How to reset Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 headphones to factory settings: the full guide

Why You Need to Reset Headphones and When to Do It

Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 wireless headphones are a popular model with good value for money, but even they sometimes fail. For example, you may find yourself in a situation where one headphone has stopped connecting, the sound is interrupted, or the device is not determined by the smartphone at all. In 80% of these cases, hard reset to factory settings helps - a procedure that returns the headphones to the original settings of connection and operation.

Resetting not only solves connection problems, but is also useful in other scenarios:

• 🔄 You sell or give the headphones to another person and want to remove all the associated devices.
• 🔊 Headphones began to “glutch”: spontaneously disconnect, do not synchronize with each other or emit extraneous sounds.
• 📱 After updating the firmware of the smartphone (for example, MIUI 14 or Android 13+) The headphones stopped connecting correctly.
• 🔋 Battery discharges too quickly, although it used to hold the charge longer.

It's important to understand that resetting is not a panacea, and if the problem is a physical breakdown (e.g., a damaged speaker or charging case contacts), then going back to factory settings is not going to help, and in such cases, repair or replacement of the device will be required.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you start resetting, follow a few simple steps to avoid additional complications:

1. Check the headphones and the case. Make sure the case has at least 20-30% charge, and the headphones themselves are not discharged to zero. If the battery is completely dead, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes.
2. Remove the headphones from the list of paired devices. On Android: go to Settings → Bluetooth, find Earbuds Basic 2 and click "Forget the device." On iPhone: Settings → Bluetooth, swipe right on the headphones and select "Forget this device."
3. Check the physical condition of the headphones. Make sure that the contacts of the charge case and the headphones are free of dirt or oxidation. If necessary, gently wipe them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

If you plan to sell or transfer headphones to another person, it is also worth it:

• 🧼 Wipe the headphones and case with an antiseptic napkin (without aggressive chemicals!).
• 📦 Make sure that all accessories are included (spare ambushes, charging cable).

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones were connected to multiple devices (like a smartphone and a laptop), they will "forget" all pairings after reset.

How to Reset Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2

The reset procedure for Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 takes no more than a minute, but requires strict adherence to the sequence of actions.

1. Place both earbuds in the charge case, make sure they are properly positioned on the magnetic contacts (left earbud in the left socket, right in the right).
2. Close the case cover for 5 seconds, then open it. This action wakes up the headphones and prepares them for reset.
3. Find the reset button on the case. It is located on the back side (near the charge indicator) and is usually marked with a small hole or an R (Reset) icon.
4. Press the reset button on 10-15 Use a paper clip, a toothpick, or some other thin object, and the indicator on the case will flash red, then go out and light up white, which is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Wait until the process is complete. The headphones will automatically turn off after the reset, close the case cover and wait 30 seconds before the next connection.

Critical: Don't interrupt holding the reset button even if the indicator starts flashing. A full reset takes exactly 10-15 seconds - if released earlier, the procedure will not end.

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If the reset button does not press, check if the hole is clogged with dust. Carefully clean it with a needle, without exerting excessive effort to avoid damaging the micro-switch.

Frequent Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple procedure like resetting headphones can go wrong, and here are some of the most common user errors and ways to address them:

• 🔴 The indicator does not blink when you press the reset button. Causes: Case is discharged (plug in charge). Button is locked due to dirt (clean the hole). Headphones are not properly installed in the case (check magnetic contacts).
• 🔄 After reset, the headphones do not connect to the phone. Solution: Remove them from the list of Bluetooth devices on the phone and pair again. Reboot the smartphone (sometimes helps with conflicts of Bluetooth drivers). Try connecting to another device (like a tablet) to rule out a smartphone problem.
• 🎧 One earphone doesn't work after reset. Possible reasons: The earphone isn't charged (put it in the case for 5 minutes), contact in the case is damaged (try to clean it with alcohol carefully). Software failure (repeat the reset again).

⚠️ Note: If the headphones are still not synchronized after reset (for example, only one plays), the problem may lie in a different version of the firmware on the left and right earphones).

How to connect headphones after resetting

After a successful reset, Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 returns to factory settings and needs to be re-coupled with a smartphone.The connection process is slightly different for Android and iOS:

For Android (MIUI, Samsung, Pixel, etc.)

1. Open the case cover (the headphones should stay inside).
2. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth and wait until the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 device appears in the list.
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing.
4. Once connected, install the official Xiaomi Earphones app (available on Google Play) to set up the equalizer and check the firmware version.

For iPhone (iOS 12 and newer)

1. Open the case cover and bring it to the iPhone (a pop-up window with a suggestion to connect should appear).
2. Click Connect and wait for the process to be completed.
3. There is no official Earbuds Basic 2 setup app on iOS, but you can use third-party utilities like Headphone Connect to check your charge level.

If the headphones don’t appear in the Bluetooth device list:

• 🔋 Check that they are charged (the indicator on the case should burn white when the lid is open).
• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off and turn on the module again).
• 🔄 Repeat the reset again – the procedure may not have ended correctly.

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After reset, the Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 headphones automatically go into pairing mode, but only if the case is open and the headphones are inside. If the lid is closed, the connection will be impossible!

Additional settings after resetting

Resetting returns the standard headphone settings, but you can optimize them for your needs. Here's what you should do after you've successfully connected:

1. Firmware update

Xiaomi periodically releases updates for its headphones, fix bugs and improve sound, to check the relevance of the firmware:

1. Install the Xiaomi Earphones app (Android only).
2. Connect the headphones and open the application.
3. Go to the Firmware Update section and follow the instructions on the screen.

Important: Do not interrupt the update process and make sure that the case charge is not lower than 50%.

2. Sensory control settings

By default, Earbuds Basic 2 supports the following gestures:

• 🎵 Double touch - playback / pause.
• 📞 Triple touch – Calling the voice assistant (Google Assistant or Siri).
• 🔇 Hold 2 seconds – turn off the sound (only in call mode).

You can change the purpose of gestures in the application Xiaomi Earphones (Management section).

3. Sound optimization

There are several pre-installed equalizers available in the application:

• 🎶 Balance - Neutral settings.
• 🔊 Basses - reinforced low frequencies.
• 🎵 Clarity – focus on medium and high frequencies.

For music lovers, there is the possibility of manually adjusting the equalizer bands.

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If your headphones are quieter than before, check the Absolute Volume settings in Android Bluetooth settings. Turn off this option if it’s active – it may limit the maximum sound level.

Alternative ways to solve problems

If the reset didn’t help or you want to avoid this procedure, try alternative diagnostic and repair methods:

1.Reboot Bluetooth module on the phone

Sometimes the problem isn't with the headphones, it's with the smartphone.

• 📱 On Android: Go to Settings → Annexes → Show all applications → Bluetooth, press Stop, then Run.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Turn on and off Flight Mode (this reboots all wireless modules).

2. Cleaning of contacts and connectors

Dust and oxidation on the contacts can cause charging and synchronization problems.

1. Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (70% and higher).
2. Gently wipe the contacts on the headphones and inside the case.
3. Let dry 5-10 minutes before connecting.

Do not use: water, acetone, metal objects (needles, knives).

Compatibility check

Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 officially supports:

• 🤖 Android 6.0 and newer.
• 🍎 iOS 10 and newer.
• 💻 Windows 10/11 (Bluetooth-adapter 4.0+).

If your device is older, there may be connection or sound issues.

⚠️ Note: Headphones Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 does not support the codec aptX or LDAC — Maximum sound quality is limited AAC (for iOS and SBC (If you care about Hi-Res Audio, consider richer models like Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2