How to untie the Xiaomi headset from the phone: the complete guide

Modern wireless headphones, such as the popular Xiaomi Redmi AirDots or Mi True Wireless Earphones, have become an integral part of everyday life, providing comfort when listening to music and talking. However, there are often situations when you need to break the connection: you sell a gadget, change your smartphone or just want to connect your headphones to a new device. The process of disconnecting the connection is not always obvious, especially given that these devices do not have a physical screen or control buttons as usual.

Simply turning off the headphones or moving away from the phone is not enough to completely remove the pairing. Residual data in the memory of the smartphone can interfere with the correct operation when reconnecting or transferring the device to another user. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to properly and completely untie the Xiaomi headset from your mobile device to avoid conflicts in the future.

We'll look at the standard methods through the Android operating system settings, the ways to force the earbuds to reset, and the Bluetooth cache cleaning techniques that help in difficult cases. You'll learn not just to turn off the sound, but to completely remove the digital trace of the device from the phone's memory, which is an important digital hygiene procedure.

The standard method of disconnection through Bluetooth settings

The easiest and safest way to break the connection between your phone and your headphones is to use the built-in operating system settings menu, which is suitable for all versions of Android and the MIUI or HyperOS shells. You need to go to Settings → Bluetooth, which displays a list of all available and previously connected devices.

Once you find the device you want, click on the gear icon or arrow next to the model name. In the menu that opens, you will need to select the option "Disable" or "Forget the device" and select "Forget» (Forget/Unpair) This is critical, as it not only breaks the current connection, but also removes the encryption keys from the phone’s memory, ensuring that when the headphones are turned on, they won’t automatically try to reconnect to your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell or give headphones, be sure to use the Forget Device feature. Simply turning off Bluetooth on your phone is not enough, as the headset can automatically connect to your account the next time you turn on, which will cause inconvenience to the new owner.

In some cases, the system may request confirmation of action. This is a standard security measure to prevent devices from being accidentally removed. Once confirmed, the headphones will change to "Not Connected," and then they will disappear from the list of conjugated devices. If the headset was active, the indicators on it may flash, signaling a disconnect.

Resetting the settings of the headphones Xiaomi

Sometimes it’s not enough to remove the device from the smartphone side alone. If Xiaomi headphones store data from previous connections in their internal memory, they may try to automatically find the last known device when turned on. To completely reset, you need to perform a hardware reboot of the headphones themselves. The procedure may vary slightly depending on the model, but the general principle remains the same.

For most models, such as AirDots and Earbuds Basic, you need to put both headphones in the charging case. Make sure the case is charged and the contacts on the headphones are clean. Then find the functional button on the case case case (usually hidden or located on the end). Press and hold this button for 15-20 seconds. The headphones will flash red and white several times, after which they will go out. This means that the reset is successfully performed, and the headset is back in factory condition.

If your model doesn’t have a button on the case (such as some versions of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2), the procedure is performed through touch zones. You will need to remove both earphones from the case and simultaneously touch touch touch touch the touch areas on both devices. Hold the touch for about 5-7 seconds until the sound signal or color changes. The exact sequence of actions for your particular model is better clarified in the official guide, as firmware may differ.

Cleaning up Bluetooth cache and solving problems

There are times when the standard deletion does not work: the Forget button is inactive, or the device is constantly returned to the list of conjugated, this may indicate a software failure in the Bluetooth module of the operating system, in which case a deeper cleaning is required, such as resetting the Bluetooth module through the developer menu or cleaning the system application data.

To do this, go to Settings → Apps → Show all apps. In the upper right corner of the menu, click three dots and select Show System Processes. Find in the list of Bluetooth (not to be confused with Bluetooth MIDI or Bluetooth Test). Go to the app store and click Clear Cache and Clear Data. This action is safe for your personal files, but it will reset all Bluetooth connection settings on your phone.

Once the data is cleaned, you need to reboot your smartphone. When you turn on, the system re-initializes the Bluetooth module. Now you can try to re-search and save your Xiaomi headset as a new device. This method often solves problems when the phone "sees" the headphones, but can not connect, giving a pairing error.

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Before clearing Bluetooth data, write down passwords from important Wi-Fi networks if they are not synced with your cloud account, as this procedure will remove them from your phone’s memory.

Use of flight mode and reset

Sometimes the software conflict is temporary, and it involves the hanging of communications services, and a simple but effective method is to use flight mode, turn on the flight mode for 10-15 seconds, and then turn it off, and this will force all radios to restart, including Bluetooth, NFC and mobile communications.

If that doesn't work, do a full smartphone reboot. Unlike simply turning off the screen, rebooting clears RAM and restarts system processes. For models with a fixed battery, it's often the only way to reset the freeze drivers. Once you turn on your phone, check the list of Bluetooth devices again. Often, "phantom" connections disappear after such a procedure.

For root-enabled device owners, there are more advanced methods, such as restarting the Bluetooth service through the terminal with service restart bluetooth, but for the average user, this is unnecessary and can be dangerous.

Disconnect from Mi Account and Mi Home app

Xiaomi smart headsets often integrate with the Mi Home ecosystem or have its own Xiaomi Earbuds app. If you untie the device through Bluetooth settings but haven't removed it from the app, the listening and equalizer settings statistics may continue to sync or conflict the next time you connect.

Open the Mi Home app or a profile headphone app. Find your headset in the list of devices. Click on it, then select settings (usually three dots in the corner) and click on Delete Device or Untie. This action will permanently break the digital link between your Mi Account account and a particular instance of headphones.

⚠️ Note: When you remove the device from the Mi Home app, stored user settings, such as touch control configuration or noise reduction level, may be removed. If you plan to use headphones with another phone, make sure the new settings are applied again.

It's also worth checking the "My Devices" section in the settings of the Mi Account itself on the site or phone. If the headset is displayed as an active device, remove it from there, which is especially important when selling a device so that the new owner can seamlessly link it to his account and access all the functions of the ecosystem.

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Deleting the device completely requires action in three places: the phone’s Bluetooth settings, the menu of the app itself for the headphones, and the list of devices in the Mi Account.

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