal bands on the screen (matrix defect). - Unintentional shutdown after 5-10 minutes of operation (power supply problem). - No sound in all sources (including HDMI Bluetooth).
• 📱 Smartphone: - The battery discharges by 50% per hour in standby mode (power controller defect). - Overheating without load (above 50)°C to idle. - No network even after resetting (No Service in status bar).

What you can do before visiting the service:

1. For TVs: Take a screenshot of an error (if the screen is running) or write down a fault code (for example, E01 — lighting-up).
2. For smartphones: Save the error log: go to Main Menu → Hardware → Logs and export the file bugreport.zip.

⚠️ Note: If your device is warranty, do not open the case or change the firmware through Main Menu.This will void the warranty. Xiaomi service centers check the action log, and any changes to the System or Factory Mode will be noticed.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)