How to transfer images from Xiaomi to TV USB: guide

Have you taken great photos on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13 Pro, but want to watch them on a big TV screen? USB It seems like the easiest solution to do is to not have complex Wi-Fi settings or buy additional adapters, but in practice, users face problems: the TV can't see the phone, files can't open, or the connection is constantly broken.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to display images from Xiaomi to the TV through the USB, including nuances for different versions MIUI (12 to 15) and TV models (Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi TV). You'll learn how to set up your data mode, what cables to use, and what to do if the TV doesn't recognize the device, and alternative methods in case you're not aware of the problem. USB-connection is down.

Why the TV can’t see Xiaomi USB?

Before you connect devices, it is important to understand the possible causes of failures, and most often the problem lies not in the cable itself, but in the settings of your smartphone or TV.

Here are the main reasons why the photo is transmitted through USB may not work:

• 🔌 The wrong connection mode: Xiaomi defaults to only charge, not file transfer.
• 📱 An outdated version MIUI: In the firmware older MIUI 12 may not have support MTP-protocol for some television sets.
• 🖥️ TV Limitations: Budget models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV 4A) Do not support reading external drives through USB.
• 🔗 Damaged cable: Even if it charges the phone, the data transfer may not work due to damaged contacts.
• 🔒 Lockdown USB-Port: On some TVs (e.g. Samsung) QLED 2020+) You need to manually allow access to USB-device.

If your TV doesn’t respond to your smartphone connection at all, check the cable on another device first (e.g., connect Xiaomi to your computer). If file transfer is working, the problem is with the TV or its settings.

What cables and adapters will you need?

Not everyone. USB-The cable is suitable for transferring photos from Xiaomi to the TV:

Critical detail: Charging-only cables (often bundled with cheap powerbanks) are not suitable for data transfer. Look for the label "Sync & Charge" or "Data Transfer" on the package.

If your TV is on. USB-port of type C (as in LG OLED C2 Sony X90J), Xiaomi also has Type-C, and you can use a direct cable. USB-C ↔ USB-C. But make sure he supports the regime. USB OTG (This is usually stated in the characteristics).

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi to a TV via USB

Now, to the process itself, follow the instructions carefully, because skipping even one step can cause the TV to fail to see the photos.

1. Prepare the cable. Use the original Xiaomi cable or a certified data-enabled analogue. If you connect through the hub, make sure it's connected to the power source.
2. Activate Developer Mode (optional) on some TVs (e.g. Sony Android) TV) To access Xiaomi files, you need to enable debugging by USB. For this: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect Xiaomi to a TV. Put the cable in your phone and in your phone. USB-The TV port. Xiaomi should display a notification about the connection.
4. Select file transfer mode. Swipe down the notification bar and click on the option. USB for file transfer (or) MTP). If there is no such paragraph, see the following section.
5. Open files on the TV. Go to the menu of the TV (usually the Source or Input button), select USB-device and find the folder DCIM Pictures where the photos are stored.

A cable with data transmission support is used

Xiaomi is in mode. MTP (file transfer)

The TV supports reading external drives

USB-TV port intact

Xiaomi unlocked the screen (on some models, the lock interferes with the connection)-->

If the TV says “Device not supported” or “No data” after you connect, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot both Xiaomi and the TV.
• 🔌 Connect the phone to another USB-Port on the TV (if there are several of them).
• 📱 On Xiaomi in Memory settings → Settings → USB-Connection select File Transfer (MTP).
• 🖥️ On the TV on the menu USB-Click on "Update" or "Scan".

What to do if Xiaomi is not displayed in mode MTP?

One of the most common problems is that the phone connects to the TV, but it doesn't go into file transfer mode. Here's how to fix this:

1. Forced to turn on MTP through the developer's settings:

1. Activate Developer Mode (as described above).
2. Go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the default USB configuration and select File Transfer (MTP).
4. Connect your phone to the TV – the mode should turn on automatically.

2. Check the settings USB Xiaomi:

• Go to Settings. → Memory. → Settings (three dots at the top) → USB-connection.
• Make sure that File Transfer is selected (MTP), not just charging or PTP.
• If you're optional MTP missing, update MIUI last-minute.

3. Reset the settings USB (for MIUI 14+):

Sometimes it helps to reset the settings. USB-- For this, hosta:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your computer (not your TV!)
2. In Windows Device Manager, find Xiaomi → MTP-device.
3. Right-click. → Update the driver → Search for drivers on this computer → Select from the list.
4. Choose. MTP-The device (even if it is already selected) and click.
5. Turn off your phone and connect to the TV.

If none of these things worked, the problem could be the firmware of the TV. LG No support for WebOS before version 5.0 MTP In this case, all that remains is to use alternative methods of transmission (about them in the next section).

Alternative ways to transfer photos from Xiaomi to TV

If you connect through USB Does not work or you need to transfer photos regularly, consider these options:

1. Wireless transmission via Mi Share (Wi-Fi Direct)

• 📲 On Xiaomi: Open Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share.
• 🖥️ On TV: Turn on Wi-Fi Direct or Screen Mirroring (depending on model).
• 🔗 Select the TV in the list of available devices on Xiaomi and confirm the connection.
• 📷 In the Xiaomi Gallery, click Share → Mi Share and select photos.

2.Using Google Cast (Chromecast)

If you have Android. TV TV with Google Cast support:

1. Make sure that Xiaomi and the TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Google Photos on Xiaomi, select photos and click Broadcast (screen icon with Wi-Fi).
3. Choose your TV from the list.

3. Cloud services (Google Photos, Mi Cloud)

• 📱 Upload photos to Google Photos or Mi Cloud with Xiaomi.
• 🖥️ On your TV, open the Google Photos app (if any) or use your browser to access i.mi.com (for Mi Cloud).
• ⚠️ Requires a stable Internet and can take time with a large library.

4. USB-flash-drive

The most reliable, but not the fastest way:

1. Copy photos from Xiaomi to a flash drive or memory card (via an adapter).
2. Put the drive in the TV.
3. Open files through the built-in media player.

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If the TV does not support exFAT, format the flash drive into FAT32 (Maximum file size is 4 GB. For this, use the Files app on Xiaomi: select the drive → Settings → Format.

Each of these methods has its pros and cons: Mi Share works fast, but it can crop the quality of photos, and Google Cast requires good Wi-Fi.

Compatibility of Xiaomi with different TVs: table

Not all TVs work equally well with Xiaomi. USB. Here are the compatibility data for popular models:

If your model is not in the table, check the support MTP In the instructions for the TV. Usually, Android TVs. TV (Sony, Philips, some Xiaomi are best compatible with Xiaomi, and models on Tizen (Samsung) or WebOS (LG) Often, alternative methods are required.

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Android TVs TV (Sony, Philips, Xiaomi are usually supported MTP "Out of the box” while Samsung and LG You often need workarounds (Wi-Fi Direct, Google Cast).

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, there may be errors.

1.The TV says "Device not supported"

⚠️ This error often appears on Samsung TVs and LG When you connect Xiaomi, the reason is the blocking of uncertified USB-devices:

• On Samsung: Go to Settings → General. → External device → Allow unidentified USB.
• Nana LG: Update the TV to the latest version.
• On any TV: Try connecting Xiaomi through USB-feed-in.

2. Xiaomi connects, but photos don't show

Possible causes:

• 📁 Photos are stored on a memory card, and the TV only sees Xiaomi’s internal memory (or vice versa).
• 🔍 Photo folder hidden. On Xiaomi, open Files, click Settings. → Show hidden files.
• 📌 The file format is not supported. TVs are usually readable. JPEG and PNG, not HEIC (It's used in iPhones. HEIC It does not apply, but if the photos were edited in third-party applications, they could be converted to an incompatible format.

3.The connection is permanently broken

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi switches off the TV after a few seconds, the problem may be malnutrition USB-Televisions often limit the current to the port. USB (It's usually up to 500 mA, which isn't enough for modern smartphones:

• Use it. USB-External power hub (connect it to the outlet).
• Connect Xiaomi to charging in parallel with the connection to the TV (via the Y-cable).
• In Xiaomi settings, enable charge saving (this will reduce power consumption).

4.The TV asks for the device to be formatted

This means that the TV recognizes Xiaomi as an empty drive.

• Xiaomi is in mode. PTP instead MTP.
• File system of internal memory Xiaomi (F2FS) not supported by a television.
• folder DCIM It is damaged (try to open it on your computer).

Solution: copy the photos to a memory card formatted in FAT32, And plug her into the TV.

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