How to disable the Xiaomi Mi fitness bracelet: the complete guide

Wearable electronics owners often face a situation where it is necessary to force the device to turn off, this may be necessary to save charge during prolonged downtime or when software failures occur when the tracker ceases to respond to touch. Completely turning off the gadget allows you to restart the operating system, eliminating temporary errors in the operation of the sensors.

Many users mistakenly believe that a standard screen shutdown or go to sleep is enough to stop all processes.In fact, the Xiaomi Mi Band and other models of the series continue background synchronization and monitoring even in standby mode. Deep memory cleaning and stopping all services requires a specific sequence of actions that depends on the firmware version and device model.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods for deactivating the activity tracker. You will learn how to cope with the system freeze, how to properly prepare the gadget for long-term storage, and what nuances exist for different versions of the firmware. Forced reboot often solves 90% of the problems with a broken pulseometer or accelerometer.

Why you need to completely shut down the tracker

Modern wearables work 24/7, continuously collecting health data. Periodic system reboot is necessary to reset the cache and free RAM, which can be filled with erroneous sensor data. Without this step, the device may start to consume more power or display statistics incorrectly.

And there are also situations where you have to turn it off completely, like before a long trip or storage. If you leave the Mi Band on in the closet, the lithium polymer battery can run out of power, which is bad for the chemistry of the battery. Deep discharge can disable the battery, making further charging impossible.

Another reason is troubleshooting, or troubleshooting, and if the sensors stop responding or the screen goes out and doesn't light up when you raise your wrist, software resets are often the only way to bring the device back to life without going to a service center, and it's a simple but effective diagnostic method.

• 🔄 Resetting of frozen processes and cleaning of RAM to speed up work.
• 🔋 Saving the battery life during prolonged non-use of the device.
• 🛠 Diagnostics of hardware faults by eliminating software errors.
• 📡 Forced break of Bluetooth connection for re-pairing.

Standard method through the device menu

In the latest versions of the firmware for the Mi Band 6, 7 and 8, developers have implemented a full shutdown menu, which is the safest and most correct way to ensure that all system processes are closed correctly, and to use this method, you need to wake up the screen and find the appropriate item in the settings list.

Navigating the menu is done either by swiping or touching the touch button, depending on the model. You need to scroll through the screens to the end or find the gear icon. Inside the settings section, look for the item indicated by the power icon or the word "Switch off." Confirmation of action usually requires holding your finger on the screen for a few seconds.

⚠️ Warning: After selecting the switching point, the device may not respond to pressing during 10-15 Don't panic, this is the routine procedure for shutting down the operating system.

If you don't have a shutdown option on your menu, you may have an outdated version of the software installed, in which case you should check the updates through the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app. The lack of a shutdown feature is typical for early firmware versions, where only energy saving mode was supposed to be used.

Method of complete battery discharge

For models that do not have a software shutdown menu (such as the early Mi Band 2, 3, 4), the only standard way to completely stop is to discharge the battery.This method requires no action on the part of the user, except waiting.

It can take anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on the residual charge and function activity, and to speed up the process, you can turn on continuous heart rate monitoring, maximize screen brightness, and activate a constant search for the phone, which will put maximum strain on the power source.

While this method seems simple, it has its drawbacks: Long-term storage of a lithium polymer battery in a completely discharged state can lead to its degradation. If you plan not to use the tracker for a long time, it is better to discharge it to 40-50% and periodically recharge it than to bring it to full zero.

Forced reset when getting stuck

Situations where the touch screen stops responding to touch are rare but require immediate intervention. In such cases, the standard menu is not available and a hardware reset is required. For most Xiaomi Mi Band models, this process is simulated by connecting to a charger.

Connect the tracker to the original charging cable and power adapter. In many cases, the system automatically initiates a reboot when a current source is detected. If the screen catches fire but continues to hang on the logo or does not respond, try to interrupt charging after 5-10 seconds and repeat the procedure 3-4 times in a row.

For some models, there is a combination of actions, such as fast connection and disconnection of charging. This causes a power interruption of the controller, which is similar to taking the battery out in old phones. Be careful and do not exert excessive physical effort to not damage the charging contacts.

Resetting to factory settings (Factory Reset)

If your goal is not just to turn off the device, but to prepare it for sale or transfer to another person, a simple shutdown is not enough, you need to perform a complete data reset that will delete all personal information, account binding and accumulated statistics, a procedure also known as Factory Reset.

You can reset through the menu of the bracelet itself, if it is available. Find the System or Additional section and select Reset or Unbind. Once confirmed, the tracker will return to factory settings and automatically turn off or pair. This is the cleanest way to deactivate.

Alternatively, you can use a companion app on your smartphone, and in the device settings in the Zepp Life or Mi Fitness app, you have the option to untie or delete the device, and after you do that, the tracker will clear the memory.

• 🗑️ Complete removal of training history and medical indicators.
• 🔓 Breaking the connection with Mi Account and removing the link to the phone.
• ⚙️ Return of all system settings to factory values.
• 📲 Preparing the gadget for a new owner or resale.

⚠️ Note: After resetting, it will not be possible to recover deleted data if it was not synced to the cloud before the procedure is performed.

Energy saving as an alternative

Often users are looking for a way to turn off the bracelet, simply to extend it on a hike or business trip. In such cases, a complete shutdown may be unnecessary. Xiaomi’s modern trackers have an efficient energy saving mode that turns off the most energy-intensive functions, leaving the basic functionality.

You can activate this mode in the device settings, limit the frequency of the sensors, turn off the wrist lift to turn on the screen and reduce the frequency of synchronization, which allows you to increase battery life by several times, while maintaining the ability to track time and steps.

Using a power saving mode is preferable to a full shutdown if you want to keep the ability to receive alerts for calls in emergency situations.The bracelet will remain online, but will work in "sleep" mode, waking only on a timer or when an incoming call.

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To maximize energy savings, turn off the function of "Raising the wrist" and constant monitoring of the pulse, this will prolong the work of the bracelet 2-3 times even without completely turning off.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Proper shutdown and periodic restart of the fitness bracelet prolong the battery life and ensure the correct operation of the sensors.