How to Reboot Xiaomi Mi TV: From a Simple Restart to a Forced Reset

When do you need to reboot your Xiaomi Mi TV?

Xiaomi Mi TVs based on Android TV or PatchWall (for the Indian market) are stable, but even they sometimes require a reboot.

First, if the TV is stuck on the logo or not responding to the remote, this happens after a software update fails, an application conflict or overheating. Second, when image artifacts arise — stripes, flickering, color distortions. This is often due to errors in the Mali GPU or drivers. Finally, rebooting helps with sound problems (no sound, distortion, delay) or network failures (does not connect to Wi-Fi, slows YouTube).

It's important to distinguish between a soft reboot (the equivalent of a smartphone restart) and a hard reset. The first one saves all settings and data, the second one resets it to factory ones. In 80% of cases, a soft restart is enough, but if the TV doesn't respond fully, radical measures will be required.

📊 What is the problem you have with Xiaomi Mi? TV?

Hanged on when you turned on

No sound.

Artifacts on screen

The remote is down.

Another problem.

The safest method is to use the built-in reboot function, which is suitable if the TV responds to the remote or buttons on the case. The instructions are relevant for all Mi TV models (including Mi TV 4A/4S/4X/5X/Q1/Q2, etc.):

Press the Settings button on the remote.
Go to Settings → Device → Reboot (or About → Restart in English).
Confirm the action by selecting OK or Restart.

It takes about 1-2 minutes. After you restart, check if the problem has been solved. If not, move on to the next one.

Turn off external devices (configures, sound panels)

Close all running applications

Make sure the remote is working (replace the batteries if necessary)

Connect your TV to 220B (do not use filters)

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⚠️ Note: If after a soft reboot, the Xiaomi TV freezes on the logo again, this may indicate damage to the system files. USB (see method 5).

Method 2: Forced reboot with buttons on the body

If the remote is not working or the screen is not responding, use physical buttons on the TV body.

📺 Mi TV 4A/4S/4X: power-button + Volume button - (hold on) 10–15 seconds).
📺 Mi TV Q1/Q2/Pro: power-button + Input button (on the bottom panel).
📺 Mi TV 5X/5 Pro: Power button + touch button Home (under the logo).

Hold the combination until the power indicator flashes red and green (this is a signal to start rebooting). Release the buttons and wait for the switch to turn on. The process can take up to 3 minutes - do not interrupt it!

Model	Button combination	Retention time	A sign of success
Mi TV 4A/4S	Power + Volume -	10-15 sec.	Blinking red light
Mi TV Q1/Q2	Power + Input	8-12 sec.	The screen goes out and goes on.
Mi TV 5X/Pro	Power + Home	12-15 sec.	Sound signal

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If the buttons on the body do not respond, check the power supply: disconnect the TV from the socket for 5 minutes, then plug it again. This will release the residual charge in the capacitors.

Method 3: Reboot through ADB (for power users)

If the TV is turned on but does not respond to the remote or touch buttons, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method requires a PC and a USB cable (for models with a USB-C or Micro-USB port for service connection).

First, enable USB debugging in your TV settings (if it still reacts):

Go to Settings → About TV → The version of the software.
Click 7 times on the build number until you become a developer.
Go back to Settings → For developers and enable USB debugging.

Next, connect the TV to your PC and execute the command in ADB:

adb shell reboot

If the TV doesn’t respond to commands, try a forced reboot via fastboot (requires an unlocked bootloader):

adb reboot bootloader


fastboot reboot

What if ADB can’t see TV?

1. Install drivers for Xiaomi Mi TV (download from the official website). 2. Check the cable - use the original USB-C or certified Micro-USB. 3. Try another USB port on your PC (preferably USB 3.0). 4. Reboot your PC and TV, then reconnect.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB And fastboot can cause you to lose warranty if you change system files. Don't follow fastboot erase or fastboot flash commands without a clear understanding of the consequences!

Method 4: Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If the soft reboot doesn’t work and the TV is constantly hanging or not turning on, do a full reset, which will delete all installed apps, accounts and settings, but will keep the system running.

There are two options for resetting:

Through the settings menu (if the TV is turned on): Settings → Device → Reset → Reset to factory settings.
Using Recovery Mode (if the TV is not booting): 1. disconnect the TV from the network. 2. Press the Power + Volume + button (for Mi TV 4A/4S) or Power + Home (for Mi TV Q1/Q2). 3. Connect the power by holding the buttons until the Recovery menu appears. 4. Select Wipe data/factory reset using volume buttons and confirm with the Power button.

Once reset, the TV will reboot and prompt it to be set up as new. This process can take up to 10 minutes - don't turn off the power!

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Factory reset does not remove firmware updates. If the problem is caused by a software bug, a firmware reflash will be required (see Method 5).

Method 5: Firmware recovery via USB (for critical crashes)

If the Xiaomi Mi TV doesn't turn on, is fixated on the logo or does not respond to a reset, then you only need to flash it.

🖥️ USB-storage device FAT32, volume).
📁 Official firmware for your model (download from Xiaomi website).
⚡ Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – interruption of the process will result in irreversible damage!

Firmware instructions:

Download the firmware (file with.zip extension) and unpack it to the root USB-The folder name must match the TV model (e.g, mibox3 for the Mi Box or l65m5-5x for Mi TV 5X 65").
Disconnect the TV from the network, insert USB into the port (usually USB 2.0 on the back).
Press the Power + Volume + button and plug in the power. Hold the buttons until the update screen appears (usually with a progress bar).
Wait for the end (20-40 minutes) and the TV will restart automatically.

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Before you run the firmware, check your model version in documents or on a sticker on the back of the TV, and installing firmware from another model will cause a breakdown!

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi TV does not turn on after firmware or shows a No command error, this may mean damage to the bootloader. CH341A or RT809H.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When rebooting or resetting, users often make critical errors that exacerbate the problem.

Mistake.	Effects of consequences	How to avoid
Interrupting the firmware	Damage to the system partition (bootloop)	Use UPS and don’t turn off the TV until it’s finished
Wrong firmware	Iron incompatibility, lack of image	Check the model and region (CN/Global/IN) of the firmware
Reset without backup	Loss of Wi-Fi settings, accounts, apps	Save settings through Settings → Device → Backup
Use of non-original cable	Unstable connection when running through USB	Use a cable from the kit or a certified USB 2.0

Another common problem is that you can’t see TV. USB-I'm a firmware drive:

🔹 Incorrect format (needed) FAT32, not NTFS exFAT).
🔹 Damaged sectors on the flash drive (check with chkdsk in Windows).
🔹 Folder structure mismatch (firmware files should lie at the root, not nested folders).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

My Xiaomi Mi TV hangs up every day. What do I do?

If freezes occur regularly, the reasons may be: Overheating. Check the air vents on the back — they should not be clogged with dust. Use a vacuum cleaner at minimum power for cleaning. Lack of memory. Remove unnecessary applications through Settings → Applications. Software conflict. Update your TV to the latest firmware version or reset to factory settings. If the problem persists, contact the service center for a motherboard diagnosis.

After the reboot, the sound was gone.

The lack of sound after restart is most often due to an audio driver failure: 🔊 Switch the sound source: Settings → Sound. → Exit → HDMI/SPDIF/TV. 🔊 Perform a reset of sound settings: Settings → Sound. → Resetting settings. 🔊 Connect external speakers or sound panel through HDMI ARC Or Optical. If there's no sound on external devices, there's probably a damaged audio chip.

Xiaomi TV doesn't respond to remote. How do you reboot?

If the remote doesn't work, use: Buttons on the case (see Method 2). Mi Remote mobile application. Install it on your smartphone, connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV, and select the Mi TV model from the list of devices. Universal remote. Adjust it to the Xiaomi frequency (code usually 1175 or 1293). If the TV does not respond even to buttons on the case, disconnect it from the network for 5 minutes, then try again.

Can I reboot the Xiaomi Mi TV via voice assistant?

Yes, if your model supports Google Assistant or Alice (for Russian versions). Say, OK Google, restart the TV (in English: Hey Google, restart TV). Alice, restart the TV (only for firmware with support for Yandex.Alice). If the voice assistant does not respond, check the Internet connection and microphone settings in Settings → Voice search.

After resetting, the TV requires a password from the Xiaomi account.

This is FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection, which is activated if the TV was tied to the Mi Account. To unlock: Enter the email and password from the account that was tied before the reset. If you don't remember the data, restore the password on account.xiaomi.com. If the account is not yours (TV bought by hand), contact the previous owner or support Xiaomi with proof of purchase. FRP bypassing on Xiaomi Mi TV without the original account is impossible - this is a security measure against theft.