How to remove headphones from Bluetooth on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all ways

Are you trying to connect new wireless headphones, but Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro stubbornly clings to the old device? Or headphones automatically connect at the most inopportune moment, interfering with the work of other gadgets? The problem of removing Bluetooth devices from the memory of a smartphone is familiar to many users, especially if we are talking about budget models with not always intuitive MIUI interface.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to remove headphones from Bluetooth on Redmi Note 10 Pro — from the standard method through settings to reset network settings in a pinch, you will also learn why the device can not be removed (spoiler: it is not only the phone), and what to do if after removing the headphones still connect automatically. MIUI 12/13/14 newer versions.

1. Standard method: Delete via Bluetooth menu

The most obvious and quick method is to remove the headphones directly in the Bluetooth settings, which works 90% of the time if the device is not “hang” in the system.

1. Open the settings on your Redmi Note 10 Pro.
2. Go to Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
3. Make sure Bluetooth is on (slideer in the upper right corner).
4. Find your headphones in the list of saved devices and tap them by their name.
5. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) or ⋮ (Three dots) in upper right corner.
6. Select Delete or Forget the device and confirm the action.

If the headphones are still on the list after that, they automatically plug in when they're on.

• 🔹 Turn off the headphones physically (press the power button for 5-10 seconds).
• 🔹 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI cachet.
• 🔹 Check the headphone settings: Some models (like Xiaomi AirDots) have an “auto-connection” mode that needs to be turned off in their own app.

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On some versions of MIUI 13+, the "Delete" option may be hidden behind a long tap by the device name. If nothing happens, try holding your finger on the headphone name for 2-3 seconds until the context menu appears.

2. reset Bluetooth settings: when the standard method doesn't work

If the headphones stubbornly do not want to be removed or return to the list after a reboot, the problem may lie in the cache of the Bluetooth module, in which case resetting the wireless settings without losing other data will help:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode (if it is not already enabled).
3. Return to the main settings menu and go to Additional → Special features → Developer options.
4. Scroll down and find the Network section.
5. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
6. Confirm the action and wait for the phone to restart.

This method removes all stored Bluetooth devices, as well as Wi-Fi networks and mobile Internet settings, and after the reboot, you will have to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords, but the problem with ghost headphones will be solved.

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Before reset, take a screenshot of the list of saved Wi-Fi networks (Settings → Wi-Fi) to quickly restore connections.

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi Note 10 Pro firmware (especially custom ones), a Bluetooth reset can cause temporary instability of the module. If Bluetooth refuses to turn on after the procedure, restart the phone again or perform an update. MIUI.

3. Remove via “Device Settings” (for Xiaomi headphones)

If your headphones are branded (Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones, Redmi Buds, etc.), they can be removed through a special menu in MIUI. This method often works even when standard removal does not help:

1. Connect your headphones to your phone (if they are not already connected).
2. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
3. Slip on the name of your headphones, then select Device Settings (or Device Information).
4. Scroll down and click Remove this device (may be called Reset Settings).
5. Confirm the action.

For some models (for example, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) in this menu is also available option Reset headphones to factory settings. If you have one, use it: this is guaranteed to remove the device from the memory of the phone and reset all the settings of the headphones (including binding to other gadgets).

If the headphones still connect to the phone after reset, check if the Quick Connect mode is active in the MIUI settings (Settings → Special Features → Quick Settings).

4. Clean up Bluetooth cache via "Applications"

Sometimes the problem is cached data from the Bluetooth system app, which can be cleaned if the headphones are stuck in the list of devices.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Press on. ⋮ (Three dots) in the upper right corner and select Show System.
3. Find Bluetooth (or Bluetooth Share) in the list and tap it.
4. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
5. Reboot the phone.

This method does not remove stored devices, but it resets temporary data that can interfere with correct deletion. If the headphones are still not deleted after cleaning the cache, try also to clear the application data (Clear Data), but keep in mind that this will result in the reset of all Bluetooth connections.

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⚠️ Attention: Clearing the Bluetooth application data may cause temporary instability of the module. If Bluetooth stops turning on after that, reset the network settings (described in the next section) or update MIUI last-minute.

5.Extreme measure: resetting network settings

If none of these things work, you have a complete reset, a radical solution that removes all the stored networks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN) and returns the mobile Internet settings to factory settings. Use it only as a last resort!

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Network Reset (not to be confused with Resetting all settings!).
3. Enter a password/pattern lock if required.
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.

After this procedure:

• 🔹 All Bluetooth devices will be removed.
• 🔹 You will have to reconnect to Wi-Fi and set up mobile Internet.
• 🔹 Settings VPN And the access points will also be reset.

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Network reset is "heavy artillery," and only use it if other methods fail, as the procedure affects all wireless connections on the phone.

Even after that, if the headphones continue to automatically connect, the problem may be the firmware of the headphones or the hardware failure of the Bluetooth module of the phone.

• 🔹 Update the firmware of the headphones through their official app (for example, Mi Earphones for Xiaomi models).
• 🔹 Check Bluetooth with other devices (laptop, tablet).
• 🔹 If the problem is only on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, contact the service center for the module diagnostics.

Why the headphones are not removed: common reasons

If you have tried all the ways, but the headphones still “stick” to the phone, the reason may lie in one of the following factors:

Especially often, problems arise with clones of headphones (for example, AirDots fakes), which can use non-standard connection protocols, in which case the only way out is to completely reset the phone or replace the headphones with the original ones.

More Tips for Working With Bluetooth on Redmi Note 10 Pro

To avoid problems with connecting devices in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 🔹 Update regularly MIUI — In new versions, Bluetooth bugs are fixed.
• 🔹 Don’t connect too many devices at once (up to 5).
• 🔹 Turn off Bluetooth when not using it to save battery power.
• 🔹 Check the compatibility of headphones with your phone before buying (especially for low latency gaming models).

If you often run into Bluetooth issues, try using alternative codecs (e.g. AAC instead of SBC).

1. Activate the Developer Mode (as described above).
2. Go to Developer Settings → Bluetooth settings.
3. Choose the audio codec and experiment with the options.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13+ firmware, there may be no option to change the codec - this is a manufacturer restriction, in which case only updating the firmware or using third-party applications like Bluetooth Auto Connect will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Bluetooth devices