How to untie the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 watch from your account and phone: all ways 2026

The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet remains a popular gadget even years after its release, because its reliability and simplicity attract users. However, when selling, transferring a device or changing a smartphone, many people face the problem of how to properly untie the bracelet from an old account and phone, improper actions can lead to a device lock or data loss.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to unbundle the Mi Band 2, from standard uninstallation via the Mi Fit app (or Zepp Life) to forced resetting, and focus on the nuances that the manufacturer doesn’t advertise: for example, why the bracelet can remain tied to your account even after a reset, and how to fix it, if you plan to sell the device or transfer it to another person, these instructions will help avoid activation problems on the new phone.

Why Mi Band 2 doesn't untie the phone: the main reasons

Before you get to the instructions, it’s important to understand why the bracelet might be stuck on your old account, and here are three key reasons that are most common:

• 🔗 Linked to a Xiaomi account, not a phone. Many users mistakenly think that it is enough to remove the bracelet from the list of devices in Mi Fit, but in fact it remains tied to the Mi Account (or Zepp Account in new versions of the application).
• 📱 After deleting the bracelet, the data can be stored in the Mi Fit cache, which, when reconnected, automatically binds the device to the old profile.
• 🔄 Incomplete resetting. If you just reset the bracelet through the menu on the screen, but did not untie it from the account in the cloud, the new owner will not be able to activate it.

Another important point is that the Mi Band 2 doesn’t support multiplayer, which means that if you connect the bracelet to multiple phones (such as home and work), it will still be linked to one main account, and when you try to connect to a new device, you may get a “Device is already tethered” error.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell or transfer a bracelet, it is not enough to simply reset it to factory settings. Mi/Xiaomi or Zepp via the web version, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate it.

Method 1: Uncoupling with Mi Fit (or Zepp Life)

The safest and most effective way to remove the bracelet is through the official app, but there are some nuances: depending on the firmware version and the application, the process may vary.

If you have Mi Fit (older version) installed, follow these steps:

1. Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → My Devices.
2. Find the Mi Band 2 list and click on it.
3. In the upper right corner, tap on the icon. ⋮ (three dots) and select Delete device.
4. Confirm the action. The bracelet will be untied from the account and phone.

If you are using Zepp Life (the new name for the app for Xiaomi/Amazfit devices), the instruction is slightly different:

1. Launch Zepp Life and go to Profile → My Devices.
2. Select Mi Band 2 and click on Device Settings (cog).
3. Scroll down and select Untie the device.
4. Confirm the deletion by entering the password from the Zepp account (if necessary).

After that, the bracelet will be completely detached from the account and ready to connect to the new phone, however, if you plan to sell the device, we recommend you to additionally reset your settings (for this in the next section).

Method 2: Reset Mi Band 2 to factory settings

If you can’t untie the bracelet through the app (for example, lost access to your account or your phone broke), the only way out is hardware reset, which will remove all data from the device, including account binding, but has its pitfalls.

Here's how to reset on Mi Band 2:

1. On the bracelet itself, swipe your finger up the screen to open the menu.
2. Find More (or additionally in Russian firmware) and select it.
3. Scroll to the Reset option and confirm the selection by clicking on the screen.
4. The bracelet vibrates and resets, which means that the reset was successful.

It's important to understand that once reset, the bracelet doesn't always untie automatically from your Xiaomi account. It depends on the firmware version: in older versions, the reset removed the binding, in new versions it didn't. If the new owner can't connect the bracelet after the reset, you'll have to use a method to reset the bracelet. №4 (delinking through the web version of the account).

⚠️ Note: If you have reset the bracelet but have not deleted it from your account Mi/Xiaomi or Zepp, the next time you connect to your phone, it can automatically be re-associated. To avoid this, after reset, be sure to uncoup through the web version of your account (see section below).

Method 3: Uncoupling through the web version of the Xiaomi or Zepp account

If you've already reset the bracelet, but it's still tied to your account, you'll have to manually delete it through the web interface, which is especially true for those who are selling the device, because without this step, the new owner won't be able to activate it.

For Xiaomi/Mi accounts:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Under Devices (or Mi Cloud → Devices) look for Mi Band 2.
3. Click on the basket icon or Remove near the device.
4. Confirm the deletion by entering the password from the account.

For Zepp accounts:

1. Open account.zepp.com and log in to your profile.
2. Go to My Devices (My Devices).
3. Find Mi Band 2 and press Unbind.
4. Confirm the action.

After that, the bracelet will be completely untied from the account and ready to connect to the new phone, and if you are selling the device, we recommend you also log out on all devices where it was authorized.

Method 4: Forced Firmware Unwinding (for experienced users)

If none of the above methods worked (for example, the bracelet is locked at the firmware level or you lost access to your account), the last method is flashing, which requires technical skills and is only suitable for advanced users.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows or macOS.
• 🔌 Firmware cable (usually used) USB-TTL Adapter, but Mi Band 2 can be done without it).
• 📁 Firmware for Mi Band 2 (can be found on forums like this) 4PDA or XDA Developers).
• 🛠️ Firmware (e.g. Mi Band Tool or Gadgetbridge).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Gadgetbridge (available for Windows/Linux/macOS).
2. Connect the bracelet to your computer via Bluetooth (in some cases, an adapter will be required).
3. In Gadgetbridge, select Install custom firmware and specify the path to the firmware file.
4. Wait until the process is complete (the bracelet will reboot several times).
5. After firmware, reset the settings on the bracelet (see Method 2).

This method is guaranteed to remove all locks, but has risks: if the firmware is not correct, the bracelet can turn into a “brick”. If you are not sure of your abilities, it is better to contact a specialist or sell the device as “faulty” (indicating that you need firmware).

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Before you run your firmware, be sure to check the version of your bracelet (on the box or in the Mi Fit settings). The firmware from Mi Band 2 for the Chinese version (with NFC) will not be suitable for the global model, and vice versa.

What to do if Mi Band 2 is blocked after resetting?

Sometimes, when reset or unset, the bracelet may show a "Device locked" or "Device locked" error, which means that the device is still tied to the old account, but the binding data is not synchronized.

• 🔓 Wait 24 hours.Sometimes the lock is automatically removed after synchronization with Xiaomi servers.
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi Support. Once you have proof of purchase (check, photo box), you can request unlocking.
• 🔄 Try connecting the bracelet to another phone with the same account it was attached to, and do the uncouple again.
• 🛠️ Refresh the bracelet (see Method 4) if other methods have not helped.

If the bracelet was bought with your hands and the previous owner didn't untie it, contacting it is the only legal way to unlock it, otherwise it's just firmware.

⚠️ Warning: When buying the Mi Band 2 handheld, always check to see if it is untied from your account. ask the seller to show you the process of connecting to the new phone. If the bracelet is locked, it will be difficult to return it - Xiaomi does not provide official unlock tools without proof of ownership.

How to avoid problems selling or transferring Mi Band 2

If you are planning to sell or give away the bracelet, follow this checklist so that the new owner does not have any problems:

We also recommend:

• 📝 To take a picture of the serial number (located on the back of the capsule) and save the check – this will help in case of disputes with the buyer.
• 💬 Indicate in the ad that the bracelet is fully unlocked and ready for a new connection.
• 🔋 Charging the bracelet before selling - this will show the buyer that the device is working properly.

If you are buying Mi Band 2 from hand, be sure to check:

• 🔍 Does the bracelet appear in the list of devices after connecting to your phone.
• 🔄 Can data be synchronized (steps, pulse) – if not, the device may be locked.
• 📱 No messages about blocking at the first setup.

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Even if the bracelet is externally working after a reset, it does not guarantee that it is untied from the account. Always check the ability to connect to a new phone before selling.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Mi Band 2