How to Customize and Improve Your Xiaomi TV Box Mini
Many people look for ways to “jailbreak” their Xiaomi TV Box Mini, but the truth is — jailbreaking can damage the device, void its warranty, and even expose it to harmful software.
Instead of taking that risk, you can achieve the same goal — installing more apps, boosting performance, and personalizing your TV box — using safe methods. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide you (or your clients) can follow.
Step 1: Update Your Xiaomi TV Box Mini
- Go to Settings → About → System Update.
- Tap Check for updates.
- If an update is available, install it.
- Restart the TV box.
👉 Updates fix bugs, improve speed, and add new features without any risks.
Step 2: Enable Developer Options (Optional)
- Go to Settings → About → Build number.
- Tap Build number seven times.
- You’ll see a message: “You are now a developer.”
- A new menu called Developer options will appear.
👉 Only use this if you need USB debugging or advanced settings. Do not change unknown options.
Step 3: Install Apps from Trusted Sources
Not all apps are in the Play Store, but you can still add them safely.
Method 1: Downloader app
- Install the Downloader app from the Play Store.
- Enter a trusted APK link.
- Download and install the app.
Method 2: USB method
- Download the APK on your computer from a reliable site.
- Copy it to a USB drive.
- Plug the USB into your TV box.
- Open File Manager → Install APK.
👉 This is called sideloading apps — totally legal if you use trusted sources.
Step 4: Improve Performance
- Uninstall apps you don’t use.
- Go to Settings → Apps and clear cache for heavy apps.
- Keep at least 500 MB of free storage.
- Reboot once a week.
- Use a wired Ethernet connection for faster streaming.
Step 5: Reset if Something Goes Wrong
- Go to Settings → Backup & Reset → Factory Reset.
- Confirm and wait for the process.
- The box will return to factory settings.
👉 Use this only if the box is very slow or unstable.
Final Thoughts
There’s no need to jailbreak your Xiaomi TV Box Mini to get more out of it. With updates, sideloading trusted apps, and some quick performance tweaks, you’ll have a box that runs smoothly and gives you all the features you need — safely.