Why you need to reset Xiaomi fitness bracelet and when it is needed
The Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets are some of the most popular wearables on the market due to their price-to-feature ratio, but even they sometimes require a full factory reset.
First, if you plan to sell or transfer the bracelet to another person, the reset deletes all personal information: steps, pulse, dreams, and the binding to your Mi Account. Secondly, the procedure helps to eliminate software failures – for example, when the bracelet does not sync with the phone more often. 3 days in a row, despite rebooting and reinstalling the app. Finally, resetting may be the only way out if you forget PIN-The unlock code of the screen or the Mi Band bracelet 7/8 constantly emitting a connection error.
It's important to understand that resetting is not a panacea. If the problem is hardware malfunction (e.g., a sensor doesn't work or a battery runs out in 2 hours), then going back to factory settings won't help. In such cases, repair or replacement of the device is required. But in 80% of cases, software glitches are solved by resetting, especially if they appeared after a firmware update.
Method 1: Reset via Mi Fitness (recommended method)
The safest and easiest way to do this is to use the official Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit), which is suitable for all models from Mi Band 3 to Mi Smart Band 8. PIN-code.
Step instructions:
- 📱 Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
- 🔍 Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your bracelet.
- ⚙️ Slip on the gear icon (device settings) in the upper right corner.
- 🔄 Scroll down and find Reset to factory settings (or Untie the device in newer versions of the app).
- ✅ Confirm the action, wait for the process to be completed (bracelet reboot).
Make sure the bracelet is at least 30% charged.
Connect your phone to Wi-Fi or mobile internet
Close background applications that may interfere with synchronization
Remember your Mi Account details if you plan to reconnect-->
If there is no factory reset, try untie the device first and then reset directly on the bracelet (method 2). In some versions of the Mi Band 6/7 firmware, these functions are combined.
⚠️ Note: After resetting through the application, the bracelet automatically untied from the Mi Account account. If you forget your username / password, restore them before the procedure is performed, otherwise re-association will not be possible.
Method 2: Hardware reset using a button on the bracelet
If the bracelet is not connected to the phone or locked, you can reset directly on the device. This will require a physical button (touch or mechanical, depending on the model). 1/1S (They're different).
Step-by-step:
- Unplug the bracelet from the strap to access charging contacts.
- Find the reset button: 🔘 Mi Band 2/3/4: a small depression next to the charging connector (you need a paper clip or toothpick). 🖱️ Mi Band 5/6/7/8: touch button under the screen (click it on the screen) 10–15 seconds).
- For mechanical button: Insert the paper clip into the hole and hold for 5-7 seconds until the Mi logo appears on the screen. Release the button - the bracelet will begin the reset process (vibration + flashing screen).
Mi Band 5+
- Press the button under the screen for 10 seconds until you feel the vibration.
- Release and hold again for 5 seconds - the bracelet will reset.
What to do if the "Settings Reset" item is not available?
Mi Band 8 may have different paths: → Additionally. → Data reset if the bracelet is blocked PIN-This method will not work – use method 1 or 2.
Method 4: Reset if the bracelet is not switched on or freezes
When the Mi Band doesn't respond to charging, doesn't turn on or reboots constantly, it requires a special approach, most often due to a deep battery drain or a firmware failure.
Step 1: Forced reset
- 🔌 Connect the bracelet to the charger (use the original cable!).
- 🕒 Wait 10-15 minutes – sometimes a discharged bracelet takes time to gain enough charge to turn on.
- 🔄 If the screen does not light up, hold the touch button (or mechanical button) 20–30 On the Mi Band. 3/4 may be required before 40 seconds.