How to reset your settings on your Xiaomi TV: 5 proven ways

Why do you need to reset your settings on Xiaomi TV?

Resetting to factory settings is a radical but effective way to make Xiaomi TVs work again, most often when the device starts to “glue”: it slows the interface, apps don’t open, or the sound is lost. Unlike a reset, reset removes all user data, including accounts, installed apps, and customized picture settings, which is useful if you sell the TV or transfer it to another user.

It’s important to understand that the procedure doesn’t fix hardware malfunctions (such as broken pixels or backlight problems), but solves 90% of software failures. Once reset, the TV will return to a “out of the box” state, with all the ensuing consequences: you will have to reconfigure Wi-Fi, log in to accounts and calibrate the image. On Android TV models (such as Mi TV 4S or Mi TV Q1), the process takes 5-10 minutes, on Google TV (like Xiaomi TV A Pro) – up to 15 minutes.

Before you start, check if a more gentle method will help:

• 🔄 Reboot: Pull the power cord out of the socket for 30 seconds, then turn on the TV again.
• 🔧 Update: Go to Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🗑️ Cache Clearing: From the App Menu, select “Clean Data” for problem programs.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (main method)

This is the safest and most recommended way to turn on and respond to the remote. Suitable for all Xiaomi models on Android TV and Google TV, including Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 5, Xiaomi TV P1 and new series. Instructions are universal, but menu paths can vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → Device → Reset (on some models: System → Additional → Reset).
3. Select Reset all settings or Restore factory settings.
4. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000, 1234 or the last you installed). If you forgot the code, see the section on password reset.
5. Confirm the action by choosing Remove everything or Reset.

The TV will automatically reboot. The Xiaomi logo will appear on the screen, then the original setup wizard. If after resetting the TV has been stuck on the logo for longer than 10 minutes, disconnect it from the network for 1 minute, then turn it on again.

Turn off the TV from the Internet (if you reset before selling)

Record or photograph the current image/sound settings

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

Connect the TV to the power source (do not use a network filter)-->

Method 2: Hardware reset buttons on the body

If the TV doesn't respond to the remote, freezes on the logo or doesn't turn on at all, use physical buttons on the case. This method works even with corrupted software, but requires care - wrong actions can aggravate the problem.

The location of the buttons depends on the model:

• 📺 Mi TV 4/4S/4A/4C: buttons are on the right side panel (below the logo or behind the logo).
• 🖥️ Mi TV 5/5 Pro/Q1/Q2: buttons are hidden under the lower frame (you need to subdue it with a plastic card).
• 🎮 Xiaomi TV A/A Pro: Touch buttons on the back (marked by icons).

Instructions for most models:

1. Turn off the TV from the outlet.
2. Press the Volume buttons (shrink volume) and Power buttons (turn on).
3. Without releasing the buttons, connect the power cord to the socket.
4. Hold the buttons for another 10-15 seconds until the Recovery Mode appears on the screen.
5. In the menu, select Wipe data/factory reset (move – volume buttons, select – Power).
6. Confirm the action by selecting Yes – Delete all user data.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) TV P1 2022 and later, hardware reset is blocked if Factory Reset Protection is enabled, which requires login and password from the last Google account linked to the TV.

Method 3: Reset via service menu (for power users)

Hidden service menu allows you to reset without input PIN-And you can also do a diagnostic on the hardware, and you can be careful that if you do something wrong on this menu, you can break your TV.

How to open the service menu:

1. Turn off the TV with the remote.
2. Click sequentially on the remote: Menu → 1 → 3 → 9 → Menu (for Android TV) or Settings → 4×Down → Menu (for Google TV).
3. In the menu that opens, select Factory Reset or Reset All.
4. Confirm the reset by selecting OK or Yes.

If the menu is in English, use the buttons on the remote:

• 🔺/🔻 — up-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down-down;
• 🔘 — choice;
• 🔙 — return.

⚠️ Note: Do not change the settings associated with Panel Adjustment, Backlight or the Service Menu. EEPROM. This can lead to incorrect operation of the matrix or breakage of the backlight.

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If the TV requires you to enter a Google account you don't remember after reset, try connecting your mouse over USB and manually select Skip in the lower right corner of the welcome screen, a trick that works on firmware older than 2021.

Method 4: Reset via ADB (for advanced users)

If the TV is turned on but the settings menu is not available (for example, due to a launcher failure), you can reset via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux;
• 🔌 Cable USB-A — USB-A (PC-connector);
• 🛠️ Google's Platform Tools utility;
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on the TV (if not on – see spoiler below).

Instructions:

1. Connect the TV to the computer with a cable.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux) and go to the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the TV is determined, continue. If not, install ADB drivers.
4. Reset by command: adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MASTER_CLEAR

Once the command is completed, the TV will automatically restart and begin the reset process, which works on 90% of Xiaomi models, except for those on Google TVs with limited ADB rights (e.g., Xiaomi TV S Pro 2023).

Method 5: Reset password (if you forgot) PIN-code)

If the TV is blocked due to a forgotten PIN-There are several ways to get around the security:

Method 1: Standard combinations

Try entering one of the standard codes:

• 🔢 0000 - factory code by default;
• 🔢 1234 - Alternative Standard Code;
• 🔢 8888 or 9999 – sometimes installed by sellers;
• 🔢 Last 4 digits of serial number (located on the sticker at the back of the TV).

Method 2: Reset via Xiaomi account

If the TV is linked to a Xiaomi account:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Log in and find your TV in the list of devices.
3. Select the option to Remove the device or Reset the password.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

Method 3: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If the TV is locked and does not respond to standard codes, perform a hardware reset with buttons as described in Method 2.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro) after 5 unsuccessful attempts to enter a PIN-code, the button “Forgot your password?” will appear – follow the instructions on the screen for recovery through your Google account.

What to do after resetting the settings?

After a successful reset, the TV will start in initial setup mode.

1. Setting up the language and region: Choose Russian and Russia (or your region) to avoid problems with geo-blocking applications.
2. Wi-Fi Connection: Use an Ethernet cable if the router is far away – this will speed up the download of updates.
3. Software Update: Go to Settings → About TV → System Update and install the latest firmware.
4. Log in to accounts: 📺 Xiaomi Account – to synchronize settings; 🎮 Google Account – to access the Play Market; 📺 Netflix/YouTube — If you use these services.

Image calibration

Settings → Display and sound → Image modes

To speed up the setup, use the Quick Setup feature (available on Google TV): the TV will automatically select the optimal sound and image settings for your room.

If some features (such as Dolby Vision or HDR) are missing after reset, check:

• 🔌 Connection to HDMI 2.1 (for 4K@120Hz);
• 📶 Image Mode settings (select Movie or Game);
• 🔊 Sound format in Settings → Sound. → Exit format (must be Auto or Passthrough).

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi TV