Owners of Xiaomi wearables often face the desire to personalize the device immediately after purchase. The standard settings offered by the manufacturer may seem boring or not informative enough. Fortunately, the ecosystem of Mi Fit and Zepp provides a huge opportunity to customize the appearance of the gadget.
There are two main ways to change the color scheme: by selecting a ready-made template from cloud storage or by downloading your own image from your phone. The customization process is intuitive, but it has its own nuances depending on the tracker model or smartwatch, and in this article we will discuss all the options available for transforming the interface.
Selection of the dial through the official annex
The easiest and safest way to diversify the look of the device is to use the built-in dial store. For fitness bracelets Mi Band series and Amazfit watches, the main tool is the Zepp app (formerly Mi Fit). Once you connect the gadget over Bluetooth, you need to go to the profile of the device.
The control menu displays the current dial and the dial store or dial button, and it has a huge catalog divided into categories: Popular, New, Analog, Digital, and you can sort the options by the presence of pulse, step or date display.
When choosing a new style, the system will offer to download the firmware file of the dial. It is important that at this point the smartphone has a stable connection to the Internet, and the bracelet itself is no further than 2-3 meters from the phone.
- 🎨 Open the Zepp or Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
- ⌚ Go to your device profile (Mi Band, Amazfit).
- 📥 Select the tab “Dials” and find your favorite design.
- ✅ Click “Install” and wait for the synchronization to complete.
⚠️ Note: Some premium dials in the store may be paid.Be sure to check for a price tag or "Free" icon before downloading».
Installation of your own photo on the screen
The personal photo installation feature is particularly popular among users who want to see their loved ones or favorite landscapes on their wrists, an option available on most modern models, starting with the Mi Band 4 and above, as well as on all Amazfit GTS and GTR watches.
To activate the function, you need to find the category “Your Photos” or “Custom” in the dial selection menu. The application will prompt you to select an image from the phone gallery. The system will automatically prompt you to fraternize the picture, since the resolution of the bracelet screen differs from the photo format.
It's critical to choose the right framing area, otherwise important details of the shot may be left behind the edges of the screen, and once confirmed, the image is converted to a special format and transmitted to the device, a process that takes a little longer than installing a regular template.
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Use high contrast and bright colors. dark or blurred shots on a small screen AMOLED-The display may look faded and unreadable.
Setup of color schemes and fonts
Not all users know that many dials can change not only the background, but also the color of the interface elements. In advanced templates, you can adjust the color of the second hand, battery indicator or pedometer color, which allows you to adapt the interface to mood or clothing.
In the Zepp app, for some watch models (such as the Amazfit T-Rex or GTR 3), there is a separate editing menu, where you can choose a basic color accent that applies to all system notifications and widgets, which creates a single visual style.
You also have to look at fonts. There are often different types of fonts in the dial store. Replacing the font is the only way to change the color of the numbers if the template you choose doesn't support manual palette setting. Some fonts have built-in neon backlights that glow brightly in the dark.
| Model of the device | Photo support | Flower editor | Third-party dials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Band 4/5/6 | Yes (limited) | No. | Yes (via Notify & Fitness) |
| Mi Band 7/8/9 | Yes (full) | Partially. | Yes (officially) |
| Amazfit GTS/GTR | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |
| Xiaomi Watch S1 | Yes. | Yes. | Yes (WBFS) |
Use of third-party applications for customization
Official functionality is sometimes limited, and enthusiasts turn to third-party software. For Zepp OS-based devices and older firmware versions, Notify for Mi Band (for Android) is a popular app, which allows you to create dials from scratch using any image or font.
The process of creating your own design in third-party software takes more time. The user needs to upload the background image, adjust the positions for time, date and health indicators. Then a special configuration file is created that is “stitched” into the bracelet through the intermediary application.
For Xiaomi Watch (on Wear OS or HyperOS), there are separate utilities such as Watchmaker or Facer. These platforms have their own stores with thousands of designs that often exceed the official in detail and functionality.
Risks of using third-party software
Problems with changing the dial and their solution
Sometimes the process of installing a new color or photo is interrupted in the middle, the screen of the bracelet can flash, show the Mi or Amazfit logo, but do not move to a new image, most often due to loss of connection or lack of memory on the device itself.
If the dial is frozen or black, don't panic. 90 percent of the time, reconnecting to the app helps, the system automatically detects an error and prompts you to return the default dial, then you can try again, and it's worth checking if the app's cache is full on the phone.
The key to success is the firmware version. Outdated software may not support new image formats or complex animation dials. Before trying to install a heavy file, make sure your device is updated to the latest version through the profile menu.
☑️ Diagnosis of problems with the dial
The impact of screen design on autonomy
Many people forget that appearance directly affects working hours. AMOLED-The screens consume more energy, especially if you use the "Always On Display" mode.
Animated dials, where the second hand moves smoothly or pictures change, also plant the battery faster than static images. If you want maximum autonomy on the hike, you better choose a simple black dial with white numerals without unnecessary decorations.
The wrist lifting mode combined with the complex dial also affects flow. When you raise your hand, the processor has to render the graphics. Simple vector dials load instantly and require less processing power than high-resolution raster images.
⚠️ Note: Avoid installing live wallpaper or GIF-Animations on the dial if you plan to use the bracelet in navigation or tracking mode for more than 10 hours, this can reduce the operating time to 50% of the declared.
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The best choice for energy saving is a static black dial with a minimum number of active elements and always on display disabled.