How to Remove MyVideo from Xiaomi TV: All the Techniques Work

The pre-installed MyVideo app on Xiaomi TVs is often a source of annoyance for users, taking up space on the home screen, consuming system resources in the background and not always working correctly with Russian services. Despite the fact that the manufacturer positions it as a “smart video player”, many owners of Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or Xiaomi TV A Pro want to remove it – but face system limitations.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove MyVideo – from standard shutdown to deep removal via ADB (including bypassing locks on new firmware 2023-2026), you will also learn how to avoid typical errors, such as losing access to system settings after incorrectly deleting the com.miui.videoplayer package, and what to do if the application returns after a reset.

Why MyVideo can't be removed in the standard way

MyVideo is one of Xiaomi’s system services that are protected from removal for two reasons:

• 🔒 Integration with MIUI TV — the application is connected to the firmware core and is used to play media files from the local network (DLNA) and Xiaomi Cloud Services.
• 📦 Dependence on other components – removing com.miui.videoplayer can disrupt the Mi Home, Gallery and even launcher.
• 🛡️ Security Policy – on TVs with Google TV (2022+ Additional restrictions apply to Android TV OS.

Even if you find the “Delete” button in the app menu, the system either hides it or replaces it with “Disable” – this applies to all models, from the budget Redmi Smart TV X43 to the flagship Xiaomi TV Q2 75.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0 and later (released after October 2023) attempt to remove MyVideo via ADB Without unlocking the bootloader, the application will automatically recover after the reboot (SIP).

Method 1: Disconnect (without deleting)

If you just need to hide the app from the home screen and stop its background activity, use a soft shutdown:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Installed Applications.
2. Find MyVideo in the list (may be called "Video Player" or "Mi Video").
3. Select Disconnect → Confirm the action.
4. Return to the home screen, press the button on the remote on the app icon and select Remove from the screen.

This method doesn't delete the application files, but it stops it from working and removes it from prominent places.

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If the disabled application continues to appear in recommendations, reset the launcher cache: Settings → Applications → Launcher → Storage → Clear the cache

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

For complete removal, you will need a computer with installed ADB-Drivers and Included Debugging USB This method works on 90% of Xiaomi models, except for the newest ones with Google. TV.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate debugging via USB: Settings → About TV → Software Version (click 7 times) Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging via USB (enable)
2. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 on TV).
3. Open the command line on your PC and check the connection: Adb devices should appear with a serial number.
4. Execute the deletion command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer

If the team returns a Failure error [DELETE_FAILED_DEVICE_POLICY_MANAGER], This means that the TV is active security policy, in which case only unlocking the bootloader will help (see Method). 4).

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Installed ADB drivers on PC

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Method 3: Recovery Removal (for unlocked devices)

If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can uninstall MyVideo via custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox), a method that is suitable for Android TV 9/10 TVs, such as Mi TV 4S 55" or Redmi Smart TV X50.

Algorithm of action:

• 📥 Download. TWRP For your model (check the firmware version!).
• 🔧 Install recovery with fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot reboot recovery
• 🗑️ On the menu. TWRP Choose Mount → System, then go to Advanced → File Manager.
• 🔍 Find and delete folders: /system/priv-app/MyVideo/ /system/app/MyVideo/
• 🔄 Restart the TV.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect removal of system files in TWRP This can lead to bootloop. Before you do something, create a backup of the system partition in the recovery itself!

Method 4: Unlock the bootloader (for new models)

On Xiaomi TVs from 2023 to 2026 (e.g., Xiaomi TV A Pro 55" or Redmi Smart TV X65 2026), the MyVideo removal requires unlocking the bootloader.

• ⏳ Application for unblocking is considered up to 72 hours.
• 🔐 After unlocking, all data (including accounts) is reset).
• 🚫 The warranty is maintained, but Xiaomi may refuse service if it detects modifications.

How to unlock the bootloader:

1. Link your Mi Account to your TV in Settings → Xiaomi Account.
2. Go to [unlock.miui.com](https://unlock.miui.com/) and log in.
3. Connect the TV to your PC in fastboot mode (press Power + Volume Down when you turn on).
4. Start the Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions.

Once unlocked, you can use ADB or TWRP to remove MyVideo without restrictions. However, note that on some models (such as Xiaomi TV Q2 65) after unlocking, Google Play Services may stop working - this is a feature of the Android TV 12 firmware.

Mi TV 4S/4A/4C

Redmi Smart TV X43/X50/X65

Xiaomi TV A Pro/A2/Q2 2023–2026

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Method 5: Alternative launcher (bypass)

If you can’t remove MyVideo but want to hide it forever, install a launcher on all models except those that block APK installation (e.g. Xiaomi TV Stick).

The best launchers for Xiaomi TV:

After the launcher is installed:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Launcher by default.
2. Select the installed launcher.
3. In the new launcher settings, hide or block MyVideo.

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Using a third-party launcher is the safest way to remove MyVideo without risking damage to the system, but some remote features (such as voice search) may not work properly.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete MyVideo, users face typical problems. Let's look at the most common ones:

• 🔄 "The app returns after update" → Turn off automatic update of system applications in Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update of applications.
• 🚫 "ADB doesn't see TV" → Check the cable (you need the original USB Type C for new models) USB-Debugging and reinstall drivers on PC.
• 🔧 "After removal, the Gallery does not work" → Install MyVideo back through ADB: adb install com.miui.videoplayer.apk (download APK Available at APKCombo).
• 📵 "The TV will not turn on after manipulation" → Try resetting your settings with fastboot: fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot

If neither method worked, check the firmware version: on MIUI TV 4.0 and later (released after March 2026), MyVideo is kernel-protected, in which case you just have to wait for custom firmware from the community (watch out for updates on XDA Developers).

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