How to change the language on Xiaomi smartwatches: from Mi Band to Watch 2 Pro

Xiaomi smartwatches are some of the most popular wearables on the market, but many users face a problem: after buying or resetting the interface is displayed in Chinese, English or another unfamiliar language. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to change the language on different models from the budget Mi Band to the flagship Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, including hidden settings and workarounds for devices without official Russification.

It is important to understand that the process differs depending on the firmware version, the region of purchase and even the way you connect (via Mi Fitness or Zepp Life).We have collected the current instructions for 2026, taking into account the latest software updates from Xiaomi, and added solutions for cases where the standard method does not work. If your watch “does not see” Russian in the settings, do not be in a hurry: in 90% of cases the problem is solved in 5 minutes.

What Xiaomi models support language change?

Not all Xiaomi smartwatches allow you to change the interface language directly, here are the key differences in the product lines:

• ✅ Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7/8 — Support language change via the app, but some regional versions may not have Russian.
• ✅ Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/Pro, Watch 2/2 Pro – full multitasking with language selection in the clock settings.
• ⚠️ Mi Band 1/2 and early models - the language is rigidly tied to firmware, you can only change it by flashing it (risky!).
• ❌ Redmi Watch 3 Active (Chinese version) – often comes with a blocked language selection.

If your model is not on the first list, don’t despair: in the “Alternative methods” section, we will explain how to get around the restrictions. It is also worth checking the region of purchase – devices for the Chinese market (CN) often have reduced settings compared to global versions (Global).

Standard method: changing the language through the application

For most modern models (Mi Band 5 and later, Xiaomi Watch), the language change is done through the official app.

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (for Mi Band) or Zepp Life (for Xiaomi Watch).
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices. → [The name of your watch].
3. Select the Device Settings option → Language (or Device Settings) → Language).
4. In the list, find “Russian” (or Russian) and confirm your choice.

If there is no Russian language on the list, try the following:

• 🔄 Update the firmware of the watch through the application (Update section).
• 🌍 Change the region in the application settings to “Russia” or “Global».
• 📱 Reinstall the application – sometimes the cache interferes with the correct display of the list of languages.

Attention! Some models (Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro) may require a reboot of the clock after changing the language (hold the power button for 10 seconds). If the tongue resets after rebooting, repeat the procedure by previously disconnecting the clock from Bluetooth.

Manual language change on the watch Xiaomi Watch 2/2 Pro

The flagship Xiaomi Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro models allow you to change the language directly in the settings of the watch, without the app.

1. Swipe your finger down the watch screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Touch the icons ⚙️ Settings (or Settings).
3. Scroll down and select the System. → Language and input (System) → Language & input).
4. Slip in the current language and select “Russian” from the list.

If Russian is not on the list, check the firmware version:

• 📋 Go to Settings. → About the phone and see the version MIUI Watch.
• 🔍 Compare it to the latest versions on miuirom.org.
• 🔄 If necessary, update the software through Settings. → Updating the system.

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If the language is still unchanged after the firmware update, try resetting the clock to factory settings (Settings → System → Reset).

Important: On the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro with firmware below 1.0.120, Russian may not be available, in which case update the watch through Mi Fitness or manually (instructions in the next section).

Alternative methods for devices without Russian language

If your watch doesn’t support Russian out of the box, there are a few workarounds:

1. Installation of custom firmware

For models Mi Band 3/4 and Xiaomi Watch S1, there are unofficial firmware with support for Russian.

• ⚠️ Loss of guarantee.
• ⚠️ Possible bugs (for example, a broken pulse meter).
• ⚠️ Risk of “bricking” the device in case of firmware error.

Instructions for Mi Band 4:

1. Download the firmware with Russian (for example, MiBand4_Russian_1.0.8.54).
2. Install MiBand4Tool or Notify & Fitness for Mi Band.
3. Connect the watch to your PC via Bluetooth and run the file through the utility.

2.Region change via Xiaomi account

Sometimes the interface language depends on the region of the Mi Account.

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. In the profile settings, look for Country/Region and change to Russia.
3. Reconnect the watch to the app and check for Russian.

Attention! Changing your account region may block access to certain services (e.g. Mi Pay or cloud storage) and you should create a separate account for your watch.

3. Use of third-party applications

Apps like Notify & Fitness for Mi Band or Tools & Mi Band allow you to:

• 🔄 To change the language through ADB-team.
• 📁 Install unofficial fonts with Cyrillic support.
• 🔧 Unlock hidden settings (for example, on Redmi Watch 2 Lite).

Example of a command to change language via ADB (Android SDK required):

adb shell am start -n com.xiaomi.watch/com.xiaomi.watch.settings.language.LanguageSettingsActivity

Table of compatibility of models and methods of language change

If your model is not listed in the table, specify its name in the comments - we will help you find a solution!

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When changing the language, users often face the following problems:

⚠️ If you change your language, watch Xiaomi Watch S1 You start to glitches (hangs, spontaneous reboots), reset them to factory settings.

• 🔴 Language reset after update → Roll back the firmware to the previous version or wait for a patch from Xiaomi.
• 🔴 There is no Russian language on the list. → Check the account region or install custom firmware.
• 🔴 The clock does not respond to language changes → Reconnect them to the app (forget the device in Bluetooth and add again).
• 🔴 After the firmware lost functionality → Restore the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📦 The set of watches - Chinese versions (CN) They often don’t support Russian.
• 🔧 Phone settings – the language of the system must match the language of the clock.
• 🔄 App Version – Update Mi Fitness or Zepp Life to the latest version.

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Before any firmware manipulations, back up your watch data in the app! This will save your workouts, notifications and settings.

How to Get Your Original Language Back When Something Has Go Wrong

If after experiments with firmware or settings, the watch began to work incorrectly, use this algorithm:

1. Reset: On Mi Band: Settings → Reset (hold the touch button for 10 seconds). On Xiaomi Watch: Settings → System → Reset.
2. Firmware recovery: Download the official firmware for your model. Use the Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot for flashing.

Appeal of support

• If the watch is “bricked”, contact Xiaomi support, specifying the model and firmware version.

Attention! When resetting your settings on the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, you may need to re-assign to your Mi Account. Make sure you remember your username and password!

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