How to restart Xiaomi Mi Band 4: all ways to reset and restore

Xiaomi Mi Band 4

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In this article, you will find all the official and hidden methods of rebooting the Mi Band 4, including soft reset, hard reboot and recovery through Mi Fit. We will also break down typical errors (for example, endless boot or no charging response) and explain when to contact the service.

If your bracelet is just “glutching” — for example, it shows steps incorrectly or does not vibrate when notified — start with a software reboot. If the screen is completely black and charging does not work, you will need a hardware reset. In extreme cases (for example, after a failed update), you may need to restore through your PC — but this method is only suitable for advanced users.

1.When do I need to restart the Xiaomi Mi Band 4?

The Mi Band 4 bracelet does not have a physical on button, so many users get lost when they encounter a freeze.

🔹 The screen doesn't respond to touch -- the bracelet is on, but swipes and taps don't work -- often due to a temporary sensor failure.

🔹 Hanging on the Mi logo - after updating or discharging the bracelet "locks" on the screensaver and does not load further.

🔹 Incorrect synchronization – steps, pulse, or sleep data are not updated in the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app.

🔹 The bracelet does not vibrate – notifications come, but the motor does not work (while the vibration is enabled in the settings).

🔹 Battery discharges too quickly – if the bracelet “lives” less than 2 days in normal use, resetting can return autonomy.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet is not responding to charging (no indication of connection), the problem may be in the cable, connector or battery.

Before you reset your settings, check the basics:

• 🔋 Charging: Connect the bracelet to the charger for 10-15 minutes. Sometimes the discharged battery blocks the power on.
• 📱 Sync: Update the Mi app Fit/Zepp Life to the latest version. Older versions may conflict with the bracelet firmware.
• 🔄 Reconnect: Remove the bracelet from the list of devices in the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone and connect again.

2. Soft reboot (without data reset)

This method does not delete user data (steps, settings, alarm clocks) and is suitable for fixing temporary crashes. Mild reboot is similar to "rebooting the computer" - it clears the RAM of the bracelet.

Implementation will require:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger (even if the battery is not discharged).
2. Wait for the charging indicator (battery icon) to appear on the screen.
3. Press and hold the touch button (the area under the screen) for 10-15 seconds until the bracelet vibrates and reboots.

If the screen does not respond to touch, try an alternative method:

1. Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on a flat surface.
2. Put him on charge.
3. Briefly touch the sensor 5 times in a row at intervals of ~1 second. After the fifth touch, hold your finger until vibration occurs.

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If the bracelet doesn’t vibrate when holding the sensor, try using another finger or slightly wet your skin – sometimes the problem is the sensor’s undersensitivity.

After the reset, the bracelet should be activated in normal mode. If the problem persists, proceed to a hard reset.

3. Hard Reset with data deletion

This method completely erases all settings and data on the bracelet, returning it to factory condition.

• 🔄 The soft reboot didn't help.
• 📱 The bracelet does not sync with the phone even after reconnecting.
• 🔋 The battery will run out in a few hours for no apparent reason.
• 🚫 Artifacts appear on the screen (stripes, flickering).

Hard-dumping instructions:

1. Disconnect the bracelet from the charger.
2. Place it on a flat surface (not on your hand!).
3. Press and hold the touch button for 20 to 25 seconds until you feel the double vibration and see the Mi logo.
4. Release the button and the bracelet will start the reset process (it will take ~1 minute).

After resetting, the bracelet will automatically restart and offer to go through the initial setting (choice of language, connection to the phone).

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet does not turn on for more than 5 minutes after a hard reset, check the charger or try connecting it to another power source (for example, USB-port).

Open the Mi Fit/Zepp Life|Add the bracelet as a new device |Update the firmware to the latest version |Configure notifications and alarms again |Check the heart rate sensor-->

4.Recovery via Mi Fit or Zepp Life app

If the bracelet is turned on but is not running smoothly, try software recovery via the official app, which saves some data (such as activity history) but resets the sync settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile → My Devices → Xiaomi Mi Band 4
3. Tap it on three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Disable the device.
4. Confirm the shutdown and wait for the process to be completed.
5. Return to the main menu of the app and click Add Device, then select Mi Band 4.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to re-synchronize.

If an error occurs in the process Unable to connect, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the conflict arises due to background processes.
• 🔄 Turn Bluetooth on/off in your phone settings.
• 🛠 Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Memory. → Clear the cache).

After a successful connection, the application will offer to update the firmware – agree, as new versions often fix bugs of previous releases.

5. Solving Typical Problems After a Restart

Even after a successful reset, users face repeated errors, and here is a table of the most common problems and solutions:

If none of the methods worked, the reason could be a hardware malfunction.

• 🔋 Bloated battery - bracelet does not hold charge, body is deformed.
• 💧 Moisture: After bathing or raining, the screen stopped working.
• 🔌 The charging connector is damaged - the bracelet does not respond to the cable connection.

In such cases, self-repair is not recommended – it is better to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center or an electronics repair shop.

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If the bracelet stops turning on after falling or getting water, do not try to charge it - this can cause a short circuit. Immediately remove the capsule from the strap and dry it in rice or silica gel for 24 hours.

6. Alternative recovery methods (for experienced users)

If the standard methods don't work, you can try advanced methods, but they require technical skills. Use them at your own risk!

Firmware via PC (for bracelets with a "brick")

If the bracelet doesn't turn on at all (even when charging), you can try to "resuscitate" it through a computer.

• 🔌 Original cable for Mi Band 4 (not contactless!).

Step-by-step:

⚠️ Attention: Continuous power is critical, if you interrupt the firmware, the bracelet may permanently fail.

Reset via engineering menu (hidden function)

The Mi Band 4 firmware has a hidden engineering menu that allows you to reset your settings without a hard-to-reset.

1. On the main screen of the bracelet, swipe left 5 times in a row (until the More menu appears).
2. Slip on More, then swipe down to Settings.
3. In the settings, find Reset (can be called Reboot or Factory Reset).
4. Confirm the reset.

This method is not documented by Xiaomi, so its availability depends on the firmware version.

7.How can we avoid problems in the future?

To ensure that the Mi Band 4 is stable, follow the following simple guidelines:

• 🔋 Charge correctly: Use only the original cable. Do not leave the bracelet on charging for more than 2 hours.
• 📲 Update your firmware: Install updates through Mi Fit, but not at the time of critical battery discharge.
• 🚿 Avoid Moisture: Despite Water Resistance 5 ATM, Do not swim with a bracelet in a pool with chlorinated water.
• 🛠 Clean contacts: Once a month wipe the charging contacts of the bracelet with an alcohol napkin.
• 📵 Don’t overload: Turn off unnecessary notifications (such as from games or social media) – they reduce your work time.

If the bracelet is used for more than 2 years, be prepared for the natural wear of the battery. In this case, even a reset will not return the previous autonomy - you will need to replace the battery (cost ~ 500-800 rubles in service).

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To extend the life of the battery, turn off constant monitoring of heart rate in the settings, just measure the pulse on demand or during exercise.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)