Modern smartphones Xiaomi and Redmi, running on the Android operating system, allow you to connect a huge number of peripherals, from wireless headphones and fitness bracelets to car stereo systems and smart watches. However, over time, the list of conjugated devices grows, becoming bulky and uncomfortable to navigate. Sometimes you need to remove an old gadget that is no longer in use, or untie the phone from someone else’s tape recorder after renting a car.
The process of disabling is not always obvious, since the standard “Forget” button can be hidden in additional menus or have a different name depending on the version of the MIUI shell or HyperOS. Incorrect actions can lead to the fact that the device simply turns off, but remains in memory, continuing to automatically connect when it appears in the range.
We will look at standard methods of removing through system settings, and also touch on more complex cases when the standard interface does not respond or the deletion function is blocked. Understanding how to forget a bluetooth device on Android Xiaomi is necessary for each owner to maintain the purity of system settings and ensure the security of personal data.
Why you need to remove old conjugations
The accumulation of records of previously connected gadgets is not just visual garbage: each stored device takes up a minimal, but still the amount of system memory intended for the cache of connections. When such records become too many, there can be conflicts when trying to connect to new hardware, as the Bluetooth module tries to poll all the stored addresses.
There's also a digital security aspect: if you connected your smartphone to a public audio system, a rental car's on-board computer, or someone else's speaker, it could have saved your contacts, your phone history, or your media files, and if you removed the pairing, it would have broken the trusted connection, although it would have been advisable to reset the host device to clean it completely.
⚠️ Warning: Simply turning off Bluetooth in the notification curtain does not remove devices from memory.They will remain in the list and automatically connect again as soon as you turn on the communication module.
Also worth mentioning are power consumption problems: Some background processes may try to constantly search for and reconnect old but not currently available gadgets, which leads to accelerated battery discharge. Regular cleaning of the list helps optimize the operation of the radio module.
Standard method of removal through MIUI settings
The most common and secure method of untie accessories is available through the main menu of operating system settings, which works on the vast majority of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco models. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the logic remains the same.
To start, you need to go to the Wireless Connection Management menu, which shows all the devices that have ever been successfully paired with your phone and have not been manually removed, and you can see the connection status on this list: Connected, Save, or Unconnected.
- 📱 Open the Settings app on the home screen or in the notification curtain.
- 📡 Go to the “Bluetooth” section (often in the “Connection and Sharing” block»).
- 🔍 Find in the list of “My devices” or “Available devices” the desired gadget that you want to remove.
- ⚙️ Click on the gear icon or arrow to the right of the device name to open the control menu.
- 🗑️ Select the option “Cancel pairing”, “Forget” or “Delete».
Once you do this, the device will disappear from the saved list, and if you want to reconnect it, you'll need to go through the process of re-entering the confirmation code, which will ensure that the old encryption keys are destroyed.
Alternative methods for different versions of Android
With new versions of the HyperOS shell and recent MIUI 14 updates, the interface has become more minimalist, and some users may lose the usual buttons. If there is no explicit delete button in the device management menu, try long-term tapping on the name of the gadget in the general list.
Context menus that pop up after a long press often contain hidden controls, including deletion. In some firmware versions, the delete button may be inside the “More” menu (three dots) located at the top right or bottom of the Bluetooth settings screen.
For owners of devices with older versions of Android (such as 8 or 9), the interface may require you to switch to advanced settings. Sometimes it helps to switch the list view: click three dots in the corner and select Show All Devices or a similar option to see the full list of saved profiles.
| MIUI/HyperOS version | Location of the removal button | Press action |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12 / 13 | The shooter on the right is in name | Go to the menu, the "Forget" button |
| MIUI 14 | The gear in the device bar | Direct deletion or confirmation |
| HyperOS 1.0 | Long press on the name | A pop-up window with an option to delete |
| Android 10-11 (Stock) | Cog badge | Cancel pairing button |
If neither visual method works, it may be that the system is temporarily suspended, so try restarting the smartphone before repeating the procedure, which will reset the cache of Bluetooth services and return the interface to responsiveness.
Removal through engineering menu and debugging
In rare cases where the GUI doesn’t allow you to remove the device (for example, the button is inactive or the menu is not opened), you can use deeper system settings, which requires caution, as it affects system logs and connection databases.
The first step is to activate the developer mode. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI version seven times. Once you have become a developer, a new option will appear in the settings menu.
Settings → Additional settings → For developersInside this section, find "Enable HCI Bluetooth log" or "Reset network settings." Network reset is a radical but effective method. It will delete all stored Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth pairings, returning communication modules to factory state.
⚠️ Note: Resetting network settings via the engineering menu will delete ALL saved Wi-Fi passwords and mobile hotspot settings. Use this method only if others have not helped.
There's also a method of clearing the Bluetooth system application data through the application management menu, and find "Bluetooth" in the system processes list, go to "Memory" and click "Clear Data" that will force the database of every device ever connected to be deleted.
☑️ Checking before resetting the network
Solving problems with undeletable devices
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the device cannot be removed: the “Forget” button does not work, or the device appears in the list again immediately after removal. Often this is due to the fact that the background application (for example, Mi Fit, Zepp Life or the navigator) automatically initiates a reconnection.
First, check the permissions for the applications. Go to the settings of the particular application that controls the gadget, and temporarily deny it access to geolocation or Bluetooth. Then try to remove the device from system settings again.
Another common reason is profile caching, and if a software failure doesn't delete a record, try the following algorithm:
- 🚫 Turn off Bluetooth on your phone.
- 📵 Turn off Bluetooth on the device itself (headphones, watches).
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
- 🔌 Turn on Bluetooth only on your phone and try to delete the record.
If the problem persists, the configuration file may be damaged. bt_config.conf. In this case, only a complete reset of the device to factory settings helps, but before that it is recommended to make a backup copy of the data.