Modern fully wireless headphones are complex gadgets that depend not only on hardware but also on software. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (often referred to as LHS05XY or simply Earbuds 2) is no exception. Owners of these devices may face the need to update system software to fix connection errors, improve the quality of the audio track or fix problems with the microphone.
Xiaomi’s hardware hardware process often raises questions among users, as it is significantly different from a smartphone update. There is no usual menu in Android settings, and all actions are performed through specialized software. It is important to understand that the current version of the firmware is a guarantee of stable operation of the Bluetooth protocol and correct display of battery power.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the stages of preparation and direct updating of your headphones. We will look at what application you need, how to connect the device correctly and what to do if the process is not going according to plan. For the Earphones 2 model, it is critical to use the Mi Buds M8 app, since the standard Xiaomi Wear may not recognize this series, this knowledge will save you time and nerves when setting up.
Device preparation and application selection
The first step to getting the software up to date is to install the right management tool. For the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, the developers have identified a separate application called Mi Buds M8. It is available in the Google Play Store and App Store. You should not try to use the universal Mi Fit or Zepp Life application, since the management functionality of this line of headphones is absent or limited.
Once you install the app, you need to log in to your Mi Account. This is a requirement of the Xiaomi ecosystem to synchronize settings and save update history. Make sure your smartphone has geolocation and Bluetooth enabled, as well as a stable Internet connection. Without access to the network, the application will not be able to check for new versions of the firmware.
Put the headphones in the charge case and open the lid. Don't remove them from the case while you search for the device. Press and hold the function button on the case case for 2-3 seconds until the indicator flashes white, which will put the headphones in pairing mode.
⚠️ Warning: Before starting the update, make sure that the charge of the case and the headphones themselves is at least 50%. Interrupting the process due to battery discharge can lead to a software failure, after which the headphones will no longer be determined by the phone.
Open the Mi Buds M8 app and follow the instructions on the screen to add a new device. Once successfully connected, the main menu will display the current charge level and firmware version. If the system detects an available update, a notification or red dot will appear next to the software version.
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Step-by-step instructions for updating the firmware
When the preparatory phase is complete, you can start the process. In the main window of the Mi Buds M8 application, find the menu item responsible for system settings or device information. It is usually located in the upper right corner or at the bottom of the screen as a gear. Click on it to open the list of available options.
From the menu that opens, select Firmware Update, which will automatically contact Xiaomi servers to check for a new version. If your gadget is already running the latest software, you will see a message that the current version is installed. If the update is available, the Download or Update button will appear.
Press the start button. The speed of this process depends on your Internet connection, since the firmware file can weigh from 1 to 5 megabytes. Once the download is complete, the update will begin directly, at which point the indicators on the case can flash at a certain rhythm, and the progress bar will appear on the smartphone screen.
| Phase | User action | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Search | Pressing the "Update" button | Downloading the list |
| Downloading | Waiting (do not close the application) | Percentage of file download |
| Installation | Don't touch the headphones. | Blinking indicators |
| Completion | Rebooting headphones | Message "Successful" |
It is strictly forbidden to open the case cover or remove the headphones during installation, this breaks the connection necessary for data transmission, and can lead to the "bricking" of the device, wait for the Update Successful message and automatic reconnection of the headphones.
What to do if the update is suspended?
Solving Connection and Detection Problems
Quite often, users are faced with a situation where the Mi Buds M8 app does not see the headphones or does not show the availability of updates. This may be due to the app's cache or errors in the list of paired Bluetooth devices. First of all, try to remove the device from the Bluetooth list in your smartphone settings.
Once removed from Bluetooth, re-do the pairing procedure through the app. Sometimes cleaning the cache of the Mi Buds application itself helps. M8. To do this, go to the Settings. → Annexes → Mi Buds M8 → Memory. → Clear the cache. Don't confuse cache cleaning with data resetting, although in this case, the data reset will not hurt either, since the settings are stored in the cloud.
If the problem is an unstable connection, check if the headphones are connected to other devices nearby.The Bluetooth protocol can conflict if the device is trying to communicate with the tablet, laptop and phone at the same time.Switch off Bluetooth on all unnecessary gadgets within a 10-meter radius.
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – it will reset all temporary network errors.
- 📶 Make sure you don’t use it. VPN, Update servers can block requests from other regions.
- 🔋 Check if the contacts on the case are oxidized - a bad contact will not allow the headphones to charge and update.
⚠️ Warning: If the headphones stopped responding to commands after a failed update, perform a full reset. To do this, place them in the case, open the lid and press the button on the case on the case. 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes orange.
Set up sound profiles after the update
After a successful firmware update, it is often recommended to reconfigure the equalizer. The new version of the software may change the audio processing algorithms, and the old settings may sound incorrect. In the Mi Buds M8 app, go to the Sound or Equalizer section.
Here you'll find some preset modes, like Bass, Vocals, High Frequency. Try switching between them to gauge the changes. Some firmware updates specifically optimize low frequencies to make them deeper, or improve speech intelligibility in transparency mode.
Also worth paying attention to is the touch settings, sometimes when you flash it, you reset the double or triple tap assignments, make sure that the assistant call or track switching is working the way you're used to, and reassign the functions to the gesture control menu if necessary.
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For the best sound quality after the upgrade, let the headphones warm up. Run 2-3 full discharge and charge cycles to calibrate the battery and sound module into place.
Diagnostics and Verification of Software Version
How do you make sure that the update is actually installed? Go back to the main menu of the Mi Buds M8 app. Under the headphone image or in the About section, you will see the version number. You can compare it to the number that is listed in the update description on the official forum or in the news about releases.
Notice how the lights behave. After updating, they may flash differently when they're paired or when they're low, and that's a normal reaction to a change in the logic of the light display, and if the light flashed 5 times before, now 3 is a feature of the new firmware.
Check the stability of the connection in different conditions. Walk around the apartment, move away from the phone at a distance. New firmware often improves the antenna performance and signal stability in noisy air conditions. If you notice improvements, then the procedure was successful.