How to change the language Xiaomi Mi Band 4: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi Mi Band 4

Interface Language Change Problem

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the language to Mi Band 4, including instructions through the official Mi Fit and Zepp Life apps, as well as alternative methods for cases where the standard options do not work.

If you just bought a bracelet or got it after reset, don’t panic: the process of changing the language takes no more than 5 minutes. The main thing is to properly prepare the smartphone and the Mi Band 4 itself for synchronization. And for those who like experiments, we will tell you how to add informal firmware with support for additional languages.

Important: The instructions in this article are relevant for firmware in 2026 and later. If your bracelet has not been updated for a long time, first check the version of the software in the settings.

Language Change Preparation: What to Do Before You Start

Before you change the language to Xiaomi Mi Band 4, make sure that the basic conditions are met:

• 📱 Android smartphone 6.0+ iOS 10.0+ (for Mi Fit/Zepp Life).
• 🔄 Bracelet charged at least 20% - at low charge synchronization can be interrupted.
• 🌐 Internet connection on your phone (Wi-Fi or mobile data) to download language packets.
• 🔗 Bluetooth is enabled and the bracelet is connected to the phone via the official application.

If you use Mi Band 4 with unofficial firmware (such as Modify Mi Band or Mi Band 4 Custom Firmware), the process may be different. In this case, first check the firmware version in the bracelet menu: go to Settings → About the bracelet.

Attention! When changing language through third-party firmware, there is a risk of losing data (steps, sleep, notifications), we recommend backing up through the Mi Fit app before experimenting.

Method 1: Change the language through the Mi Fit app (official method)

The most reliable and easy way is to use Xiaomi’s official Mi Fit app, which supports all languages available for the Mi Band 4, including Russian, English, Chinese and European.

Step instructions:

If there is no Russian language on the list, this could mean:

• 📦 Older version of the app – Update Mi Fit in Google Play or App Store.
• 🌍 Xiaomi account region is not set to Russia/CIS (see "Problems and Solutions" section").
• 🔄 Bracelet is not synced – try reconnecting it manually.

Note: In some versions of Mi Fit, the "Language" option may be in Settings → Additional. If you don't find it, use an app search (magnifying icon).

Method 2: Changing the language through Zepp Life (alternative to Mi Fit)

Since 2022, Xiaomi has been gradually replacing Mi Fit with a new app, Zepp Life, which has an updated interface and additional features, but the process of changing the language remains similar.

How to change language in Zepp Life:

1. Open the app and select your Mi Band 4 from the device list.
2. Go to Device Profile → Settings → Language and Region.
3. Select the language you want from the list (if not, see the Problems section).
4. Confirm the changes and wait for the bracelet to reboot.

Zepp Life has the advantage of more stable synchronization and multitasking support (you can change settings without interrupting your workout tracking). However, in some regions, the app may offer a stripped-down list of languages, depending on the version and region of the account.

Tip: If after changing the language in Zepp Life, the bracelet starts to glitches (for example, does not show notifications), try resetting to factory settings through the same application.

Problems with changing the language and their solutions

Even when following instructions, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.

1.There is no Russian language on the list.

This is the most common complaint. Reasons and solutions:

• 🌍 Incorrect Account Region: Go to Mi Fit/Zepp Life, open a profile and change the country to Russia or Ukraine.
• 📱 Outdated bracelet firmware: Update the software through Settings → Firmware update.
• 🔧 Sync failure: Untie the bracelet in the app, reboot the phone and plug in again.

2.The bracelet does not respond to language change

If nothing happens after selecting the language in the application:

• 🔋 Check the bracelet charge – at a level below 10%, synchronization is blocked.
• 📶 Make sure Bluetooth doesn’t turn off in the background (on Android: Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Battery → Allow work in the background).
• 🔄 Reset the bracelet: Press the touch button for 10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.

3. After the change of language, hieroglyphs appeared

This means that the language pack has not loaded correctly or the bracelet is using unofficial firmware.

• 🔄 Return the old language and try again.
• 📥 Reflash the bracelet through Mi Fit (in the device settings there is a item "Firmware update").
• 🛠️ If the problem remains, reset the bracelet to factory settings (Settings) → Reset).

Important! If the bracelet shows Chinese again after reset, it means that the firmware does not have Russian localization, in which case only flashing through third-party utilities will help (see the next section).

Language change through third-party firmware (for advanced users)

If the official methods don’t work, custom firmware can be installed with support for additional languages, a method suitable for users willing to risk the stability of the bracelet for the sake of advanced functionality.

The following are the Mi Band 4 Firmware:

Instructions for installing custom firmware:

1. Download your firmware files from a trusted source (e.g., the 4PDA forum or XDA Developers forum).
2. Install the Mi Band 4 Tools or Notify & Fitness for Mi Band.
3. Connect the bracelet to the application and select Install firmware.
4. Download the downloaded file and wait for the process to be completed (the bracelet will reboot several times).

⚠️ Attention! Installation of unofficial firmware may lead to:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty (if bracelet on warranty).
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption.
• 🐛 Unstable operation of sensors (pulse, steps).

If after installing custom firmware bracelet began to overheat or quickly discharge, return to the stock version through Mi Fit.

Resetting the bracelet to factory settings: when it is needed

If all the ways to change the language do not work, the last measure is a complete reset of the Mi Band 4. This will remove all data from the bracelet (steps, alarm settings, notifications), but return it to its original state.

How to reset:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Reset (icon with a wrench).
2. Confirm the action by tapping the tick.
3. Wait for the reboot (the bracelet vibrates and shows the Mi logo).
4. Reconnect the bracelet via Mi Fit or Zepp Life.

After resetting, the language of the bracelet will match the region of your Xiaomi account. If you want a Russian interface, make sure that the Mi Fit profile indicates Russia or the CIS country.

⚠️ Attention! Don't confuse resetting the bracelet with untiring the account. → Xiaomi Mi Band 4 → Untie) just removes the tether to the phone, but does not reset the bracelet settings.

If the bracelet shows Chinese again after reset, it means that the firmware does not support Russian localization, in which case only flashing (see previous section) or buying a bracelet with official Russian firmware will help.

Frequent Questions About Changing Language to Mi Band 4

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If standard methods don’t work, check the Xiaomi account region, update the bracelet firmware, or install custom firmware with support for the desired language.

Now you know all the ways to change the language to Xiaomi Mi Band 4, from official to alternative. If none of the methods worked, it may be a hardware malfunction of the bracelet (for example, memory damage). In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center or consider buying a new device - Mi Band 5 or Mi Band 6 have a more stable localization.

Remember: Before experimenting with firmware, always back up your data via Mi Fit! this will keep your workout and sleep statistics even after resetting.