Why Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic headphones don’t pair and how to fix it

Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic wireless headphones are popular due to their affordable price and good sound, but sometimes users face a problem: the device refuses to mate with a smartphone, tablet or PC. The reasons can be different from a banal battery discharge to a firmware failure. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios why Xiaomi headphones do not connect, and give clear instructions for troubleshooting.

It is important to understand that the algorithm of conjugation TWS-It's different from the classic Bluetooth headset, and it's two independent modules (left and right) that synchronize first and then connect to the sound source, and if you're in any of these stages, you don't get a connection. We analyzed user reviews, technical documentation and service manuals to collect the most complete guide.

This article will be useful for both beginners and experienced owners of Xiaomi Earbuds. We will not just list the standard tips like “reboot the device”, but delve into technical nuances that are rarely covered in reviews, such as why headphones can “forget” the Bluetooth password or how the pairing version of the firmware of the smartphone affects. If you have already tried basic methods and they did not work, here you will find advanced solutions.

1. Checking the base conditions before pairing

Before you commit to a complex technical fault, make sure that the basic requirements for a successful connection are met, and statistics show that 60 percent of the time the problem is solved at this stage, without deep manipulation of the settings.

First, check the charge level of the headphones and the case. Even if the indicator on the case is green, this does not guarantee 100% charge: sometimes the contacts get dirty, and the real level of the battery is lower. Try to clean the contacts in the case and on the headphones with a dry cotton swab. If the headphones are discharged "to zero", they may not respond to the on button - in this case, wait 10-15 minutes after starting charging before trying to hide them again.

Second, make sure that Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is in pairing mode.

• 🔄 Get both earphones out of the case (they should automatically turn on).
• 🎧 Press the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.
• 📱 Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and find Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic (sometimes displayed as Mi Earbuds Basic).

If the headphones don’t go into pairing mode, try a forced reset: put them back in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then repeat the procedure. Also check if they are connected to another device (for example, a laptop or a second phone) – in which case they will not appear in the list of available devices.

2. Conflicts with the firmware of a smartphone or headphones

One of the most insidious reasons is that the firmware versions are incompatible, because Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic uses Bluetooth 5.0, but its implementation may vary depending on the version. MIUI It's on a smartphone or a firmware headphone, like when you upgrade. MIUI before version 13+ Some users have encountered the fact that the headphones are connected, but the sound is interrupted or absent at all.

To check the relevance of the headphone firmware:

1. Install the official Mi Earphones app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect your headphones to your smartphone (even if there is no sound).
3. Open the application and go to the Firmwer or Update section.
4. If a new version is available, update the firmware by following the instructions on the screen.

If the app doesn't see the headphones, try an alternative method:

Download the latest version of firmware from Xiaomi’s official website (section “Audio”).

Unpack the archive and rename the file to fw_update.bin.

Place the file in the root folder of the smartphone’s internal memory.

Open the Mi Earphones app and start searching for updates manually.

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It's also worth checking out the Bluetooth stack version on your smartphone. On Android 10 and below devices, sometimes rolling back to an earlier version helps. MIUI (if the update has caused problems:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Put the badge on "⋮" in the upper right corner and select Select the Service Package.
3. Download the old firmware version with Xiaomi Firmware Updater and install it.

3. Problems with the Bluetooth module of the smartphone

Sometimes the root of the problem is not in the headphones, but in the Bluetooth adapter of the smartphone, which is especially true for devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. 4xx/6xx Symptoms: Headphones are connected, but the sound is interrupted, or the pairing breaks after a few seconds.

The first thing to do is to clear the Bluetooth cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Bluetooth in the list of system applications.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

If that doesn’t work, try resetting your network settings (this will delete all your stored Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks):

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and networks → Resetting network settings.
2. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
3. After turning on, try to re-connect the headphones.

For Android 12 and later devices, there is another way to turn on the developer mode and change the Bluetooth codec:

1. Activate the developer mode (7 times tap the build number in About phone).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Bluetooth Codec option and select SBC (instead AAC or).
4. Reconnect the headphones.

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If your smartphone supports dual Bluetooth (simultaneous connection to two devices), disable this feature in the settings. TWS-headphone.

4. Hardware malfunctions: what breaks most often

If the software methods did not help, it is worth considering hardware breakdowns. According to service centers, the following components most often fail in Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic:

The most common problem is the oxidation of contacts in the case or on the headphones themselves, which is due to moisture (for example, if you wear headphones during rain or intense training).

• 🔍 Check contacts for green plaque or dark spots.
• 🧴 Gently wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol (do not use vodka or cologne!).
• 🔌 Check if the headphones fit tightly into the case - sometimes loose nests lead to poor contact.

If one of the headphones does not turn on at all (the indicator does not blink, does not respond to presses), this may indicate a break in the chain inside the case. In this case, only disassembling and soldering contacts will help - it is better to contact the service, since self-repair without experience is fraught with damage to the board.

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If the headphones fell from a height or were subjected to heavy mechanical stress (for example, they stepped on), even the externally whole body can have internal cracks on the board, this often manifests as spontaneous shutdowns or the inability to pair.

5 Conflicts with other Bluetooth devices

Few people know, but Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic can conflict with other Bluetooth devices connected to the same smartphone.

• 🎮 Gamepads (Xiaomi Game Controller, DualShock 4)
• 🖱️ Wireless mice/keyboards
• ⌚ Smartwatches (Mi Band, Amazfit)
• 🚗 Car multimedia systems (Android Auto, CarPlay)

Many devices use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to save energy, but at the same time occupy the channels necessary for stable operation TWS-To test this hypothesis:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth.
2. Turn off all devices except the headphones.
3. Reboot your smartphone and try to re-spoil the Earbuds Basic.

If the problem is gone, it's protocol conflict, and then you can:

• 🔄 Turn the devices in turn (first headphones, then the rest).
• 📱 Use Flight Mode for 10 seconds, then turn on Bluetooth only.
• 🔧 Manually prioritize headphones in Bluetooth settings (if you have such an option in your version). MIUI).

It’s also worth checking if your smartphone uses dual Bluetooth (simultaneously connecting to two sound sources). MIUI 12.5+ It can interfere with stable pairing, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings. → Connections and sharing → Double audio.
2. Turn off the speaker and headphones option.
3. Reset the device.

6.Resetting headphones to factory settings

If none of the previous methods worked, then hard reset is left, which will return the headphones to their original state by removing all the saved connections and settings. TWSEJ03LS):

Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.

Wait 10 seconds, then open the lid.

Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.

The indicators will start flashing red, then go out – this is a signal of a successful reset.

Close the case cover for 5 seconds, then take out the headphones and try to re-hide them.

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After the reset, the headphones should appear on the list of available Bluetooth devices under the name Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic.

• 🔋 Check the case charge - at a level below 20%, the reset may not work.
• 🔄 Repeat the procedure 2-3 times with an interval of 1 minute.
• 📱 Try connecting from another device (such as a tablet or PC).

For models Xiaomi Earbuds Basic S (TWSEJ04LS) resetting process is slightly different:

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Press the touch panels on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.
3. Put the headphones back in the case and close the lid.
4. After 10 seconds, take them out and try to hide them again.

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If one of the headphones does not flash or emit audible signals after reset, this may indicate damage to its firmware, in which case only flashing through the Mi Flash Tool service software (cable and PC required) will help.

7. Alternative methods of connection

If standard pairing doesn't work, you can try out-of-the-box connectivity, which doesn't always give you a stable result, but in some cases, it helps wake up the headphones.

Method 1: Connecting through a third-party application

Some users report that the headphones are successfully paired through applications like Bluetooth Auto Connect or Bass Booster.

1. Install one of the apps from Google Play.
2. Start scanning Bluetooth devices.
3. If the headphones are found, connect through the application.
4. After successful pairing, they should appear in standard Bluetooth settings.

Method 2: Connect to a PC and then synchronize

Sometimes the headphones refuse to connect to the smartphone, but successfully mate with the computer.

1. Turn Bluetooth on on your PC (Win) + I → Devices → Bluetooth).
2. Translate the headphones into pairing mode (press the buttons for 5 seconds).
3. Connect them to the PC and wait for the driver to install.
4. Turn off the headphones from the PC and try to connect to the smartphone.

Method 3: Using Developer Mode on Android

For experienced users, there is a way to force the smartphone to see the headphones:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 taps by Assembly Number).
2. Go to Settings → System → For developers.
3. Find the Bluetooth debugging option and turn it on.
4. Go back to Bluetooth settings and try to connect again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pairing Xiaomi Earbuds Basic