How to turn off the headset on Xiaomi, if it does not turn off: a step-by-step guide

Why Xiaomi doesn’t see the headset shutdown and how to fix it

Have you taken your headphones out of your ears and your Xiaomi smartphone persists in playing sound through them? Or is the notification panel saying, "Headset Connected," even though there are no wired or wireless devices around? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO and Mi — and it's not always related to a breakdown. Most often, software failures, improper Bluetooth settings, or mechanical damage to the connector.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible reasons why the headset doesn’t turn off on Xiaomi, and offer workable solutions, from the elementary to the radical. You’ll learn how to reset your Bluetooth settings, check your 3.5mm connector, update your firmware, and even manually trick the system if it stubbornly doesn’t see the headphones shut down, and if the wireless devices are the problem, you’ll find instructions for forced disconnection.

Warning: Some methods require a smartphone reboot or a setting reset, so save important data in advance. Let's start with the simplest thing: checking the physical connection.

1.Physical Connection Check: What to Do If Xiaomi 'Thinks' Headphones Are Connected

If your Xiaomi persistently signals a connected headset, even though you have long removed the wired headphones from the connector, the problem may lie in mechanical damage or contamination of the socket 3.5 mm.

• 🔍 Look at the connector: light the torch inside the nest. If you see dirt, dust, or foreign objects (such as a piece of a plug), carefully remove them with a toothpick or compressed air.
• 🔌 Check the contacts: insert and remove the headphones several times, and if the contact is restored only in a certain position, the connector is damaged and needs repair.
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone: sometimes the system "hangs" on the "headset is connected" state.A simple reboot can throw off an error.

If you've had a problem with this manipulation, try connecting other headphones, if they're working normally, it's your headset (possibly damaged plug), and if they're the same story, it's the connector or the software failure.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal objects to clean the connector - this can close the contacts and permanently disable it.

2. reset Bluetooth settings: a universal way for wireless headphones

If you have a wireless headset problem (such as Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds or Haylou), the first thing you should do is try resetting your Bluetooth settings, which will remove all the stored devices and return the module to factory settings.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Shoot three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Reset Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.
4. After switching on, reconnect the headphones (they should be defined as a new device).

If the reset didn’t help, try removing the headset manually:

• 🔗 Go to the list of connected Bluetooth devices.
• 🗑️ Click on the basket icon next to the headphones name.
• 🔄 Turn off and turn on Bluetooth, then reconnect the headset.

If that didn't work, the problem could be the firmware of the Bluetooth module. Update it through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

3. Forced disconnection of the headset through the engineering menu (for advanced)

When standard methods don’t work, you can try manually disabling the headset through the Hidden Menu, a method that is suitable for advanced users, as it requires caution.

Instructions for Xiaomi based on MIUI:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##36446337##
3. Select Audio → Headset Mode.
4. Set the value Off (if it is On or Headset).
5. Save the settings and restart the smartphone.

If the engineering menu doesn’t open, try the alternative code: ##4636## → Phone Information → Sound settings.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose.

4. Update firmware and reset to factory settings: radical measures

If the headset doesn't turn off because of a software failure, a firmware update or a full reset can help, starting with a more gentle option: an update.

How to update MIUI:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Click on “Check Updates” and install the latest version (if available).
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is over 50% to avoid interruption.

If the update doesn’t work, it’s a factory reset. This will delete all the data, so be sure to back up through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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Factory reset is the last chance to fix a software failure, only use it if other methods have failed.

5. Hardware problems: when to carry in the service

If none of the software methods worked, the problem is probably hardware, and here are the signs that it's time to contact the service center:

• 🔌 The 3.5mm connector staggers or does not fix the plug.
• 🔊 The sound disappears only in headphones, but works through the speaker.
• 📱 The smartphone does not see any headset (wired and wireless).
• 💥 On the screen appears the message "Damaged connector" or "Short circuit».

The cost of repairing a 3.5 mm connector in Xiaomi varies from 800 to 2000 rubles, depending on the model. Replacing a Bluetooth module will cost more - from 2500 rubles. Before visiting the service, check whether the warranty is valid (if the smartphone is younger than 12 months).

If you decide to repair yourself, consider:

• 🛠️ To replace the connector, you need a soldering iron and experience with microelectronics.
• 🔋 Turn off the battery before work starts to avoid circuiting.
• 📦 Buy the original connector for your model (for example, for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro). POCO X3 Pro, they're different!).

⚠️ Warning: Self-repair without skills can lead to a complete failure of the smartphone.

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Before visiting the service, take a photo of the IMEI of your smartphone (typing *#06#) and save the purchase check - this will speed up the repair process under warranty.

6.Alternative solutions: if the headset does not turn off, but the sound is needed through the speaker

Sometimes the headset is "ghostly" hanging in the system, but you urgently need to switch the sound to the speaker.

• 🔊 Use Bluetooth speaker: connect any wireless device (column, second headset), and the sound will automatically switch to it.
• 🎧 Turn on the "External speaker" mode: during the call, tap the speaker icon in the call interface.
• 📱 Install a simulator app: for example, SoundAbout (allows you to force the sound to be redirected to the speaker).

For root users, there is a radical way to disable the headset driver via ADB:

adb shell settings put global wired_headset_connected_state 0

This command tricks the system into thinking that the headset is off, but beware: misuse of ADB can cause malfunctions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the headset on Xiaomi