Xiaomi smart bracelets are some of the most popular wearables due to their combination of functionality and affordable price. However, even they sometimes fail: they stop syncing with a smartphone, freeze on the logo or do not respond to touch. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by a simple reboot, but not all users know how to do it correctly.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to reboot for the Mi Band 4/5/6/7/8, Smart Band 7 Pro and other models – from the standard soft restart to forced reset for critical errors, you will also learn when a reboot is really necessary and when it is better to contact the service center.
Important: the procedure differs depending on the firmware version and the bracelet model. For example, the Mi Band 8 supports rebooting through the settings menu, whereas the Mi Band 4 may require a physical battery shutdown. We will look at each case separately.
When you need to reboot the Xiaomi smart bracelet
Don't be in a hurry to restart the device the first time you crash, here are specific situations where it will really help:
- 🔄 The bracelet doesn’t sync with Mi Fitness or Zepp Life for more than 10 minutes, despite having a stable Bluetooth connection.
- ⏳ The screen hangs on the Mi logo or shows white lighting without an interface for longer than 3 minutes after turning on.
- 📵 Touch screen does not respond to touch (with vibration at notifications working).
- 🔋 The battery is rapidly discharged (e.g., with a 100% before 20% post 2-3 hourly).
- 🚨 Artifacts appear on the screen: stripes, flickering or distorted symbols.
If the bracelet does not turn on at all (no vibration, backlight, reaction to charging), rebooting will not help - you need to diagnose the battery or board.
⚠️ Attention: Frequent reboots (more often 1 time per week) may indicate a hardware malfunction, such as a bloated battery or a damaged board. If failures recur after reset, check the bracelet for physical defects.
Method 1: Soft reboot through the bracelet menu
The safest method that does not lead to data loss is suitable for Mi Band 5/6/7/8 and Smart Band 7 Pro models with up-to-date firmware.
- Swipe your finger across the bracelet screen from left to right until the settings menu appears (the icon) ⚙️).
- Scroll down to Reboot (in English firmware - Reboot).
- Slap it on and confirm the action if necessary.
The bracelet will turn off and automatically turn on in 10-15 seconds, which doesn't reset, but can solve problems with synchronization or minor interface glitches.
Disconnect the bracelet from the charger
Make sure your battery is above 20%.
Close the Mi Fitness/Zepp app on your smartphone
Place the bracelet on a flat surface-->
If Reboot is not on the menu, your model doesn't support it. Go to the next method.
Method 2: Hard button reboot (for all models)
A universal method that works even on the Mi Band 3/4 and non-touch screen bracelets, using a physical button (in the newer models, it is hidden under the body).
Instructions:
- Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on a hard surface with a screen up.
- Find the reset button: On the Mi Band 4/5/6, this is a small indentation under the left edge of the screen (near the charging connector). On the Mi Band 7/8, the button is hidden under the right edge (you need to press the body next to the connector). On the Smart Band 7 Pro, the button is located on the back side next to the heart rate sensor.
press carefully
Release the button when the bracelet vibrates and the screen goes out.
After a hard reboot, the bracelet will turn on automatically after 20-30 seconds, a method that does not erase data, but can reset some settings (such as the order of screens or alarm clocks).
⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal objects (needles, knives) to press a button - this can damage the body or contacts.
What to do if the button is not pressed?
Method 3: Reboot via Mi Fitness/Zepp
If the bracelet syncs with the smartphone, but is unstable, you can initiate a reboot through the official application, which is suitable for all models except the Mi Band 3 and older.
Step-by-step:
- Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models).
- Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your bracelet.
- Put the badge on. ⚙️ (Settings of the device).
- Scroll down and find Reboot (or Reboot).
- Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
The advantage of this method is that you don't have to physically interact with the bracelet, but it only works if you:
- 📱 Bracelet connected to smartphone via Bluetooth.
- 📶 Battery level above 15%.
- 🔄 The latest version of the firmware is installed in the application.
If you don’t have the Reboot option, update the app via Google Play or the App Store. Mi Band 8 and later may require pre-synchronization.
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Before rebooting through the app, open Settings → Bluetooth on your smartphone and make sure the bracelet is displayed in the list of connected devices. If the connection is unstable, reconnect it manually.
Method 4: Forced battery discharge (extreme case)
If the bracelet is completely frozen and does not respond to either the button or the connection to charge, the only option is to wait for the battery to run out completely, which works for all models, but takes a long time (6 to 24 hours depending on the level of charge).
How to do it right:
- Remove the bracelet from your hand and disconnect it from the charger.
- Place it in a dry place with room temperature (not on the battery or in the fridge!).
- Wait until the screen goes out and the vibration stops when you press the button.
- Connect the bracelet to charging - it should automatically turn on.
This method is not recommended to be used often, as deep discharge reduces the life of the lithium polymer battery. However, in critical cases (for example, when the bracelet does not respond to charging), this is the only solution.
⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet does not turn on after full discharge even when connected to charging, this may indicate a failure of the power controller.
| Model bracelet | Discharge time from 100% | Risk to the battery | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Band 4/5 | 8-12 hours | Medium. | High (90%) |
| Mi Band 6/7 | 10-16 hours | Low. | High (95%) |
| Smart Band 7 Pro | 12-20 hours | High-pitched | Medium (70%) |
| Mi Band 8 | 6-10 hours | Low. | High (98%) |
Method 5: Reset to factory settings (if the reboot didn't help)
If problems persist after the reboot (for example, the bracelet still doesn’t sync or the screen is bugging), a complete reset may be required.This will delete all data from the device, including:
- 📊 Statistics of steps, sleep and training.
- ⏰ Set alarm clocks and reminders.
- 🔒 Coupled Bluetooth devices.
- 🎨 Custom dials.
How to reset:
- For Mi Band 5/6/7/8: Go to the bracelet menu (Settings → System → Reset). Confirm the action by selecting Yes.
- For Mi Band 4 and older: Connect the bracelet to charge. Hold the reset button for 20-30 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
- For Smart Band 7 Pro: Open the Zepp Life app. Go to Device Profile → Settings → Reset.
Once reset, the bracelet will return to factory settings, and you'll need to re-synchronize it with the app and reconfigure all settings.
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Factory reset should only be used if a soft reboot doesn't help, and 60 percent of the time, the problems are solved by a regular restart without data loss.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users make errors when rebooting, which leads to additional problems, and here are the most common mistakes and how to prevent them:
- ❌ Reboot during firmware updates. If the bracelet is updated (the progress bar is on the screen), do not interrupt the process. This can lead to the "bricking" of the device. Wait for the update to complete or cancel through the application.
- ❌ Charging from other devices (even if the connector is suitable) can give unstable voltage, which leads to failures. Always use the native cable from Xiaomi.
- ❌ Pressing the reset button is too short. Many users press the button on the reset button. 1-2 You let it go, which is not enough to reset it. 10 seconds until you feel the vibration.
- ❌ Reboot at low charge. If the battery is under 10%, the bracelet may not turn on after restart. Charge it to at least 20% before restarting.
If the bracelet stopped turning on after the reboot or shows an E1/E2 error, this indicates a hardware malfunction. In such cases, self-repair is not recommended - contact the service center.