How to Remove Bluetooth Settings on Xiaomi: Complete Reset and Error Solutions

Resetting Bluetooth settings on Xiaomi smartphones can be required in a variety of situations, from trivial problems with the connection of headphones to serious failures in the module. For example, if your Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 stopped seeing previously coupled devices, constantly breaks the connection to the speaker or gives an error “failed to connect” – the first thing to clean up all the stored Bluetooth data. Unlike a complete reset of the phone, this procedure will take no more than a minute, but will save 90% of typical problems.

In this article, we will discuss three ways to remove Bluetooth settings: through the standard MIUI menu, using hidden developer settings, and even a complete module reset (if software methods did not work), separately discuss the nuances for different versions of the firmware, from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, and also explain how to avoid typical errors when pairing devices again. If after reading you have questions, check the FAQ section at the end of the article, where we have collected answers to the most common problems.

Why you should delete Bluetooth settings on Xiaomi

The Bluetooth module in Xiaomi smartphones accumulates digital garbage over time: cache of associated devices, temporary profile files (for example, A2DP for sound or HFP for hands-free), as well as data on previous connections.

• 🔌 The device does not connect - the smartphone "sees" headphones or a column, but when you try to connect it gives an error.
• 🔊 A ragged sound or stuttering is especially relevant for TWS-Headphones (e.g. Redmi Buds 4 or Xiaomi AirDots).
• 🔄 Automatic connection to the wrong device – the phone clings to the old speaker instead of new headphones.
• ⚠️ Failures after update MIUI — frequent problem when switching to a new firmware version (for example, with MIUI 13 on MIUI 14).

Before you rush to reset your settings, check the basics:

⚠️ Note: If the problem only manifests itself with one device (e.g., Xiaomi Buds headphones) 3T They don't plug in, they plug in. JBL It works fine, and you can try resetting this particular gadget first, and it's often the device that's the problem, not the smartphone.

Also make sure that:

• 📶 Headphones / column are charged and are in pairing mode.
• 📱 Bluetooth enabled on your smartphone (check notification panel or Settings) → Bluetooth).
• 🔄 You rebooted your phone after the last update. MIUI.

Method 1: Remove individual devices via Bluetooth menu

The easiest and safest method is to remove unnecessary devices manually.This won't reset all the module settings, but will clear the data of specific gadgets that are causing problems.The instruction is relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones on MIUI 12/13/14.

Steps:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
3. Push the gear. ⚙️ Next to the name of the problem device (e.g. Mi Smart Band 7 or Redmi Buds 4).
4. In the menu that opens, select Delete (or Forget the device in some firmware versions).
5. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

If the device does not appear in the list, but previously was connected:

• 🔍 Try turning it on and switching it to pairing mode (usually by pressing the power button for 5-10 seconds).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes it helps to “update” the list of devices.

Important: Once the device is removed, it will have to be paired again. Some gadgets (such as the Xiaomi Mi Band) may need to be reconfigured in the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app.

Method 2: Completely reset Bluetooth settings via the All Settings menu

If deleting individual devices didn’t work, or if you want to clear all Bluetooth data (including cache and system files) completely, use the hidden reset feature, which is more radical, but effective in case of serious crashes.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find All Features (or MIUI Version) and click on it 5-7 times in a row until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new Developer section (usually at the bottom of the list).
4. Scroll down and find Reset Network Settings (or Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, and Bluetooth).
5. Click on it and confirm the reset by entering PIN-code.

⚠️ Note: This method will reset not only Bluetooth, but all saved Wi-Fi networks, as well as mobile Internet settings (APN). After the procedure, you will have to re-enter Wi-Fi passwords and possibly configure the Internet.

If the reset point of the network settings is not:

• 🔧 Check if the developer mode is on (see step 2).
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) This item may be called Resetting Network Settings.
• 🔄 Try to update the firmware - in the old versions MIUI (below 12.5) this paragraph may not be available.

On smartphones with MIUI 14 and later, the Bluetooth reset can be made to a separate menu. Check Settings → Connections and Sharing → Additional → Reset Bluetooth settings.

Method 3: Reset via engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods have failed and Bluetooth problems remain (e.g., the module doesn’t turn on at all or shuts down permanently), you can try a hard reset via the engineering menu, which requires caution, as improper actions can disrupt other functions of the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Bluetooth block and press Reset (or Reset).
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

If #4636### does not work,

• 📱 On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13) the engineering menu is blocked.Try the alternative code: ##36446337##
• 🔧 If none of the code works, it is possible that your firmware has been modified (e.g. Global). ROM restrictively).

⚠️ Note: Do not change other settings in the engineering menu, especially those related to the network or radio frequency modules, and this can lead to loss of communication or even "bricking" of the phone.

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If Bluetooth still doesn’t work after reset, check if the module is disabled in the power saving settings. Go to Settings → Battery → Power saving mode and make sure Bluetooth isn’t added to the list of limited features.

What to do if Bluetooth is not working

If none of the above methods worked, the problem may lie deeper in hardware failure or firmware damage.

If nothing helps:

• 🔄 Update the firmware through Settings → System Update: Sometimes Bluetooth bugs get fixed in newer versions MIUI.
• 📦 Perform a reset to factory settings (don’t forget to back up the data!).
• 🛠️ Contact the service center – a Bluetooth module may malfunction (especially if the phone fell or came into contact with water).

Features for different Xiaomi models

While the general principle of Bluetooth reset is the same for all Xiaomi smartphones, some models have nuances.

• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO X4/X5: In these models, a Bluetooth reset may require additional confirmation via a graphical key, even if it is not installed. Enter any drawing if requested.

For models with dual Bluetooth (e.g. Xiaomi 11T Pro), where one module is responsible for audio and the other for data transfer, it may be necessary to reset both.

1. Remove all devices through the standard menu (see Method 1).
2. Reset your network settings (see Method 2).
3. Reboot the phone and repeat the pairing.

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On smartphones with MIUI 13 and later after resetting Bluetooth, you may need to re-activate the function in the power saving settings. Go to Settings → Battery → Energy Saving Mode → Settings → Bluetooth and make sure the feature is not disabled.

How to avoid Bluetooth problems in the future

To avoid having to reset your Bluetooth settings too often, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware in new versions MIUI Frequently fix plugging bugs.
• 📱 Don’t connect too many devices at once – the optimal number for stable operation: 2-3 gadgets.
• 🔋 Watch the charge of headphones / speakers - at a low level of the battery, they can spontaneously turn off.
• 🛡️ Use original device management apps (e.g. Mi Fit for fitness bracelets or Mi Home for smart gadgets).

If you frequently connect/disable the same devices (e.g., Redmi Buds for sports and a speaker for home), you should:

• 🔖 Give them recognizable names (e.g., “Hearphones sport” and “Column home”) so you don’t get confused when connecting.
• 🔄 Turning off Bluetooth when it is not needed saves battery power and reduces the risk of crashes.

For Xiaomi owners with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or ArrowOS):

• 📥 Before installing a new firmware, check if it supports your model’s Bluetooth stacks.
• 🔧 If after the firmware Bluetooth stopped working, try to flash separately vendor-section (see instructions on forums like: 4PDA).

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Bluetooth on Xiaomi