How to log into the BIOS on Xiaomi devices: full instructions for laptops, TV and mini PCs

Signing into the BIOS (or its UEFI analog on modern devices) on Xiaomi equipment may be necessary to adjust equipment, change boot priority, update firmware or diagnose malfunctions. However, the process differs depending on the type of device: Mi Notebook laptops, Mi TV smart TVs or Mi Box mini PCs have different keyboard and menu combinations. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enter the BIOS for each category of Xiaomi equipment, including rare models and possible errors.

It's important to understand that most Xiaomi devices (especially TVs and Android devices) use Fastboot or Recovery Mode instead of the classic BIOS, and we'll clarify where the full BIOS is available and where it's replaced by other tools, and if you're looking for a way to unlock the bootloader or flash custom firmware, that's a separate topic that we're also addressing in the FAQ.

1. BIOS login on Xiaomi laptops (Mi Notebook, RedmiBook, Mi Gaming)

Xiaomi laptops are the only line of devices of the brand, where there is a classic BIOS/UEFI. The login process is standard for most Windows devices, but there are nuances with keys and time windows (2020 year and later) used UEFI with a graphical interface, on the old (up to) 2019) — textual BIOS.

To log into the BIOS on a Xiaomi laptop:

• 🔄 Restart the laptop (if it’s on) or turn it on with the power button.
• 🔑 Continuously press the key F2 (for most models) or Del (for Mi Gaming Laptop) immediately after the appearance of the Xiaomi logo — 1-2 momentarily.
• ⏳ If the screen is gone or the Windows menu is up, you're late. Try again by holding the key longer.
• 🖥️ The blue interface should appear on the screen. UEFI (for new models) or black and white text BIOS (old).

On some Xiaomi laptops (such as the Mi Notebook Pro X 15), the login key may differ. If F2 doesn't work, try:

• 🔄 F1 — It is rare but is found on early Mi Notebook Air batches.
• 🔄 Esc → Select the Enter Setup item in the boot menu.
• 🔄 F12 — It will call Boot Menu from where you can go to BIOS via additional options.

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If the keyboard does not respond to the presses when turned on, connect USB-Keyboard to another port.On some Xiaomi models, the built-in keyboard is locked until the system is fully loaded.

2. Features of the BIOS on different models of Xiaomi laptops

The interface and available BIOS settings depend on the laptop model and firmware version, and the key differences for popular lines are as follows:

On Xiaomi laptops with Intel 12th generation and newer processors (for example, Mi Notebook Pro X 14 2023) BIOS Added the option Resizable BAR to improve the performance of discrete graphics, its inclusion may require an update VBIOS.

3. Entrance to Recovery Mode on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4/5/6, Redmi TV) do not have the classic BIOS, instead using Recovery Mode, an emergency mode for resetting, updating firmware or restoring the system, accessed through a combination of buttons on the remote or the TV itself.

To log in to Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Mi TV:

1. 🔌 Turn off the TV for 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
2. 🎮 On the remote control, press the buttons simultaneously: 🔘 Menu (three horizontal lines) 🔙 Back (arrow left)

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Recovery

Newer models (e.g., Mi TV Q2 2023) may require an alternative combination of:

• 🔄 Menu + Volume Down (on remote control) + power-button.
• 🔄 Home + Back (for Redmi) TV A Series).

⚠️ Attention: Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Mi TV Wipe Data option results in a complete reset, including the associated Mi Account. Without account data, the TV can be blocked (Find Device function).

4. Sign in to Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi Android devices (Mi Box, Mi Stick)

Android. TV-consoles (Mi Box S, Mi Box 4, Mi Stick) and some smart TVs instead of BIOS Fastboot Mode is a mode for firmware and recovery via PC, and you can log in in two ways:

Method 1: Through hardware buttons

1. 🔌 Turn off the power box.
2. 🖱️ Press the button. OK on the remote (or the Reset button on the body, if any).
3. 🔌 Connect the power by holding the button for 10-15 seconds.
4. 🖥️ On the screen will appear the logo Fastboot (robot with an open stomach) and the inscription FASTBOOT MODE.

Method 2: Through ADB-Team (for experienced users)

If the console is enabled, you can transfer it to Fastboot by the command:

adb reboot bootloader

To do this, you need USB Debugging enabled in the developer settings (Settings → About the console → Assembly number – press 7 times).

Connect the Mi Box to the PC via USB-cable

Install ADB/Fastboot drivers

Download platform tools (platform-tools) from Google

Disable the antivirus (can block commands)

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The following options are available in Fastboot Mode (control – volume and power buttons):

• 🔄 Reboot system now - reboot.
• 🔧 Recovery mode – transition to Recovery (analogue) BIOS discharged).
• 📥 Apply update from ADB — PC update.
• 🚫 Wipe data/factory Reset – Complete reset (deletes all data!).

5. Update BIOS/firmware on Xiaomi devices

Updating the BIOS (on laptops) or firmware (on TV/set-top boxes) can solve compatibility issues, add support for new hardware, or fix bugs, but the process is different for different types of devices.

For Xiaomi laptops

The BIOS update on Xiaomi laptops is done through:

1. 🖥️ Official website: Download the latest version BIOS For your model in the support section mi.com/support.
2. 📁 Unpack the archive and copy files to the flash drive in format FAT32.
3. 🔧 Restart the laptop, enter the BIOS (F2) and select the Update option BIOS (usually in the Advanced or Tools section).
4. ⚠️ Do not turn off the laptop during the process – this can lead to the “bricking” of the device.

For Xiaomi TVs

The Mi TV firmware is updated through:

• 🌐 Automatically: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 📁 Manually through USB: Download the firmware for your model from mi-firmware.updatemi.com. ZIP-archive and copy the file update.zip flash-root (FAT32). Insert the flash drive in the TV, go to Settings → On TV. → Update through USB.