Enter the Menu: Once the Recovery Mode screen appears (usually a list of text options on a black background), you can release the buttons. Navigating the Recovery Menu
Ensure your remote has fresh batteries and is paired. How to Open Recovery Mode on XIAOMI Mi Box S TV...
If you have tried the remote method 10 times and failed (common with third-party remotes), use a USB keyboard. This method works 100% of the time without guesswork. Enter the Menu: Once the Recovery Mode screen
Restore Power: While still holding those two buttons, plug the power adapter back into the Mi Box S. This method works 100% of the time without guesswork
If your Xiaomi Mi Box S is stuck on the boot logo (restarting endlessly) or won't turn on past a black screen, you cannot navigate the settings menu to shut it down. In this scenario, you must rely on a "hard reset" button timing.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through , detail the different methods available, and explain what to do once you are inside that mysterious menu.