How to Reset Xiaomi Bracelet to Factory Settings: A Complete Guide for All Models

Why would you need to reset your Xiaomi bracelet?

The Xiaomi Mi Band and Smart Band fitness bracelets have become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of users, tracking activity, monitoring sleep, measuring heart rate, and even allowing you to control a smart home. However, sometimes the device starts to work incorrectly: freezes, does not sync with a smartphone, shows incorrect data or completely stops responding to touch, in which cases, resetting to factory settings is often the only effective solution.

Returning the bracelet to its original state may be necessary in other situations:

• 🔄 You sell or transfer the device to another person and want to delete all personal data (activity history, health data, linked accounts).
• 📱 The bracelet does not connect to a new smartphone after changing the phone or resetting the phone settings.
• ⚡ The device discharges too quickly, although it used to last longer – resetting can help restore the original autonomy.
• 🔧 After the firmware update, errors appeared or functions disappeared (for example, a pedometer or notifications stopped working).

It is important to understand that factory resets are not a panacea, but 80 percent of the time they solve software problems, and if you have a problem after reset, you may have a hardware malfunction (e.g., a dead battery or a damaged display) in which case you should contact Xiaomi’s service center.

Preparation for resetting: what should be done in advance?

Before you start resetting, follow a few important steps to avoid data loss and make it easier to set up the bracelet after the procedure.

1. sync data with the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit):

• 📲 Open the app on your smartphone and wait until all the data (steps, sleep, pulse) is uploaded to the server.
• 🔄 Click on the sync icon in the upper right corner (round arrow) to force the information to be updated.

2. back up your settings (if you plan to use the bracelet further):

• ⚙️ In the app, go to Profile → Settings → Backup and restoration.
• ☁️ Save your settings to the cloud or export them to a file (not available on all models).

3. Make sure the bracelet is charged:

• 🔋 The charge level should be at least 50%. If the battery is discharged, connect the bracelet to charging for 20-30 minutes.
• ⚡ Resetting at low charge can lead to incomplete data deletion or firmware failure, which will require flashing through the PC.

Synchronize data with Mi Fitness

Make a backup copy of settings

Charge the bracelet to 50% or higher

Untie the bracelet from the account (optional)

Prepare a password from your Xiaomi account (if you need to re-assign)

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⚠️ Warning: If you drop the bracelet before selling, be sure to untie it from your Xiaomi account via the app. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to tie the device to their phone.

How to reset the Xiaomi bracelet: which one to choose?

There are three main methods of resetting Xiaomi fitness bracelets, depending on the device model, its condition and your preferences.

If your bracelet is from the Mi Band 1-4 series, it probably has a physical button (or touch zone under the logo), in which case the easiest way to use a hardware reset. For newer models (Mi Band 5 and newer), an app reset or touch screen is usually enough.

If the bracelet doesn't respond to touch at all and doesn't charge, there may be a problem with the hardware, and in such cases, the reset won't help, it requires a diagnosis at the service center.

Step-by-step: reset via the Mi Fitness app

This is the most reliable and versatile method, suitable for all modern Xiaomi bracelet models, which allows you to return the device to the factory settings without risking damage to the firmware.

Step 1. Open the Mi Fitness app and plug in the bracelet:

• 📱 Make sure the bracelet is connected to your phone via Bluetooth.
• 🔍 If the connection is broken, go to the Profile. → Add the device and perform the pairing again.

Step 2. Go to bracelet settings:

• ⚙️ On the home screen of the app, tap the icon of your bracelet (usually at the top of the screen).
• 📋 Scroll down and select Unplug device or Reset settings (the name may vary depending on the application version).

Step 3. Confirm the discharge:

• ✅ The app will request confirmation of action. Click Confirm or Reset.
• ⏳ Wait until the process is complete (usually 10 to 30 seconds.

Once reset, the bracelet will automatically disconnect from your account, and to use it further, you will have to re-assign the device through Add the device in the application.

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If the bracelet does not appear in the list of available devices after reset, try restarting Bluetooth on your smartphone or installing the latest version of the Mi Fitness app from the official store.

Hardware reset: how to reset a bracelet without a phone?

If the bracelet doesn't connect to the phone or the Mi Fitness app can't see the device, you can reset directly on the bracelet itself.

For Mi Band 1-4 (with physical button or touch area):

1. 🔘 Press and hold the physical button (or touch zone under the Mi logo) for 10-15 seconds.

For Mi Band 5/6/7/8 and Smart Band Pro (without a physical button):

1. 📵 Make sure the bracelet is off-charging.
2. 👆 5 times quickly touch the touch button (the area under the screen) with an interval of no more than 2 seconds.
3. 🔍 On the screen will appear the inscription Reset or Erase all data – confirm the choice by touching.
4. ✅ After vibration, the bracelet will reset.

⚠️ Note: On some Mi Band 5 and Mi Band 6 models, touch reset may not work the first time.If the bracelet does not respond, repeat the procedure or try plugging it into charging for 5 minutes, then try again.

If the hardware reset doesn't work (the bracelet doesn't reboot or keeps getting glitchy), the last option is to flash it over the PC, which is more complex and requires special software, but it's guaranteed to bring the bracelet back to life.

Reflashing the Xiaomi bracelet through the PC: an extreme measure

If standard reset methods don't work and the bracelet still doesn't work properly, there's still a hand-flash option, which is suitable for advanced users, as it requires proprietary software and drivers.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (MacOS and Linux are more complicated).
• 🔌 Original. USB-bracelet cable (or adapter for connecting to a PC).
• 📥 Firmware for your model (you can download on the forums) XDA Developers or 4PDA).
• 🛠️ Software for firmware: MiBandTools, MiFit (for older models) or nRF Connect.

Step-by-step:

1. 🔗 Connect the bracelet to the PC through USB-Adapter (for Mi Band 1-4) or special cable (for new models).
2. 📥 Install drivers (usually installed automatically when you first connect).
3. 🖥️ Run the firmware program and select the firmware file (.fw or.bin format).
4. ⚡ Start the firmware process and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the bracelet!).
5. 🔄 After successful firmware bracelet will reboot and will be like new.

Flashing is a risky procedure that can lead to a complete loss of performance of the bracelet if you do something wrong. If you are not confident in your abilities, you should contact the Xiaomi service center.

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PC flashing is a last resort, only if other reset methods have failed and you understand the risks.

Frequent Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple procedure like resetting a bracelet can go wrong, so let's look at the common mistakes users make and how to prevent them.

1.The bracelet is not reset via the app

• 📵 Reason: Unstable Bluetooth connection or outdated version of Mi Fitness.
• 🔧 Solution: Reboot Bluetooth on your phone, update the app, or try resetting the bracelet through touch.

2.The bracelet shall not be switched on after reset

• 🔋 Reason: A discharged battery or firmware failure.
• ⚡ Solution: Connect the bracelet to charge for 1-2 hours. If it doesn't work, try reflashing.

3.The bracelet has dropped but is not connecting to the new phone

• 📱 Reason: The device remained tied to an old Xiaomi account.
• 🔑 Solution: Log in to your old Mi Fitness account and untie the bracelet manually.

4.Steps, sleep and pulse data lost

• 📊 Reason: Data is stored only on the wristband and not synchronized with the cloud.
• ☁️ Solution: Before resetting, always sync the data with the app.

⚠️ Note: If you are resetting the Xiaomi Smart Band Pro or Mi Band 8 with NFC, After the procedure, contactless payments may need to be reset.Make sure you have access to the linked credit card.

FAQ: answers to popular questions about resetting the Xiaomi bracelet