How to install Yandex on the TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55: All ways 2026

Installation of Yandex services on the Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S 55 gives access to Russian content, voice assistant Alice, cinema Kinopoisk and other exclusive features. TV It does not include pre-installed Yandex applications – you need to install them manually. In this guide, we will analyze all the current installation methods (including official and workarounds), configure the remote for working with voice search and solve typical problems.

It is important to understand that Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 runs on Android-based devices TV, But with the PatchWall shell, which limits the installation of third-party applications, we will show how to circumvent these restrictions without risking warranty, using both embedded tools and external devices (for example, for example, the use of a new system, TV-If you have previously tried to install Yandex through APK and received the error "Application not installed", in this article you will find a solution.

1.Preparation of the Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S 55 to the installation

Before installing Yandex applications, several mandatory steps must be taken to avoid errors and ensure stable operation of services.

First, check the firmware version of your TV.

1. Open the settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Go to About TV. → Updating the system.
3. Write down the current version of the software (for example, MIUI TV 2.0.123).

Up-to-date versions of the firmware for Mi TV 4S 55 (2026) support installation APK If your version is older than 2022, we recommend you update via Settings. → Updating the system → Check for updates.

Check the firmware version (not lower than 2022)|Connect the TV to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable)|Free up at least 500 MB of memory|Disable energy saving mode (Settings) → Energy conservation → Off.)|Connect the mouse/keyboard via Bluetooth (optional)

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Also make sure that the TV is allowed to install from unknown sources:

1. Go to Settings → Security and Restrictions → Unknown Sources.
2. Activate the browser or file manager switch (e.g. File Commander).

⚠️ Note: If you use parental controls or a corporate network, these settings may be blocked, in which case you will need to temporarily disable restrictions or use alternative installation methods (see section 4).

2.Official method: install Yandex through the App Store

The easiest and safest method is to install Yandex apps through the built-in Google Play Store. Unfortunately, not all Yandex services are available directly, but some key applications can be found:

To install the application:

1. In the search bar, enter the name of the application (for example, "Yandex Music").

If the app doesn’t show up in search, try:

• 🔍 Use the web version of Google Play on your computer and send the application to your TV via "Install on your device".
• 📱 Install the application on the smartphone and then transfer APK-TV file (see Section 3).
• 🌐 Change the region of the Google account to Russia (in the account settings).

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If the Yandex app doesn’t start after installation, try clearing the Google Play Services cache: Settings → Annexes → Google Play Services → Clear the cache.

3. Installation through APK: Yandex.Browser, Alice and others

Many Yandex applications (for example, Yandex.Browser with Alice or Yandex.Ether) are not in Google Play for Android TV. They can only be installed through APK-Here's the step-by-step instructions:

Download first. APK Official files can be found on the website apk.yandex.ru or on trusted resources (for example, APKMirror). TV 4S 55 will fit the versions:

• 🌐 Yandex.Browser with Alice - download (choose the version for Android) TV).
• 🎤 Yandex with Alice (voice assistant) - download.
• 📺 Yandex.Ether - download.

Next move. APK There are three ways:

Through USB-accumulator|Using Cloud Storage (Google Drive)|Through Send Files to TV|Through ADB (skilled)

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Method 1: Installation with USB-storage

1. Copy. APK-flash-file (format) FAT32).
2. Connect the flash drive to the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 (port) USB 2.0 on the back).
3. Open a file manager (e.g., File Commander).
4. Find it. APK And click on it. Confirm the installation.

Method 2: Installation via the cloud (Google Drive)

1. Download. APK Google Drive from a smartphone or PC.
2. Open Google Drive on your TV (install from Google Play if not available).
3. Find the file and download it.
4. After downloading, open the file through the File Manager.

Method 3: Installation through Send Files to TV

1. Install the Send Files to app TV smartphone.
2. Open the app on both devices and connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Choose. APK on your smartphone and send it to the TV.
4. On the TV, confirm receipt and installation.

⚠️ Attention: When installed APK Yandex TV can issue a warning "This app could harm your device" This is a standard message for all third parties. APK — Ignore it if the file is downloaded from an official source.

Alternative methods: prefixes, mirroring, ADB

If the installation is APK If you don't succeed or if Yandex's apps aren't working well, consider alternatives, and if you don't want to contaminate your TV system with third-party files, they're also good for those who don't want to contaminate your TV system.

Method 1: Use of the TV-prefixes (recommended)

The most reliable way to get a full-fledged Yandex on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 -- connect an external console with pre-installed services:

• 📦 Yandex Module (for TVs with TVs) HDMI-CEC).
• 🎮 Xiaomi Mi Box S or the Xiaomi Mi Box S NVIDIA Shield (with Yandex.Luncher installed).
• 🖥️ Android consoles TV (Like Mecool. KM2).

Advantages:

• 🔹 Full support for Alice and all Yandex services.
• 🔹 No risk to TV guarantee.
• 🔹 Quick switching between PatchWall and Android TV.

Method 2: Screen Mirroring (Screen Mirroring)

If you only need separate functions (for example, Yandex.Music or Kinopoisk), you can duplicate the screen of your smartphone:

1. On your smartphone, turn on screen transfer (Settings) → Connections → Screen Mirroring).
2. On the TV, go to Settings. → Connections → Miracast.
3. Select the TV in the list of devices on your smartphone.
4. Launch the desired Yandex application on your phone - it will appear on the Mi screen TV.

Cons of the method: image delay (~1-2 Seconds and dependency on Wi-Fi stability.

Method 3: Installation through ADB (skilled)

If you know me, ADB (Android Debug Bridge can be installed APK manually:

1. Put the debugging on. USB on TV: Settings → On TV. → POS version → Click 7 times on "Version of the Software" → Go back to "Settings." → For developers → Debugging by USB"
2. Connect the TV to the PC on USB (port USB 3.0 on the back).
3. Open the command line on PC and type: adb install path to fylu.apk

This method is useful if the standard installation is blocked by the system.

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Android console TV — The best solution for a full-fledged Yandex on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 It ensures that all services are running smoothly without risk to the main TV system.

5. Set up remote to work with Alice

After installing Yandex.Browser with Alice or Yandex with Alice, you need to configure the Xiaomi remote for voice control. By default, the microphone button on the remote starts Google Assistant, but it can be reassigned.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open Yandex.Browser or Yandex with Alice app.
2. Press and hold the microphone button on the remote for 3 seconds.
3. In the window that appears, select "Use by default" and confirm Alice's choice.

If the microphone button is not working:

• 🔊 Check what is in the remote settings (Settings) → Remote DR enabled voice search.
• 🔄 Restart the TV (press the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Use Yandex.Pool (a smartphone app) as an alternative.

For convenience, you can create a shortcut for Alice on the main screen:

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
2. Select "Add App" and find Yandex with Alice.
3. Drag the shortcut to the quick access panel.

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If Alice doesn't hear the command, check the microphone settings in the Yandex app. Sometimes turning off noise reduction in Settings helps. → Sound. → Microphone → Noise suppression (Off.).

6. Solving typical problems

When installing and using Yandex on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 errors can occur. We've collected the most common and ways to fix them.

If the problem is not resolved, try resetting your TV settings (without data loss):

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select “Reset App Settings” (not a full reset!).
3. After restarting, repeat the installation of Yandex.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using VPN to access Yandex, some functions (for example, Alice or Yandex.Ether) can be blocked. DNS to Russian servers (e.g. 77.88.8.8) in Settings → Network → DNS.

7. Optimization of Yandex on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55

To ensure that Yandex services work quickly and without failure, perform several optimizations:

1. Auto-start setup

Android is the default TV It can pause applications in the background to avoid that:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Yandex.Browser (or other application).
2. Select "Battery" → Optimizing the battery → Not optimize".
3. Turn on Auto Start.

2. Clearing the cache

Regular cleaning of the cache prevents slowdowns:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Select the Yandex app.
3. Click "Clear Cache" (not data!).

Updating the annexes

Yandex often releases updates for Android TV. To check the relevance:

1. Open Google Play on your TV.
2. Go to "My Apps and Games" → Updates".
3. Update all Yandex applications.

To speed up work, it is also possible to:

• 🔌 Connect your TV to the network via Ethernet cable (instead of Wi-Fi).
• 🖥️ Disable animation in the developer settings (Settings) → For developers → Scale of animation (off.)).
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary applications through Settings → Annexes.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)