How to restart Xiaomi Mi Band 2: Hard Reset, Firmware and Error Fixing

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is one of the most popular fitness trackers, but even it is not immune to failures. The bracelet can hang on the logo, stop syncing with your smartphone or discharge in a few hours. 90% of the time, the problem solves the correct restart, but not all users know how to do it without risking damage to the device.

This article is a complete guide to rebooting the Mi Band 2 in all sorts of situations, from simple reset to computer flashing. We will look at Xiaomi’s official methods, hidden features and common errors that users make, and if your bracelet stops responding to touch, fails to show notifications, or gives you a connection error, here’s the solution.

Important: The instructions in this article are relevant for original firmware-based devices 1.0.9.14 and later. For clones (such as Haylou or Amazfit Bip), the methods may not work.

When do I need to restart Mi Band 2?

Not all "glutty" behavior of the bracelet requires radical measures. Before resetting, check whether the problems are due to external factors:

• 🔋 The bracelet does not turn on or discharges quickly. → Check the charger (the original cable has magnetic contacts).
• 📱 Not synchronized with your smartphone → Update the Mi Fit app (up-to-date version 5.6.0 and higher).
• ⏳ Hanging on the Mi logo. → Possible firmware failure after unsuccessful update.
• 🚫 He doesn't respond to touch. → Check the cleanness of the sensor (dust and sweat block the control).

If problems persist after the check-up, start restarting. The most common symptoms that require intervention are:

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet falls into water or is mechanically damaged (cracks on the body, dents), restarting may aggravate the problem.

Soft restart: how to restart Mi Band 2 without data reset

Soft reboot is like a computer reboot, which cleans the RAM of the wristband, but doesn't delete user data (steps, pulse, settings).

• 🐢 Slow reaction to touch;
• 🔄 Spontaneous reboots;
• 📵 Loss of communication with a smartphone.

Instructions:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger (even if the charge is full).
2. Press and hold the touch button under the screen for 10-15 seconds.
3. Wait for the vibration and the appearance of the Mi logo - this is a signal of a successful reboot.

If the bracelet does not respond to the button holding:

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💡 Useful tip: If the bracelet is glitching again after a soft reboot, try calibrating the screen. To do this, quickly touch the sensor 10 times in a row - this will reset the sensitivity of the touchpad.

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Hard Reset: Full restoration of factory settings

Hard reset removes all the data from the bracelet: settings, activity statistics, paired devices.

• 🔄 The bracelet hovers on the logo and does not respond to charging;
• 🔒 Forgotten. PIN-code (if established);
• 📱 Cannot connect to a new smartphone;
• 🚨 After the firmware update, artifacts appeared on the screen.

⚠️ Warning: After a hard reset, the bracelet will return to the factory firmware. If you installed custom firmware (for example, Mi Band 2 Custom Firmware), they will have to be reinstalled.

Step-by-step:

1. Disconnect the bracelet from the charger.
2. Find a hidden reset button on the back of the case (a small hole next to the charging connector).
3. Take a paper clip or toothpick and press the button for 5-7 seconds until you feel the vibration.
4. The bracelet will reset and show the Mi logo, which means that the reset was successful.

If the reset button does not work:

After discharge:

• 📱 Reconnect the bracelet to Mi Fit (instructions in the next section);
• ⚙️ Set the date, time and units of measurement;
• 🔄 Sync your data with the cloud (if backup was enabled).

How to reconnect Mi Band 2 to your smartphone after reset

After a hard reset, the bracelet becomes “new” to the system and needs to be re-associated with the Xiaomi account, and if you miss this step, some of the features (notifications, sleep monitoring) will not work.

Instructions for Android and iOS:

1. Remove the bracelet from the list of devices in Mi Fit (if it is still listed there).
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and start Mi Fit.
3. Click Profile → Add the device → Mi Smart Band 2.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen: confirm the pairing on the bracelet (touch the sensor when a request appears).
5. Wait for the data to sync (it can take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: If you have a “Cannot Find the Device” error when connecting, try it:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone;
• 📱 Install Mi Fit on another phone and try connecting;
• 🚫 Turn it off. VPN Firewall (they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers).

If the bracelet is not detected by any device after reset, check if the Bluetooth module is broken. To do this, hold the bracelet to another gadget (for example, a laptop) and try to find it in the list of available devices. If it does not detect, repair is required.

Reflashing Mi Band 2 through your computer: when it is needed

Reflashing is an extreme measure to be used if:

• 🔄 The bracelet is constantly reloaded (bootloop»);
• 📵 The screen is not turned on, but the vibration is working;
• 🚨 Artifacts (strips, flickering) appeared after the update;
• 🔒 Installed unofficial firmware that needs to be returned to the stock.

You'll need firmware.

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11;
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable for Mi Band 2;
• 📁 Firmware in.fw format (you can download on mi-band.ru);
• 🛠️ Programme MiBand2Tool or Gadgetbridge.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install MiBand2Tool (link: GitHub).
2. Connect the bracelet to your computer via a charging cable.
3. Run MiBand2Tool and select File → Open Firmware, then specify the path to the firmware file.
4. Click Flash Firmware and wait for the process to complete (5-10 minutes).
5. After successful firmware, the bracelet will reboot.

⚠️ Note: Do not disconnect the bracelet from the USB This can cause a complete failure (called a brick) if the process is 99% frozen, wait 10 minutes - sometimes it takes extra time to check check checksums.

If the firmware fails:

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users are exacerbating the Mi Band 2 problems by making typical restart errors.

• 🔋 Use non-original chargers → This can damage the battery or the power controller, and the original cable has a resistance of 200 kOhms, and cheap analogues have a resistance of 10 to 50 kOhms, which leads to overheating.
• 📱 Update the firmware through the mobile Internet → Breaking the boot due to unstable connection kills the bracelet. Use only Wi-Fi.
• ⚡ Reset settings during synchronization → This can result in the loss of all data in the last month.
• 🔧 Disassemble the body on their own → In Mi Band 2, the battery is soldered to the board. Incompetent intervention causes the plumes to break.

If the bracelet after restarting:

💡 Useful tip: If the bracelet starts to glittle after falling or getting moisture, do not try to cross it. First dry in rice for 24 hours or use silica gel. Moisture inside the case can cause a short circuit when connected to the device. USB.

Alternative methods of recovery

If the standard methods didn’t help, try these options:

• 🔄 Reset via Mi Fit: Open the app and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 2. Select Disable Device. Confirm action and wait for reset.

Gadgetbridge

(For advanced users)

This open source software allows you to control the bracelet without an official app, which is suitable if Mi Fit can't see the device, and you can download it from gadgetbridge.org.

Battery replacement

If the bracelet is only on charge, but it turns off immediately, the problem is the battery. ₽.

⚠️ Note: When using Gadgetbridge, disable automatic firmware updates in settings. Unofficial customers may conflict with Xiaomi servers, which will lead to locking the bracelet.

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If the bracelet doesn't respond to any of the methods, check if the power controller is burned, signs: the case warms up when you connect to the USB, but the screen does not turn on, in which case repairs will cost more than buying a new Mi Band.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions