How to completely remove Bluetooth devices on your Xiaomi phone

Modern Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi line, POCO And Mi automatically saves all Bluetooth-connected devices, from headphones and speakers to fitness bracelets and car systems, and over time, the list grows, and old or unnecessary gadgets take up space and can cause conflicts when connected. For example, if you try to connect your phone to a speaker, and it stubbornly clings to a stored device with the same name but a different one. MAC-address.

Removing unnecessary entries from the list of associated devices is a simple but important procedure that helps avoid connection problems, speeds up the search for new gadgets, and can even improve the stability of the Bluetooth module. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to clean the list, including hidden MIUI settings, development commands, and solutions for cases when the device is not removed in the standard way.

Important: the procedure differs depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14 or older builds) and also on the smartphone model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12, the interface may vary slightly, but the general logic remains the same. If your phone runs on Android 13+ with a HyperOS shell, some menu items may be renamed, which we will mention too.

Before proceeding with removal, make sure that:

• 🔋 The charge level of the phone is above 20% (at low charge, the system can block changes in communication settings).
• 📱 Bluetooth is enabled (otherwise the list of devices will be empty).
• 🔄 You know the password or PIN-code for re-pairing (if you need to connect the device again).

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This is the easiest and safest method, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version.Suitable for removing headphones, speakers, fitness bracelets and other gadgets that appear in the main list.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (or Bluetooth in older versions).
3. Slip on Bluetooth.
4. Turn on Bluetooth if it is turned off (slider in the top corner).
5. Find the right device in the list and tap the icon ⚙️ (quilting.
6. Select the option to Delete (or Forget the device in MIUI 14).
7. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After that, the device will disappear from the list, and it can be reconnected as new. If the option to Remove is inactive (shadowed in gray), then the gadget is currently connected - first turn it off by clicking on Disable.

Bluetooth on.

The device is disconnected from the phone

The gear badge next to the name is active

The charge level of the phone is sufficient-->

Features for different versions of MIUI:

• 📱 MIUI 12/13: Delete can be hidden behind a long tap by the name of the device.
• 🔄 MIUI 14 / HyperOS: Instead of Delete, the wording Forget this device is used.
• ⚠️ Old versions (MIUI 10-11): You may need to turn off the device first, then click on three dots in the corner and select Delete.

Method 2: Remove from the developer menu (for hidden devices)

Sometimes, the list of associated devices is left with "ghost" recordings — gadgets that have not been used for a long time, but are not displayed in the standard menu, this can be due to a Bluetooth stack malfunction or an incorrect shutdown, in which case the menu for developers will help.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter the pattern lock or PIN-code, if required.
4. Return to the main settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

Now remove the hidden device:

1. Go to Settings. → For developers.
2. Scroll down to the Network block and select the List of Bluetooth devices conjugated.
3. Find the device you want in the extended list (even those that aren’t in the standard menu can be displayed here).
4. Slip it on it and select Delete.

Note: You can also reset all Bluetooth settings to factory settings in the developer menu, but this will remove ALL associated devices at once. To do this, find the Bluetooth Reset option in the same section.

Method 3: Reset Bluetooth settings (complete cleaning)

If individual devices are not deleted or the list is filled with junk records, the most radical method is a complete reset of the Bluetooth module, which will return all settings to the factory, including:

• 📋 List of associated devices.
• 🔊 Sound settings for each gadget (e.g. stereo balance for headphones).
• 🔄 Automatic connections (e.g. to a car radio recorder).

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Slip on three points in the upper right corner (or press More).
3. Select Reset Bluetooth settings (in some versions – Reset default settings).
4. Confirm the action.

Once reset, the phone will reboot and the Bluetooth module will start working from scratch, a method that is particularly useful if:

• 🔌 Devices are connected with delay or unstable.
• 📵 The list displays duplicates of one gadget.
• ⚡ Bluetooth quickly drains the battery (may be due to background attempts to connect to older devices).

Once a month

Only when problems arise

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Method 4: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the device doesn’t get deleted due to a software failure), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on the phone to debug by USB (Settings → For developers → debugging by USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (select file transfer mode or MTP).
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
5. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
6. Get a list of all the associated devices: adb shell settings get global bluetooth_devices You'll see a line with MAC-Addresses and names in name format=Name;address=XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.
7. Remove the desired device by MAC-address (replace) XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX to the address: adb shell settings delete global bluetooth_devices XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
8. Reboot the phone.

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Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Do not remove devices with unknowns. MAC-Addresses – these can be service modules of the phone (for example, Bluetooth). LE sensory).

adb shell pm clear com.android.bluetooth

This command will reset all Bluetooth settings, but will not affect other system data.-->

Method 5: Delete via file system (root access)

For root-right users, it is possible to manually edit system files that store data about the associated devices, a method that is the riskiest, but also the most effective method for removing “non-deleteable” records.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /data/misc/bluedroid/
3. Find the file. bt_config.conf Open it in the text editor.
4. Remove the lines corresponding to unnecessary devices (they contain the following: MAC-addresses and names).
5. Save the file and restart the phone.

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Attention: Incorrect file editing bt_config.conf This can cause the Bluetooth module to fail. Before you change, back up the file! Also make sure you have permission to write to the system folders (some firmware requires you to mount the partition). /data mode RW).

Why the device is not removed: common problems and solutions

Sometimes, even after all the manipulations, the device stays on the list or returns after a reboot. Let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists, check:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI: In older versions of the firmware were bugs with Bluetooth devices management (especially relevant for Redmi Note). 8/9 on MIUI 11).
• 📱 Device compatibility: Some gadgets (such as car head units) can create multiple entries in the pairing list.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunctions: If the reset doesn't help, there may be a problem in the Bluetooth module itself (often found after falls or moisture hits).

How to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary devices in the future

To the list of conjugated gadgets does not grow uncontrollably, follow these tips:

• 🔌 Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it, and it will also save battery life.
• 📵 Remove devices as soon as they are no longer needed (for example, rented headphones on an airplane).
• 🔄 Regularly (once in) 2-3 Check the list for old records.
• 🛡️ Avoid connecting to public Bluetooth devices (such as in cafes or transport) – they may leave service records.

Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ have a useful feature — automatic removal of unused devices.

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Slip on three dots in the corner and select Bluetooth Settings.
3. Activate the option to Remove Unused Devices (if available on your model).

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Regularly cleaning up the list of Bluetooth devices not only frees up space, but also reduces the load on the phone's processor, and each paired device takes up a portion of RAM for the background connection processes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Bluetooth devices on Xiaomi