Modern Smart TVs from the Xiaomi brand often come with a pre-installed suite of software that includes various online cinemas and services. One such common app is 24tv, which offers access to video content but requires a subscription to watch premium content. Many users face a situation where subscriptions are automatically issued during the trial period and then begin to write off funds without the explicit desire of the owner.
The problem with intrusive service is that standard Android TV or PatchWall methods don’t always remove it right away. The system may hide the delete button or require additional actions to cancel autorenewal in your personal account. In this article, we’ll discuss all possible ways to permanently disable 24tv subscriptions and remove the application from the interface of your TV.
It should be understood that the unsubscribe process can vary depending on the firmware version and the region for which the device is released.We will consider both software methods through account settings, and more radical but effective ways through the engineering menu or the user interface. ADB-It's important to act consistently to avoid financial loss and regain full control of your device.
Checking the status of subscriptions and auto payments
The first and most important step before any technical manipulation is to check the financial status of your account. Often users try to delete the application without realizing that the automatic renewal is tied to a Google account or internal Xiaomi service, and not to the program file itself on the TV. If you just erase the icon, the money can continue to be charged.
You need to log in to the account that initially activated the trial period, usually when you first turn on the TV when you agree to the PatchWall terms of service. Check your payment history on the Google Play store or in your personal account on the 24tv service website.
- 🔍 Go to your Google account settings on any device and select Payments and Subscriptions».
- 💳 Find the service in the list of active subscriptions «24tv» Or "More.tv" (often linked).
- 🚫 Click the Unsubscribe button and confirm the action by following the instructions on the screen.
⚠️ Caution: Unsubscribe from Google Play does not automatically remove the app from the TV.This action only stops financial charges, but the icon will remain on the main screen of the bottom deletion.
If you subscribed through Xiaomi’s internal service, it may take longer to verify your account, and in some cases, you may need to log in to the web version of your account via a browser on your computer or smartphone, as the TV interface does not always display full payment information.
Delete the application through the standard Android TV interface
Once you’ve made sure that autopayments are cancelled, you can start cleaning up the TV’s interface. The standard Android TV operating system on which Xiaomi’s firmware is based allows you to remove most user applications. However, system applications, which are sometimes listed as 24tv, can be protected from removal in the usual way.
To start with, try the classic method. On the remote control, press and hold the select button (center button) on the app icon. If the system allows, a context menu will appear, it should have the Delete option or the basket icon, and if there is no such option, go to the settings.
Navigation on the menu may vary depending on the PatchWall version. You need to find the section responsible for managing installed software. The path most often looks like this:
Settings (cogs) → Applications → All applications → 24tv → DeleteIn some cases, the Remove button may be inactive (blacked out), which means that the application is system-based, and in such a situation, uninstallation is not possible by standard methods, and you will need to use more advanced tools, which we will talk about in the next sections. Do not try to reset the settings to factory unless you are sure that this will help, since the service can be installed again on the first run.
☑️ Checklist of standard removal
Using an application to remove system software
If Xiaomi's standard interface blocks removal, the specialized utilities available in the Google Play store on your TV come to the rescue. These applications allow you to gain control rights to system processes without the need for complex flashing of the device. One of the most popular and secure solutions is Uninstaller or Send Files to TV (in conjunction with a PC).
The principle of these utilities is that they ask the user for permission to access usage data or special rights through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which can be activated directly in the menu of the TV developer, which allows you to bypass the restrictions imposed by the manufacturer on the removal of preinstalled packages.
- 📲 Download the remover app (e.g., “Uninstaller for Android”) TV») app-store.
- ⚙️ Launch the program and give it the necessary permissions in the system window that appears.
- 🗑️ Find it on the list. 24tv Press the delete button, ignoring the system warnings.
⚠️ Be very careful when removing system components, only remove applications you are confident in (e.g, 24tv, Netflix, YouTube, so as not to disrupt the operating system.
After successful removal, it is recommended to restart the TV. This can be done through the Settings menu → About TV → Reboot or simply turn off and turn on the device with a button on the remote. After downloading, check the main screen: the service icon should disappear, and the processes in the background should stop consuming resources.
What if the app is returned after deletion?
Disconnection via the developer menu and ADB
For advanced users who are not afraid to work with the command line, the most reliable way is to use the ADB protocol. This method allows you to forcibly delete or disable the package even without root rights, if the TV is debugging on USB.
First, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About TV and find the Build line. Click on it 7-10 times in a row until the message "You've become a developer" appears. Then, in the Developer menu that appears, turn on the "Debug by USB" option.
Next, you'll need a computer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. IP-TV address in the Settings section → Network. Install a platform on your computer. SDK Platform Tools. Connection and removal are made by the following commands:
adb connect 192.168.1.XX:5555
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.more.tvUpstairs. 192.168.1.XX You need to replace the real thing. IP-address of your Xiaomi TV. com.more.tv is a system identifier for services 24tv/More.tv If the command is successful, you will receive a message "Success", and the application will disappear from the system instantly.
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Use the adb shell pm list packages | grep more command to know exactly the name of the package if the standard name doesn't work.
Comparison of methods of disabling the service
The choice of method depends on your technical background and how deeply the service is integrated into the system. Below is a table that will help you determine the best way to solve the problem for your situation.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation on Google Play | Low. | Only finance. | Minimum |
| Standard removal | Low. | Medium | Minimum |
| Third-party utilities | Medium | Tall. | Average. |
| ADB team | Tall. | Maximum | High (in error) |
As you can see from the table, for most users, a combination of unsubscribing to Google Play and trying standard uninstalling is the best option. The ADB method should only be used if other methods have failed and you are confident that the commands you type are correct.
So if you've used ADB to uninstall, you may need to do it again the next time you update.
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The safest way is to unsubscribe via Google Play + standard deletion. ADB only use if the app is not categorically removed and takes up a lot of memory.