Reset Xiaomi smart watches to factory settings: 3 working ways

Xiaomi smartwatches are some of the most popular wearables on the market, but even they sometimes require a complete reset to factory parameters. You may have encountered firmware glitches, want to sell the device or just return it to its original state. In this article, we will discuss all the current reset methods for Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7, Xiaomi Watch and Watch S1/S2, including hidden features and nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

It is important to understand that resetting removes all user data: steps, training, notification settings and passwords (if supported). 5 We'll also tell you how to avoid common mistakes, such as when the watch stops responding to touch after reset or doesn't connect to the Mi app. Fitness/Zepp Life.

If your watch hangs on the Mi logo after you reset, don't panic. 90 percent of the time, it's done by re-attaching to your phone, but everything in order.

1.Reset via app: the safest method

This method is suitable for all models connected to the official application Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit) or Zepp Life. The main advantage is that there is no risk of damaging the firmware, since the reset is initialized software.

The instructions are relevant for:

• 📱 Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7/8 (version NFC)
• ⌚ Xiaomi Watch, Watch Color, Watch S1/S2
• 🏃 Xiaomi Smart Band Pro and other fitness bracelets of the brand

Steps for discharge:

1. Open the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app on your phone.
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your watch.
3. Scroll down and click Untie the device (in some versions - Delete the device).
4. Confirm action. The watch will automatically reset to factory settings.

⚠️ Warning: If the watch does not reset after the waiver (the screen continues to work), perform a forced reboot: press the physical button (or touch zone) for 15-20 seconds until the Mi logo appears.

Make sure your watch is at least 50% charged | Turn off Bluetooth on other devices to avoid conflicts |Remember or take a picture of your current settings (language, units of measurement) |Check the app version (update if necessary)

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2. Hardware reset: if the watch does not respond to the application

When Xiaomi watches are glitzy, out of sync, or not on at all, hard resetting through physical buttons will help, a method that works even if the gadget is not connected to the phone.

For different models, the button combinations are different:

• 🔄 Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7: Press the touch button (below the screen) on 10–15 The second until the vibration and the Mi logo appear. Then release - the watch will reset in factory condition.
• ⚙️ Xiaomi Watch S1/S2 Watch Color: Press both side buttons at the same time 10 The recovery menu will appear on the screen (if not, try again).
• 🔋 Mi Band 2 and old models: Remove the capsule from the bracelet, find a small Reset button on the back and press it with a clip for 5 seconds.

If the watch doesn’t turn on after reset, plug it into a 30 minute charge – sometimes a discharged battery blocks the start, and check if moisture has fallen under the body (especially for the Mi Band 5/6 without official IP68 protection).

3. Reset via the settings menu (for screen watches)

If your watch supports a touch screen (such as the Xiaomi Watch S2 or Mi Band 7 Pro), you can reset directly in the device interface.

Step-by-step:

1. Scroll through the main menu of the watch to the right until you find the Settings section (icon) ⚙️).
2. Select System → Reset settings (in some firmware – Recovery and Reset).
3. Confirm the action by selecting Yes or OK.
4. Wait for the reboot (can take up to 2 minutes).

On the Mi Band 7 and later, the path might look like this: Settings → About Phone → Reset. If you don’t have a setting, your model doesn’t support program resets through menus.

⚠️ Attention: On the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro after reset may need to be reactivated via the Zepp Life app. Without this, some features (such as notifications) will not work.

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If the clock is reset, the PIN-Code you didn’t install, try 0000 or 1234 – these are standard codes for some Xiaomi models.

4. Frequent errors after reset and how to fix them

Even after a successful reset, users face problems, and here are the most common ones and solutions:

• 🔌 Watches don't connect to phone: Remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your phone. Reboot the phone and watch. Update the Mi app Fitness/Zepp Life to the latest version.
• ⏳ Long load after reset: Wait 10-15 minutes - the first sync may take time.
• 📵 Screen unresponsive to touch: Remove the protective film (if any). Reset again - sometimes double reboot helps.

If the Xiaomi Watch S2 after reset shows a No Service error, it means loss of communication with Xiaomi servers.

1. Reconnect the clock to the phone.
2. In the Zepp Life app, update your firmware manually (Device Profile → Software Update).
3. If it does not help, wait for automatic synchronization (may take up to a day).

5. How to save data before resetting

Resetting to factory settings completely erases activity history, alarm settings and notifications, but some of the data can be saved:

• 📊 Training statistics: In the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → Settings → Export data. The file will be saved in.csv or.json format.
• ⏰ Alarm clocks: Take a picture of the screen with the settings or record the time manually.
• 🔒 Passwords and PIN-If the watch supports unlocking (e.g. Xiaomi Watch) S2), write down the code before resetting.

For models that support Xiaomi Cloud (such as the Watch S1 Pro), the data is automatically synced to your account to make sure:

1. Open Mi Fitness.
2. Go to Profile. → Cloud.
3. Check if Autosynchronization is enabled.

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Band 5 or older, your heart rate and sleep data are not stored in the cloud by default.

6.Discharge via ADB: for advanced users

This method is only suitable for Wear OS-based watches (such as the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro) and requires ADB skills. It is useful if standard methods have failed or you need to delete system files.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Xiaomi drivers.
• 🔌 Cable for connecting a watch (usually USB-Type-C).
• 📱 Developer mode on the clock (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number - press 7 times).

Instructions:

adb devices # Checking the connection


adb shell recovery --wipe_data #Dumping command




adb reboot #Reboot

If the clock is not determined by ADB, try:

1. Reconnect the cable.
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool driver.
3. Start the adb kill-server command, then adb start-server.

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Resetting through ADB is a last resort, and only use it if other methods have failed, as there is a risk of damaging the firmware with the wrong commands.

7. What to do if the discharge did not help?

In rare cases, even after a reset, Xiaomi watches continue to malfunction.

• 🔄 Reflash the device: Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website. Use the Mi Flash Tool utility to install.
• 📞 Contact for support: Write to the chat Xiaomi (the Mi Fitness app has a Feedback button.
• 🛠️ If the watch is guaranteed, contact an authorized service center. the cost of repairs outside the warranty is from 1,500 to 4000 rubles (depending on the model).

For Mi Band 7 and newer models, check the Bootloader version before flashing it. If it is blocked, you will need an official unlocker from Xiaomi (the process can take up to 72 hours).

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