Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Resets with Complete Guide with Instructions and Tips

Why would you want to reset Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2?

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (also known as Mi Air 2 or Mi AirDots 2) have become popular thanks to a combination of sound, compactness and affordable price. However, like any technology, they can malfunction: suddenly disconnect from the device, produce distorted sound or stop syncing with each other. 80% of these cases help reset to factory settings – a procedure that returns the headphones to the original settings of connection and operation.

The reasons for discharge can be different:

• 🔌 Headphones do not connect to your phone or laptop despite Bluetooth enabled.
• 🔊 The sound is interrupted, wheezing appears or one earphone is quieter than the other.
• 🔄 The left and right devices are not synchronized (for example, only one headphone is connected).
• 🔋 The battery quickly discharges after updating the firmware.
• 📱 Headphones are defined as an unknown device (LE-Xiaomi or Mi True Wireless without a model).

Not only does reset solve these problems, it's also useful before selling headphones so that the new owner can connect them to their device without any difficulty. In this article, we'll look at all the ways to reset, including hidden features that are not mentioned in the official instructions.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

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

1. Check the charge of the headphones and the case. Make sure that both earphones are at least 30% charged and the case is 50% charged. Resetting at low charge can cause the Bluetooth module to malfunction after rebooting.
2. Turn off your headphones from all devices. Go to your phone/PC Bluetooth settings and remove Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 from the list of associated devices. On Android, this is done via Settings. → Devices → Bluetooth → ⚙️ → Delete. On iOS - Settings → Bluetooth → ⓘ → Forget this device.
3. Check your physical condition. Make sure the headphones are free of moisture, dust, or mechanical damage to the contacts in the case.

If you use headphones with multiple devices (such as a phone and laptop), remove them from all gadgets. Otherwise, after reset, there may be a connection conflict.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were connected to a Windows device 10/11, remove them not only through the control panel, but also in the Device Manager (Bluetooth section), otherwise the system can "remember" the old settings and block the new pairing.

Charge headphones and case to 30% and 50% respectively|

Remove headphones from the list of Bluetooth devices on all gadgets |

Check the cleanliness of contacts and lack of moisture|

Disable headphones from the Mi Home app (if used)-->

Method 1: Standard reset via a button on the case

It is the most reliable and versatile method that works on 99% of Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait 10 seconds – the headphones should start charging (the red indicator will light up).
3. Open the case cover and hold the pairing button (located on the back of the case) for 15-20 seconds.
4. The indicator on the case will flash red and white (or orange and white on some versions), a signal that the reset will begin.
5. Release the button and close the lid. The headphones will automatically reset.

Once reset, the headphones will return to factory settings, and now you can connect them to the device as new:

• 📱 Open the case lid.
• 🔍 Turn on Bluetooth and find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 on your phone.
• 🔗 Press "Plug in." If you need a code, type 0000.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones don't appear in the Bluetooth list after reset, try removing them from the case and holding the button on each earphone for 5 seconds.

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If the button on the case does not respond to pressing, check if it is stuck due to dust. Gently wipe it with an alcohol napkin and try again.

Method 2: Reset via Mi Home (for firmware 2020-2023)

If the standard reset didn’t work or your headphones are running on a new model firmware (released after 2020), you can use the official Mi Home app.

How to reset via Mi Home:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect your headphones to your phone via Bluetooth (if they are not already connected).
3. Open Mi Home, go to Profile → Settings → Add the device manually.
4. Select the Audio category and find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. At the setup stage, the option will appear to Reset or Restore Factory.

Once the reset is confirmed, the headphones will reboot and can be reconnected, which is especially useful if:

• 🔄 Headphones were updated through Mi Home and began to glittle.
• 📲 You want to check the firmware version before resetting.
• 🔧 The standard button on the case does not work.

Method 3: Manual reset without a case (if the case breaks)

If the charger case is out of order or lost, you can still drop the headphones -- it's a little bit more complicated, though -- you'll need to control both headphones at the same time.

Instructions:

1. Take both headphones out of the case (if you have one) or just turn them on.
2. On each headphone, find a touch button (usually located on the external panel).
3. Hold the buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds.
4. The indicators on the headphones will start flashing red and white - this is a reset signal.
5. Release the buttons. The headphones will reboot and be ready for the new connection.

This method is less reliable than the case dumping, because:

• ❌ It may not work the first time (repeat 2-3 times).
• ❌ There is a risk of discharge of headphones if the charge is below 20%.
• ❌ After reset, manual synchronization of left and right headphones may be required.

If the headphones after manual reset are not synchronized, follow the following steps:

1. Place both headphones side by side (at a distance of 1-2 cm).
2. Hold the button on the right earphone for 5 seconds until the white indicator blinks.
3. Press the button on the left earpiece, and if synchronization is successful, both lights will light up in white.

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Manual reset without a case is a last resort, if the headphones do not sync after the procedure, most likely the problem is in the hardware (for example, a damaged Bluetooth module).

Frequent Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users find that resets fail or exacerbate problems, and let's look at common mistakes and how to fix them.

Error 1: Headphones are not dropped through the button on the case.

• 🔋 Reason: Discharged case or headphones.
• 🔧 Solution: Charge the case for 1-2 hours, then try again. If the indicator on the case does not burn, check the cable or power supply.

Error 2: After reset, the headphones do not connect to the phone.

• 📱 Reason: Conflict with Bluetooth cache on phone.
• 🔧 Solution: On Android, clear the Bluetooth cache: Settings → Annexes → Show it all. → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the cache. On your iPhone, reboot the device.

Error 3: One earphone is not synchronized with the other.

• 🔄 Cause: Software failure or discharge of one of the headphones.
• 🔧 Solution: Completely discharge both headphones (before switching off), then charge to 100% and reset again.

Error 4: There is no reset option in the Mi Home app.

• 🔧 Solution: Update Mi Home to the latest version. If the option never came up, use reset via the button on the case.

⚠️ Note: If after reset, the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 headphones are defined as LE-Xiaomi or Unknown Device, this means that the firmware is damaged. In this case, only flashing through the PC will help (read about this in the next section).

Reflashing headphones through PC (advanced method)

If a standard reset didn't help and the headphones don't work properly (e.g., they're constantly shutting down or they're giving out a connection error), the firmware may be damaged, and then flashing through the computer will help.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (to connect the case).
• 📁 Firmware for Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (you can download it on the forums) 4PDA or Xiaomi.eu).
• 🛠 Mi Flash Tool or QFil (for firmware through the EDL-regime).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Qualcomm drivers (necessary for recognizing headphones in firmware mode).
2. Connect the case with headphones to the PC via USB-Type-C.
3. Press the button on the case for 30 seconds – the headphones will go into the EDL-mode (indicator does not burn or flashes red).
4. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).
6. After successful firmware, the headphones will automatically restart.

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware can make your headphones go down.If you're not sure what you're doing, contact Xiaomi's service center.

Where can I get firmware?

There are no official firmware for Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 on Xiaomi’s website, but they can be found on thematic forums:

• 🔗 4PDA — Theme: Mi AirDots 2
• 🔗 Xiaomi.eu - discussion of firmware
• 🔗 GitHub (Search for Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 firmware)

How to check that the reset has been successful

After reset, it's important to make sure the headphones are working properly.

• ✅ The headphones are defined in the Bluetooth list as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (not LE-Xiaomi or an unknown device).
• ✅ Both earphones are synchronized (left and right work simultaneously).
• ✅ The sound is played without wheezing and delays.
• ✅ Charge indicators on the case and headphones burn stably (without chaotic blinking).
• ✅ Headphones connect to the device in 3-5 seconds (without a long search).

If at least one item is not met, repeat the reset or check the headphones on another device (for example, on a friend's phone), this will help eliminate problems with your smartphone.

Additional tests:

• 🎵 Check the microphone: call someone or record a voice message.
• 🔋 Make sure the automatic shutdown is working (earphones should turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity).
• 🔊 Check the noise reduction modes (if supported by your model).

If you have problems with the reset, it is possible that the hardware (for example, the battery or Bluetooth module) is defective, in which case we recommend contacting the Xiaomi service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2