How to Reboot Xiaomi Fitness Bracelet: 5 Working Methods

When you need to reboot the Xiaomi bracelet and how it differs from resetting

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets (from Mi Band 3 to Mi Band 8) are some of the most popular wearables on the market, but even they sometimes fail: they stop syncing with a smartphone, do not respond to touch or show incorrect data, and 80% of the time the problem is solved by a simple reboot, a soft restart of the system without losing data.

It's important to understand the difference between rebooting and factory resetting. Reboot is like turning off your computer: the device restarts the operating system, saving all settings, training and notifications. Reset is a complete cleanup of the wristband memory, after which you have to re-assign it to your Mi Account account and adjust settings. This article will focus on rebooting, a more gentle and versatile method.

The most common situations when restart is required: Screen freeze (does not respond to swipes or taps), Mi Fitness application sync errors (formerly Mi Fit), Misrepresentation of time or sensor data, Bracelet does not vibrate at notifications, Bluetooth connection problems.

If the problem persists after the reboot, it may be the firmware, mechanical damage, or conflict with the application, in which case you should consult the FAQ section or consider resetting the settings.

Method 1: Software reboot through the bracelet menu

The safest method is to use the built-in reboot feature in the device's menu, which is suitable for all models starting with the Mi Band 3 and does not require a connection to a smartphone, the main condition is that the bracelet screen must respond to touch.

Step instructions:

1. Swipe your finger up the bracelet screen to open the main menu.
2. Flick down to the Settings (cog icon).
3. Inside the settings, find the System or About Device section (depending on the firmware version).
4. Select the Reboot option (may be called Reboot or Restart).
5. Confirm the action by clicking the tick or swiping to the right (depending on the model).

The bracelet will start the reboot process, which takes 10-20 seconds, and the Xiaomi logo will appear on the screen, and then the device will turn on as normal, and if the problem does not disappear after the restart, try other ways from this article.

Make sure the bracelet is at least 20% charged.

Disconnect it from the charger

Close the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone

Place the bracelet on a flat surface-->

Method 2: Forced button reboot (for Mi Band 3-6)

If the bracelet screen is not responsive to touch or the menu is not available, you can perform a hardware reboot using a physical button. This method works on Mi Band 3-6 models, where there is a touch button under the screen. There is no button in the Mi Band 7/8 - for these, use Method 3.

Algorithm of action:

1. Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on the table with the screen up.
2. Find the touch button under the display (it doesn’t physically press, it reacts to touch).
3. Press the button with your finger and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
4. Release the button and the bracelet will automatically start rebooting.

If nothing happens after holding the button:

✅ Check that the bracelet is not discharged (plug in to charge for 5 minutes).

✅ Try to hold the button for longer – up to 20 seconds.

✅ Make sure you are touching the button and not the screen.

Method 3: Reboot via Mi Fitness (for all models)

If the bracelet is synced to the smartphone but is unstable, you can initiate a reboot remotely via the official app, a method that is universal for all Mi Band and Xiaomi Smart Band models, including the latest versions.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) on your smartphone.
2. Make sure the bracelet is connected to your phone via Bluetooth (a green connection icon should be on the top of the screen).
3. Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your bracelet.
4. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Device settings (or Device Management).
5. Scroll down and find the Reboot or Restart item.
6. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

The advantage of this method is that you can reload the bracelet without removing it from your hand, but if the Bluetooth connection is unstable, the command may not reach the device, in which case you can try to bring the smartphone closer to the bracelet or use another method.

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Method 4: Reboot via resetting Bluetooth connections

Sometimes the Xiaomi bracelet “hangs” at the wireless module level: it can show time and respond to touch, but not sync with the smartphone. In this case, the forced disconnection of the connection helps, which indirectly initiates a reboot of the Bluetooth module.

How to do this:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Bluetooth settings, find your bracelet (usually called the bracelet) in the list of devices MI Band X or Mi Smart Band and tap the icon «⚙️» or “Forget the device».
• ⏱ Wait 30 seconds – the bracelet should automatically restart the communication module.
• 🔄 Reconnect: Launch the Mi Fitness app and wait for it to find the bracelet. Confirm the pairing.

This method is especially effective if the problem only manifests itself when the data is synchronized (for example, the pedometer or pulse is not updated).It does not reset the bracelet settings, but “resets” the Bluetooth session, which often solves connection problems.

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If the bracelet does not appear in the list of available devices after the connection breaks, turn off and turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone again or restart the phone.

Method 5: Emergency restart with full freeze

In critical cases, when Xiaomi bracelet does not respond to touch, button, or commands from the application, there is a forced power reset, which works for all models, but requires accuracy.

Instructions:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger (even if it is completely discharged).
2. Hold the touch button (for Mi Band 3-6) or touch the screen for 30 seconds (for Mi Band 7/8).
3. If the screen is not responding, disconnect the bracelet from charging, wait 10 seconds and plug it back in.
4. Repeat the button/screen retention – the device should reboot.

If that didn't work, maybe the bracelet is dead or there's been a critical firmware error.

• 🔌 Connect it to charging for 1-2 hours (even if the indicator does not burn).
• 📲 Try resetting your settings through the Mi Fitness app (Device Settings section). → Reset).
• 🔧 Contact the service center if the bracelet does not show signs of life.

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Forced reboot via the charger is the last chance to "resuscitate" the bracelet without losing data.If it didn't work, it's likely to require a reset or repair.

Table: Reboot methods for different Xiaomi Mi Band models

Note: there is no physical button in the Mi Band 7/8, so you need to force the reboot by using a long touch of the screen. If the bracelet does not respond, plug it into charging and try again.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When rebooting the Xiaomi wristband, users often make mistakes that can make the problem worse, and here are the most common ones:

⚠️ Warning: Never remove the bracelet from the charger at the time of reboot (when the Xiaomi logo is on the screen.

• ❌ Interrupting process: If the bracelet has started to reboot, do not touch it or press buttons until fully turned on.The interruption can cause a cyclic reboot (bootloop).
• ❌ Use of unoriginal charges: Cheap cables may not provide stable power, which will prevent the bracelet from rebooting or damage the battery.
• ❌ Reset instead of reboot: Don't confuse Reboot and Reset settings in the menu. The second option will delete all data!
• ❌ Ignoring discharge: If the bracelet is discharged below 5%, the reboot may not work. First, charge it to at least 20%.

If the bracelet gets worse after the reboot (for example, it doesn't turn on or shows artifacts on the screen), this may indicate that the firmware is damaged.

1. Try to update the software through the Mi Fitness app.
2. Perform a reset to factory settings (in the bracelet menu or through the application).
3. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center if the warranty is still valid.

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Before resetting, back up your data to Mi Fitness: go to Profile → My Devices → Backup.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions