How to go to the Xiaomi menu: from basic settings to hidden modes

Xiaomi devices - from smartphones Redmi and POCO before Mi TVs TV — They hide behind the standard interface advanced settings that are only available through special combinations or service menus, and these modes allow you to fine-tune the hardware, test modules, or even restore the device after a failure. However, not all users know how to get there: the manufacturer deliberately hides these options to avoid accidental changes.

In this article, we will analyze all the ways to log into the Xiaomi menu – from the basic settings MIUI You will learn how to activate developer mode, open a service menu for iron diagnostics, and what button combinations work even on locked devices. The instructions will be suitable for most models released after 2018, but taking into account the specific features of specific lines (for example, the model will be used in the same way, POCO F or Mi 11).

1. Xiaomi’s main settings menu: where to look for the right options

Standard menu MIUI — This is the first level of access to the device's settings. It can be opened in two ways:

• 📱 Through the icon on the desktop: find the Settings icon (cog) and tap it.
• 🔍 Through the notification panel: swipe your finger from top to bottom, then click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.

Within the main menu, the options are grouped by category:

If you don't find the right option, search by settings: there's a line with a magnifier at the top of the screen. For example, to quickly find the screen resolution settings, type in the "resolution" request, the system will show the direct path: Settings → Display. → Screen resolution.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) the path to settings may differ due to customized firmware. If you don't see the expected item, check the version MIUI in the section About the telephone.

2. How to open the developer menu on Xiaomi

Developer mode is a hidden section that allows you to include debugging USB, mimic the secondary display, customize the interface animation, and even unlock the bootloader to activate it:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version string and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. After the notification “You became a developer!” appears, return to the main settings menu.
4. Now there will be a new section for developers (may be in the category Additional).

Inside you will find options that are usually hidden:

• 🔌 Debugging by USB — need to work with ADB and firmware through PC.
• 📱 Allow unlocking OEM — required to unlock the loader.
• ⚡ Do not turn off the screen while charging – useful for testing.
• 🎯 Show touch – visualize touch points on the screen.

Check the battery power (minimum 30%)

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi

Remember the password from Mi Account (required to unlock) OEM)

Shut down. VPN (It can block access to Xiaomi servers)-->

In the models with MIUI 14 and newer path to developer mode can be hidden deeper.If you can't see the section after 7 taps, try:

1. Back to Settings → The phone.
2. Stick to Kernel Version 3 more times.
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Enable the option to Allow Unlock OEM It will reset after resetting or updating the firmware. If you plan to unlock the bootloader, activate it again before connecting to the Mi Unlock Tool.

3. Secret codes for entering the Xiaomi service menu

The manufacturer has provided for hidden USSD-codes that allow you to quickly open diagnostic menus without clicking on settings, which work on most Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO, Some of them may be blocked by the operator.

To use the code:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Go to the keyboard tab.
3. Enter the combination and press the call button.

For example, the code ##4636## will open a tabbed menu:

• 📊 Phone information - network data, IMEI, time-work.
• 🔋 Usage statistics – activity of applications and services.
• 📡 Wi-Fi information – signal strength, MAC-router.

On Mi TVs. TV redmi TV There are also hidden codes, but they are entered through the remote control:

1. Press sequentially: Menu → Settings → Support → About the device.
2. Select the line Android version TV And press the remote: Up. → Up. → Down. → Down. → Left. → Right. → Left. → Right. → Up (like in the Konami Code game).
3. Menu for engineers with tests will open HDMI, sound-network.

4. How to Sign In to the Recovery Menu on Xiaomi

Recovery Mode is an independent recovery environment that allows you to reset, flash your device or clear your cache. It starts before Android boots, so it works even if the system doesn't turn on.

Method 1: Through a button combination (on the device turned off)

1. Turn off your smartphone (clip Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Hold it and hold it: 📱 For most models: Nutrition + Loudness up. 🎮 For POCO F1/F2/F3: Nutrition + Loudness down. 📺 For Mi. TV: On the remote, hold the Menu. + Loudness down on 5 seconds.

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Method 2: Through the team ADB (if USB-debugging is on)

adb reboot recovery

This command will restart the device directly to Recovery if it is connected to a PC and debugging is allowed.

In the Recovery menu you will see the following options (control – volume and power buttons):

• 🔄 Reboot - reboot.
• 🗑️ Wipe Data – reset to factory settings (deletes all data!).
• 📦 Apply Update – Installation of firmware with SD-card ADB.
• 🔧 Advanced – additional options (cleaning the cache, memory test).

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If the device doesn’t respond to buttons, plug it into charging for 10 minutes – sometimes a discharged battery blocks the entrance to Recovery.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a bootloader, the Wipe Data option may not work completely.

5. Engineering menu (Engineer Mode) and iron tests

Engineering menu is a tool for deep diagnostics of hardware components: cameras, accelerometer, GPS, module NFC It's useful for checking the device before you buy it or after you repair it:

Method 1: Through code

Enter in the telephone application:

##36446337##

This code will open Engineer Mode with tabs:

• 📶 Telephony - Network Test, SIM-map, IMEI.
• 🔊 Audio – check microphone, speakers, 3.5 mm connector.
• 📷 Camera – Camera test (including infrared on Redmi Note 8 Pro).
• 🧭 Sensors – data from a gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor.

Method 2: Through the application MTK Engineer Mode (for MediaTek processors)

If your device is on a MediaTek chip (e.g., Redmi) 9A or POCO M3), Install the official Google Play app MTK Engineer Mode. It gives you access:

• 📡 Settings. 4G/5G-modem (change of frequency bands).
• 🔋 Calibration of the battery (if it shows an incorrect percentage of charge).
• 🎛️ Adjusting the clock frequency of the processor (dangerous for beginners!).

Checked the camera before buying.

Testing sensors after falling

Set up the network (4G/5G)

Calibrated the battery

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On Mi TVs. TV The engineering menu is opened through the service remote (if it is included) or a combination:

1. On the normal remote, press the Menu. + Volume up for 5 seconds.
2. Enter the password: 3366 or 1144 (depending on the model).
3. From the menu, select Factory Settings for panel, backlight and audio tests.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in Engineer Mode can lead to unstable operation of the device. For example, improper calibration of the gyroscope will cause malfunctions in games, and resetting the modem settings will cause loss of network.

6. Hidden menu for display and sensor testing

If you need to check the screen for broken pixels or calibrate the sensor, use hidden tests available without codes:

Display test

1. Enter the code: ##0*##.
2. On the screen will appear color fills (red, green, blue, black, white).
3. Check if there are spots, stripes or uneven backlights on the screen.

Multi-touch test

1. Enter the code: ##64663##.
2. Touch the screen with a few fingers – touch points should be displayed.
3. If some areas do not respond, it indicates damage to the sensory layer.

Vibration and Dynamics Test

To check the vibrator and audio:

1. Enter the code: ##0842##.
2. Select the options: 🔊 Speaker - speaker test. 📳 Vibrator - Vibration testing. 🎧 Headset – Headphone test (if connected).

On Mi. TV screen-test:

1. On the remote, press Menu. → Settings → About the device → Android version TV.
2. Quickly press the remote: Up. → Down. → Left. → Right. → OK.
3. A menu with lighting tests, color reproduction and HDMI-port.

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If the display test shows artifacts (strips, flickering), this may indicate damage to the plume or matrix. On warranty devices, contact the Xiaomi service center before the deadline.

7. How to Sign In to the Fastboot Menu on Xiaomi

Fastboot is a low-level mode that is used to run a device through a PC, unlock a bootloader, or recover from serious crashes. Unlike Recovery, there is no GUI here, just a text menu and control through a text menu. ADB.

Methods of entry:

Method 1: Button combination

1. Turn off the device.
2. Hold it and hold it: 📱 For most smartphones: Power + Loudness down. 🎮 For POCO F Series: Nutrition + Loudness up.

Fastboot

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Method 2: Through ADB

adb reboot bootloader

This command will transfer the device to Fastboot if it is connected to a PC and debugging is enabled.

In Fastboot mode, you can:

• 🔓 Open the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
• 📥 Custom Recovery (Fastboot Flash Recovery) twrp.img).
• 🔄 Restore Fastboot Flash All (Fastboot Flash All) firmware.zip).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ Unlocking the bootloader requires binding to the Mi Account and waiting 72-168 hours after the first binding.

8.Menu for Xiaomi smart devices (bracelets, lamps, robot vacuum cleaners)

Xiaomi’s smart devices — such as the Mi Band, Yeelight or Mi Robot Vacuum — also have hidden menus to customize, depending on the type of gadget:

Mi Band / Smart Band

To open the hidden settings on the fitness bracelet:

1. On the main screen of the bracelet, swipe to the right to the item Still (or More).
2. Slip the Settings (cog) icon.
3. Scroll down and find the firmware version.
4. Tap on the version 5 times in a row - the menu will open for engineers with tests:

• 🔋 Checking the battery charge (real voltage).
• 📡 Bluetooth connection test.
• 🔦 Calibration of the heart rate sensor.

Yeelight (smart lamps)

To reset the lamp or access network settings:

1. Turn on and off the lamp 5 times in a row (with an interval of 1 second).
2. The lamp will start flashing, which means it has entered pairing mode.
3. Connect to its Wi-Fi network (type name yeelink-light-XXXX).
4. Open your browser and go to 192.168.0.1 – the web interface with settings will open.

Mi Robot Vacuum (Robot Vacuum)

Hidden menu for diagnosis:

1. Press and hold the buttons Home + Spot Clean on the robot body.
2. After 5 seconds, you will hear a voice message in Chinese, which means that the menu is activated.
3. Now buttons control the tests: 🔄 Power button - engine test. 🧹 Cleaning button - checking brushes. 📡 Home button – Wi-Fi and laser test.

For smart speakers Xiaomi Smart Speaker hidden menu opens with a voice command: say “Enter debugging mode” (in Chinese — “”). IP-plug-in SSH.

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Resetting Xiaomi smart devices to factory settings often requires physical access to buttons on the case. For example, for Mi Band you need to press and hold the touch button for 20 seconds, and for Yeelight - 5 times turn on / off the power.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi menu