How to restart the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness bracelet: reset, reboot and restore

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness bracelet remains a popular gadget even years after its release, thanks to its reliability, long operating time and wide functionality. However, like any electronics, it can fail: hang on the logo, stop syncing with the smartphone or start unpredictably rebooting. In 80% of cases, these problems are solved by properly restarting the device — whether it is a soft reboot, hard reset or return to factory settings.

In this article, you will find all the possible ways to restart the Mi Band 3, including hidden button combinations that are not described in the official documentation. We will also discuss when to resort to one or another method to avoid aggravating the situation. For example, a hard reset with a 10-fold press on the button of the bracelet erases all data except the steps in the last 7 days – this information is not found in the manuals Xiaomi.

If your bracelet has stopped responding to touch, does not show notifications or discharges in a few hours - do not rush to carry it to the service. Most likely, the problem is software, and it can be fixed in 5 minutes at home.

When do I need to restart Mi Band 3?

Not all buggy behavior requires a reboot, sometimes just reconnecting it to the Mi Fit app or updating the firmware, but there are clear signs that restarting is becoming necessary:

• 🔄 The bracelet got stuck on the Mi logo after updating or discharging.
• 📵 The screen does not respond to touch, although the charging indicator is on.
• ⚡ The device discharges in a few hours (with normal use, the battery holds 10-15 days).
• 🔗 Mi Band 3 doesn't sync with smartphone, though Bluetooth is enabled.
• ⏰ Watch resets or shows incorrect time after disconnecting from phone.
• 🚨 Artifacts appear on the screen (stripes, flickering, broken pixels).

If you see any of these symptoms, try a mild reset first (section below). 60% of the time, that's enough. If the problem persists, move on to a hard reset or recovery via Mi Fit.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet does not respond to charging (the indicator does not burn), the problem may be in the battery or the power controller.

Soft reboot: how to restart the bracelet without losing data

This is the safest way to do that, without removing your settings, step data, or notifications, and a gentle reboot helps if the bracelet is hanging but still responds to a touch or a button.

Instructions:

1. Connect the Mi Band 3 to the charger (even if the battery is not discharged).
2. Press and hold the touch button under the screen for 10-15 seconds.
3. Release the button when the Mi logo appears on the screen.
4. Wait for the full load (usually takes 20-30 seconds).

If the bracelet worked normally after that, the problem was a temporary firmware failure. If not, move on to the next method.

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⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet freezes again after a few hours after a soft reboot, it may indicate that the file system has been damaged.

Hard reset: returning to factory settings

This method removes all data from the bracelet, including:

• 📊 Step, sleep and exercise statistics (except data synchronized with Mi Fit).
• ⚙️ Individual settings (alarm clocks, notifications, screen order).
• 🔒 Unblock password (if set).

Use a hard reset if:

• 🔧 Bracelet does not respond to a soft reset.
• 📱 Cannot connect to the Mi Fit application (device not found error»).
• 🔄 After the firmware update, critical bugs appeared (for example, the screen does not work).

Resetting instructions:

1. Disconnect the bracelet from the charger.
2. Press the touch button under the screen 10 times in a row (with an interval of ~1 second).
3. After pressing the 10th button for 5 seconds until you feel the vibration.
4. Release the button and the Reset will appear on the screen.
5. Confirm the reset by tapping the screen (if there is a reaction) or re-pressing the button.

The process takes about 1-2 minutes, and after resetting, the bracelet will reset and be ready for a new setup via Mi Fit.

Reboot through the Mi Fit application: an alternative way

If the physical methods don't work, you can try to reset the bracelet through the official app, which is suitable if the Mi Band 3 at least occasionally connects to the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Fit app and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 3.
2. Tap the three-point menu (⋮) top-right.
3. Select the item Untie the device.
4. Confirm the action - the bracelet will be reset to factory settings.
5. Then add it to the app again via Add the device.

This method is guaranteed to delete all data from the bracelet, but it avoids manipulation of the button if it is faulty.

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If the bracelet doesn’t appear in the list of available devices after unbundling, try rebooting Bluetooth on your smartphone or using another phone to connect.

What to do if the bracelet does not respond to reset?

In rare cases, the Mi Band 3 can "finally freeze" and not respond to either the button or the charge.

• 🔋 Full discharge of the battery (if the bracelet was lying idle for several months).
• 🛠️ Firmware damage after failed update.
• 💧 Moisture infestations (despite protection) IP68, contact may oxidize).

Try the following steps:

1. Connect to charging for 30+ minutes – even if the indicator does not burn, the battery can gradually gain charge.
2. Use a different cable and power supply (preferably the original one from Xiaomi).
3. Try resetting on another smartphone (sometimes a problem with the phone's Bluetooth).
4. If the bracelet vibrates but the screen doesn’t turn on, the display plume may have moved away – this requires repair.

⚠️ Warning: If after all the manipulations, the bracelet still does not turn on, but when connected to the charging, it heats up a little, this is a sign of a short circuit. Further attempts to restart can aggravate the breakdown - it is better to contact the service.

How to avoid problems with Mi Band 3 in the future?

To ensure that your bracelet is stable and does not require frequent restarts, follow these tips:

• 🔄 Update your firmware through Mi Fit (but no more than 1 time in 2-3 months – frequent updates can cause crashes).
• 🔋 Do not allow a full discharge – charge the bracelet at a battery level of 20-30%.
• 📱 Regularly sync data with the application so as not to lose statistics when resetting.
• 🚿 Avoid prolonged contact with water (despite the fact that you are not in contact with water). IP68, Salt and chlorine can damage seals).
• 🛡️ Install only official firmware – custom versions often contain bugs.

It is also useful to perform a preventive reboot once a month (soft restart) to clear the device cache, which will prolong the life of the bracelet and reduce the risk of serious failures.

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Regular synchronization with Mi Fit and firmware updates reduce the likelihood of critical errors by 70%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Mi Band reboot 3