How to remove a device from Bluetooth on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: 3 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is still popular smartphone due to balanced performance and reliable performance, but even in this device, users sometimes face problems when managing Bluetooth connections, for example, when you need to remove an old device to free up a slot for a new one, or when the gadget is “hang” in the list of connected, but actually unavailable. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove Bluetooth devices on the Redmi Note 8, including hidden nuances and solutions to typical errors.

It is important to understand that the procedure may differ depending on the version of the MIUI firmware. For example, in MIUI 12 and later, the settings interface has undergone changes compared to MIUI 11. We will take these features into account and provide universal instructions that work on any version of the software.

Method 1: Remove via basic Bluetooth settings

This is the most obvious and quick method, and it works 90 percent of the time, and it's good for removing headphones, speakers, fitness bracelets, and other gadgets, and the key is that the device should be displayed on the plug-in list.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen) and go to the Connections and Sharing section. → Bluetooth. Here you'll see a list of all the devices that are connected. Find the right one and tap the gear icon (⚙️) In the menu that opens, select Delete (or Forget Device in some versions). MIUI). Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

• 🔍 If the device is not displayed: make sure that Bluetooth is on and the gadget is in search mode (for example, headphones in pairing mode).
• 🔄 After removal: Reboot your smartphone so that the changes take effect without crashes.
• ⚡ For MIUI 14+: The path may look like settings. → Bluetooth and other devices → Headphones/audio devices.

⚠️ Note: If after deleting the device automatically reappears on the next connection, this may indicate a Bluetooth cache error.Solution - network reset (see Method 3).

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone

Make sure that the device being removed is turned off or is in standby mode.

Check the battery charge of the smartphone (minimum 20%)

Close all applications that use Bluetooth (such as music players)

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Method 2: Quickly remove via notification panel

The Redmi Note 8 has a handy feature to quickly manage Bluetooth connections right from the notification panel, which saves time if you need to turn off or uninstall your device urgently.

Swipe down from top to bottom to open the notification bar, and hold the Bluetooth icon (don't just tap!) and the Quick Settings menu will open. Here you'll see a list of connected devices. Click on it and select Delete in the window that appears, which is particularly useful for removing headphones or speakers that are often connected/disconnected.

If, after being removed from the notification panel, the device continues to automatically connect when detected, this may be due to the Auto Connection feature in Bluetooth settings. Turn it off manually in the main Bluetooth menu.

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Method 3: Reset network settings (including Bluetooth)

If standard methods fail and the device is stuck in the list or there are connection errors, resetting network settings will help, which will delete all stored Bluetooth connections, Wi-Fi networks and mobile Internet data, so use it only as a last resort.

Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings → Reset the network settings. Enter PIN-A code or a graphical key to confirm, and once you reboot your smartphone, all Bluetooth devices will be deleted, and you'll have to pair them again, and this method is guaranteed to solve the problems with ghost devices that aren't removed in the standard way.

⚠️ Note: Network reset will also reset settings VPN, APN for mobile internet and Wi-Fi Direct settings. save important data (such as Wi-Fi passwords) or take a picture of the screen with settings.

Solving common errors in removal

Sometimes users are confronted with messages like "Device failed to remove" or "Pairing error": these are the most common causes and ways to fix them:

• 🔋 Low battery power: If the smartphone is less than 15%, the system can block the settings changes.Plug the charger and try again.
• 📱 Conflict with other applications: Close all programs that use Bluetooth (e.g. Mi Fit, Spotify, Google Maps).
• 🔄 Outdated firmware: Update MIUI The old versions had bugs with Bluetooth devices.
• 🛠️ Damaged cache: Clear the Settings app cache through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache.

If the error persists, try turning off Bluetooth, restarting your phone, and turning on the module again. In rare cases, temporarily disabling the Visibility for All Devices feature in Bluetooth settings helps.

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Before removing the device, check if it is used in automatic connection profiles. For example, Mi Band or Xiaomi Home may be tied to a particular gadget. Untie it in these applications in advance.

How to remove a device if it doesn’t appear in the list

There are situations where the gadget is physically connected (for example, the headphones play audio), but not visible in the Bluetooth settings, this can be due to a failure in MIUI or a conflict of profiles.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Bluetooth app (or Bluetooth Share) and click Stop, then Clear.
3. Reboot your smartphone.
4. After turning on, check the list of Bluetooth devices – an “invisible” gadget should appear.

If that didn’t work, try connecting the problem device to another phone and then returning it back to the Redmi Note 8.

Additional settings for experienced users

For those willing to dive deeper, there are ways to control Bluetooth through hidden menus and ADB-These methods are useful if the standard settings are not working or you need to massively remove devices.

To open the Bluetooth engineering menu, enter the dialer code:

##2846579##

Then go to ProjectMenu → Bluetooth → BT Test Mode, where you can manually remove devices from the system, but be careful – wrong actions can disrupt the module.

To remove via ADB (USB debugging enabled is required):

adb shell pm clear com.android.bluetooth


adb shell rm /data/misc/bluedroid/bt_config.conf

These commands will reset all Bluetooth settings to factory settings, only use them if other methods have failed.

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Resetting via ADB or engineering menu removes ALL saved Bluetooth devices without the option of selective cleanup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Bluetooth devices on Redmi Note 8