How to unlock Xiaomi TV: all ways to reset your password and PIN-code

Blocking a Xiaomi TV is a problem that users face after failing to enter a password, crashing firmware or activating parental controls. Unlike smartphones, where unlocking often requires a Mi Account account, Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs have their own nuances. In some cases, a standard reset through the menu is enough, in others, you will need to connect to a PC and use service commands.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of unlocking, including official methods from Xiaomi, bypassing the system. PIN-code ADB, We'll focus on the 2020-2026 models, as they have changed the logic of parental control and the recovery menu.

⚠️ Warning: Some methods (e.g. firmware through USB) If the TV is warranty-free, first contact the Xiaomi service center.

1. Unlocking through a standard reset (if the TV is turned on)

If the Xiaomi TV is turned on but asks for a password or PIN-code, first of all, try resetting your settings through the menu. This method works on most models, including Mi. TV 4S, Mi TV Q1 Redmi Smart TV X.

For this:

• 🔧 On the remote, press Settings (⚙️) → All settings → The device → Resetting and remediation → Reset to factory settings.
• 🔐 If input is required PIN-Try the standard combinations: 0000, 1234 or 1111.
• ⚠️ On some models, the Mi TV A2, Mi TV P1) After the reset, you may need to re-link to your Mi Account.

Important: After resetting, all installed apps, Wi-Fi settings and accounts will be deleted. Write down your login details to Netflix, YouTube and other services in advance.

Make sure the TV is connected to 220B.

Record the data from the Mi Account (if linked)

Check the remote control (without it, resetting is impossible)

Prepare the standard. PIN-codes (0000, 1234)

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If the menu is not available due to blocking, proceed to the next method.

2 Unlocking through the service menu (hidden mode)

Xiaomi TVs have a hidden service menu that allows you to reset settings without entering a password. This method works on models until 2022 (Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4X, Redmi TV 70).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the TV with a button on the remote.
2. Press the buttons on the remote at the same time: Menu (or ⚙️ Settings) Volume - (Louding down)

10-15 seconds

On the service menu:

• 🔄 Select Factory Reset (Can be called Wipe Data or Clear Flash).
• ✅ Confirm the reset (usually with a button) OK or volume +).
• ⏳ Wait for the reboot (can take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 11/12 (Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV A2) The service menu may be blocked. In this case, use the method of using the ADB.

3. Unlock through ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard methods didn’t work, you can try unlocking the TV via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting the TV to your computer and knowing the basic commands.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/MacOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (or USB-C → USB-A, depending on the TV model).
• 📦 Installed drivers ADB and Platform Tools from Google.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging mode on your TV: Go to Settings → Device → About TV. Press 7 times on Build Number until the notification "You're a developer" appears. Go back to Settings → For Developers and activate Debugging over USB.

USB

Command line.

CMD

Terminal

adb devices

If the device is determined, perform:

adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings/.deviceadmin.DeviceAdminSettings

This will open the device administrator menu where you can reset your password.

If the TV is locked and the ADB is not connected, try an alternative reset command:

adb shell recovery --wipe_data

1. Reconnect the cable to another USB port on TV (usually a port labeled Service).

2. Install drivers for Xiaomi Mi TV manually through Device Manager.

3.Use USB-externally powered hub – sometimes helps with connection problems.-->

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 12 (Mi TV Q2 2023, Redmi Smart TV X Pro) ADB-Default access is disabled. It may require firmware via Fastboot to activate it.

4. Unlocking through firmware (if the TV is not turned on)

If the Xiaomi TV doesn't respond to the remote, doesn't turn on or is stuck on the logo, it's likely that there's a firmware failure, and USB flashing will help.

What needs to be done:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi support site (choose the version marked Recovery).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to a flash drive formatted in FAT32.
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-TV port (preferably to the port with the inscription Service).
4. Press the Menu + Volume buttons on the remote and, holding them, connect the TV to the 220V network.
5. Keep the buttons until the recovery mode appears.
6. From the menu, select Apply update from USB and confirm the installation.

Important: The firmware via USB deletes all data, including application licenses (Netflix, Disney+). After flashing, services may need to be reactivated.

If the firmware is through USB It doesn’t help, you can try to restore the TV via Fastboot or EDL-mode, but this will require special equipment (for example, Qualcomm). HS-USB QDLoader).

5 Unlocking Parental Controls

If the TV is locked because of parental controls, the standard reset may not work.

Ways of circumvention:

• 🔢 Enter the standard. PIN-Parental control code: 0313 or 3130 (works on Mi) TV 4S redmi TV 70").
• 📧 If you previously had a Mi Account attached, try resetting it. PIN via account.xiaomi.com (Device Management section").
• 🔧 On some models, the Mi TV P1) Parental control is removed through ADB-Adb shell settings put global parental_controls_enabled 0

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 12 (Mi TV Q2 2023) Parental controls are tied to a Google account.Reset may require a complete reset with the deletion of all accounts.

6.Official Unlocking through Service Center

If none of the methods worked, you can contact the Xiaomi service center.

• 🔒 TVs with a blocked Bootloader (for example, after a failed firmware).
• 📺 Models 2023-2026 (Mi) TV A2, Redmi Smart TV X Pro, where all alternative unlock methods are disabled.
• 🛠️ Cases when the TV does not respond to the remote and is not determined by the ADB.

How to prepare for a visit to the service:

• 📄 Bring a check or a warranty card (if the TV is guaranteed).
• 🔑 If the TV is tied to Mi Account, write down the username and password.
• 💰 Check the cost of unlocking – on some models it can reach 30-50% of the price of the TV.

Average prices for unblocking in service centers (2026):

⚠️ Note: Some “unofficial” services offer unlocking via EDL Be careful - such an intervention can damage the firmware and make the TV completely inoperable.

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If the TV is guaranteed, DO NOT try to unlock it yourself through firmware or ADB. This will lead to a loss of warranty.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you unlock Xiaomi TVs, users often make mistakes that exacerbate the problem.

Error 1: Interrupting the firmware via USB

If you started firmware through update.zip, do not pull the flash drive or turn off the TV.This can damage the boot partition and the TV will stop turning on.

Mistake 2: Using unofficial firmware

Forum firmware (e.g. 4PDA) may contain viruses or be incompatible with your model. Always download firmware only from Xiaomi's official website.

Error 3: Incorrect input ADB-team

If you are using ADB, make sure that:

• 🔹 The TV is defined in the list of devices (adb devices).
• 🔹 You enter commands without typos (registration is important!).
• 🔹 Debugging by USB included.

Mistake 4: Ignoring backup

Before resetting or firmware, save:

• 📝 Data from Netflix accounts, YouTube Premium, OKKO.
• 🎮 Settings of gaming applications (if you use Google Stadia or Google Stadia) NVIDIA GeForce NOW).
• 📡 Wi-Fi network settings (if you use a hidden network).

1. Reboot the TV.

2. Remove and reinstall the application.

3. reset Google Play Services settings to Settings → Annexes.-->

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions