Modern wireless headsets have become an essential feature of everyday life, but their work sometimes requires the attention of the user. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic has gained popularity due to the balance of price and quality, but even reliable devices have failures in synchronization. Often owners face a situation when the left or right earphone ceases to play sound or is not visible in the list of Bluetooth devices of the smartphone.
This problem usually arises from the disconnection of the communication channels between the headphones themselves, which can work independently of each other, instead of functioning as a single stereo system, and in this article we will discuss how to force pairing of both channels and return full sound.
Recovery of the device does not require complex equipment or specialized skills, but it is enough to consistently perform a number of simple actions described below. It is important to understand that the pairing process may differ from the initial connection, if the device has already been used.
Diagnostics of the problem and the main causes of failures
Before you start active reconnection actions, you need to clearly define the nature of the malfunction. Often users mistakenly believe that the headset is broken, although the problem lies in a software failure or battery discharge. Bluetooth connection is a complex protocol that is sensitive to interference and battery state.
One common cause is uneven discharge of the batteries: if one earphone is completely discharged and the second one is still working, the system may not correctly determine the status of the pair, and the presence of an old connection profile in the phone's memory, which conflicts with the new communication session, also affects the presence of an old connection profile in the phone's memory.
⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on one of the headphones does not light up when placed in the case, the problem may be oxidation of the contacts.
It's also worth checking if you're not activating mono mode in the settings of the smartphone itself. Some operating systems allow you to select the output of sound to only one device, which creates the illusion of a second channel failure. Make sure that the Bluetooth settings select stereo or Hands-free AG audio.
Preparation for the discharge and reconnection procedure
To successfully restore communication, you need to create sterile conditions for the connection, which means completely removing old device data from the smartphone memory, without which the phone will try to use old encryption keys, which will lead to an error.
First, open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. Find the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic entry in the list of available or previously connected devices. Click on the gear icon or hold your finger on the name to call the context menu.
In the menu that opens, select the option “Forget device” or “Cancel pairing.” This action is critical, as it clears the connection cache. After that, it is recommended to temporarily turn off the Bluetooth module on the phone to prevent automatic attempts to reconnect during the setup of the headset.
- 🔋 Make sure that the case and headphones are charged at least 50% for stable operation.
- 📱 Close all applications that use audio (music, video, voice recorder).
- 🔄 Put both headphones in the charge case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
Only after these preparatory steps are completed can you proceed to reset the headset itself directly, and ignoring the preparation often leads to the procedure having to be repeated several times.
☑️ Pre-reset check
Instructions for the complete reset of headphones (Hard Reset)
The reset procedure brings the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic back to factory settings, the most efficient way to get left and right channels to “find” each other again, a technique that may seem obscure, as it requires precise timing of actions.
Remove both earbuds from the charge case at the same time. If they weren't on, they should activate automatically. Pay attention to the LED lights: they should start flashing, signaling a pairing or a pairing readiness.
Touch the touchpads on both headphones at the same time. Hold your finger for about 5 seconds until the indicators go out or change color. Some firmware versions require you to press 4 times quickly on each earphone to activate reset mode.
Once the lights are gone, put the headphones back in the case. Close the lid and wait around. 10-15 This is the time that's required to fix the reset by the device's internal memory, and now you can retrieve it again to pair it again.
⚠️ Warning: Do not bring your headphones too close to your running routers or microwaves to avoid radio interference at a critical moment.