How to Remove Netflix from Xiaomi TV: 5 Ways to Remove Netflix

Netflix is pre-installed on most modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2/A Pro et al.), and it can not always be removed in the standard way through the menu: users are faced with the fact that the button “Delete” is inactive, and the application takes up space in memory and interferes with the interface. In this article, we will analyze all possible methods of removal - from simple to radical, including resetting the system and working with the system. ADB.

It’s important to understand that on Xiaomi TVs running MIUI TV or Google TV (newer models), the removal mechanisms are different. We’ll look at the options for both cases, and also explain why some methods may not work on your model. If you tried to delete Netflix through Settings → Apps and got the message “Delete is impossible – this is a system application”, do not despair: there will be solutions next.

1. Standard removal through the settings menu

To begin with, the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV (until 2022), which does not require a PC connection or special knowledge, but may not work on new models with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV Q2 2023 or Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026).

Instructions:

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to the main screen.
• 🔍 Find the Netflix icon in the app feed (if it’s not there, click Menu). → All applications).
• 🖱️ Select the Netflix icon with the remote, but don't open it. Hold the button. OK (or Menu on some remotes) 2-3 A few seconds before the context menu appears.
• 🗑️ From the menu, select "Delete" or "Deinstall." If the button is inactive, proceed to the next method.

If you only have to remove from the screen or turn off instead of removing, Netflix will be embedded in the firmware as a system application, in which case disabling updates or hiding:

• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Netflix.
• 🔄 Turn off the "Auto Update" option».
• 👁️ Click Hide (if there is such an option) to remove the icon from the main screen.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (Models 2023-2026) Netflix's standard removal is often blocked.In this case, use the methods in Section 3 or 4.

2. Removal through reset to factory settings

If Netflix isn’t deleted in the standard way and you don’t want to use ADB (which we’ll talk about later), you can do a complete TV reset, which will delete all data, including accounts, saved passwords and image/sound settings, suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55, Mi TV 5 Pro and others with MIUI TV.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Reset Image/Sound Settings).
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After the reset, Netflix will disappear, but it will return when it first connects to the Internet if the TV automatically updates the pre-installed apps.

• 📶 Do not connect to Wi-Fi immediately after resetting.
• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Auto Update and Turn It Off.
• 🔄 Only then will you connect to the network.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV Q2 65) Reset does not always delete Netflix permanently - the application can recover from the cloud. ADB (section).

Take a picture of your current image/sound settings | Record logins/passwords from services (YouTube, Prime Video, etc.) | Disconnect your TV from your Xiaomi account (Settings → Account) | Prepare your remote – you may need to re-sync after resetting.

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3. Disable Netflix without deletion (hiding and blocking)

If you can't delete Netflix, and resetting is too radical, you can hide the app or block it, and it won't free up memory, but it will remove the icon from the screen and prevent auto-start.

Ways of concealment:

• 👁️ Hiding from the main screen: Press the Menu button on the remote → «Edit» → Drag Netflix to the Hidden Apps section».
• 🔒 Launch Lock: Go to Settings → Security → Block apps and add Netflix to the list of blocked apps.
• 📵 Shutting down the Internet for Netflix: In Settings → Annexes → Netflix → Disable “Mobile Data” and “Wi-Fi».

For models with Google TV (e.g. Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026) there is another trick:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Netflix and select “Disable” (not “Delete”).
3. Confirm the disconnection – the application will disappear from the menu and stop updating.

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If Netflix continues to appear after a reset, disconnect the TV from your Xiaomi account before resetting. To do this, go to Settings → Account → Sign out.

4. Netflix Removal via ADB (for power users)

This is the most reliable way to remove Netflix from Xiaomi TV completely, but it requires a PC connection and basic command line knowledge.The method works on most models with MIUI TV (2018-2023), but may not work on new TVs with Google TV due to security limitations.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (usually microUSB or Type-C, depending on the TV model).
• 📥 Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official Google website).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB TV-wise.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your TV: Go to Settings → About TV. Press 7 times on the "Build Number" bar until the message "You're a developer" appears. Go back to Settings → For developers and turn on "Debug on USB."

Connect the TV to your PC with a cable and open the command line (or Terminal on macOS/Linux).

adb devices

The serial number of your TV should appear.

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.netflix.ninja

If you have an error, try an alternative command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.netflix.ninja

(This will disable the app, but will not remove it completely.)

If the team is successful, Netflix will disappear from the system, and to return it, you just need to reinstall the application from Google Play (on models with Google TV) or through ADB:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.netflix.ninja

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (2023–2026) debugging USB It can be blocked by the manufacturer. ADB It won’t work, and the only option is to reset or hide the app.

5. Recovery Mode Removal (Advanced Method)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can try to remove Netflix through Recovery Mode.This method is suitable for Xiaomi TVs based on MIUI TV and requires caution - incorrect actions can lead to a system failure.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the TV with the remote control.
2. Press and hold the Menu + Volume Down button (or Menu + Power on the remote, depending on the model) for 10-15 seconds until the MI logo and Recovery menu appear.
3. With volume buttons, select “Wipe data/factory reset” and confirm the choice with the Power button.
4. After reset, select “Reboot system now”.

If you do decide to flash it, look for instructions specifically for your model, for example, for the Mi TV 4S and Mi TV 5, there are separate guides in profile forums.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Netflix from Xiaomi TV