How to reset Xiaomi fitness bracelet to factory settings: all ways

Why You Need to Reset Xiaomi Fitness Bracelet and When to Do It

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets (including the 3/4/5/6/7/8 and Smart Band Pro models) can eventually start to malfunction: they do not sync with the phone, show incorrect steps or pulse data, quickly discharge or completely stop responding to touch. In 80% of these cases, a complete reset to factory settings helps - a procedure that deletes all user data and returns the device to its original state.

Resetting the bracelet is required in several situations:

• 🔄 Before selling or transferring the device to another person – to delete personal information (sleep history, health data, tied account).
• 🔋 After critical errors, such as when the bracelet is not turned on, constantly reboots or does not respond to charging.
• 📱 When syncing problems with your smartphone (connection errors, lack of notifications, failures in the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life application).
• ⚡ After updating the firmware, if it was error-free and the bracelet began to work unstable.

It is important to understand that resetting is not a panacea, and if the problem is related to physical damage (e.g. water entering a leaky model or battery failure), then resetting the settings will not help, and in such cases, repair or replacement of the device is required.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you reset the bracelet, follow a few mandatory steps to avoid losing important data:

1. Sync your data with the app. Open Mi Fitness (or Zepp Life for new models) and wait until all the metrics (steps, sleep, heart rate) are uploaded to the cloud, which will take 1 to 5 minutes depending on the amount of information.
2. Take screenshots of settings if you use non-standard settings (such as notification order, alarm settings, or exercise regimens) and you have to reset them once you reset them.
3. Check the battery power. The level must be at least 30%, otherwise the bracelet may turn off during the procedure, which will lead to software failures.

If you reset the bracelet before selling, untie it from your account in the app settings.

1. Open Profile. → My devices.
2. Choose your Mi Band.
3. Click Untie the device (or Remove in older versions of the app).

⚠️ Note: If the bracelet does not respond to touch and does not connect to the phone, reset via the application is not possible. In this case, use a hardware reset (described in the next section).

Method 1: Reset via Mi Fitness/Zepp Life

This is the safest and most recommended method, as it ensures that all data is deleted correctly without risking damage to the firmware, and is suitable for all models except the Mi Band 3 (for this, see Method 3).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for Mi Band 7/8).
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices.
3. Choose your bracelet and click on the icon ⚙️ (Settings of the device).
4. Scroll down and find Reset (or Restore Factory Settings).
5. Confirm the action. The bracelet will reboot and all data will be deleted.

After resetting, the device will automatically go into pairing mode (on the screen will appear). QR-code or connection request. Now it can be configured as new or transferred to another user.

Method 2: Hardware reset (through a button or touch)

If the bracelet doesn't connect to the phone or the app can't see the device, use a physical reset, which works on all models, but requires precise execution of instructions.

For the Mi Band 3/4/5/6:

1. Unplug the bracelet from the strap.
2. Find a small hole on the back that says Reset (near the charging contacts).
3. Take a paper clip or toothpick and press the reset button for 10-15 seconds until you feel the vibration.

For the Mi Band 7/8 and Smart Band Pro:

1. Press and hold the touch button (below the screen) for 20 seconds until the Mi logo appears.

⚠️ Attention: On the Mi Band 7/8 Do not use metal objects to press the screen - this can damage the sensor.

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If the bracelet does not respond to the hold of the button, try to hold it on charge for 5-10 minutes, and then try again.

Method 3: Reset Mi Band 3 (features of the old model)

The Mi Band 3 differs from the newer models by the lack of a touch screen and the reduced functionality of the application.

Option 1: Through the Mi Fit app (old version)

1. Open Mi Fit (not Mi Fitness!)
2. Go to Profile. → Mi Band 3 → Additionally.
3. Select Settings Reset.

Option 2: Physical discharge

1. Remove the bracelet capsule from the strap.
2. Find the Reset button on the back (near the charging connector).
3. Press it with a pin for 5-7 seconds until the indicator blinks.

On Mi Band 3 after reset, you may need to re-assign to the account through the QR-code that appears on the device screen.

What to do after resetting: setting up the bracelet from scratch

Once you've reset, the bracelet will be in a box-like state. To use all the functions again, follow these steps:

1. Put it on the phone: 📱 Install Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app (depending on model). 🔍 Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone. 🔄 In the app, select Add the device and scan. QR-bracelet.

Set up the main parameters:

• ⏰ Set time and date (they sync automatically when connected).
• 🔔 Set up notifications (calls, SMS, messengers).
• 🏃 Select the widgets displayed (steps, pulse, weather, etc.).
• Recover data from the cloud: If you synced the bracelet to your Xiaomi account before reset, your activity history (sleep, workouts) will be saved in the cloud. To return it: Open Profile → My data in the app. Click Restore (if available).

If the bracelet does not connect to the phone after reset, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📱 Remove the bracelet from the list of associated Bluetooth devices in the phone settings.
• 🔋 Charge the bracelet to 50% and reconnect.

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Once reset, all alarms, reminders and notifications are reset, and you have to configuring them manually.

Common Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

If the bracelet is unstable after reset (spontaneously reloads, does not show notifications), it may be the firmware problem.

1. Check the version in the bracelet settings.
2. If it is outdated, update the firmware through the application.
3. If the update doesn’t work, contact Xiaomi’s support team.

⚠️ Warning: On the Mi Band 4 and older, the pedometer calibration may be lost after reset. To restore it, walk 20-30 steps with the bracelet, then check the accuracy in the application and manually calibrate in the settings if necessary.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi fitness bracelets