Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, commonly known as Airdots, has gained popularity for its affordable price and decent sound quality. However, like any electronics, it can face software failures, loss of synchronization between channels or problems connecting to new devices. In such situations, standard disconnection through the Bluetooth menu of a smartphone is often ineffective, requiring deeper intervention in the gadget system.
Hard Reset is a radical but often the only way to bring the device back to life, a process that clears the internal memory of the headphones from pairing errors and forcibly restarts their microcontrollers. Unlike simple headphones, Airdots does not have a physical reset button, so the procedure is performed through a special sequence of touch panels, which requires accuracy and understanding of the processes.
In this guide, we will take a detailed look at all the stages of rebooting, look at the nuances for different versions of firmware and answer frequent questions from users, learn how to properly prepare a case, why it is important to follow timings and what to do if the standard method did not work. Careful follow-up to the instructions will help avoid common mistakes and ensure that your work is restored. TWS-headphone.
Preparation for the resetting procedure
Before you start manipulating the touch panels, you need to make sure that the device is ready to execute the command. The critical condition is the battery level. If the headphones are discharged, they may not respond to touch or turn off at the most critical moment, which will lead to an incorrect reset. Place both earphones in the charging case and wait at least 15-20 minutes, even if the indicators show a full charge.
The next step is to clean up the list of paired devices on your smartphone.Look for Mi True Wireless EBs in your Bluetooth settings. Basic_R (or similar) and select the option “Forget device” or “Unpair pairing” This action will remove old encryption keys from the phone’s memory, which may conflict with a new connection attempt after resetting.
⚠️ Warning: Before starting the procedure, be sure to remove the headphones from the case. Trying to reset while they are inside the charging case will not work, since in the case they go into charging mode and block the touch control.
It is also recommended to check the cleanliness of the contact areas on the headphones themselves and inside the case. Oxidation or dust can interfere with normal energy and data transfer. Wipe the contacts with a dry soft cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol, allowing them to dry completely before use.
Classic Reset Method Through Touch Panels
The most common way to bring Xiaomi Airdots back to factory status is to use touch buttons, a method that is universal for most firmware versions and does not require a computer connection or additional software installation.
Remove both earbuds from the charge case. They should automatically turn on, as the flashing lights signal. Wait until one of the headphones (usually the right one) flashes red and white, and the other goes out. This is the normal connection standby mode. Now press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously.
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The retention time is about 20 seconds. The indicators will change colors: first they can flash red, then white, and finally both headphones must flash red three times in a row and turn off. It is the triple flashing in red that indicates the success of the Hard Reset command.
Once the lights are gone, place the headphones back in the case for 5-10 seconds and then re-extract them. Now they should go into pairing mode (fast flashing white light on both devices), which means they are ready for a new connection. If this does not happen, repeat the procedure, paying more attention to the synchrony of pressing.
⚠️ Warning: Do not let your fingers go immediately after the first color change of the indicator.The system often requires long-term retention to confirm the user's intentions to avoid accidental discharges in the pocket.
Alternative methods and working with different versions
Sometimes the classic method may not work the first time because of the firmware version or the specifics of the touch sensors. In such cases, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic users can try a modified algorithm of actions, which is especially relevant if the headphones "hang" and stopped responding to normal commands.
Try resetting with just one earpiece. Leave the right earpiece in the case (or turn it off), and the left earpiece out. Press and hold the left earpiece until it turns off (after ~20 seconds), but continue holding your finger for another 5-10 seconds. Then quickly repeat the procedure for the right earpiece. This method helps reboot-chip each device individually.
There's also a triple click method that works on some board revisions, so you can quickly tap the touchpad 5 times in a row, and if the earbud emits a characteristic audible signal or the indicator changes behavior, you've got a special mode activated, but you still prefer a long-term retention method for a full reset.
Why isn't the reset working?
It is important to understand that different batches of Xiaomi Airdots may have minor differences in the logic of the software. If the standard 20 seconds do not work, try to increase the retention time to 30-40 seconds.
Solving problems with desynchronization of the left and right channel
One of the most common problems requiring resetting is the stereo pair being desynchronized, the user hearing sound from only one headphone, or they are connecting to the phone as two separate mono devices, due to a loss of communication between the master device (usually the right channel) and the dependent device (left channel).
The sync reset procedure is identical to a full reset, but requires special care during the re pairing phase. Once you have reset (the indicators flashed three times red) and placed the headphones in the case, remove them simultaneously. Do not try to connect them to the phone immediately.
Give me the headphones. 5-10 And then they have to automatically find each other, and the indicator on one of them (the addict) has to go out, and the second one (the master) has to keep flashing white lights fast. TWS-Connection restored and devices ready for external connection.
| Status of the indicator | Meaning | User action |
|---|---|---|
| Blinking white (quickly) | Interconnection mode | Search for the device in the Bluetooth menu of the phone |
| Blinking white (slowly) | Attempting to reconnect | Wait or reset the settings |
| Burning red. | Charging/Low charge | Put it in the case or charge it. |
| Blinks red and white | Waiting for connection | Check out the master headphone |
If after all the manipulations the phone sees two Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R and Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_L Separately, the synchronization failed, repeat the reset procedure, making sure that both earphones were turned off before the process began.
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Tip: After successfully resetting and connecting to your phone, keep the volume down to a minimum, then slowly add it, which will help calibrate the volume level and avoid sudden sonic spikes that can damage your hearing or speaker.
Diagnostics of malfunctions after resetting
Have you done all the steps, but the headphones still don't work correctly? In this case, you need to diagnose. Often the problem is not the software failure, but the physical condition of the contacts or battery. If after resetting Xiaomi Airdots do not turn on or do not enter pairing mode, check the voltage in the network.
Use another charging cable or power supply. A weak current may not wake up the charge controller, which makes the headphone think the battery is empty even if it's charged. Leave the device in a case for 30-40 minutes connected to a powerful adapter (for example, from a smartphone with fast charging, but without the support of exotic protocols that can block charging of small devices).
⚠️ Attention: If the indicator on the headphone is constantly lit red and does not go out even after being removed from the case, this may indicate a malfunction of the battery or power controller.
It's also worth checking if the touch buttons are stuck. Dirt, earwax, or moisture can create false resistance, which makes the earphone "think" that the button is pinched and does not respond to new commands.
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If after 3-4 attempts of complete reset and thorough cleaning of contacts headphones are not working, the probability of hardware defect requiring replacement of the device or professional repair is high.