How to Reset All Settings on Xiaomi TV

Modern Smart TVs from Xiaomi are complex multimedia devices running the Android TV operating system or its modification PatchWall. Over time, like any computer or smartphone, such a TV can start to work unstable: applications stop responding, the interface freezes, and the connection to Wi-Fi disappears for no apparent reason. In such situations, the most effective solution is often a complete return to the original state, known as Hard Reset.

The reset procedure removes all user data, installed applications and personalized settings, returning the software shell to the “out of the box” state, which can be necessary not only when critical system errors occur, but also before selling the device or transferring it to another user to prevent leakage of personal information.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available ways to perform resets on Mi TVs and Redmi TVs. We will discuss the standard methods through the GUI, the options for using the engineering menu for cases when the system is not booting, and also answer the frequently asked questions regarding data security and device recovery.

When you need a complete reset of the Android TV system

Before you start radical measures, you need to clearly identify the problem. Factory reset is an extreme measure of software diagnostics that should be applied when softer methods, such as rebooting or deleting the cache of specific applications, did not work. If your Xiaomi TV shows signs of a serious software failure, you should not ignore them, as over time the situation can be aggravated by complete inoperability of the interface.

One of the main indicators of the need to reset is a critical slowdown: if navigation on the menu takes a few seconds, and the launch of even light applications like YouTube or Netflix is accompanied by long downloads and friezes, this indicates fragmentation of the file system or overflow of the system partition with junk files, in such cases, manual memory cleaning is often ineffective, and requires deep formatting of the user partition.

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Before performing the reset, be sure to write down logins and passwords from important accounts, since after the procedure they will have to be entered again.

There are situations when the TV stops seeing USB-connected drives, refuses to connect to a known Wi-Fi network, or loses sound after updating the firmware. If flashing drivers through a system update is impossible or does not help, returning to factory settings is the only software way to fix configuration errors.

Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure

Factory Reset requires prior preparation to minimize data loss and avoid complications in the process. First of all, you need to make sure the power supply is stable. A power surge or a sudden power outage during the formatting of the system partition can damage the bootloader, after which the TV will turn into a “brick” and require expensive repairs in the service center.

The second important step is backing up or synchronizing data. Although Xiaomi TVs store user files locally, many settings and lists of installed apps are tied to your Google account. Make sure important documents, photos or videos stored in internal memory are copied to an external hard drive or to cloud storage, as internal memory will be completely cleared.

Remember to disable all external devices that are not necessary for the TV to work. Flash drives, external hard drives, game controllers and sound systems are better removed from HDMI and USB ports. This will eliminate the possibility that the reset system will mistakenly try to interact with an external media or that the external device will block the reboot process.

Method 1: Reset via the standard settings menu

The safest and most recommended method of returning to factory settings is available through the GUI if the TV is turned on and reacts to remote commands, which ensures that all processes are closed correctly and that memory partitions are formatted correctly.

Using the remote, click the button with the image of the gear or go to the profile section to find the option “Settings”. Depending on the version of the shell (PatchWall or pure Android TV), the path may differ slightly, but the logic remains the same: search for the partition responsible for the device as a whole.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• 🔹 Go to About Device or System in the left or bottom settings menu.
• 🔹 Find Reset or Advanced Settings and then select Reset Settings.
• 🔹 The system will issue a warning that all data will be deleted; confirm the action by selecting Reset.
• 🔹 You may need to enter PIN-code, if it was previously installed to protect against children or unauthorized access.

Once confirmed, the TV will automatically restart. The screen may go out for a few minutes -- that's normal behavior, indicative of the formatting process. Don't try to turn the device off at that point.

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Using a regular menu is the only way to guarantee the integrity of system files and hardware drivers.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (Engineering Menu)

If the Android operating system on the Xiaomi TV is damaged so much that the image on the screen is missing, the interface does not respond to the remote, or the device gets stuck on the logo when booting, you will need to use Recovery Mode. This method allows you to reset at a low level, bypassing the main operating system.

To enter the engineering menu on different models of Mi and Redmi TVs, key combinations may differ, but the most common method involves using buttons on the body of the TV itself, rather than on the remote, usually a combination of a power button and a volume button (Vol -), or only volume buttons.

The procedure for entering Recovery:

1. Press the Volume Down button (or Power + Volume Down combination) and, without letting it go, connect the power cord to the outlet.

⚠️ Attention: Recovery menus often use volume buttons on the case and power buttons to control the choice. Be careful not to choose the wrong item, as some options can be dangerous to the system.

In the menu that opens, select Wipe data/factory reset and confirm the choice with the power button. The system will request final confirmation — choose Yes or Confirm. After the process, which will take a few minutes, select Reboot system now.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Remote or Google Home

In situations where the remote control is lost, faulty, or the touchpad on the TV is locked, but the device is connected to the local network, alternative management methods can be used.

To do this, your mobile device must have the Mi Home app (for PatchWall TVs) installed or the official Google Home/Android TV Remote Control app. The TV and smartphone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Through the Mi Home app, you can try to send a command to reboot or access settings if the TV model supports deep integration.

However, the most versatile way is to use the Digital Well-being feature or remote control via a Google account if it has been pre-activated. But it is worth noting that a direct Reset command in the cloud for TVs is usually not available for security reasons, so this method is more suitable for accessing the settings menu if the touch buttons on the TV work, but the remote is not.

If you have access to the menu via your smartphone:

• 📱 Open the remote application on your smartphone.
• 📱 Go to Settings -> About the device.
• 📱 Select Reset and confirm the operation.

This method is less reliable than using a physical remote, because if you lose the connection, the process can be interrupted. Use it only as a last resort.

Comparison of discharge methods and possible risks

The choice of reset method depends on the current state of your Xiaomi device, each of which has its own features, benefits and potential risks, and understanding these differences will help avoid errors and data loss.

It is worth mentioning the existence of a reset through debugging ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method is designed for advanced users and requires connecting the TV to a computer via a computer. USB-cable (service port, often marked as a service port) UART or USB). Adb shell recovery team --wipe_data can be executed from a PC, but a syntax error or use of an incompatible version ADB This can lead to critical errors.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-And if you don't have the experience, you can build a device, make it possible to repair it only through the soldering of the programmer.

It’s also important to consider that after any type of reset, the TV will return to the factory version of the firmware that was installed at the time of the last major update, you will need to reset the initial setup, connect Wi-Fi and log in to accounts.

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If the TV continues to malfunction after reset, the problem may not be in the software, but in the malfunction of the matrix or the power board.

Initial adjustment after reset

Once the reset and reboot procedure is successfully completed, a welcome menu will appear on the screen, identical to what you saw when you first turned on the TV in the store. The setup process will take 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the speed of your Internet connection and the number of updates.

First, the system will suggest selecting the interface language and region, then connecting to a Wi-Fi network. If you have a dual-band router, you prefer to choose a 5 GHz network to ensure stable streaming of content in high resolution (4K HDR).

This is a critical step, because this is where you recover your apps, subscriptions, and some settings, and if you've used a backup feature before, it will suggest you restore your data from the cloud.

After completing the basic setting:

• 🚀 Check for system updates in the Settings section -> About the device -> Updating the system.
• 🚀 Install the necessary apps from the Google Play or Mi Store.
• 🚀 Customize your image and sound settings to your preferences as they are back to factory values.