Blocked channels on Xiaomi TVs are a problem that users face after resetting, updating firmware or changing region. In some cases, TV automatically hides channels due to scanning errors, parental controls or licensing restrictions (for example, for DVB-T2 in Russia or DVB-C in Europe). In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of unlocking – from basic (ether rescanning) to advanced (editing configuration files via ADB).
Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TVs have their own PatchWall shell, which sometimes conflicts with standard Android TV features. For example, after upgrading to MIUI TV 3.0+, users complain about the disappearance of saved channels or the appearance of the message “Channel is blocked by the service provider.” We tested the solutions on Mi TV 4S 55, Redmi Smart TV X55 and Mi TV Q1 75 models – all methods work, but some require a connection to a PC.
1. check parental control and PIN-code
The most common reason for blocking is activated parental control. On Xiaomi TVs, it can turn on automatically after a reset or when you first connect to the Internet.Standard PIN is by default 0000, 1234 or 1111, but if it is changed, you will need to reset.
To check the settings:
- 🔍 Go to Settings. → Accounts and security → Parental control.
- 🔐 Enter the standard. PIN. If not, try 9999 (sometimes running on firmware until 2022).
- 📺 In the section "Blocked channels" remove restrictions for the desired positions.
⚠️ Attention: If PIN It's changed and you don't remember it, and the only way to reset it is to completely reset the TV to the factory settings (Section 3). MIUI TV 4.0+ After 5 failed attempts to enter PIN The system blocks the menu for 30 minutes.
If parental controls are disabled but channels are still not available, the problem may be regional settings, such as selecting a country called Russia, some European channels (like Euronews or CGTN) are automatically hidden, and the solution is to change the region in settings (section 4).
2. re-scanning channels (manual and automatic search)
Errors in the first ether scan are the second most common cause of channel “disappearance.” Xiaomi TVs sometimes miss frequencies due to weak signal or conflicts with other devices (for example, Xiaomi TVs, 4G-routers operating at 800 MHz frequency).
How to properly rescan:
- Open Settings → Channels → Channels → Autosetting.
- Select the source of the signal: 📶 antenna (DVB-T/T2) — TV-TV; 🛡️ Cable (DVB-C) — cable-TV; 📡 Satellite (DVB-S/S2) — if you use a plate.
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If channels appear after scanning but disappear again after a few days, the problem may be updating the program list. In Settings → Channels → Updating the channel list, disable the Auto Update option – this will prevent the saved positions from being accidentally deleted.
3. Resetting the TV to factory settings
If previous methods didn't work, and channels are still blocked or missing from the list, you'll have to do a complete reset, which will delete all user data, including the installed apps and saved settings, but return the TV to its original state.
Resetting instructions:
- 🔄 Go to Settings. → The device → Reset → Resetting all settings.
- 🔑 Enter. PIN (default 0000 or 1234).
- ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 3-5 minutes).
- 📺 After restarting, reconfigure the channels (Section 2).
⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV P1 Redmi Smart TV X65 You may need to re-activate your Mi Account after the reset. If you don't remember the password, restore it in advance at account.xiaomi.com.
After the reset, check:
- 🌍 Region in settings (Settings) → The device → Location);
- 📡 Type of antenna and signal source;
- 🔄 Availability of firmware updates (Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).
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4. Changing the TV region to circumvent restrictions
Xiaomi TVs automatically block certain channels depending on the country chosen, for example, in the “Russia” region, European channels may not be available (BBC World News, France 24), and in the “Europe” region – Russian channels (First Channel, Russia 1), the solution is to manually change the region.
How to change the region:
- Open the settings → Device → Location.
- Select the country for which the channels you want to use are available (e.g. Germany or France for European channels).
- Save the changes and restart the TV.
- Start re-scanning channels (Section 2).
| Region | Accessible channels | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | First, Russia 1, NTV, Channel 5 | Blocking of European news channels |
| Europe | BBC, Euronews, Arte, DW | There are no Russian federal channels. |
| Ukraine | 1+1, ICTV, Ukraine | Restricted access to Russian channels |
| Kazakhstan | Khabar, CTC, Channel 31 | There are no European and Russian channels |
Important: After a region change, you may need to manually update your channel list. If the TV doesn't find channels even after a region reset, check if your model supports multi-regionality. For example, the Mi TV 4A and Redmi Smart TV X43 have a limited list of countries.
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If the channels are still blocked after the region change, try to disconnect the TV from the Internet for 10 minutes - sometimes this resets the cache of license checks.
5. editing configuration files via ADB
For advanced users, there is a way to unlock channels through the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which is suitable if the channels are on the list, but are marked as “locked” or “hidden”, you will need a PC with ADB drivers installed and debugging on the TV enabled.
Step-by-step:
- Put the debugging on. USB on TV: Go to Settings → About TV. 7 times press the version MIUI TV, until the message "You've become a developer" appears. Go back to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers and activate the "Debugging by" USB».
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adb push tvdb.bin /data/data/com.droidlogic.tvinput/.tvdb/adb reboot⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing of the file tvdb.bin This can cause you to lose your channel list completely. Before you change it, back up the original file. MIUI TV 3.5+ The path to the channel database may be different: check the folders /data/data/com.mitv.tvhome/ or /data/data/com.miui.tv.player/.
If you are not sure about your skills with ADB, Use an alternative method – installing a modified TV-Annexes (section 6).
Installation of alternatives TV-applications
The standard Live TV app on Xiaomi TVs has strict restrictions on regions and licenses, the solution being to install third-party TV viewing apps that are independent of system settings.
- 📺 TiviMate - Supports IPTV, DVB-T2 Satellite TV, there is a function of importing channel lists;
- 🌍 IPTV Smarters Pro – convenient for viewing channels via the Internet (you need a playlist in the format.m3u);
- 📡 TVHeadend - for advanced users, allows you to customize your own TV-server;
- 🔍 Perfect Player – a lightweight app with support EPG (television).
How to determine:
- Download. APK-file USB-drive (for example, from the APKCombo website).
- Connect the flash drive to the TV.
- Open the File Manager → USB-drive and start the installation APK.
- Allow installation from unknown sources in the security settings.
- After installation, configure the application by adding a signal source (antenna, IPTV or satellite).
The advantage of this method is independence from regional locks Xiaomi. For example, through TiviMate you can watch Russian channels even if the settings of the TV selected region “Europe”, minus – some applications require the purchase of a premium version for full functionality.
How to get a free IPTV playlist for Xiaomi TV?
7.Firmware Update and Restore via Fastboot
If the channels are lost after updating the firmware or the TV gives an error "No signal" on all frequencies, the problem may be in the damaged system software, in which case the firmware will help to reflash through Fastboot or roll back to a stable version.
How to update the firmware manually:
- Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi Support website (select the "Mi TV" section).
- Unpack the archive and copy the file update.zip on USB-storage device FAT32).
- Connect the flash drive to the TV and go to Settings → About TV → System Update → Update via USB.
- Select the update.zip file and wait for the installation to be completed.
If the TV is not turned on or got stuck on the Mi logo, you will need firmware via Fastboot:
- 🔌 Connect the TV to the PC via USB.
- 🖥️ Install Fastboot drivers and ADB.
- 📥 Download the firmware in.tgz format and unpack it.
- 💻 Run the command line and execute: fastboot flash all firmware.img
⚠️ Attention: Fastboot's firmware deletes all data and resets to factory settings. On Mi models TV Q2 And newer, this procedure requires unlocking the bootloader, which can cancel the warranty. 4PDA.
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If the channels are still unavailable after the update, check if the antenna settings have reset. Sometimes the firmware returns the signal type to the default value (for example, from DVB-T2 to DVB-T).