Reset Xiaomi Mi Band 4: 3 ways to return factory settings

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet is one of the most popular wearables due to its combination of functionality and affordable price. However, even such a reliable technique sometimes requires a reboot or a complete reset. Perhaps your bracelet started to glittle after a firmware update, stopped syncing with your smartphone or simply “hang” on the logo, in which cases, a factory reset is often the only solution.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to reset the Mi Band 4, from software reset to full reset, and how to restore the device after reset. You will learn what data will be lost, how to avoid typical errors and what to do if the bracelet does not respond to standard methods. The instructions are relevant for all versions of the firmware and work independently of the smartphone model.

When do I need to reset Mi Band 4?

Don't rush to reset the bracelet when you first fail, and most problems are solved by rebooting or reconnecting to the Mi Fit app. However, there are situations where factory resets are really necessary:

• 🔄 Mi Band 4 bracelet hovers on the logo or cyclically reboots.
• 📱 The device does not sync with the smartphone, despite the reinstallation of the Mi Fit.
• ⚡ After the firmware update, lags, bugs, or broken features appear (for example, does not count steps or does not show notifications).
• 🔒 You forgot. PIN-lock-in.
• 📦 Plan to sell or transfer the bracelet to another person.

It’s important to understand that the reset removes all user data from the device: screen settings, alarm clocks, sleep data, training, and even binding to your Mi Account. However, the information in the Mi Fit app on your smartphone will remain intact – it can be restored after re-synchronization.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet doesn't respond to touch and doesn't turn on, check the battery first. Connect it to the charger for 10-15 minutes - sometimes the discharged device may seem "dead».

Method 1: Soft Reset via bracelet menu

This method is suitable if the Mi Band 4 is turned on and reacts to touch, but does not work correctly. Mild reset resets the device without deleting user data, however, in some cases can return the bracelet to normal operation.

To perform a soft reset, follow the instructions:

1. On the main screen of the bracelet, swipe your finger to the left to open the menu.
2. Scroll down to Settings (cog icon) and select it.
3. In the settings menu, look for the Reboot option (or Reboot in the English version of the firmware).
4. Confirm the action by clicking the tick or swiping to the right (depending on the version of the software).

The bracelet will reboot and after 10-20 seconds you will see the Mi logo. If the problem was temporary (for example, the interface freezes), after the restart, the device will normalize.

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If the bracelet is glitching again after a soft reset, try updating the firmware through the Mi Fit app or performing a full reset.

Method 2: Completely reset (Hard Reset) through the bracelet

If the soft reboot didn’t help or you want to completely remove all data from the bracelet, use hard reset.This method returns the Mi Band 4 to factory settings, erasing all user information.

Resetting instructions:

Untie the bracelet from your Mi Fit account (Settings → Mi Band 4 → Untie the device)

Charge the bracelet to at least 50% to avoid failures

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

Prepare your smartphone for re-synchronization-->

1. On the main screen of the bracelet, swipe left to open the menu.
2. Go to Settings → Additional (or More in English version).
3. Find the Reset option and select it.
4. Confirm the action by clicking the tick or holding the screen for 3 seconds (depending on the firmware).

Once confirmed, the bracelet will begin the reset process, which will take about 30 to 60 seconds, and the device will reboot, and you will see the welcome screen, as when you first turned on, and now you can re-associate it to your Mi Account account through the Mi Fit app.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet is not turned on or freezes after a hard reset, try connecting it to charge for 10-15 minutes.In rare cases, a reset can drain the battery to a critical level.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Fit

If the bracelet is synchronized with the smartphone, but it is unstable, you can reset directly from the Mi Fit application. This method is convenient because it does not require manipulation of the device itself - everything is done through the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fit app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Band 4.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Untie the device.
4. Confirm the undocking, after which the bracelet will automatically reset the settings.
5. To reconnect Mi Band 4, click Add Device in the Mi Fit main menu and follow the instructions.

This is useful if you want to transfer the bracelet to another user or just start with a clean slate, but keep in mind that after uncoupling, all activity, screen settings and alarms will be deleted from the device (but stored in the Mi Account cloud if sync is enabled).

What to do if the bracelet does not respond to reset?

In rare cases, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 can "hang" so much that it doesn't respond to touch or try to reset through the menu.If standard methods don't work, try the following steps:

• 🔋 Connect the bracelet to charge for 15-20 minutes. Sometimes a discharged battery blocks any action.
• 📱 Remove and reinstall the Mi Fit app – this can help if the problem is synced.

If the bracelet is still unresponsive, there may be a hardware failure (such as damage to the battery or motherboard), in which case we recommend contacting Xiaomi’s service center or considering buying a new device, as repairing the Mi Band 4 often proves unprofitable.

Recovery of the bracelet after resetting

After a successful reset, the Mi Band 4 will return to factory settings and it will need to be reconfigured.

1. Link the bracelet to your account: Open Mi Fit → Add device → Mi Band 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to confirm the actions on the bracelet.
2. Set up the basic settings: Select language, time format (12/24 hours), units of measurement (meters/feet, kg/pounds). Activate notifications, alarms and other functions in the bracelet settings menu.
3. Recover: If you've been in cloud sync before reset, your steps, sleep, and workouts will be automatically restored, and your alarm clocks and screen settings will have to be reset.

After resetting, the bracelet may require a firmware update. Don't ignore this notification - the latest version of the software corrects errors and improves stability.

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If the bracelet fails again after reset, check the firmware compatibility with the Mi Fit version of the app. Sometimes problems arise due to a conflict of versions.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When resetting Xiaomi Mi Band 4, users often make mistakes that can make the problem worse, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

• ❌ Resetting at low battery charge → The bracelet may turn off in the process, causing firmware damage.Solution: Charge the device to at least 50% before resetting.
• ❌ Interruption of the discharge process → If you turn off the bracelet from charging or take it off the menu ahead of time, it can cause a software failure.Solution: Wait for a full reboot (the appearance of the Mi logo).
• ❌ Use of informal firmware → Custom software installation can block access to standard features. Solution: Update the firmware only through Mi Fit.
• ❌ Untimely withdrawal from the account → If you don't untie the bracelet before selling it, the new owner won't be able to use it.Solution: Always perform Untie the device in Mi Fit before handing it over to someone else.

If you encounter an error that isn’t on this list, check out the official Xiaomi forum or contact the Mi Fit app for support.

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