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

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets have become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of users, but even such reliable devices sometimes fail. Screen freeze, synchronization errors with the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit), incorrect display of data or a complete refusal to respond to touch can all indicate the need to restart. However, not everyone knows that the term “reset” hides three different procedures at once: soft reboot, hard reset and factory reset.

In this article, we’ll look at all the restarts for the Mi Band 1-6, Mi Smart Band 7/8 and Xiaomi Smart Band Pro, including hidden features that aren’t mentioned in the official instructions. You’ll learn how to tell a software failure from a hardware failure when a simple reboot is enough and when a complete reset with loss of data is required.

1.When do I need to restart Xiaomi fitness bracelet?

Before you start taking action, it is important to determine whether the problem is really being solved by restarting, and these are typical symptoms that indicate the need for intervention:

• 📵 The bracelet does not sync with the smartphone despite the fact that Bluetooth is on and the devices are paired.
• 🔄 The screen hovers on the Mi logo or flashes at constant intervals (a symptom of “infinite loading»).
• 🚫 Touching on the screen is not recognized, or the sensor reacts with a delay of several seconds.
• 📊 Steps, pulse, or sleep data are not displayed correctly (e.g., 0 steps when active).
• 🔋 The battery is discharged in a few hours, although it used to hold the charge for days.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware bracelet stopped turning on or is working with failures.

If you see any of these signs, a soft reboot (similar to a smartphone restart) is likely to help, but in cases where the bracelet does not fully respond to buttons or charging, you will need a hard reset or recovery through Mi Fitness.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi bracelet does not turn on even after connecting to charging (no vibration, no indicator lights), the problem may be in the battery or power controller.

2.Soft reboot: how to restart the bracelet without losing data

This is the safest way to do this, without removing user data (steps, training, alarm settings) and a gentle reset helps in 80% of freezes and minor failures, the procedure is different for physical button bracelets (Mi Band 1-4) and fully touch models (Mi Band 5-8, Smart Band Pro).

For models with a button (Mi Band 1-4):

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger (even if the charge is full).
2. Press the physical button for 10-15 seconds until you feel the vibration.
3. Release the button and the bracelet will reboot and show the Mi logo.

For touchscreen models (Mi Band 5-8, Smart Band Pro):

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Swipe your finger from the top edge of the screen down (as for calling a menu) and hold your finger on the screen for 10-12 seconds.
3. The bracelet vibrates and reboots. If the screen doesn't respond, try holding the touch in the center of the display.

After a soft reboot, check the bracelet. If the problem persists (for example, data is not synchronized), proceed to a hard reset.

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If the Mi Band 6/7 bracelet does not respond to touch during the reboot, try removing it from your hand and repeat the procedure on a flat surface - sometimes sensors mistakenly perceive the skin as a blockage.

3.Hard reset: a return to factory settings

This procedure removes all user data from the bracelet, including:

• 📅 Steps, training and sleep in the last 30 days.
• ⏰ Alerts and reminders settings.
• 🔒 Paired devices (reconnection to the smartphone will be required).
• 🎨 Individual dials and screen settings.

Hard reset is recommended if:

• 🔄 The bracelet is constantly reloaded in a cycle.
• 📱 Cannot connect to the Mi Fitness app even after a soft reboot.
• 🔋 The battery will run out in a few hours for no apparent reason.
• 🛠️ You must sell or transfer the bracelet to another user.

Reset instructions for all Xiaomi Mi Band models:

Charge the bracelet to at least 50%|Sync your data with Mi Fitness (if possible)|Remember the current alarm clock settings|Untie the bracelet from the account in the application (optional)-->

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. For Mi Band 1-4: hold the physical button for 20 to 25 seconds until the Mi logo appears and there is a double vibration. For Mi Band 5-8 and Smart Band Pro, hold your finger on the sensor (center of the screen) for 15 to 20 seconds until you feel a double vibration.
3. After resetting, the bracelet will show a welcome settings menu (as with the first switch on).

Important: If the bracelet doesn't turn on after a hard reset, don't panic -- wait 5-10 minutes, then plug it into charging for 30 minutes. In 90% of cases, the device will recover.

4.Restore the bracelet through the Mi Fitness app

If a soft reboot and hard reset didn’t work, try restoring the bracelet through the official app, a method that is particularly effective for synchronization problems or after a failed firmware update.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the latest version of Mi Fitness from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Open the app and go to Profile → My devices → [Your bracelet].
3. Tap the three-point menu (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Untie the device.
4. Confirm the decoupling and wait for the process to be completed.
5. Return to the main menu of the app and click Add Device, then select your bracelet model.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to reconnect. The app will automatically update the firmware if a new version is available.

If the bracelet is not defined by the app, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📱 Turn Bluetooth on/off.
• 🚫 Remove the bracelet from the list of paired Bluetooth devices in the phone settings.

5. Features of the restart for different models Xiaomi Mi Band

Despite the general logic of the work, each bracelet model has unique nuances of restarting.

Xiaomi Smart Band Pro (model with a new model) AMOLED-The screen and power button are available with an extended recovery mode to get into it:

1. Turn off the bracelet (hold the power button for 5 seconds).
2. Press the power button + touch-sensitive volume button (if any) for 10 seconds.
3. In the recovery menu, select Wipe Data for a full reset or Reboot for a reboot.

6.What to do if the bracelet does not turn on after restarting?

The fact that Xiaomi's bracelet doesn't show any signs of life after a reset is a scary thing for many users, but in 95 percent of cases, it can be brought back to life.

1. Check the charging: 🔌 Use the original cable (non-original cables may not provide sufficient current). 🔋 Connect the bracelet to charge for at least 30 minutes – sometimes the battery is discharged to a level at which the device does not respond. 💡 Check if the charging indicator is on (on the Mi Band 1-4 it is an LED, on new models - the battery icon on the screen).

Compulsory inclusion:

For the Mi Band 5-8 and Smart Band Pro:

1. Connect to the charger.


2. Press the sensor (or power button) for 30 seconds.




3. Release and hold again for 10 seconds.




4. Repeat 2-3 times.

Recovery via PC (advanced method):

If the bracelet is identified by the computer as an unknown device, you can try hand-stitching it through the Mi Flash Tool, which requires technical skills and is only suitable for advanced users.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi bracelet does not turn on even after all the manipulations and is not determined by the computer, most likely, the power board or battery failed. In this case, contact the service center - self-repair without experience can damage the device.

7.How to avoid problems with the bracelet in the future?

To minimize the risk of failure, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Charging: Use only original cables and adapters. Avoid charging from USB-Computer ports – they may not provide sufficient current.
• 📱 Sync: Sync your data with Mi Fitness regularly (once every 1-2 days) so you don’t lose your history when you crash.
• 🔄 Updates: Install firmware only through the official app. Do not use custom firmware unless you are sure of its stability.
• 🚿 ← The Relief: Despite the Claimed 5 ATM, Avoid prolonged contact with water (shower, pool) After moisture is injected, dry the bracelet before charging.
• 🛡️ Mechanical damage: Do not drop the bracelet from a height and avoid heavy impacts - even if the screen is intact, an accelerometer or gyroscope could have damaged.

It is also helpful to know the hidden features that will help diagnose problems:

• 📊 On the Mi Band. 6/7/8 You can check the battery status: go to Settings → About the device → Battery status.
• 🔍 To diagnose the pulse sensor, use the test in Mi Fitness: Profile → The device → Heart rate sensor test.

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Regular data synchronization and firmware updates through Mi Fitness reduce the risk of failures by 70%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Mi Band reboot