How to Reset Xiaomi Bracelet to Factory Settings: All Ways for Mi Band 5, 6, 7, 8 and Smart Band Pro

Xiaomi fitness bracelets are some of the most popular wearables on the market, but even they sometimes require a complete reset. You may have experienced screen freezes, sync errors with the Mi Fitness app (formerly Zepp Life), or just want to sell the bracelet and delete personal data.

In this article, we will discuss all the current reset methods for the Mi Band 5/6/7/8 and Smart Band Pro models, including methods through the application, physical buttons and hidden combinations. You will also learn what to do if the bracelet does not respond to the reset or after the procedure stopped connecting to the phone. Instructions are adapted for firmware from 2023-2026 and take into account the latest updates of Xiaomi’s proprietary software.

When do I need to reset the Xiaomi bracelet?

Factory resets are a last resort, but sometimes they're not necessary. Here are the typical situations where the procedure is justified:

• 🔄 The bracelet doesn’t sync with Mi Fitness or Zepp app despite phone reboot and program reinstalling.
• 🐢 The device brakes, the screen does not respond to touch for a long time, or animations twitch.
• 🔋 After updating the firmware, display errors appeared (artifacts, flickering, incorrect pedometer data).
• 📱 You transfer the bracelet to another person and want to delete the linked account.
• 🔒 The device is locked after failed attempts to enter PIN-code.

Before resetting, however, try more gentle methods:

• ⚡ Reboot the bracelet (for the Mi Band) 7/8: press the touch button on 10 seconds).
• 📲 Update the Mi Fitness app to the latest version in Google Play or App Store.
• 🔄 Reconnect the bracelet to your phone (forget the device in Bluetooth settings).

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all data from the bracelet, including activity history, alarm settings and training profiles. If the device is synchronized with the application, some of the data can be restored after re-attachment.

Method 1: Reset via Mi Fitness (recommended method)

The safest and easiest way is to use the official app, which works for all models except the Mi Band 3 and older (for which, see the hardware reset section).

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp if you have a Smart Band Pro).
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your bracelet.
3. Scroll down and press Untie the device.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (the bracelet vibrates).
5. Return to the main menu of the app and add the bracelet again as a new device.

If the option to untie the device is not available:

• 🔧 Try to update the app to the latest version.
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone and check your internet connection.
• 🔄 In Bluetooth phone settings, "forget" the device MI Band and plug it in again.

Make sure the bracelet is at least 50% charged |

Update Mi Fitness in the App Store/Google Play|

Disable VPN or proxy (can block synchronization) |

Close background applications that use Bluetooth

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⚠️ Note: Some Mi Band 8 firmwares require you to reset the bracelet settings after unsetting the device in the application (see next section). Otherwise, synchronization errors may occur when reconnecting.

Method 2: Hard reset via a button

If the bracelet does not respond to the app or you have forgotten PIN-The code, hard resetting through a physical button, works for all models, but the combinations are different.

Instructions for popular models:

If the bracelet does not respond:

• 🔋 Check the battery charge (minimum 20%). Connect to charge for 10 minutes and try again.
• 🔌 Try using another cable - sometimes contact issues.
• 🛠️ For the Mi Band 8 S NFC: Turn off the card in the bracelet settings before resetting (if available).

Method 3: Reset via Mi Band Tools (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use a third-party Mi Band Tools app (available for Android) that allows you to perform a deep reset, reflash the bracelet or unlock hidden features.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Band Tools from Google Play.
2. Connect the bracelet to the application (it may be necessary to uncouple from Mi Fitness).
3. Go to the Tools section → Factory Reset.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the completion (bracelet reboot).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It works even if the bracelet is not specified in the official appendix.
• ✅ Allows you to throw off the forgotten PIN-code.
• ✅ Supports custom firmware (for example, for Mi Band 7 with alternative dials).

⚠️ Note: Using Mi Band Tools may void the warranty if you install unofficial firmware.There is no risk for a normal reset.

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Before using Mi Band Tools, back up the bracelet data via the official app. From Profile → My Devices → Backup (not available for all models).

Method 4: Reset via ADB (for developers)

This method is suitable for advanced users who are familiar with the command line. It is useful if the bracelet connects to the phone but does not respond to standard reset methods.

Requirements:

• 📱 Android smartphone with enabled debugging USB.
• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 🔧 Adb (part of Android) SDK).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command line and execute: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Reset command: Adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.MASTER_CLEAR
4. Wait for the bracelet to reboot (it can take up to 2 minutes).

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm clear com.xiaomi.hm.health

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Resetting through ADB is the most reliable way if the bracelet is getting stuck at the firmware level, but requires technical skills. For most users, the methods from the first three sections are enough.

What do I do after the dump?

After a successful reset, the bracelet will return to the "out of the box" state.

1. Re-tether the device: 📱 Open Mi Fitness and click Add Device. 🔍 Select a bracelet model from the list. 📶 Allow access to notifications and geolocation (optional).

Set up the basic parameters

• ⏰ Set a time and date (synchronized automatically).
• 🔔 Set up alarm clocks and reminders.
• 🏃 Choose training profiles.
• Restore the data (if there was a backup).

If there are problems after the discharge:

• 🔄 Bracelet not plugged in: reboot phone and bracelet, then re-tether.
• 🔋 Battery discharges quickly: complete a full charging cycle (discharge to 0% and charge to 100%).
• 📵 No notifications: Check the permissions for Mi Fitness in your phone settings.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after the correct reset, users face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

If neither method worked, there might be a hardware failure problem.

• 🔧 Contact the Xiaomi Service Center (if the bracelet is warranty).
• 🛒 Buy a new battery (for the Mi Band) 5/6 It's a common problem).
• 🔄 Try to reflash the bracelet through Mi Band Tools (risky!).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions