How to check the version of Android on a Xiaomi TV: all the ways

Why it’s important to know the Android version on Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi TVs running Android TV or Google TV regularly receive firmware updates that affect performance, app compatibility and the availability of new features. For example, the Android 9 version on the Mi TV 4S does not support some games from Google Play, while Android 11 on the Xiaomi TV Q2 already works with Google Stadia and GeForce NOW. Knowledge of the current version will help:

Determine if you can install a new app (many require Android 10+).

Check compatibility with game controllers or peripherals (e.g., Xiaomi Game Controller only works on Android 11+).

Diagnose problems: If the TV brakes after the upgrade, the beta version of the firmware may be to blame.

In this article, all the current ways to check the version of Android on Xiaomi TVs, including models without a remote and with a damaged screen, are suitable for the Mi TV (A, S, P, Q, E), Redmi TV and Xiaomi TV Stick (2018-2026 release).

Method 1: Using the standard settings menu

The easiest method is to use the TV's built-in menu, which works on all Xiaomi models regardless of the firmware version. You'll only need a remote (original or versatile with Android TV support).

Steps:

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Device → About TV (on some models, the path may differ: Settings → System → About TV).
3. Scroll down to the Android version or Software version block.

Here you will see two key lines:

• 📱 Android version – for example, 11 (RKQ1.200827.002). The first number (11) is the main version, the rest is the assembly.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI TV — for example, MIUI TV 2.0.19 This is a shell from Xiaomi that runs on top of Android.

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If the menu does not contain the item "About TV", try to press the Home button on the remote for 5 seconds - this will cause a hidden diagnostic menu, which also displays the version of the software.

On Xiaomi TV Q2 2023 and later, the path might look like this: Settings → System → System Update → Current Version. If you have a TV with Google TV (e.g. Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026), the Android version is listed in Settings → Device → Information.

Method 2: Using Google's Voice Assistant

If your TV has a built-in Google Assistant (available on Android 9+ models), you can recognize the version of the software with voice, a method that is convenient when the remote is lost or not working.

Instructions:

1. Activate voice search by saying “OK, Google” or by clicking the microphone button on the remote (if any).
2. Say the command, “What version of Android is installed on this TV?”
3. The assistant will voice the answer and show the information on the screen.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Fast - takes less than 10 seconds.
• 🎤 It works without a remote (if you have an external microphone, for example, Xiaomi). AI Speaker).
• 🔍 Shows additional information: TV model, Linux kernel version and free space.

Limitations:

• 🔇 Does not work if the microphone is turned off in the privacy settings.
• 🌐 Requires Internet connection (to process voice commands).
• 📛 Some models (e.g. Redmi Smart) TV X50) Voice assistant may not recognize the request for a version of the software.

Method 3: Through ADB (for power users)

If the TV is not turned on or the screen is not working, USB-Port is good, you can find out the Android version through ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method requires a computer with drivers installed and debugging enabled. USB TV-wise.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (PC-connector).
• 🛠️ Google's Platform Tools utility.

Steps:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your TV: Settings → Device → Special features → Developers → USB debugging If the “Developers” section is hidden, activate it by clicking 7 times on the Build Number in the About TV menu.
2. Connect the TV to the computer with a cable.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute: Adb devices should appear with a serial number.
4. Enter the command to get the Android version: adb shell getprop ro.build.version.release The answer will be in 10 or 11 format.

Additional useful ADB commands:

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ADB-The commands work even if the TV screen is broken or not turned on, but USB-It's the only way to get a version of the software in such cases.

Method 4: Service codes for Xiaomi TV

Some Xiaomi models (mostly released before 2021) run hidden service codes that output technical information, including the Android version, which are entered using a remote, like on older push-button phones.

Popular codes:

• 🔢 ##1111## - General information about the system (Android version, model, serial number).
• 🔢 ##4636## — Testing menu (works on Android) 9-10).
• 🔢 ##8255## - Firmware and kernel data (on some Redmi models) TV).

How to enter the code:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, search bar in Google Play or browser).
2. With the remote, enter the code using digital buttons.
3. After entering the last character, the service menu will automatically open.

Turn on the TV and wait for the loading|Open the field to enter text (for example, search)|Enter the code ##1111##|Find the Android Version line in the menu that opens.-->

Warnings:

⚠️ Note: Not all codes work on new Xiaomi models (2022 and later). TV Q2 Xiaomi TV A Pro service codes disabled by the manufacturer.

⚠️ Note: Do not change the settings in the service menu unless you are sure of their purpose.This may cause system failure or loss of warranty.

Method 5: Through Third-Party Developer Apps

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on custom firmware), you can use third-party utilities from Google Play, which not only show the Android version, but also provide additional information about hardware and software.

Recommended annexes:

• 📊 AIDA64 — shows the Android version, processor model, RAM volume and other technical data.
• 🔍 CPU-Z — analogue AIDA64, but with a simpler interface.
• 📱 DevCheck – displays Android version, display and sensor information.

How to use:

1. Install one of the apps via Google Play on your TV.
2. Open it and go to the System or OS section.
3. Find the Android Version and Build Number.

Example of the report from AIDA64 for Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55:

OS Version: Android 10 (QKQ1.190918.001)




Kernel Version: 4.9.113




Build Number: MIUI TV 1.8.23




Model: MIBOX4 (lge_mibox4)

Advantages of the method:

• 📈 Shows more data than a standard menu (e.g., CPU temperature, OpenGL version).
• 🔄 It even works on unofficial firmware.
• 📱 You can save the report to a file and send it to support Xiaomi for diagnosis.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When checking the Android version on a Xiaomi TV, users face typical difficulties, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The About TV menu doesn’t have any information about the Android version.

• 🔄 Restart the TV (turn off the network for 30 seconds).
• 🔧 Check if a custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) is installed, in which case the version may not display correctly.
• 📋 Try another method (for example, ADB service-code).

Problem 2: The TV doesn't respond to the remote, and you can't open the menu.

• 🔋 Check the batteries in the remote or connect it to charging (if it's Xiaomi Bluetooth Remote).
• 🎮 Use a game controller with Android support TV (Xbox Controller and DualShock 4).
• 🖥️ Put the keyboard on. USB And use the Win keys. + S to call the search, then enter "Settings".

Problem 3: ADB can't see TV.

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-cable (needs a cable with data transmission support).
• 🔄 Turn on and off the debugging. USB TV-wise.
• 🖥️ Install Android drivers ADB Interface manually via Device Manager (Windows).

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If neither method worked, it is possible that the TV runs on unofficial firmware or has hardware damage, in which case, contact the Xiaomi service center.

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