Owners of wireless acoustics from the Chinese giant often face a situation when devices stop synchronizing correctly with each other or with a phone. The left channel can be silent, and the right channel can work, or the smartphone simply stops seeing the headset in the list of available Bluetooth devices. In most cases, a software failure can be fixed by returning the gadget to factory parameters.
Hard Reset for Xiaomi and Redmi accessories requires no complex equipment or special skills. All manipulations are performed through the touch pads on the headphone cases themselves. This is a standard maintenance procedure that helps to eliminate firmware errors and restore normal operation of the communication module.
Before you take any drastic action, make sure that the problem is software, not physical damage or deep battery discharge. If your Xiaomi Redmi Buds or Mi True Wireless Earbuds are acting strangely, ignoring commands, cleaning the memory settings is the first step to resuscitating them.
Preparation for the resetting procedure
Before any electronic manipulations are initiated, it is important to create the right conditions to make sure that the charging case and the headphones themselves have sufficient battery power, and it is recommended that the charge level be at least 50% so that the device does not turn off at the most inopportune moment.
It’s also critical to remove the old pairing from your smartphone’s memory: Go to your phone’s Bluetooth settings, find your headphones in the list, and click “Forget the device” or “Cancel pairing.” This action will break the current connection and clear the cache of connections on the phone side.
Once the device is removed, turn off Bluetooth on the smartphone completely.This will prevent automatic reconnection during the reset procedure, which can knock the headphone algorithm. Put both earphones in the charging case, but do not close the lid for now.
⚠️ Warning: If one of the headphones doesn't respond to touch, first wipe its contacts with an alcohol napkin and make sure it charges in the case (the indicator should burn).
Now that the preparatory phase is complete, you can go directly to the mechanics of the process, and the accuracy of your actions now determines the success of the entire recovery operation.
☑️ Preparation for discharge
Universal method of resetting through touch panels
Most modern models TWS-Xiaomi headphones, including the Redmi AirDots series and Mi True Wireless, are controlled through touch zones. Resetting in these models is done by long-term fixing of the touch.
Once removed, the device usually automatically turns on (the indicator lights up), your task is to simultaneously press and hold the touchpads on both headphones. Retention time can vary from 5 to 20 seconds depending on the specific model and firmware version.
In the process of holding, the indicators will flash a certain way. Usually, they flash red first, then they can go out, and then they will light up again, often changing color to white or red, signaling the entry into pairing mode, which is the moment when the indicators change their blinking mode after a long burn, and this means a successful reset.
- 🎧 Remove both earphones from the case at the same time.
- 👆 Find the touch areas (usually the logo or top of the leg/body).
- ⏱️ Hold both panels at the same time and hold them close. 15-20 seconds.
- 🔴 Watch the indicator: it should blink several times and go out or change color.
Once the lights have gone out or changed the pattern of blinking, release the panels. Headphones are reset and ready for a new pairing. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and find the device in the list.
What to do if the indicators do not flash?
Specificity of reset for models with a button on the case
Some advanced models, such as the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro, feature a physical control button on the charging case itself.This greatly simplifies the process and makes it more like resetting routers or other electronics.
To reset, you can place both earbuds inside the charge case. Leave the lid open. Find a round button on the back or bottom of the case. Press the case button, not the headphones themselves.
Hold the button pressed for 10-15 seconds. The indicator on the front of the case will flash white, which will signal the transition to reset and pairing mode. After the indicator blinks, release the button.
⚠️ Warning: Do not confuse short-term pressing (charge check) with long-term pressing (reset mode.
This method is considered more reliable, because it eliminates the desynchronization of actions when you press the touch panels, and after resetting, the headphones inside the case are ready for search by the new device.
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If you have a wireless charging model, make sure the case is not on the charging base during reset to avoid false indication signals.
Restore synchronization of the left and right channel
A common problem after reset or just in use is to desynchronize the channels, the phone sees two devices with the same name or only one headphone works, which means that the headphones have forgotten each other and work independently.
To fix this, you have to pair the left and right channels again, and after you do the standard reset, when the lights are gone, put the headphones back in the case, close the lid and wait 5-10 seconds.
Then re-extract both headphones at the same time, and they must automatically find each other, and the indicator on one of them (usually right) will flash slowly, waiting for a connection to the phone, and on the second - quickly blink or burn, signaling a connection with the "partner".
Only after you’ve made sure the sound comes from both channels and they’re controlling each other (for example, a pause on one pauses on the other) can you connect them to your smartphone.
- 🔄 Perform a complete reset by retaining sensors.
- 📦 Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.
- 👂 Get both devices at the same time.
- 🔗 Wait until one stops blinking (synchronization is complete).
Now you can search the device in the phone's Bluetooth menu, and if the problem persists, you may need to flash it through a special app.
Using Xiaomi Earbuds App for Diagnostics
For owners of Xiaomi smartphones and Android devices with Google Play installed, the official Xiaomi Earbuds app (formerly Mi True Wireless) is available, which allows you not only to configure the equalizer, but also to check the connection status and firmware version.
If a regular reset didn't work, try updating your firmware through the app. Often, bugs are fixed by developers in new versions of the software. Connect your headphones to your phone, open the app, and go to your device settings.
In the device menu, find the "Check Updates" option. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen. Keep your headphones near your phone while you update and don't close the app.
| Model headphones | Type of discharge | Retention time | Indication of success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots 2 / 3 | Headphone sensors | 20 seconds. | Triple flashing. |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | The button on the case | 10 seconds. | White flashing |
| Xiaomi FlipBuds | The button on the case | 15 seconds. | Pulse of indicator |
| Redmi Buds 3 Pro | Sensors or button | 10-15 seconds | Red light. |
Using official software is the best way to make sure your Xiaomi headphones are running on the latest software, which minimizes the likelihood of connection errors.
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Updating your firmware through an app often solves problems that aren’t fixed by simply resetting your settings, as it fixes errors at the device code level.
Common Errors and How to Resolve Them
Even with all the instructions, users sometimes run into difficulties. One of the most common mistakes is not keeping the buttons long enough. Many people let the sensors go after 5-7 seconds, thinking that the process has started, but it often takes up to 20 seconds to completely reset.
Another problem is that the contacts have dirt, and if the headphones were in your pocket without a case or were in use for a long time, the contacts in the case and the headphones themselves could get plaque, which prevents the sensors from charging and working properly.
It’s also worth considering that after a reset, the phone can “remember” an old connection with errors. If you reset your headphones but haven’t removed them from the Bluetooth list on your phone before, there may be address conflicts.
- 🧹 Wipe the contacts of headphones and case with dry cloth regularly.
- 📱 Always remove your device from Bluetooth before resetting.
- ⏳ Keep sensors pinched longer than you think (up to 20 seconds).
- 🔋 Make sure the case is charged, otherwise the indicator may behave incorrectly.
If none of the methods worked and the headphones still don’t work properly, the problem could be a hardware malfunction of the battery or Bluetooth module.
⚠️ Note: If the headphones were purchased recently and do not respond to a reset, do not try to disassemble them yourself, as this will lead to loss of warranty.