How to completely remove Bluetooth device from Xiaomi smartphone: 5 working ways

Why Xiaomi Smartphones Don’t Forget Bluetooth Devices and How to Fix It

Are you trying to connect new wireless headphones, but your smartphone is sticking to the old speaker? Or is the Mi Band no longer synced and there are a dozen dead gadgets on the list? The problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO. The fact is that MIUI (and now HyperOS) by default keeps all devices ever connected — even those that are long out of range. This saves time when pairing again, but creates chaos in the list and prevents new connections.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to remove unnecessary devices from Bluetooth, from the standard settings menu to hidden engineering features. We will also look at why some gadgets (such as Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds or Redmi Buds 4 Pro) can get stuck in the memory of a smartphone and how to fix it without resetting to factory settings. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 and the new HyperOS (including Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and POCO F6).

Before proceeding, make sure that:

• 📱 The device you want to remove is turned off or out of range of Bluetooth (otherwise, the system can automatically reconnect).
• 🔄 Bluetooth is enabled on the smartphone (yes, this is paradoxical, but some removal functions work only with the active module).
• 🔋 Battery charge above 20% – at a low level, the system can block changes in settings.

Method 1: Standard removal via Bluetooth menu

The most obvious method is to use built-in settings. It works on all Xiaomi models, but it may vary depending on the shell version. Here is a step-by-step guide for MIUI 14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (HyperOS may be called Network and Internet).
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. In the list of Associated devices, find the gadget you want to remove, and tap the icon. ⚙️ (squirrels near its name.
5. In the menu that opens, click Delete (or Forget the device in HyperOS).
6. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

If the badge ⚙️ Try to hold your finger on the device name. 2-3 Seconds - in some versions MIUI This opens the context menu with the option of deleting.

Make sure your device is off |Close all Bluetooth apps (music, fitness trackers) |Chronicize if there are any active Bluetooth calls (e.g. in a car) |Reboot your smartphone if the device is not deleted the first time

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M5) After deleting, the device may reappear in the list the next time Bluetooth is turned on. This is a firmware bug - resetting network settings will help solve it (see Method 4).

If the standard method didn't work, move on to alternatives. TWS-Xiaomi headphones (like Mi AirDots Pro) can "stick" in the system due to the proprietary Mi TrueWireless protocol...

Method 2: Remove via Quick Settings (Notification Panel)

Few people know, but Xiaomi can control Bluetooth devices directly from the notification panel — it's faster than digging into the settings.

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Bluetooth shortcut (the “B” icon) and hold it for 2-3 seconds.
3. You'll see the Bluetooth Quick Settings menu, and you'll see a list of the devices that are paired here.
4. Slip on the device you want to remove, and in the window that appears, select Remove or Disable (if you only need to temporarily break the connection).

This method is especially useful if you want to switch between devices quickly (e.g. from headphones to speakers). However, there is a caveat: some versions of MIUI 12 may not have the option to remove in quick settings, in which case you will have to use the first method.

If that didn't work, maybe the problem is with the Bluetooth cache, which often resolves issues with ghost devices that don't want to be removed. How to do that, see the next section.

Method 3: Clearing Bluetooth cache (for stubborn devices)

When standard methods don't work, the Bluetooth cache is usually to blame, and it stores connection data, and sometimes that data gets contaminated, so that devices aren't deleted or automatically reconnected. Clearing the cache is a safe procedure, but it will reset all saved passwords and Bluetooth settings (you will have to re-enter it). PIN-codes for some devices).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the upper right corner, tap three points (⋮) Select Show System Processes.
3. In the list, find Bluetooth (or com.android.bluetooth) and open it.
4. Press Storage (or Memory in HyperOS).
5. Select Clear Cache (do not click Clear Data – this will result in resetting all settings!).
6. Reboot your smartphone.

After the reboot, check the list of Bluetooth devices - stubborn gadgets should disappear. If not, try turning off and turn on Bluetooth again in the settings.

Method 4: Reset network settings (radical method)

If none of the previous methods worked, it's time for a nuclear solution, which is resetting the network settings, and that would remove all the stored Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, VPN-Mobile Internet settings and data (including APN). But guaranteed to clear the list of stubborn gadgets.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → About Phone (or Settings → Additional in HyperOS).
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Tap Reset Network Settings (not to be confused with Reset All Settings!).
4. Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock, if required.
5. Confirm the reset.

Once you reboot, it's going to be like new connectivity.

• 📶 Connect to all Wi-Fi networks.
• 🔗 Hide Bluetooth devices (headphones, speakers, fitness bracelets).
• 📱 Set up mobile internet (if you use non-standard ones) APN).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) resetting network settings may also remove settings NFC eSIM data, if you are using a virtual SIM-card, make sure you have a backup profile!

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Before resetting your network settings, take screenshots of the list of Wi-Fi networks (with passwords) and Bluetooth devices, which will save you time to reconfigure.

Method 5: Engineering menu (for advanced users)

If you're willing to take risks, you can use the Engineering Mode, a method that removes invisible devices that don't show up on the standard list but interfere with new connections. Careful: the wrong actions on the engineering menu can disrupt your smartphone!

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and type in the combination: ##4636## (some models may run ##284## or #232338##).
2. In the menu that opens, select Bluetooth test (or BT Test Mode).
3. Click Clear BT Pairing Devices (or similar option).
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

If the combination doesn’t work, try installing the MTK Engineering Mode app (for MediaTek-powered smartphones) or Qualcomm Engineer Mode (for Snapdragon).

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The engineering menu is the last chance to remove "non-removable" devices, but it can reset all Bluetooth settings, including system profiles. Use only if other methods have not worked!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even after successfully removing a device from the list, Xiaomi users often experience reconnections or crashes.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔄 The device automatically connects again. → Before removal, turn it off physically or take it to a distance of more than 10 meters.
• 🔊 The sound continues to go to the old device. → In sound settings (Settings) → Sound) reset the default output device.
• 📱 Mi Band or Smart Band not removed → First, remove it in the Mi Fitness app (profile) → My devices).

If you use Xiaomi Auto (to connect to a car), removing the device via Bluetooth may not work.

1. Open the Xiaomi Auto app.
2. Go to Settings. → Connected devices.
3. Remove the car from the list.
4. Reset your Bluetooth settings in the car (usually via the media menu).

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