Modern. TWS-Xiaomi headphones have become an integral part of the digital ecosystem for millions of users around the world, and despite their high reliability and sophisticated engineering, even these sophisticated gadgets sometimes have software failures. This can be manifested in the desynchronization of the left and right channel, problems with connecting to the smartphone or a sudden decrease in volume.
Unlike smartphones, headsets rarely have a separate power button or screen menu to control the system. The Mi True Wireless Earphones resuscitation process requires knowing specific sequences of actions with touch zones or mechanical buttons. Properly performing these actions allows you to eliminate temporary software errors without contacting the service center.
In this guide, we will go through all the known ways to restart different models of the Mi True Wireless line, you will learn how to perform a full reset, how to fix the situation if the headphones no longer see each other, and what nuances exist for models of different generations. It is critical to accurately observe the time intervals of button retention, because it depends on the success of the procedure.
Diagnosis: When a forced reset is necessary
Before you start taking action, you need to make sure that the problem is indeed software-based. Often users confuse a dead battery or contaminated contacts with a serious system failure. If your Xiaomi headphones don't turn on or are not working properly, check for a number of symptoms.
- 🔇 The sound is played only in one headphone, or the channels are confused (right audible in the left).
- 📱 Smartphone sees device in Bluetooth list, but refuses to pair.
- 🔋 Indicators on the case or headphones themselves do not light up when placed in a charging case.
- 📶 The signal is interrupted even when the phone is in close proximity.
If you see one or more of these signs, the standard Bluetooth switching off and on on your phone is probably not going to help, which requires a hardware reset or a deep reboot of the headphones themselves, and ignoring these symptoms can cause the devices to become permanently out of sync.
Preparatory stage before resetting settings
The success of the Mi True Wireless Earphones restart procedure depends on the correct preparation. An unprepared device may not respond to commands or interrupt the process halfway. The first step should always be to clean the list of paired devices on your smartphone.
Go to your phone’s Bluetooth settings, find your headphones in the list, and select Forget the device or Unpair.This action will delete old configuration files that may have been damaged. After that, it is recommended to turn off Bluetooth completely on the smartphone so that it does not automatically try to reconnect during the setup.
☑️ Checklist before reset
It's also critical to ensure that you have enough battery power. If the batteries are zero, the headphones may not turn on to do the reset command. Put them in the case and wait. 15-20 Make sure the charging contacts on the headphones themselves and inside the case are clean and not oxidized.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to reset if the headphones flash red, signaling a critically low charge.This could damage the power controller.
Universal Reboot Method through Sensory Control
Most Xiaomi Mi True Wireless models, especially the AirDots and Redmi Buds series, are controlled by touch panels, and the developers have a special algorithm for rebooting these devices, which is different from the usual on or off.
Remove both earbuds from the charge case. Make sure they are on (usually they turn on automatically when removed).If the lights aren't on, press and hold the touch zones on both earbuds simultaneously for 5 seconds before turning off. Then press and hold the touchpads of both earbuds at the same time.
Holding time is critical. You need to hold your fingers on the sensors for about 20 seconds. First you see the indicator blink, then the headphones can turn off and turn on again. Don't let your fingers go until you see the characteristic blinking white (or red, depending on the model) 2-3 times. This is a signal that the reset command has been accepted.
What to do if the timing does not match?
Once the manipulation is successful, the headphones must go into the Passing Mode, the indicators will flash frequently, you can go back to the Bluetooth settings on your phone, turn on the module and find the device again, you will need to do the pairing as for the new gadget.
Specificity of rebooting models with mechanical buttons
Some advanced models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or 2 Pro, feature physical buttons or have a reset button on the charging case itself.This greatly simplifies the process and makes it less dependent on the user's response to timings.
If your charging case has a small round button (usually on the back or bottom edge), the procedure is as follows: Place both earbuds inside the case and leave the cover open. Press and hold the function button on the case case case case for 10-15 seconds.
Watch the LED light on the front of the case, and it should start flashing white, which means entering pairing mode and simultaneously resetting the headphone settings on the inside. In models without a button on the case, but with mechanical buttons on the headphones themselves, the algorithm is similar to the touch-sensitive one, but requires physical pressing.
| Model headphones | Type of management | Retention time | Indication of success |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirDots / Redmi Buds | Touch-sensitive | 20 seconds. | Blink 2-3 times |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | The button on the case | 10 seconds. | White flashing |
| Mi True Wireless 2 Pro | The button on the case | 10 seconds. | Orange blinking |
| FlipBuds Pro | Sensor + Case | 15 seconds. | Sound signal |
If you feel that the button is not pressed, the reset may not be activated, in such cases it is better to use a sharp, but not metal object (for example, a plastic stylus tip) to avoid damage to the mechanism.
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Use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean mechanical buttons before reset.Dirt and earwax can prevent normal pressing.
Solving the problem of channel desynchronization
One of the most common reasons users need to restart is desynchronization, a condition where the right and left headphones stop hearing each other and work as two independent mono-devices, and the phone's Bluetooth list can display two identical names.
To solve this problem, a standard shutdown is not enough. You have to do a Hard Reset procedure. First, remove the Bluetooth devices on your phone. Then place both earbuds in the case, close the lid, and wait 10 seconds. Remove them at the same time.
Now triple tap the touchpads of both headphones (or five-stroke, depending on the model) to turn off. Immediately after shutting down, press the sensors for 20 seconds. The headphones should blink to signal the reset. They will then automatically try to find each other. Usually one flashes quickly, and the other slowly until they connect.
⚠️ Warning: During the reconnection process, don't bring your headphones close to your phone. Keep them away from Bluetooth sources so they connect to each other first, rather than to your phone.
If one channel still doesn't work after all the manipulations, try leaving the headphones in the case for a few hours to charge. Sometimes a deep break in the balance of the battery cells leads to software errors that are corrected only after a full charge-discharge cycle.
Using the Mi Earbuds app for diagnostics
For Android and iOS smartphone owners, the official Mi Earbuds app (formerly known as Xiaomi Earbuds) is an excellent control tool, which allows not only to configure the equalizer, but also to reset the settings by software, if the model supports this feature.
Connect your headphones to your phone and launch the app. Go to your device settings. If your model has Reset or Factory Reset, the system will prompt you to confirm the action, which is the most secure and controlled way to restart.
You can also check the firmware version through the app. Often, stability issues are solved by software updates. In the Update Check section, you can download and install the current file. During the upgrade, the headphones will be rebooted automatically.
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The Mi Earbuds app is the only way to update the headphone firmware, which often solves problems that cannot be fixed by a conventional reset.
However, if the headphones don't connect to the phone at all, the app won't help. In that case, go back to the hardware reset methods described in the previous sections. The software method is good for prevention and fine-tuning, but powerless against a dead device.