How to completely remove a device from the Bluetooth list on Xiaomi: all ways

Are you trying to connect new wireless headphones Xiaomi AirDots, but the smartphone stubbornly clings to the old device? Or smart watch Mi Band 7 refuse to sync due to conflict in the list of conjugated gadgets? the problem with “hang” devices in the Bluetooth menu is found in every third owner of Xiaomi equipment – and it is solved easier than it seems.

In this article, you will find the most current ways to remove devices from the Bluetooth list for all types of Xiaomi gadgets: smartphones (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11), headphones (AirDots Pro 3, Buds 4), smart watches (Mi Watch S3) and fitness bracelets (Mi Band 8).

Why is the device not removed from Xiaomi’s Bluetooth?

Before we get to the instructions, it is important to understand the reasons for the sticking of devices in the list, most often the problem is related to:

• 🔄 Bluetooth data caching – the system retains pairing information even after explicit deletion.
• 📱 Firmware errors MIUI — This is especially true for versions 12.5-14, where connection management bugs are encountered.
• 🔋 Incomplete reset on a partner device – for example, AirDots headphones can remain in the memory of the smartphone if they are not reset to factory settings.
• 🛠️ Application conflicts – some programs (such as Mi Fit or Xiaomi Wear) block the removal of devices they work with.

Fun fact: on devices with MIUI 14 and later, the problem often arises from the Fast Pair function, which automatically restores connection to known gadgets, which is convenient, but sometimes interferes with the cleanup of the list.

Method 1: Standard removal via Bluetooth settings

Let’s start with the basic method, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, and the instructions are suitable for smartphones on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Next to the name of the device you want to remove.
3. Select Disable (if the gadget is connected), then Delete or Forget the device.
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

🔹 Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) Delete is hidden behind a long tap by the device name. Also check if the Autoconnect option is active - you need to turn it off before removing it.

Method 2: Reset Bluetooth settings (without data loss)

If the device returns to the list after the reboot or is not removed through the menu, resetting the Bluetooth module will help.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find the Bluetooth list (or com.android.bluetooth) and open it.
4. Select Warehouse → Clear cache and Clear data.
5. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: After this procedure, you will have to re-connect all Bluetooth devices, including headphones, watches and automotive systems.

Method 3: Removal through Developer Modes

For power users, there is a deeper method, the use of hidden MIUI features, which will help if the device is stuck due to a system failure:

1. Activate the developer mode (see spoiler above).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Network → Bluetooth section and select AVRCP Version.
4. Change the protocol version to 1.3 (if it costs 1.4-1.6), then return it back.
5. Go back to the main Bluetooth menu and try to remove the device again.

💡 Why does it work? Change protocol version. AVRCP Resets current Bluetooth sessions, which often helps to “stick” problem devices, a method that is especially effective for Xiaomi headphones that may conflict with the 1.6 protocol.

Method 4: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If none of the previous methods worked, the ADB commands are left with "heavy artillery" - this method requires a computer and minimal knowledge of working with the console, but is guaranteed to clear the Bluetooth list:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on USB debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → For developers → USB debugging).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line: Adb devices (your device should be displayed)
4. Enter the command to view the list of devices: adb shell settings get global bluetooth_paired_devices (You'll get a line of view "11:22:33:AA:BB:CC" — it MAC-junction)
5. Remove the desired device with the command (replace). XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX on MAC): adb shell settings put global bluetooth_paired_devices "" (this will clear the entire list) or for selective removal: adb shell pm clear com.android.bluetooth

⚠️ Note: pm clear com.android.bluetooth will completely reset all Bluetooth settings, including stored devices in the car and smart speakers. Use it only if other methods have not helped.

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Before use ADB Backup the list of devices with the adb shell settings command get global bluetooth_paired_devices > bluetooth_backup.txt. This will allow you to reconnect if necessary.

Method 5: Resetting the partner device (headphones, watches, bracelets)

Sometimes the problem is not with the smartphone, but with the gadget itself, such as Xiaomi AirDots headphones or Mi Watches, which can "remember" the last pairing and automatically restore it, in which case you need to reset the device itself:

• 🎧 Headphones AirDots/Buds: Put both earphones in the case. Press and hold the button on the case. 15–20 So, you can take out the headphones, and they'll be reset to the factory settings.

🔹 Important for Mi Band: After the detachment in the Mi Fit application, wait for synchronization (the cloud icon at the top of the screen should disappear.

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If it still appears in the Bluetooth list after resetting the device, the problem lies in the smartphone – use methods 2 or 4 (reset Bluetooth or ADB settings).

What do you do if nothing helps?

In 1-2% of cases, the device may remain on the list even after all the manipulations, indicating a hardware failure of the Bluetooth controller or serious firmware damage.

1. Update your firmware to the latest version via Settings → System Update. MIUI 14 and HyperOS fix many Bluetooth bugs.
2. Perform a reset to factory settings (pre-reverse via Settings → Additional → Backup).
3. Contact the service center if the problem occurs after a fall or moisture – possibly damaged Bluetooth module.

📌 Checking the operability of the module:

To make sure that the problem is not hardware, try connecting your smartphone to another device (like a speaker or a car) if the connection is installed, it's software problem. If not, it requires diagnostics in the service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Bluetooth devices on Xiaomi