How to Change Region (Zone) on Xiaomi TV with Android TV: All Working Methods

Why users want to change zone to Xiaomi TV and what it does

Xiaomi Android TVs are initially tied to the region of sale, affecting the available apps, interface languages, content recommendations, and even the functionality of some services. For example, a TV purchased in China may not support Google Play Services or restrict access to Netflix, YouTube Premium and other platforms.

✅ Unlock previously unavailable apps (such as Disney)+ or HBO Max for your region).

✅ Change the interface language to Russian if it was originally only Chinese or English.

✅ Get current content recommendations from Google and streaming services.

✅ Bypass geoblocking for some channels IPTV.

But it's important to understand that changing the zone to Xiaomi TV doesn't always mean a complete "globalization" of the device - some limitations (e.g., DVB-T2 hardware support) depend on the model and firmware. In addition, improper actions can lead to a malfunction of the TV. Next, we will discuss all the safe ways - from standard settings to advanced methods using ADB.

Method 1: Change region through standard settings (without PC)

The easiest way is to use the built-in Android TV options. It is suitable for most Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV models based on Android 9.0 and later. Importantly, after changing the zone, you may need to reset your settings or re-authorize your Google account.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to Device → Settings → Personal Data → Region.
3. Select the country from the list (for example, Russia, Ukraine or Germany).
4. Confirm the change and restart the TV (Settings → Device → Reboot).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially Chinese) may not have the Region item, in which case try to reset the TV to factory settings first (Settings) → The device → Reset – Sometimes it will unlock hidden options.

Check the Android TV version (Settings → Device → About TV)

Connect the TV to the Internet (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

Remember current sound and network settings (they will reset)

Disable parental control (if enabled)-->

Method 2: Using ADB to force a zone change

If the standard method didn’t work, you can change the region through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which requires a computer with drivers installed and USB debugging enabled on the TV, suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 5 Pro and others with ADB support.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your TV: Go to Settings → Device → About TV. Find the build number and click on it 7 times in a row until the notification "You've become a developer" appears. Go back to Settings → Device → For developers and activate debugging over USB.

Connect the TV to the PC

Install ADB

• Download the Google Platform Tools.
• Unpack the archive in the folder C:\adb.
• Open the command prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with ADB: cd C:\adb
• Follow the commands to change region: adb devices (should display your device) adb shell settings put global country RU (substitute RU the appropriate country code, for example US, DE, UA) adb shell settings put global locale ru_RU (language and region, for example en_US for)
• Reboot the TV with the command: adb shell reboot

🔹 Country codes for ADB: RU (Russia), US (USA), DE (Germany), UA (Ukraine), PL (Poland), CN (China).

Method 3: Installation of global firmware (for power users)

If previous methods failed, you can install global firmware (e.g. MIUI TV Global), a radical method that completely changes the software shell of the TV, but requires unlocking the bootloader and risks cancelling the warranty. Suitable for models of Mi TV 4X, Mi TV 5 and others with a firmware connector.

📌 Conditions required:

• 🔧 On some Xiaomi models, this requires official permission through the manufacturer’s website.
• 💾 Firmware file for your model (download only from trusted sources, such as Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🖥️ Computer with Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (Connecting the TV to the PC in Fastboot mode).

⚠️ Warning: The wrong firmware can turn the TV into a brick. If you're not sure about your skills, contact a service center:

⚠️ Make a backup of the current firmware through ADB backup. ⚠️ Check the compatibility of the firmware file with your model (e.g. Mi). TV 5X 55" and Mi" TV 5X 65" may have different firmware). ⚠️ Charge the remote to 100% - if the power fails during firmware, the TV can fail.

Firmware instructions:

1. Download the archive with global firmware and unpack it in a folder.
2. Connect the TV to your PC in Fastboot mode: Turn off the TV. Press the Menu button on the remote and the power button on the TV body simultaneously for 10 seconds. The Fastboot menu should appear on the screen.

Mi Flash Tool

Flash

Wait until the process is complete (usually 5-10 minutes) and the TV will restart automatically.

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If after firmware the TV is getting stuck on the Xiaomi logo, try resetting it to factory settings via the Recovery menu (press the power button + volume up when turned on).

Method 4: Using VPN to bypass geoblocking (alternative)

If your goal is to access blocked services (e.g. Netflix) US or BBC iPlayer, you can do without changing the region of the TV. VPN on the router or directly on Android TV.

🔹 Setup options VPN:

• 🌍 Install. VPN-program directly to your TV (e.g., NordVPN, ExpressVPN or ProtonVPN from Google Play).
• 📡 Set up. VPN on the router – then the geolocation will change for all devices on the network.
• 🖥️ Use Smart. DNS (For example, from Unlocator or Getflix, it is faster. VPN, But it doesn't work with all services.

⚠️ Attention: Free of charge VPN Often restrict traffic and may slow down streaming video 4K. For TV, it is better to choose a paid service with servers in the desired region (for example, for Netflix). US I'll get a server in New York).

Instructions for setting up a VPN on Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Google Play on your TV and find a VPN app (like Windscribe).
2. Install and launch the application, log in (or register).
3. Select a country of connection (e.g., the United States to access U.S. content).
4. Connect to VPN and check IP-address at whatismyipaddress.com.

Common mistakes and their solutions

When changing region to Xiaomi TV, users often face problems, and consider the typical errors and ways to fix them:

💡 Tip: If Google Play Services stop working after changing the zone, delete their data in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the data) and restart the TV.

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Before any manipulation of the region, back up important data (for example, a list of installed applications or Smart Home settings).

How to check if the region has changed successfully

Once you've changed zone, you need to make sure that the changes are applied correctly.

• 📍 Google geolocation: Open Google Maps or YouTube on your TV. check if your location matches the new region.
• 🛒 App availability: Launch Google Play and check if previously unavailable apps have appeared (like Disney).+ for).
• 🌐 Language and Regional Settings: Go to Settings → The device → Language and check available languages. Open your browser and go to Google, the page should open in the language of the selected region.
• 📺 Television and recommendations: In the Live section TV Or Recommendations should be available for new regions.

If something goes wrong, return the previous settings with ADB:

adb shell settings put global country [Old Country Code]

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the zone on Xiaomi TV