How to Close the App on Xiaomi TV: All Ways

Xiaomi TVs on Android TV or Google TV often face the problem of “hang” applications. Unlike smartphones, where swipe up is enough, on Mi TV or Redmi TV, the background process closing algorithm has its nuances. Mistakes can lead to a slowdown or even overheating of the device – especially on models with limited RAM (for example, Mi TV 4S 43” with 1 GB of RAM).

In this article, we will discuss all working methods for closing applications, from basic (via remote) to advanced (using ADB), and explain why some methods work unstable on MIUI TV firmware older than 2022, and what to do if the application is not killed by standard means.

1. Standard method: through the menu of recent applications

The most obvious method is to use the Home button on the remote, but on Xiaomi TV, this process is different from the usual swipe on smartphones.

Instructions:

• 📺 Press the Home button on the remote – the panel with the latest applications will open.
• 🔍 Select the desired application using D-pad (navigation button) and click OK.
• ❌ In the menu that opens, select Close or Remove from the list (on some firmwares).
• 🔄 Repeat for all unnecessary applications.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV This method may not work for system processes (e.g. com.google.android.tvlauncher).This will require a cache reset (see section 4).

2. Forced Closure via Android TV Settings

If the app is frozen and does not respond to standard shutdown, use the built-in Android TV tools:

1. Open the settings (cog on the main screen).
2. Go to the Apps → All applications.
3. Find the app you want in the list (like YouTube or Netflix).
4. Select Forced Stop and confirm the action.

🔹 Feature: On firmware MIUI TV 3.0+ (2023-2026) This item may be called Stop or Closure Forced. On older versions (until 2021), the option is sometimes hidden in the Memory submenu.

Remember the login details to the application (if you need to restart)

Make sure the app is not updated in the background

Disable VPN (can block system processes)

Check the charge of the remote (discharged batteries interrupt commands)-->

3. Closing through ADB (for advanced users)

If the app doesn’t get killed by standard methods, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help, which requires a PC and USB debugging on the TV.

Steps:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in TV settings: Settings → About TV → Software Version → Click 7 times on “Build Number” → Return to “Developer Settings” → Enable “Debug on USB”
2. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 for stability).
3. Enter in. ADB command to close the application (for example, for YouTube): adb shell am force-stop com.google.android.youtube.tv

📌 Note: System applications (e.g. com.xiaomi.mitv.settings) may require root rights, which voids the warranty.

4. App cache reset: when closing doesn't help

If the app continues to hang even after a forced shutdown, the problem may be the damaged cache, and the cache cleanup does not delete the account data, but resets the temporary files.

How to do this:

• 🔧 Open the Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
• 🗑️ Select a problem application → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Restart the TV (Settings) → System system → Reboot).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV with an eMMC drive (e.g., Mi) TV 4X) Frequent cache cleaning can reduce the life of memory.

5.Rebooting the TV as a last resort

If the app has blocked the interface and doesn't respond to commands, a hard reboot will help. There are two ways to do this on Xiaomi TV:

Soft reset:

• 🔄 Hold the Power button on the remote for 5-7 seconds.
• 📺 Wait until the TV turns off and turns on again (about 30 seconds).

Hard reboot (if the remote is not working):

• 🔌 Turn off the power cable from the socket.
• ⏱️ Wait 1 minute (capacitors are discharged).
• 🔌 Put the power back on.

⚠️ Attention: Frequent hard reboots on TVs with OLED-screens (e.g., Mi) TV Q2 OLED) This method can cause pixel burnout. Use this method no more than 1 time per quarter.

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If the TV doesn't respond to the remote, try using the official Mi Remote app on your smartphone, which connects over Bluetooth and often works even when the interface freezes.

6 Automation: How to Prevent Freezes in the Future

To avoid repeated problems, set the TV to work optimally:

• 🛠️ Turn off auto-start applications: Settings → Annexes → Auto-start → Turn off the unnecessary.
• 🔄 Update the firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 📥 Limit background activity: In the settings of each application, turn off background activity.
• 🔋 Use a voltage stabilizer: Power surges are a common cause of Xiaomi hangouts TV.

🔹 For models from 2020 to 2021 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A) It is recommended to install an alternative launcher (for example, ATV Launcher, which better manages memory.

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Regular rebooting of the TV (1 time per week) prevents the accumulation of errors in RAM and increases the speed of work by 20-30%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about closing apps on Xiaomi TV