How to permanently disable updates on Xiaomi Mi TV 7A: working methods 2026

Xiaomi Mi TV 7A is a popular smart TV with MIUI TV, but its automatic firmware updates are often uncomfortable. Users face sudden reboots, app crashes after updates, or simply do not want to test raw versions of software. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable updates, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users.

It is important to understand that the manufacturer deliberately limits the possibility of completely disabling updates, as they contain critical security patches. However, if you are willing to take responsibility for potential vulnerabilities, our instructions will help you permanently block forced updates without root rights. MIUI TV 3.0–5.2 and relevant to models 7A 43"/50"/55".

Why users want to disable updates on Xiaomi 7A

The main reasons why Mi TV 7A owners are looking for ways to stop the updates are:

• ⚡ Sudden reboots while watching movies or games (especially at night when the TV is updated in the background).
• 🐌 Slowdown after new versions of the software – many note the lags in the interface and brakes when starting applications.
• 🔄 Resetting: Some updates reset user settings for sound, picture, or connected devices.
• 🚫 Incompatibility with applications: new versions MIUI TV can block out third-party APK (SmartTubeNext or a modified Netflix).
• 📶 Problems with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth After updates – a frequent complaint on forums.

According to a 4PDA survey, 68% of Xiaomi TV users have experienced problems after an automatic update, with 32% trying to disable updates, but most failed the first time because of hidden forced installation mechanisms.

Method 1: Disabling updates through standard settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most users and does not require technical skills, but it has a limitation: Xiaomi can ignore this setting and force critical updates to be installed.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to the section About TV → Updating the system.
3. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Update Settings.
4. Turn off the automatic update slider.
5. In the same menu, deactivate the option to Download updates via Wi-Fi (if any).

After this action, the TV will stop downloading updates on its own, but:

⚠️ Note: When you connect to the Internet, the system will still check for new versions and may show notifications. To completely hide them, you will need to use the methods in the following sections.

Method 2: Blocking update servers via router

If a standard shutdown doesn't work, you can block the TV from accessing the update servers at the router level, which works on any router with parental control or domain locking.

List of domains that need to be blocked:

How to block (on the example of the Xiaomi Mi Router):

1. Open the router control panel at 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com).
2. Go to Additional Settings → Security → Parental Controls.
3. Add a new rule for the Mi device TV 7A (Find him by MAC-address).
4. In the “Blocked Sites” field, enter the domains from the table above.
5. Save the settings and restart the router.

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If you have a router from another manufacturer (TP-Link, ASUS, Keenetic, look for the section "Filtration by MAC" or "Domain Lock." Some models need to use the Hosts file function in the DHCP-server.

This method has pros and cons:

• ✅ It works on any TV firmware.
• ✅ No changes to the Mi system are required. TV 7A.
• ❌ If the TV is connected to the mobile Internet (via the Internet) USB-modem, the lock will not work.
• ❌ Xiaomi may change server addresses, and will have to update the list of domains.

Method 3: Use ADB-deep-switch

For power users who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), there is a way to disable system-level updates, which is the most reliable method, but requires connecting the TV to a PC.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi).
• 📥 Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official Google website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on TV: Go to Settings → Find the line Build number and press it 7 times in a row. PIN-code (if requested) is usually 1234 or 0000.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

• USB debugging
• Debugging over the network (optional if you connect via Wi-Fi)
• Connect the TV to your PC via USB and run the command line (or terminal) in the ADB folder.
• Run the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear with a serial number.
• Disable the update service: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.upgrade
• Reboot TV: Adb shell reboot

⚠️ Note: After these commands are executed, all automatic updates will be blocked, including checking new versions. To return the ability to updates, you need to execute the same commands, replacing the disable-user with enable.

Method 4: Reverse firmware to the old version (extreme method)

If all previous methods failed and updates continue to be enforced, you can return the TV to the previous version of the software. This method is risky: if you do not do it correctly, the TV can turn into a brick.

• 🔄 You have a backup of the current firmware.
• 🔧 You are confident in your technical skills.
• 📥 You have an official firmware for Mi. TV 7A (You can download it on the Xiaomi website).

Instructions for rollback:

1. Download the desired firmware version (e.g. MIUI TV 4.0.5) in.zip format.
2. Rename the file to update.zip And put it in the root. USB-the storage device (formatted in FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
4. Press three points (⋮) and select Select the update file.
5. Specify the path to update.zip on the flash drive and confirm the installation.
6. Wait until the process is complete (the TV will restart several times).

After the rollback:

• ✅ The TV will return to the previous version of the software.
• ✅ All settings will be reset to the factory.
• ❌ Automatic updates will be turned on again – they must be turned off again (see Method 1 or 2).

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The rollback of firmware is not disabling updates, but returning to the previous version, and after this procedure, you need to immediately block updates by other methods, otherwise the TV will be updated again.

Method 5: Physically Shutting Down the Internet for Updates

Radical, but effective, is to deny the TV the network access it needs to download updates, suitable for users who use the Mi TV 7A only to view content from external devices (confixes, Blu-ray players, etc.).

Implementation options:

• 📡 Turn off Wi-Fi in TV settings: Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi. Select your network and press Forget. Turn off Automatic Connection.
• 🔌 Use a separate network without Internet: Set up a guest network on the router without access to the Internet WAN. Connect the TV to this network only.
• 🛡️ Lockdown MAC-addresses on the router: Find MAC-Add the TV address in the network settings. Add it to the blacklist on the router (Filtration section) MAC).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ 100% guarantee that no updates will be installed.
• ✅ No changes to the firmware required.
• ✅ It works on any version. MIUI TV.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Without the Internet, YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video and other online services will not work.
• ❌ Some smart TV features (voice search, weather, widgets) will become unavailable.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the updates are disabled, users of Xiaomi Mi TV 7A may face difficulties, and we will analyze typical situations and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔍 Firmware version: on new versions MIUI TV (5.0+) Xiaomi has tightened control over updates. You may need to roll back on older firmware (see Method 4).
• 🔧 Root rights: If you have root access, you can remove system access APK, updater (Updater.apk, SystemUpdate.apk).
• 📡 Alternative Internet sources: TV could connect to a mobile hotspot or neighbourhood Wi-Fi.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions