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You have turned on your favorite channel on Xiaomi Mi TV, But instead of broadcasting, you saw a message saying, "Current TV program encoded"** This error blocks access to on-air, cable or satellite broadcasts, leaving the screen black or showing a decoding request. TV 4/4S/4A/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV android models TV, But its causes and solutions vary, from firmware failure to changes in the provider's broadcasting.

In this article, we will look at all possible sources of error, from basic (incorrect tuner settings) to complex (obsolete software or hardware limitations), you will receive step-by-step diagnostic instructions, as well as ways to bypass locks, from updating the firmware to using external consoles, and pay special attention to hidden settings Xiaomi TV, which the manufacturer does not advertise, but which often solve the problem without resetting to factory parameters.

Why does the message “Current TV program is encoded” appear?

The error is not always caused by a TV malfunction, but is caused by external factors that the user can fix on their own in 60% of cases.

• 📡 Changes in the provider’s broadcasting: the cable or satellite TV operator has updated the coding parameters (for example, switched from the main channel to the main channel). DVB-C on DVB-C2), And your Xiaomi. TV Does not support the new standard.
• 🔄 Tuner firmware failure: after automatic system updates, the decoding module stopped correctly processing the signal (relevant for Mi models) TV 4S 55" and Redmi X50 2020-2021).
• 🔒 Activation of Parental Controls: A password is set in the settings of the channel or TV that blocks viewing (even if you did not set it - the failure could generate a random code).
• 📶 Weak or unstable signal: Signal levels below 50% cause decoding failures, especially on channels in the format H.265 (HEVC).
• 🛠️ Hardware limitations of the model: Xiaomi budget TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 32") do not support some coding standards even if the signal is received correctly.

Before you start settings, check if the error appears on all channels or only on individual ones. If the problem affects 1-2 channels, the provider is to blame. If all broadcasts are blocked, look for the cause in the TV or connection.

First steps: Diagnosing the problem

Don't rush to reset or update your firmware. Start with a basic check:

1. Reboot the TV: disconnect it from the socket for 2-3 minutes, then turn it on again. This will reset the temporary tuner errors.
2. Check the cable and connectors: 🔌 Make sure the antenna cable is tightly connected to the connector RF IN (or SAT IN satellite-TV). 🔄 Try replacing the cable with a knowingly working one - damaged wires cause signal loss.

Measure the signal strength.

• Go to Settings → Channels → Manual scanning.
• Select the problem channel and look at signal strength and quality. Optimal values: level >70%, quality >80%.

If the signal is low, the problem is the antenna, the amplifier, or the cable, and if the signal is stable, but the channels are still encoded, go to the settings on the TV.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9.0+ There's a hidden diagnostic menu. To open it, you can press Menu on the remote. → Up. → Up. → Down. → Down. → Left. → Right. → Left. → Right. This menu provides detailed information about the signal and codecs.

Tuner setting: manual scanning and selection of standards

Automatic channel scanning doesn't always pick up the optimal settings. Try adjusting the tuner manually:

1. Reset the channel list: Go to Settings → Channels → Channel settings → Reset channels. Confirm action. This will delete all saved broadcasts.
2. Start a manual scan: Select Settings → Channels → Manual scan. Specify the type of signal: 📡 DVB-T/T2 — TV-TV; 📺 DVB-C — cable-wise; 🛰️ DVB-S/S2 — satellite-based.

Enter the provider parameters (frequency, flow rate, modulation) and can be specified on the operator's website or by phone support.

For cable TV (DVB-C), it is critical to specify the correct character speed (e.g., 6875 ks/s) and modulation (256 QAM).If the parameters are unknown, try the standard values for your region:

If the channels are still encoded after manual scanning, the problem may be codec incompatibility, for example, some Xiaomi models do not support HEVC (H.265) in on-air broadcasts, although they decode it in streaming video (for example, on YouTube).

Firmware Update: How to Fix an Error Through Software

In 30% of cases, the message “Current TV program encoded” appears because of outdated firmware that does not have the current decoding keys or support for new broadcast standards.

Method 1: Automatic updates via the Internet

1. Connect the TV to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
2. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. Click Check Updates and wait for the process to complete.

Method 2: Manual installation of firmware via USB

If the automatic update doesn’t work (for example, due to slow internet), download the firmware manually:

Download firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Support website|Format the flash drive into FAT32|Copy the firmware file (.zip extension) to the root of the flash drive|Connect the flash drive to the port USB 2.0 on TV (usually marked in blue)|Run the update through Settings → On TV. → Update through USB

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⚠️ Warning: Do not turn off the TV during the upgrade! interruption of the process can lead to a blink (complete failure) of the device. If the screen is out and does not turn on for more than 10 minutes, wait for the completion (the process can take up to 30 minutes).

After the update, reset the channels and rescan. If the error persists, proceed to alternative methods.

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Updating the firmware solves the problem in 70% of cases, especially if the TV has not been updated for more than 6 months, but on models older than 2019 (for example, Mi TV 4A), new versions of the software may not support older tuners, in which case only an external console will help.

Alternative ways to view encrypted channels

If tuning and software updates didn’t help, consider workarounds:

1. Use of an external console

Put it on the TV. IPTV-A set-top box (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box S, Nvidia Shield) or a satellite receiver (e.g., a set-top box, GS U510). That'll allow it:

• 📺 Bypass the restrictions of Xiaomi tuner TV.
• 🔓 Access to encoded channels through the provider’s applications (for example, MTS TV, Rostelecom TV).
• 📶 Use it. IPTV via the Internet, if broadcasting is not available.

2. Smart TV applications

Install your provider’s official apps from Google Play (if your TV is on Android TV):

• 📡 Tricolor TV, NTV-Plus – for satellite TV;
• 📺 MTS TV, Rostelecom TV - for cable;
• 🌍 PeerTV, Livetv – for free air channels.

Satellite receiver emulation

On some Xiaomi TV models (such as Mi TV 5 Pro), you can activate SAT>IP mode, which allows you to connect to satellite broadcasting via a local network.

1. Make sure your router supports DLNA or SAT>IP (e.g., Keenetic, ASUS RT-AX88U).
2. Connect the satellite antenna to a compatible receiver (e.g., TBS 5520SE).
3. In the settings of the TV, select Settings → Network devices → SAT>IP-client and add the server found.

⚠️ Attention: Regime SAT>IP It requires a high-speed connection to the network (at least 50 Mbps.

Resetting to factory settings: an extreme measure

If all previous methods failed, perform a complete reset of the TV, which will delete all user data, including installed applications and network settings, but often resolves the tuner's software failures.

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Choose Reset all settings (not to be confused with Reset channels!).
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Reconfigure the connection to the network Wi-Fi/Ethernet.
• 📺 Start automatic channel scanning.
• 🔑 If the error persists, check if parental controls are activated (Settings item) → Security → Parental control).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 10.0+ Factory resets may result in the loss of licenses for some apps (e.g. Netflix, Disney)+). You will have to re-install them through Google Play.

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