How to Update Movie Search on Xiaomi Mi TV: All Ways 2026

App Kinoposese on TVs Xiaomi Mi TV Often it stops working correctly after system updates or due to cache errors. Users face problems such as freezes, lack of content or the message "In need of an update." In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to update the Movie Search on Xiaomi Mi TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X and other models, including manual methods and solutions to typical errors.

It is important to understand: Movie search on Mi TV can be updated automatically via Google Play (on models with Google TV) or manually through the.apk file. If the application is not updated in the standard way, you will need to use alternative methods, which we will discuss below.

Why is the Movie Search not automatically updated on Xiaomi Mi TV?

There are several reasons why the app stops updating:

• 🔄 An outdated version of TV firmware (especially relevant for models 2018-2020).
• 📵 Lack of Internet connection or traffic blocking by router firewall.
• 🗑️ A filled cache of an application or system (more than 1 GB of garbage can block updates).
• 🔒 Region restrictions: Some versions of the film are not available in certain countries.
• 🛠️ Manual changes to settings, such as disabled automatic application updates.

On Xiaomi Mi TV P1/E/L (2021-2023), the problem is often related to a conflict between the Android TV versions and the application APIs. For example, if your TV runs Android 9 and Kinopoisk requires Android 11+, automatic updates will not be possible.

Method 1: Update Movie Search via Google Play (for Google TV models)

If your Xiaomi Mi TV is running on Google TV (e.g. Mi TV Q1/Q2 or new Mi TV A Pro models), you can upgrade your Movie Search in the standard way:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV (the color triangle icon).
2. In the search bar, enter “Kinopoisk” and select the official application from Yandex.
3. If you have an update, you'll see an "Update" button. Press it.
4. Wait for the download and installation to be completed (the TV may need to be restarted).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware Xiaomi Google Play may not show the "Update" button, even if the new version is:

Try removing the Google Play cache: Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Clear the cache. Then restart the TV and try again.

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If Movie Search is not on Google Play, check the region of your Google account. Russia must be selected for Russia, otherwise the application may not appear.

Method 2: Manual update through APK-file (for all models)

If the automatic update does not work, you can install the latest version of the Cinema Search manually through the.apk file. This method is suitable for all Xiaomi Mi TV models, including the old (2018-2020) and new (2021-2026).

This will require:

• 💻 Computer or smartphone to download.apk.
• 📁 USB-drive (flash drive) with file system FAT32.
• 🔗 The latest version of the movie search for Android TV (You can download from the official website or trusted sources like APKMirror).

Step-by-step:

Download APK Movie Search for Android TV (version no lower than 6.0)

Format the flash drive in FAT32

Copy APK to a flash drive (not to a folder!)

Connect the flash drive to USB-television-port

Start the file manager on Mi TV-->

1. Download the current.apk Movie Search for Android TV (e.g. version 6.45.2 from 2026). Importantly, the file should be for TV, not smartphones!
2. Copy the downloaded file to a flash drive (do not put it in folders - leave it in the root directory).
3. Connect the flash drive to USB-TV port (usually located on the side or back).
4. On the TV, open the File Manager (the folder icon in the application menu).
5. Select your flash drive, find the kinopoisk.apk file and run it.
6. In the window that appears, click “Install” and confirm permissions.
7. After installation, restart the TV (Settings → Reboot).

⚠️ Note: If the installation error “Application not installed” appears, this may mean:

• 🔐 The.apk file is corrupted or is intended for another architecture (e.g., for the purpose of ARM64, And your TV only supports you. ARMv7).
• 📛 You already have a newer version of the Cinema Search (check Settings). → Annexes).
• 🚫 In the security settings of the TV is prohibited installation from unknown sources (corrected to Settings) → Security → Unknown sources).

Method 3: Update through resetting the Movie Search settings

If an application is installed but not updated and it gives you errors, sometimes resetting its settings and cache helps, and this will not delete the application, but will clear temporary files that may block the update.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Film Search.
2. Select “Clear Cache” and confirm.
3. Then click Clear Data (this will remove your login and settings in the app!).
4. Reboot the TV.
5. Run the Cinema Search again – the system may suggest updating it automatically.

If the app doesn’t update after the reset, try uninstalling it completely and installing it again via Google Play or APK.

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Cache reset helps in 70% of cases when the Cinema Search is getting stuck on the download screen or does not show content. If the problem persists, go to manual APK installation.

Table: Compatibility of Kinopoisk and Xiaomi Mi TV versions

Not all versions of the Kinopoisk work on older Xiaomi Mi TV models. The table below shows the compatibility of current versions of the app with popular TVs:

If your model is not listed in the table, check the version of Android TV in the settings: Settings → About TV → Software version. For Android 8-9, Kinopose version 6.XX, for Android 10+ – 7.XX and later, will suit.

Solving Errors After Updating the Film Search

After updating the Movie Search on Xiaomi Mi TV, errors may occur.

• 🚫 Application Not Responding Error: Reason: Conflict with other apps or lack of memory Solution: Clear cache (Settings) → Annexes → Cinema search → Clear the cache) and restart the TV.
• 🌐 No Internet connection in Kinopoisk: Reason: blocking DNS or problems with IP. Solution: In the settings of the TV network, install DNS 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
• 🔄 The movie search is constantly rebooted: Reason: corrupted app data. Solution: delete the movie search, clear the folder. Android/data/ru.yandex.kinopoisk (via the file manager and install again.
• 📺 No sound in Kinopoisk (video coming, no sound): Cause: failure in audio output settings. Solution: check Settings → Sound. → Audio format (install Auto or PCM).

If none of these methods worked, try rolling back the TV firmware to the previous version (if the error occurred after the system update). You can find the rollback instructions in Settings → System → Software Update → Roll back (not available on all models).

Update TV firmware for compatibility with Movie Search

If Movie Search requires a new version of Android TV and your TV doesn’t support it, manual firmware updates can help, a risky method, but sometimes necessary for older models (Mi TV 4A 2018 or Mi TV 4S 2019).

Instructions:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website (support section) or 4PDA forum.
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to a formatted flash drive (FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and go to Settings → About TV → Software Update → Update via USB.
4. Select the update.zip file and confirm the installation.
5. Wait until the TV is finished (the TV will reboot several times).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware updates can cause TV to blink! before the procedure:

• Make sure the firmware file is designed for your model (e.g. Mi TV 4A 32" and Mi TV 4A 55" may have different firmware!).
• Connect the TV to an uninterruptible power supply (you can not interrupt the process!).
• Make a backup of the settings (if there is such an option in the menu).

FAQ: Frequent questions about updating the Kinopoisk on Xiaomi Mi TV