How to change the zone (region) on the TV Xiaomi: 3 proven ways

Changing the region (zone) on Xiaomi TVs is an urgent task for users who are faced with content restrictions, lack of necessary applications (for example, YouTube or Netflix in the local version) or incorrect services. The manufacturer binds the functionality of the firmware to the country of sale, but technically you can change the zone yourself - without losing warranty, if you act carefully.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to change the region to Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other brand models: from simple change through the menu to manually editing configuration files. We will focus on the nuances for Android TVs and Google TVs, as well as the risks that are important to consider before starting the procedure: If your TV has blocked access to the app store or displays an error like “This content is not available in your region” – you have come to the right place.

⚠️ Critical Warning: Some methods (e.g., editing a build.prop file) can result in losing access to system updates or resetting the TV to factory settings. Before you start, back up your data and make sure you have access to the original firmware for your model.

Since 2023, Xiaomi has tightened control over the region change on new models (such as the Mi TV Q2 2026 or Redmi Smart Fire TV), but workarounds still exist.

1.What is the “zone” on Xiaomi TV and why change it

The term “zone” (or “region”) on Xiaomi TVs denotes the software-based country of sale of the device.

• 📺 Available apps in the Google Play Store (for example, in Russia may not be Disney)+, a — OKKO).
• 🌍 Localization of the interface and system services (date, time, currency in payment systems).
• 📡 List of supported TV-channel (DVB-T2, satellite-TV).
• 🔒 Content restrictions on streaming services (e.g. Netflix library is different for the US and Europe).

By default, the zone is set when the TV is first turned on based on IP-address SIM-maps (for models with modules) 4G). However, it can be manually changed, partially or completely, for example, changing the region in Google Play will unlock the installation of applications, but does not affect the system settings of the TV.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q1E Xiaomi TV A Pro) Zone change can result in automatic reset of all accounts, including Google and Mi Account!

Before you start the change, check the current zone:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Model and version of the software.
2. Scroll down to Region or Country Code (e.g. RU, EU, IN).

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

The easiest method is to change the zone directly in the TV menu, which is suitable for most Android TV models 9.0-11.0 (e.g. Mi TV 4S 55, Redmi Smart TV X50), which can be blocked on newer versions (Android 12+).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Google.
2. Select your Google account (or add a new one if you don’t have one).
3. Go to Google Settings → Personal Data → Country and Profile.
4. Click Country and select the desired region (e.g. U.S. for access to Hulu or Germany for ARD Mediathek).

✅ Pros of the method:

❌ Cons:

• 🔸 Does not change the system area of the TV (only settings Google Play).
• 🔸 Some apps (such as Prime Video) may require VPN even after the change of region.

Method 2: Change zone through ADB (for power users)

If changing the region through the menu didn’t help or your Xiaomi model blocks this method (for example, Mi TV P1 2026), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) – a tool for debugging Android devices.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (PC-connector).
• 📥 Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official Google website).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB TV-wise.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate debugging on USB: Go to Settings. → On TV. → Android version TV. Click on the line with the version 7 times in a row until the notification "You became a developer" appears. → Preferences → Developer settings. Enable Debugging by USB and Debugging over the network (if any).
2. Connect your TV to your PC: Download and unpack ADB Tools into a folder on your computer. Connect your TV to your PC with a USB-A → USB-A cable (use a USB 3.0 port on your TV if you have one). Open the command prompt (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder with ADB: cd C:\platform-tools Check the connection with the command: adb devices Should appear the name of your TV (for example, 192.168.1.100:5555).

Change the region:

adb shell settings put global region [country code]

For example, for the United States:

adb shell settings put global region US

For Germany:

adb shell settings put global region DE

A full list of country codes can be found here.

adb shell reboot

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (for example, MIUI TV 3.0+) The settings put global region command may not work due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case you will need to edit the build.prop file (see Method 3).

4. Method 3: Manual editing build.prop (for advanced)

If previous methods have failed, the most radical (and risky) way is to edit the build.prop file, which stores Android system settings, which requires root rights or access to the recovery menu, and can lead to loss of warranty and unstable TV performance.

Pre-launch warnings:

• 🚨 Risk of "brick" (turning the TV into a "brick") with incorrect editing.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware, the changes may reset.
• 🔒 Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 2026) block kernel-level editing of build.prop.

Instructions:

1. Get root access: This requires unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk. Detailed instructions for Xiaomi TV are available on the XDA Developers forum (look for a theme on your model).
2. Download build.prop: adb pull /system/build.prop
3. Edit the file: Open build.prop in a text editor (e.g. Notepad)++) and find the lines: ro.product.locale.region=[current region] ro.product.locale.language=[Replace them with the desired values, for example: ro.product.locale.region=US ro.product.locale.language=Also add a line to force the change of the Google Play market: ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-xiaomi-rev1
4. Save and upload the file back: adb push build.prop /system/ adb shell chmod 644 /system/build.prop
5. Reboot the TV: adb reboot

✅ Result: After the reboot, the TV will identify itself as a device from a selected region, this will unlock the installation of apps from Google Play and change the system settings (date format, currency, etc.).

⚠️ Note: If after editing build.prop the TV stopped turning on, try resetting it to factory settings through the recaveri fashion (press Power). + Menu on the remote when switched on).

adb pull /system/build.prop build_prop_backup.txt

This will help you recover the file in case of an error.-->

5.Zone change through firmware (USB-method)

If software methods fail, the last resort is to flash the TV with modified firmware with the desired region, which is suitable for models where the zone is sewn into system files (for example, Mi TV 5 Pro or Redmi Smart TV X65).

What you need:

• 💾 USB-storage device FAT32, volume of at least 4 GB).
• 📁 Firmware for your model with the desired region (you can download on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🔧 Unpacking tool (e.g, 7-Zip WinRAR).

Step-by-step:

1. Download firmware: On the Xiaomi Firmware Updater site, find your model (e.g. Mi TV 5 Pro 65) and select the version with the desired region (e.g. Global or EEA).
2. Prepare. USB-Driver: Format the flash drive into FAT32 (The name of the volume is without spaces, for example, XIAOMI_TV). Create an upgrade folder on your flash drive (all letters in lowercase!). Unpack the downloaded archive with firmware and place the file. update.zip upgrade.
3. Switch the TV: Turn off the TV and insert the flash drive into the USB port. Press the Menu + Power button on the remote and hold on for 10-15 seconds until the Xiaomi logo appears. Release the buttons - the refresh process begins (about 5-10 minutes). Once completed, the TV will reboot automatically.

📌 Important: Firmware from another region can lead to:

• 📺 Loss of some channels DVB-T2 (if they're tied to the country).
• 🔊 Change the language of the voice assistant (for example, Google Assistant will speak English).
• 📱 Incompatibility with remotes or apps (e.g., Mi Home may not see TV).

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USB firmware is the most reliable way to change region, but also the riskiest. Always check the firmware compatibility with your TV model!

6.Table of methods compatibility with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all Xiaomi TVs, and the table below shows the compatibility of methods with popular models (currently for 2026):

🔍 How to find out your model?

Go to Settings → About TV → Model. The name will be in the format L55M6-6ARU (where 55 is diagonal, RU is region of sale).

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you change region on Xiaomi TVs, users face typical problems, and let's look at the most common and ways to eliminate them:

1. This item isn't available in your country on Google Play

• The reason: Google Play Cash hasn’t updated since the region change.
• Solution: Go to Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Storage. Click Clear Cache and Clear Data. Restart the TV.

2.The TV doesn't see USB-firmware

• Reason: Incorrect file system format or corrupted USB port.
• Solution: Format the flash drive into FAT32 (not NTFS Or exFAT. Try another. USB-Port on TV (usually only working) USB 2.0). Check the file. update.zip Integrity (download again).

3.After the change of region, some DVB-T2 channels disappeared

• Reason: The firmware from another region does not support local broadcasting standards.
• Solution: Go back to the original firmware (see section 5). Use an external TV tuner (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV Stick) to receive the signal.

4. ADB does not connect to the TV

• Reason: There are no drivers or locks at the firmware level.
• Solution: Install Google USB Driver. Try Wi-Fi (enable Debugging over the network in developer settings). Update your TV firmware to the latest version.

Settings → Device → Reset → Full reset

This will delete all data, but restore stability.-->

8. FAQ: Answers to frequent questions