Forgetting a Bluetooth device on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter MIUI bugs when the gadget stubbornly refuses to disappear from the list or automatically connects again. Unlike an iPhone or Samsung, where it takes 2 clicks to delete, on Redmi, POCO or Mi, the process can be complicated by hidden settings, system cache or even firmware errors, especially for devices with MIUI 12-14, where the Bluetooth menu interface has changed dramatically.
In this article, we will discuss not only the standard method of uninstallation through settings, but also alternative methods: from network reset to editing system files (for advanced users). Separately, we will focus on the typical problems when the device does not disappear from the list after deletion or connects itself after 5 minutes. All instructions are tested on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 models with the latest versions of the firmware.
1. Standard method: Delete via Bluetooth settings
The most obvious method is to use the built-in Bluetooth menu in MIUI, but even here there are pitfalls: on some firmware, the Forget button may be hidden behind a long tap or not at all. Here is a step-by-step guide for the latest versions:
1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Find the right device in the list and tap the gear (⚙️) near-name.
3. In the menu that opens, select Remove the device (or Forget on English firmware).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.
Make sure the device is turned off (such as headphones or a speaker)
Close all applications that use Bluetooth (Spotify, games, etc.)
Reboot your smartphone if the “Forget” button is inactive
Check if there are any devices in the list of "Other devices" below the main one.
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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A s MIUI 12.5) After deleting, the device may reappear on the next scan. This is a firmware bug, the solution is described in the section on network reset.
2. Alternative method: resetting network settings
If the device persists in returning to the list after deleting, the problem may lie in the network cache, resetting the network settings will delete all stored Wi-Fi, Bluetooth devices and mobile Internet data, but often this is the only way to get rid of ghost gadgets.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select Network Reset (not to be confused with a full reset!).
- Enter the password from the lock screen if necessary.
- Wait 1-2 minutes – the smartphone will restart.
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After a network reset, some applications (such as banking) may require re-authorization due to a change in the network. MAC-address Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. Pre-save backup access codes.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, a network reset may not remove Bluetooth devices if they were added through Mi Account (cloud profile).
3. Removal via "Special Features" (for hidden devices)
Some Bluetooth devices (e.g., fitness bracelets or smartwatches) may not appear in the main list but remain connected at the system level, and can be found in the feature menu:
1. Open Settings → Special features → Hearing → Hearing devices.
2.Hearphones or headsets that are not visible in the standard Bluetooth menu may be displayed here.
3. Slip on the device and select Disable or Delete.
Why is the device still on this menu?
If the device is not removed here, try disabling it via ADB (Section 5).
4.Exit from Mi Account and synchronization
Devices added through Xiaomi’s cloud profile can automatically recover after being removed, including those paired with Mi Share or Xiaomi Wear, to remove them permanently:
1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account.
2. Click on the profile avatar and select Exit.
3. Confirm the exit and restart the smartphone.
4. Remove the device via the standard Bluetooth menu (Section 1).
5. log in again - the device should not be restored.
| Xiaomi model | MIUI version | Autorecovery of devices | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | 14.0.5+ | Yes (via Mi Account) | Exit from the account + deletion |
| Redmi Note 11/12 | 13.0.1–13.0.4 | No. | Standard removal |
| POCO F4/F5 | 14.0.2 (Global) | Yeah (for headphones only) | Removal via ADB |
| Redmi 10A/9A | 12.5.3 | Yeah (cache bug) | Network reset + cache cleaning |
Xiaomi 13/14 Series
Redmi Note 10/11/12
POCO F3/F4/F5
Redmi 9/10 series
Another model
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5. Delete via ADB (for advanced users)
If the device is not removed by any of the above methods, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and enabling the developer mode.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm clear com.android.bluetooth This will reset all Bluetooth settings.
- To remove a particular device, find it. MAC-address (e.g, AA:BB:CC:11:22:33) and execute: adb shell cmd bluetooth_manager remove_bond AA:BB:CC:11:22:33
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The pm clear com.android.bluetooth command removes ALL stored devices and resets settings. Use it only if other methods have failed.
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI after ADB-Bluetooth commands may stop turning on, in which case it will help to reboot or reset via Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Resetting application settings.
6. Problem Solving: The device is returned or not removed
If after all the manipulations the device continues to appear in the list, check the following points:
- 🔄 Autoconnect in device settings: Some gadgets (e.g. Xiaomi Buds or Haylou) have their own app with the auto-connect option. → Annexes.
- 📱 Bluetooth Cache Module: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show system-based → Bluetooth and clear the cache.
- 🔗 Profile Mi Share: Open Settings → Connections and sharing → Mi Share and disable automatic connection to known devices.
- 🛠️ Firmware error: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) after upgrading to MIUI 12, a bug with ghost devices appears, and the solution is to roll back on the previous version or wait for a patch.
If the problem persists, check the error log through the Mi Debug app (available from the Mi App Store for Chinese firmware).Look for lines with BluetoothAdapter or BondState.
7.How to prevent automatic connection in the future
To avoid repeated problems, follow these tips:
- 🚫 Turn off Bluetooth after using your device unless you plan to connect to it again.
- 🔒 Use Flight Mode: If you need to temporarily disable all wireless connections, activate it through the notification curtain.
- 📵 Set exceptions: In Settings → Battery → Battery mode add Bluetooth devices to the list of exceptions to save charge.
- 🔄 Update the firmware: B MIUI 14.0.6+ Many auto-connected bugs have been fixed. Check the updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
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Create a shortcut to quickly turn off Bluetooth: add the Switch widget to the home screen and select the Bluetooth icon. Now you can turn it off in one tap.