How to exit the main menu on Xiaomi devices: all ways

Getting into the main menu on Xiaomi devices is simple – just press the desired combination of buttons or select the item in the settings. But how to get out of it, it is not always obvious: the interface may “hang”, buttons do not respond, or the system requires confirmation of actions. This is especially true for Xiaomi Mi TV owners. TV (A, S, P, Q series, where the main menu is opened through the service menu, and smartphones on the main menu MIUI unlocked.

In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to exit the main menu for different Xiaomi devices, including:

• 📺 Mi TVs TV (Google TV, PatchWall, Android TV)
• 📱 Smartphones and tablets MIUI (including Fastboot and Recovery modes)
• 🎮 Mi Box and other Android devices TV

You will also learn what to do if the menu is not closed by standard methods (for example, after a failed update or reset settings), and how to avoid errors when working with service sections.

What is the main menu in Xiaomi and why is it necessary?

The main menu is a service section of a device that provides access to hidden settings, debugging functions and technical information, and can be called by different names depending on the model:

• 🔧 Service Menu - on Mi TVs TV
• 🛠️ Engineering Mode – on smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco
• ⚙️ Hidden Settings – in firmware based on Android TV

You can use the main menu to:

• 🔍 View technical data (firmware version, serial number, condition of hardware components).
• 🔄 Perform a reset or software update manually.
• 🎛️ Configure screen, sound, network parameters that are not available in the standard interface.
• 🔧 Include debugging modes (e.g, ADB or Fastboot).

However, not all users know that leaving this menu incorrectly can lead to:

• ❌ Device freezes (especially on Mi TVs) TV PatchWall firmware).
• ⚠️ I will reset to factory settings (if I accidentally confirm the action).
• 🚫 Blocking certain functions (for example, HDMI-CEC or Wi-Fi Direct).

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4S/5X (2020–2023 exiting the main menu via the Power button on the remote can automatically update the firmware if the Auto option has been activated in the menu. OTA. Before leaving, check if it is disabled!

How to exit the main menu on Xiaomi Mi TV TV

On Xiaomi TVs (series A, S, P, Q, ES) The main menu is usually opened via a button combination on the remote or via Android. TV The way out depends on the firmware version and the type of menu:

Method 1: Standard output (for PatchWall and Google) TV)

If you are in the main menu through:

• 🔘 Pressing Menu → Settings → All Settings → Device Preferences → About → Click 5 times on Android TV OS",
• 🔘 Menu combination + Up. + Up. + Menu (for older models),

The exit:

1. Press the Back button on the remote with one short press.
2. If the menu is not closed, hold back for 3-5 seconds.
3. On some firmware (PatchWall 3.0)+) You need to press home (home) twice.

Exception: If you are in Factory Reset or Software Update, the system may request confirmation.

• 🔹 Press Exit (if there is such a button on the screen).
• 🔹 Or choose. No/Cancel Wait for the return to the main menu.

Method 2: Forced exit (if the menu is hanging)

If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t respond to the remote buttons:

1. Turn off the power of the TV, holding the Power button on the case for 10-15 seconds.
2. Wait 1 minute and turn on the TV again.
3. If the menu reappears after turning on, reset the remote: 1. Remove the batteries from the remote. 2. Press and hold any button for 20 seconds. 3. Put the batteries back in.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV Q2 75" (2022) Forced power outage while in the main menu may reset settings HDMI-CEC. After turning on, check the Mi AnySee function in the Settings settings. → Devices → HDMI-CEC.

Method 3: Exit through ADB (for advanced users)

If the TV responds to commands, but the menu does not close, you can use the device. ADB (Android Debug Bridge:

1. Connect the TV to your PC via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
2. Turn it on. ADB in the developer settings (Settings) → On TV. → Click 7 times on Android TV OS").
3. Execute the command in the terminal: adb shell am force-stop com.android.tv.settings

If the menu is service (not system), try:

adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_HOME

How to exit the main menu (Engineering Mode) on Xiaomi smartphones

On Xiaomi smartphones and tablets (Redmi, Poco, Black Shark) the main menu is most often opened through:

• 📱 Engineering Mode (code #4636##.
• 🔧 Recovery Mode – when Power is pressed + Volume Up.
• 🚀 Fastboot - when you clamped Power + Volume Down.

In each case, the way out is different.

1. Exit from Engineering Mode (code ##4636##)

If you've come through USSD-code:

• 🔙 Press the back button on your phone (or gesture back to the phone) MIUI 12+).
• 🔚 On some firmware (MIUI 14) press "Home" (home).
• 🔄 If the menu is hanging, restart the phone with a long press of Power.

Important: In the Testing section, do not click on Clear Data or Factory Reset – this will lead to data loss!

2.Exit from Recovery Mode

In Recovery Mode (recovery menu), the output is carried out through:

• 🔘 Selection of a Reboot item → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation, Power to confirm).
• 🔋 If the phone doesn’t respond, hold the Power for 10-15 seconds to force a reboot.

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones Xiaomi 12/13 series MIUI 14 When leaving Recovery, a warning may appear “Custom” ROM It's okay if you haven't installed custom firmware. Press Cancel and wait for the system to boot.

3.Out of Fastboot

In Fastboot mode, the output is performed by the command:

fastboot reboot

If the phone is connected to the PC, but the command does not work:

• 🔌 Turn off the cable. USB and hold the Power for 20 seconds.
• 🔄 Or select Reboot on your phone screen (if the menu is displayed).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users have trouble logging out of the main menu, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

1. The menu does not close after pressing. Back/Home

Reason: On some firmware (MIUI 13/14 Android TV 12+) System menus block standard gestures.

Decision:

• 🔹 Try holding the back button for 5-7 seconds.
• 🔹 On Mi TVs. TV press Menu → Exit (if such a clause exists).
• 🔹 Disconnect the device from the network for 30 seconds.

2. The settings were lost after the exit.

Reason: The main menu may have changed screen, sound, or network settings (e.g., the main menu, HDMI-CEC, Wi-Fi Direct).

Decision:

• 🔧 On TVs: Go to Settings → Sound and image → Resetting image settings.
• 📶 On smartphones: check the settings → Wireless networks → Resetting network settings.

3.The device got stuck after exit

Reason: Auto Test or Factory Reset may have been activated in the main menu.

Decision:

• 🔄 Forced reboot the device (hold the Power 10-20 seconds).
• 🔧 If the menu appears again after the reboot, reset to factory settings via Recovery.

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Before entering the main menu on your Xiaomi TV, disable the Auto Update option in your system settings, which will prevent you from unexpectedly installing firmware while working with service sections.

How to Prevent the Main Menu from Opening Accidentally

To avoid getting back into the main menu (especially if you happen to be there by accident), follow these tips:

On Xiaomi Mi TVs TV

• 🔐 Disable button service combinations: Settings → The device → Special facilities → Disable "Button Combinations"
• 🔧 Update your firmware to the latest version (newer versions of PatchWall block main menu by default).
• 👶 If there are children in the house, turn on the child mode: Settings → Security → Parental control

On Xiaomi smartphones

• 🔢 Remove Menu Engineering Codes from Call History.
• 🔒 Turn off the developer mode if you don’t need it: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times to turn off)
• 🛡️ Set a password for the bootloader (to protect against accidental login to Fastboot): Settings → Password and security → Locking the loader

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Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall 4.0 firmware+ The main menu login is disabled by default, and you need a service remote or a service remote to unlock it. ADB-team.

What to do if the main menu opens on its own

If the main menu appears without your participation, it may be about:

• 🤖 Firmware failure (especially after update) OTA).
• 🎮 Problems with the remote (slip buttons).
• 🦠 Virus or malware (on Android devices).

Diagnostics and solution

Step 1. Check the remote.

• 🔍 Check the buttons for the presence of sticking.
• 🔋 Replace the batteries.
• 📱 Check the remote via the Mi Remote app (if the menu opens and through it, the problem is in the TV).

Step 2. Check the firmware.

• 🔄 Update the device to the latest version.
• 🔧 If the problem occurs after the update, roll back through Recovery.

Step 3. Reset the settings:

• 📺 On TV: Settings → The device → Reset and reset → Resetting settings.
• 📱 On Smartphone: Settings → About Phone → Resetting.

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV ES65 (2021) The spontaneous opening of the main menu may be due to a malfunction of the infrared receiver, in which case repairs are required at the service center.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions