Wireless headphone problems are often caught off guard: the sound begins to break, one of the speakers is silent or the device completely refuses to connect to the smartphone. Owners of the popular Xiaomi ecosystem and sub-brands Redmi and Poco face this regularly, because software problems in Bluetooth modules are common. Often the only effective solution is a complete reset to factory parameters, which clears the cache of connections and returns the gadget to its original state.
Unlike smartphones, where the reset button is usually located in the menu or in a separate hole, the TWS-The process may not be obvious to models. You don't need special tools or access to an engineering menu, but it's important to know exactly what the sequence of actions is for your particular model. Incorrect execution of steps can lead to the fact that the headphones go into pairing mode, but do not reset internal errors.
In this article, we will discuss universal methods and specific combinations for different series of devices: you will learn how to distinguish software glitch from hardware failure and when you really need to intervene in firmware. The right hard reset can extend the life of your headphones and eliminate the need to carry them to the service center.
⚠️ Warning: After resetting all settings, the headphones will lose communication with all previously paired devices. You will have to re-search and connect to the Bluetooth menu of your smartphone.
When you need a full reset of headphones Xiaomi
The first sign that your device needs to reset its logic is to de-synchronize the channels, where the left earphone plays music and the right earphone is silent or makes static noise, often due to a build-up of errors in the data buffer between the two modules.
It is also necessary if you have changed your smartphone or tablet and can not connect to the accessory. Old connection profiles may conflict with new authorization requests. If your gadget appears twice on the list of available devices or with the prefix “(2)”, this is the right signal to action.
- 🔇 The sound became quiet even when the volume on the phone was twisted to the maximum.
- 🔋 The charging indicator burns incorrectly or does not light up at all when placed in a case.
- 📱 The device is not visible in the Bluetooth list, although the charge is there and other gadgets see it.
Sometimes problems arise after a smartphone firmware update, when Bluetooth communication protocols are updated and become incompatible with the old accessory settings, in which case the reset acts as a bridge to re-introduce devices at a clean level.
Preparation for the discharge procedure
Before you start manipulating touch panels or mechanical buttons, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps, and ignoring this step in 80% of cases leads to the fact that users find the method unworkable, although the problem was in the banal rush.
First of all, put both earbuds in the charge case. Make sure the case is charged and the headphones fit tightly into the contacts. The indicators should light up, signaling the start of charging. If this does not happen, wipe the contacts with dry cloth - oxidation can interfere with the transmission of the status signal.
☑️ Preparation for discharge
The next critical step is to remove the device profile from your smartphone memory. Go to Bluetooth settings, find your Xiaomi Mi True Wireless or Redmi Buds, and click "Forget the device" or "Delete." Until you do, the phone will try to automatically restore the connection to the saved settings, blocking the reset process.
Close all audio-based applications, such as music players, YouTube, or instant messengers. Background processes can take control of the headphones when they are rebooted, causing initialization failure. Allow the system to fully release the audio channel before the procedure begins.
Universal Reset Method for Most Models
Most modern models, including the popular AirDots, Redmi Buds 3 and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, use a single reset logic through touch panels. This method does not require finding hidden buttons on the case case case and is performed exclusively through touch.
Remove both earbuds from the case. Wait for them to turn on (usually flashing the indicator). Now you need to simultaneously touch the touch areas on both earbuds and hold them. Retention time varies, but the standard value for resetting is 5-7 seconds.
Algorithm of action:
1. Remove the headphones from the case.
2 Press and hold the sensors of both headphones for 5-7 seconds.
3. wait for a red blink (or a series of quick blinks).
4. Place in the case for 10 seconds.At the time of successful reset, the indicators should flash red (sometimes white, depending on the model) or quickly blink 3-4 times. This is a signal that the internal memory is cleared. Then put the headset back in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds to reboot the modules.
What to do if sensors do not respond?
Specific combinations for different series
Some series of devices require more complex manipulations, since the standard long-press is only responsible for turning on the voice assistant or switching tracks. For models such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or some versions of Redmi AirDots, the developers have provided special algorithms.
For Mi True Wireless Earphones 2/2S/2 Basic models, double-extract is often used. Put the headphones in the case, close the lid, then open it and quickly pull out both headphones at the same time. In some cases, you need to do this 5 times in a row without interruption. The indicator on the case should flash white, confirming the reset.
Owners of Xiaomi FlipBuds or Active Noise Canceling (ANC) models should pay attention to the behavior of the indicators. They may have a reset accompanied by an audible signal inside the headphones themselves, if you hear the characteristic sound of "reset done" or a similar chime, then the procedure was successful.
| Model headphones | Resetting method | Indication of success | Retention time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots / Mi True Basic | Sensor retention 5-7 seconds | Red flashing | 5-7 seconds |
| Mi True Wireless 2/2S | Sensor retention 20 seconds | Indicator goes off/lights up | 20 seconds. |
| Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro | The button on the case | White flashing | 10 seconds. |
| Redmi Buds 3 Pro | Sensor retention 10 seconds | Sound signal + flashing | 10 seconds. |
If neither method works, try the three-retract method. Put your headphones in a case, pull them out, put them back, pull them out again, and so on three times. Then press the sensors. This tambourine dance helps to reset the charge controller, which often blocks work when software errors occur.
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If you have a model with a button on your case but it doesn't respond to short presses, make sure you press the reset function button, not the button(s) if they are separated. In some models, it's the same button, but the duration of the press is 3 seconds pairing, 15+ seconds reset.
Diagnosing problems after resetting
You've done everything, but the headphones are still not working properly? Maybe the problem isn't software failure, but the physical state of the contacts or the battery. After reset, the headphones go back to factory settings, which means shutting down any optimizations that might have masked battery wear.
Check each headphone separately. Put only the left one in the case, wait 30 seconds, check the indicator. Then just the right one. If one of them doesn't show charge or the case indicator doesn't respond to its installation, the problem may be oxidation of the contacts or failure of the battery of a particular module.
- 🔍 Check the speaker grid for earwax – this is a common cause of quiet sound.
- 🔌 Wipe charging contacts on the case and headphones with an alcohol napkin.
- 📱 Check if the phone has a system update that could have disrupted the Bluetooth stack.
It's also worth checking if the phone has memorized old data. Sometimes the Bluetooth listing will have a "Dublicate" record or a device with a similar name, delete all the recordings associated with your headphones, and pair it again as if it were a new device.
⚠️ Warning: If one earphone discharges much faster than another after reset (e.g. 20% vs 80%), this is a sign of battery degradation.
Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app
For advanced users of the Xiaomi and Redmi ecosystem, there is an official Xiaomi Earbuds app (or Mi Wear for older models) that allows you not only to track the charge, but also to control the firmware of the headphones. Sometimes updating the firmware through the application solves problems that a regular reset cannot fix.
Go to the settings inside the app. There may be a button called "Reset headphones" or "Factory Reset." Using the software method through the app is often more reliable, since the command is sent directly to the headphone chip, avoiding possible errors in the interpretation of touch panel touches.
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Using an official firmware reset and update app is the most reliable way to fix software errors, as it ensures that commands are compatible with your device’s firmware version.
The app also allows you to calibrate your sensors, and if you have no touch control (for example, tracks don't switch), the app may have a "Sensor Calibration" feature, and you can do this test by following the instructions on the screen to restore sensitivity.