How to Remove Bluetooth Pairing on Xiaomi: 5 Ways for All Models

Fast file sharing, wireless headphones or a fitness bracelet are all possible thanks to Bluetooth on Xiaomi smartphones. But what if the device is no longer needed and the system is struggling to connect to it automatically? Or when the list of conjugated gadgets is packed with old entries, interfering with new ones? Removing unnecessary Bluetooth pairings is a simple task that sometimes turns into a headache due to the features of the MIUI shell.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to remove pairing on any Xiaomi models, from the budget Redmi to the flagship Mi and POCO. We will analyze the standard methods through settings, hidden features for stubborn devices, as well as ways to reset if Bluetooth has stopped working at all, pay special attention to typical errors (for example, when the device “does not want to” be removed), and explain why some gadgets automatically restore pairing after a smartphone reboot.

Why You Should Remove Unnecessary Bluetooth Connections

Every device saved in the Bluetooth list is in the system's memory and can cause conflicts, and here are the key reasons why it's worth cleaning the list regularly:

• 🔋 Battery savings: Smartphone wastes energy on scans and attempts to connect to old devices.
• 🛡️ Security: Connected gadgets can connect automatically, which is risky in public places (for example, to someone else’s speakers).
• 🔌 Stability: An overloaded list leads to failures when connecting new devices.
• 📱 Productivity MIUI: on weaker models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) A large number of pairings slows down the operation of the Bluetooth module.

In addition, some devices (such as Mi Band fitness bracelets or Redmi AirDots headphones) can automatically restore the connection even after removal, which involves caching data in Bluetooth profiles, in which case not only the unmatching of the pairing is required, but also the resetting of the gadget itself.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell or transfer your smartphone to another person, it is not enough to simply remove Bluetooth devices.Some models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11) store the pairing data in Mi Account backups.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This is the simplest method that works on all versions of MIUI (12 to 14), suitable for most devices: Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 12/13/14 and others.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing (or Bluetooth depending on the MIUI version).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. Find the device you want to remove in the list and tap the gear. ⚙️ near-name.
4. Select Remove the pairing (or Forget the device in new versions).
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If there is no option to remove pairing, try to hold your finger to the name of the device in the list – on some models (POCO F3, Redmi K40) this causes a context menu with the option to delete.

Make sure the device is off or out of range

Check if there are any active file transfers

Close applications that use Bluetooth (such as Mi Fit)

Take a screenshot of the list of devices in case of an error-->

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

Some Bluetooth gadgets (especially from third-party vendors) may not be removed in the standard way, and a hidden developer menu will help, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, but requires developer mode activation.

How to turn on the developer menu:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified “You became a developer”).
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → For developers.

Now we remove the conjugation:

1. In the developer menu, find the Network → Bluetooth section.
2. Select the List of Associated Devices.
3. Slip on the device and click Delete (or Clear Pairing in English firmware).

⚠️ Attention: The developer menu also has the option of Reset Bluetooth, which removes all pairings at once, but can cause wireless accessories to malfunction. Use it only as a last resort.

Redmi (Note, K-series)

POCO (X, F, M-series)

Xiaomi (digital series: 11/12/13/14)

Black Shark (Gaming Smartphones)

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Method 3: Reset Bluetooth settings (complete cleaning)

If the device is not removed or the pairing list is full of debris, a full reset of the Bluetooth module will help, which removes all stored devices and returns the settings to the factory settings, suitable for models with MIUI 13/14, where standard removal may not work.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter Bluetooth and select the Bluetooth system application (the icon with the MIUI logo).
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After the reboot, all pairings will be removed and the Bluetooth module will return to the factory settings.Watch out: this method will also reset the Bluetooth audio settings (for example, the earphone equalizer), so they will have to be reconfigured.

Method 4: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can use the ADB debugging bridge. This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and knowing the basic commands, but is guaranteed to remove even the most stubborn pairings.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Fastboot (you can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included Developer Mode and Debugging by USB smartphone.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (cmd in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. Get a list of all the associated devices: adb shell settings get global bluetooth_paired_devices The team will return the line to MAC-Device addresses separated by commas.
4. Remove the unnecessary device from it MAC-address (replace) XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX to the address: adb shell settings delete global bluetooth_paired_devices XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
5. Reboot your smartphone.

This method is especially useful if the device is not displayed in the MIUI list but continues to connect automatically, such as car radios or smartwatches.

Method 5: Completely reset your phone (last resort)

If the Bluetooth module is unstable and the pairings are not removed by any means, it is a factory reset, a radical method that removes all data from the smartphone, including apps, photos and settings, and only use it if other options have not worked.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
3. Select Resetting → Erase all data.
4. Enter a password (if required) and confirm the action.

Once reset, the smartphone will reboot and all Bluetooth pairings will be removed. Importantly, untie the Mi Account before resetting if you plan to sell the device, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi Mi) 10T, POCO X3 Pro) after reset, you may need to re-activate Mi Account to unlock the bootloader!

Typical errors and their solutions

When removing Bluetooth pairs, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 The device reappears after removal: this is typical for gadgets with automatic synchronization (for example, Mi Band). 6/7 Solution - remove the device also in the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app.
• 🚫 The "Remove pairing" button is inactive: try to turn off Bluetooth, reboot your smartphone and try again. ADB.
• 🔊 After removal, the headphones do not connect: reset the headphones to the factory settings (usually this is done by holding the power button on the headphones). 10-15 seconds).
• 📱 Bluetooth does not turn on after reset: check if the module is disabled in Settings → Annexes → Bluetooth (online button).

If none of the methods worked, the problem could be a hardware failure of the Bluetooth module, in which case contact the Xiaomi service center. For models with warranty repairs will be free.

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Before removing the pairing with the car tape recorder, check if your contacts are stored in its memory. Some systems (for example, Android Auto) erase data when the connection is broken.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Bluetooth pairs on Xiaomi

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If the device doesn’t get removed in the standard way, try resetting its own settings (for example, for headphones, holding the button for 10 seconds) first, only then move on to radical methods like ADB or resetting the phone.