How to Reset Xiaomi Bracelet to Factory Settings: All Ways (Mi Band 3–8)

The Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets are some of the most popular wearables on the market due to their combination of functionality and affordable price. However, even such reliable gadgets sometimes require a factory reset: whether it is preparing for sale, fixing software failures or solving synchronization problems. In this article, we will discuss all the current reset methods for models from Mi Band 3 to Mi Band 8, including hidden features and nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

It's important to understand that resetting is not a universal solution, for example, if the bracelet doesn't turn on because of a dead battery, reset won't help, but if the screen freezes, sync errors with Mi Fitness or after a failed firmware update is often the only working method, and we'll also tell you how to save important data before resetting and what to do if the bracelet doesn't respond to standard commands.

When you need to reset the Xiaomi bracelet: 5 clear signs

Before you start resetting, make sure it's really necessary. Here are the typical situations where the procedure is justified:

• 🔄 The bracelet does not sync with Mi Fitness or Zepp Life despite multiple reconnection attempts.
• 📱 After updating the firmware, artifacts appeared on the screen, lags or the device is constantly rebooted.
• 🔋 The battery discharges in a few hours (provided that previously held the charge normally).
• 🔒 You forgot the screen unlock password (relevant for Mi Band) 5/6/7/8 s PIN-code).
• 📦 Preparing the bracelet for transfer to the new owner – to delete all personal data.

If your problem doesn’t make it to this list, it may be enough to reset the wristband (press the touch button for 10-15 seconds) or reinstall the app.Reset is a last resort, after which all settings, including alarm clocks, notifications and sleep data, will be lost.

Ready to Reset: What to Save and How to Avoid Data Loss

Before resetting, be sure to export data from the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app. Here's what you can lose:

• 📊 Activity statistics for the last 30 days (steps, calories, pulse).
• 🛌 Sleep and stress levels (if function is supported by your model).
• ⏰ Alerts and reminders settings.
• 🔐 Linked notifications from messengers and social networks.

To keep the information:

1. Open Mi Fitness → Go to profile → Settings → Export data.
2. Select the period (last year recommended) and the format (CSV or JSON).
3. Save the file to Google Drive or send it to your mail.

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If you have a Mi Band 7/8, untie the bracelet from your Xiaomi account through Profile → Devices → Delete the device before resetting. This will prevent problems when re-associating.

Also check if you allow access to contacts and notifications in your smartphone settings, and once reset, you have to reset those permissions.

Method 1: Mild reset via bracelet menu (for all models)

This is the safest method that doesn’t require an app connection, and it’s suitable for Mi Band 3-8, but the path in the menu can be slightly different.

Instructions:

1. On the bracelet, swipe up the screen to open the main menu.
2. Scroll down to Settings (Icon) ⚙️) and pick him out.
3. Find the Reset option (on Mi Band 5/6/7/8 it can be called Reset factory).
4. Confirm the action by clicking on the tick (✓). The bracelet will reset.

Charge the bracelet to at least 50%

Disconnect from Bluetooth in the phone settings

Make sure there are no other Mi Band devices nearby (to avoid conflict)

Remember the current version of the firmware (in the menu "About the phone" bracelet)-->

If you don’t have a reset option (relevant to Mi Band 3/4), try an alternative route:

Settings → About the phone → Repeatedly tap on the “firmware version” (5-7 times)

Once reset, the bracelet will automatically reset and be ready for a new binding. If the screen does not respond to touch, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Hard reset through a button (if the bracelet does not respond)

This method is useful if the bracelet is getting stuck, not turning on or not responding to the sensor, and it is different for different generations:

For the Mi Band 7 Pro and Mi Band 8 Pro (with GPS), the procedure is more complicated:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Hold the touch button for 25 seconds until the Recovery Mode menu appears.
3. Select Wipe Data (Data Erasure) with touch.

Important: After a hard reset, the bracelet may require a firmware update before re-binding, make sure you have a stable Internet connection.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Fitness/Zepp Life

If the bracelet syncs to the phone but is unstable, you can reset directly from the app, which saves some of the data (such as activity history), but removes the notification and alarm settings.

Instructions for Mi Fitness:

1. Open the app and go to the Profile → My Devices section.
2. Choose your bracelet (e.g. Mi Smart Band 7).
3. Put three points on it (⋮) top-right → Untie the device.
4. Confirm the action. The bracelet will automatically reset.

For Zepp Life (relevant to Mi Band 6/7/8):

1. Go to the Devices. → Settings of the device.
2. Select Resetting (may be called Resetting Factory).
3. Enter the password from your Xiaomi account for confirmation.

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Resetting via the app is the safest way, but it won’t help if the bracelet doesn’t sync or freezes when connected.

After untie the device in the application will appear button Add device – press it to re-tether the bracelet.

Solving problems after reset: what to do if the bracelet does not work

Even after a successful reset, there can be difficulties, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions.

• 🔴 Bracelet does not turn on after reset: Connect to charge for 1-2 hours (possibly the battery is completely drained). Try another charger (use the original cable). For Mi Band 5-8: hold the button for 30 seconds - sometimes requires a "forced" start.
• 📱 Unable to tie the bracelet to your phone: Remove the cache of the Mi Fitness app in your phone settings. VPN Or proxy, they can block Xiaomi servers, and check that the phone is Bluetooth enabled and geolocated (required to be anchored).
• ⚙️ After reset, features (such as sleep monitoring) are missing: Update the bracelet firmware through Settings → Software Update: Check that all permissions (notifications, contacts, physical activity) are included in the application).

1. Reboot the phone.

2. connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes the problem is the ISP locking the ports).

3. Use another Xiaomi account to link.-->

If none of these methods worked, there may be a hardware problem (e.g., damaged bracelet memory) in which case, contact Xiaomi’s service center.

Resetting the bracelet before selling: how to completely delete data

If you plan to sell or transfer the bracelet to another person, it is not enough to simply reset the settings. You need to completely untie the device from your Xiaomi account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to tie it.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi Fitness or Zepp Life → go to Profile → My Devices
2. Choose a bracelet. → press three points (⋮) → Untie the device.
3. Confirm the action by entering a password from the Xiaomi account.
4. Perform a hard reset (see Method 2) to delete all local data.
5. If the bracelet supports SIM-The map (e.g. Mi Band 7 Pro) is removed.

⚠️ Warning: If you don't untie the bracelet from your account, the new owner won't be able to activate it! When you try to link it, you'll see an error: "The device is already tied to another account".

After that, the bracelet is ready for transfer, we recommend also wipe the body and strap with an alcohol napkin - this will remove traces of sweat and make the device more presentable for the buyer.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi bracelets