How to Reboot Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Fitness Bracelet 2: All Ways From Soft Reset to Recovery

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is one of the most popular fitness bracelets, but even it sometimes requires a forced reboot. Screen freeze, sync errors with Mi Fit, incorrect display of data or complete refusal to react to touch are all signals that the device needs a “respite.” Unlike smartphones, the Mi Band 2 does not have an on button, so the reboot process raises questions among many users.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can reboot, from a simple soft reset to a full reset recovery, how to tell a temporary failure from a serious malfunction, what manipulations can cause you to lose your steps and sleep data, and how to avoid typical bracelet errors. And if your Mi Band 2 doesn't respond at all, there's an emergency section at the end of this article.

When do you need to reboot Xiaomi Mi Band 2?

Don't be in a hurry to reboot the bracelet the first time you crash, and sometimes it's easier to fix the problem, like reconnecting to your smartphone or updating your Mi Fit app, but there are situations where you really need to reboot.

• 🔄 The screen does not respond to touch – the bracelet vibrates at notifications, but does not switch the menu.
• 📵 Persistent synchronization errors – step or pulse data is not updated in the app.
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge – the bracelet discharges in a few hours without active use.
• 🤯 Interface glitches – hieroglyphs instead of numbers, spontaneous vibrations, time reset.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware - if the bracelet began to work unstable.

If you see any of these symptoms, try a mild reset first (more on that below), which is 80 percent of the time, but if the bracelet doesn't show any signs of life, you'll have to use more radical methods.

⚠️ Warning: Frequent reboots (especially hard ones) can shorten battery life. Don't use them as a cure for all diseases - check your phone connection first and update your Mi Fit.

Method 1: Soft reboot (without data loss)

This is the safest method, which does not affect user settings and statistics, suitable if the bracelet responds to touch, but does not work stable.

Instructions:

1. Open the main menu on the bracelet (swipe up or down).
2. Find the Settings item (cog icon).
3. Scroll through to the Reboot option (or Restart in English).
4. Confirm the action – the bracelet will start to reboot (it will take ~10 seconds).

If the Reboot item is missing (this happens in old firmware), use an alternative method:

1. Press the touch button of the bracelet for 5-7 seconds.
2. Wait for the vibration and the appearance of the Mi logo - this is a signal of a successful reboot.

Disconnect the bracelet from the charger

Make sure the charge level is above 20%

Close the Mi Fit app on your phone

Do not press the screen during the reboot.-->

After a soft reset, all settings (alarm clocks, step targets) will remain, but temporary data (such as current pulse) may be reset. If the problem persists, move to the next method.

Method 2: Hard reboot (when getting stuck)

If the bracelet doesn't respond to touch, or if the screen freezes in one image, you'll need to force a reboot, which doesn't delete data, but resets all the time processes.

How to do this:

1. Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on a flat surface.
2. Find on the back of the contacts for charging (two metal mugs).
3. Take a paperclip or toothpick and gently press both pins at the same time (don't scratch!).
4. Hold for 5-10 seconds until the bracelet vibrates and resets.

If the contacts are contaminated (e.g. oxidized), wipe them with an alcohol wipe beforehand. Do not use metal objects with sharp edges - this can damage the board.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet doesn't turn on after a hard reboot, check the battery's charge. It may have completely run out during the failure. Connect to charging for 15-20 minutes, then try again.

Method 3: Resetting settings to factory

This is an extreme measure that will remove all the data from the wristband: alarm clocks, step targets, binding to your Mi Fit account.

• 🔄 Soft and hard reboots didn't help.
• 📱 The bracelet does not sync with the phone even after reinstalling the Mi Fit.
• 🔋 The battery will run out in a few hours for no reason.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open on the bracelet Settings → Additional → Reset settings.
2. Confirm the action (the bracelet vibrates and shows the tick).
3. After the reboot, connect the bracelet to the Mi Fit as a new device.

If the screen does not respond, the reset can be done through charging contacts:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Press the touch button for 15-20 seconds until you feel three vibrations.
3. Release the button and the bracelet will start the reset process (it will take ~1 minute).

If the bracelet does not turn on or synchronize after reset, check:

• 📱 Mi Fit version of the app (update to the latest).
• 🔄 Compatibility of the bracelet with your smartphone model (the list of supported devices is available on the Xiaomi website).
• 🔋 Charging cable – try another (non-original cables may not provide enough current).

Method 4: Reboot via the Mi Fit app

If the bracelet syncs with the phone but is not stable, you can try rebooting it remotely, a method that is suitable for eliminating synchronization errors or crashes after updating the firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fit app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 2.
3. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
4. Select Reboot the device.
5. Confirm the action - the bracelet vibrates and reboots.

If you don't have the option to Reboot your device, upgrade your Mi Fit to the latest version. Older versions of the app may not have this option.

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Before rebooting remotely, check that your phone has Bluetooth and internet on, and if the connection is interrupted during the process, the bracelet may freeze.

This method does not reset the settings, but it can help if the bracelet:

• 📵 Not synchronizing steps or sleep data.
• 🔄 Disconnecting spontaneously from the phone.
• 📱 Not getting notifications (calls, SMS).

Method 5: Emergency measures if the bracelet is not switched on

If the Mi Band 2 doesn’t respond to any manipulations (it doesn’t vibrate, the screen doesn’t light up), try the following steps:

1. Check the charging: 🔌 Connect the bracelet to the charger on 30–60 Minutes (use the original cable). 🔍 Make sure the contacts are clean (wipe with alcohol). 💡 If the charging indicator doesn’t burn, try another charger (e.g. from a smartphone with an output). 5V/1A).

Wake up the battery:

Sometimes the bracelet doesn't turn on because it's deep, plug it into charging, hold the touch button for 20 to 30 seconds, and if the battery isn't dead, the Mi logo will appear in a few minutes.

Check on another phone:

Install Mi Fit on the second smartphone and try to connect the bracelet. If it works, there is a problem in the first phone (possibly an incompatible version of Android/iOS).

If nothing works, maybe the board or the battery is broken.

• 🛠️ Contact the Xiaomi Service Center (if the bracelet is warranty).
• 🔧 Try replacing your battery (we have video instructions on the internet, but it’s risky).
• 🆕 Consider buying a new bracelet - Mi Band repair 2 It is often more expensive than the cost of a new Mi Band. 6/7.

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If the bracelet doesn't turn on after all the manipulations, it's likely a hardware problem (battery, board) and 90% of the time it's a charging pin fault or a bloated battery.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users are making Mi Band 2 problems worse by making common mistakes, and this is what you can't do when you reboot:

• ❌ Interrupt the reset process – if the bracelet vibrates or flashes, do not disconnect it from charging and do not press buttons.
• ❌ Use non-original chargers – they can give the wrong voltage and damage the battery.
• ❌ Pressing the screen while updating the firmware - this can lead to the "bricking" of the bracelet.
• ❌ Reset settings without backup – Steps and sleep data for the last 7 days are stored only in the bracelet memory.

Also avoid:

• 💦 Moisture on charging contacts (even if the bracelet has protection) IP67, over time, the seals wear out).
• 🔥 Overheating or hypothermia (do not leave the bracelet in the sun or near the battery).
• 🔋 Full battery discharge (try to charge at 20-30 level%).

If you often experience hangings, check out:

• 📱 Compatibility of your smartphone with Mi Band 2 (Xiaomi has a list of supported models).
• 🔄 Bracelet firmware version (in Mi Fit must be included auto-update).
• 📵 Interference from other devices (such as smartwatches or headphones running at the same frequency).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions