How to Close Apps on Xiaomi Mi TV: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi Mi TVs TV Android-based TV Google TV They often have problems with "hang" applications that continue to run in the background, which not only slows down the system, but also leads to overheating, interface slowdowns and even spontaneous reboots. Unlike smartphones, where swipe up is enough, on TV consoles, the process of closing applications has its nuances - especially if we are talking about Mi models. TV 4S, Mi TV Q1 or Mi TV A Pro with different versions of firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to close applications, from standard methods through the remote to hidden functions for power users. You will learn why some applications do not close completely, how to clear the cache without resetting, and what to do if the TV stopped responding to commands after upgrading to MIUI TV 3.0.

1. Standard method: Closing through the menu of the latest applications

The most obvious method is to use the Home button on the remote, but on Xiaomi Mi TV, this process works differently than on smartphones.

• 📺 Hold the Home button for 2-3 seconds until the latest app panel appears.
• 🔄 Scroll left/right to the desired app (e.g. YouTube or Netflix).
• ❌ Press the Back button or select the “Close” option (if available).
• 🧹 For full cleaning: Holding the Back button for 3 seconds will close all background processes.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV P1 In addition, the latest application panel (2022-2026) may not display some system processes, such as com.xiaomi.mitv.upgrade.

If the standard method does not work, check:

1. Does the remote control block the signal (try to bring it closer to the TV).
2. Is not the "Energy Saving" mode included in Settings → Power supply - it limits background processes.
3. Has the firmware been updated recently (after upgrading to MIUI TV 3.0+, the app menu may work differently).

2. Closing through TV settings (for stubborn applications)

Some apps (like Prime Video or Disney+) ignore the standard closing and continue to hang in the background, in which case manual control through the settings menu will help:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application from the list (they are sorted alphabetically).
3. Click "Stop" (or "Forced Stop" on English firmware).
4. For complete cleaning: select "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data" (⚠️ This will reset the application settings!).

🔍 Tip: If an application is not listed, it means it's system-based. To see it, turn on the system process map:

Settings → About TV → Build number (click 7 times in a row) → Return to Settings → Applications

Check if the app is currently being updated

Save login data (logins/passwords)

Close related processes (e.g. DRM for video)

Restart the TV after cleaning the cache-->

⚠️ Caution: Forcing system applications (e.g. com.xiaomi.mitv.launcher) to close may cause a cyclical reboot of the TV!

3.Use of ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If the TV is slowing down due to dozens of background processes, and standard methods do not help, you can connect to it via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a PC and a little preparation:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings: Settings → About TV → Build number (click 7 times) → Developer settings → Debugging over USB
2. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 for stability).
3. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
4. Execute commands in the terminal: adb devices adb shell pm list packages -f adb shell am force-stop com.package.name (replace com.package.name with the application name, for example, com.netflix.ninja).

💡 Useful tip: To see all the processes working, use the command:

adb shell ps -A | grep -i "app_name"

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. com.xiaomi.mitv.securitycenter) are protected from forced closure, and may cause SecurityException error and blocking of some TV functions.

4.Rebooting the TV as a last resort

If the app is so hung that the TV doesn't respond to the remote, there's only a forced reboot. On Xiaomi Mi TV, it's done in two ways:

• 🔄 Soft reset: Hold the power button on the remote for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the TV restarts.
• ⚡ Hard reset: Turn off power from the socket for 30 seconds, then turn it on again.This method resets the cache DDR-Removes "phantom" processes.

📌 Important: After a hard reset, some apps (such as Google Play Services) may require re-authorization:

• Brightness/contrast settings (return to factory settings).
• A list of the latest apps in the Home menu.
• Temporary input data (for example, logins in Prime Video).

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Hard reboot (disconnecting from the socket) is the only way to wake up the TV if it is completely getting stuck on the Mi logo or black screen.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV A Pro with AMLOGIC-Frequent hard resets can damage the eMMC file system. Use this method no more than 1 time per week.

5. Optimizing Performance: How to Avoid Future Problems

To prevent apps from hanging in the background and not slowing down the TV, follow these recommendations:

• 🛠️ Limit background activity: In Settings → Annexes → Special access → Battery Optimization Turn off Background Work for Unnecessary Apps.
• 🗑️ Clean the cache regularly: Use the built-in Security app (com.xiaomi.mitv.securitycenter) to clean up automatically.
• 🔄 Update the firmware: In versions MIUI TV 3.0+ Improved memory, but the update can take up to 20 minutes.
• ⚙️ Turn off Auto Start: Each app has a “Stop” option in its settings – deactivate it for rarely used programs.

📊 According to Xiaomi, 60% of appeals in support of the “brakes” on the Mi TV This is because of overloaded memory, and 80% of users never manually clean the cache.

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If the TV slows down when you start YouTube or Netflix, try disabling Dolby Vision in the app settings – this reduces the load on the processor.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users make the same mistakes when working with applications on Xiaomi Mi TV.

• 🚫 Closing applications on Home: Pressing Home doesn't close the application, it just shuts it down. It keeps working in the background!
• 🔌 Permanent shutdown from the socket: This causes file system damage, especially on models with an eMMC drive.
• 🗑️ Cleaning up data instead of cache: This removes all app settings, including saved accounts.
• 🔄 Ignoring Updates: Older versions of apps (like YouTube 2021) may conflict with new firmware.

🔧 How right:

1. Always use Forced Stop in the settings, rather than just closing the app.
2. Before clearing the data, take screenshots of settings (for example, the favorite list on Netflix).
3. Do not install applications from unknown sources – they often contain background processes that cannot be closed.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions