Reset Xiaomi Mi Band 4 to factory settings: a complete guide with photos and videos

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 remains one of the most popular fitness bracelets even years after its release — it is bought for reliability, long battery life and rich functionality. But over time, the device can start to glittle: wrongly count steps, not synchronize with the smartphone or stop responding to touch altogether, in 90% of these cases, resetting to factory settings helps, a procedure that returns the bracelet to its original state, as after purchase.

In this article, you will find 3 proven reset methods (via the app, physical button and hidden menu), as well as answers to frequent questions: what to do if the bracelet does not turn on after reset, how to save data before the procedure and why sometimes the reset does not help. We will also discuss the unique feature of the Mi Band 4: after reset via a button, the device may require re-association to the Xiaomi account, even if it was previously synchronized.

When do I need to reset Mi Band 4?

Reset the bracelet settings is not necessary at the first problem, sometimes the problem can be solved easier. For example, if the Mi Band 4 does not sync with the smartphone, it is enough to restart both devices or reinstall the Mi Fit application.

• 🔄 The bracelet is stuck on the logo or cyclically rebooted after a firmware update.
• 📱 Cannot connect the device to a new smartphone (for example, after changing the phone).
• 🚫 Artifacts appear on the screen, broken pixels or sensors no longer respond to touch.
• 🔋 The battery will run out in a few hours (for no apparent reason).
• 📊 Steps, pulse, or sleep data are dropped arbitrarily.

It is important to understand that resetting is a last resort, if the problem is related to physical damage (for example, a bracelet fell into the water or a broken screen), software reboot will not help, in such cases, repair or replacement of the device is required.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, all bracelet settings (alarm clocks, notifications, training profiles) will be deleted. Activity data stored in Mi Fit will remain, but unsynchronized recordings from the last day may disappear.

Method 1: Reset via Mi Fit (the safest)

This method is suitable if the bracelet is connected to the smartphone and responds to touch, the advantage is the minimum risk of errors, since the process is controlled by official software.

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Fit app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 4.
3. Scroll down and select Disable the device.
4. Confirm the action - the bracelet will be untied from the account.
5. Return to the main Mi Fit menu and click Add Device.
6. Select Mi Band 4 and follow the binding instructions – this will automatically reset the settings.

If after detachment the bracelet did not appear in the list of available devices, reboot Bluetooth on your smartphone or try the method. №2.

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Method 2: Hardware reset through a button on the bracelet

If the Mi Band 4 doesn't respond to touch or connect to the phone, you can do a hard reset with a physical button, which works even on a fully frozen device.

Step-by-step:

1. Remove the bracelet capsule from the strap.
2. On the back, find a small hole next to the charging contacts.
3. Take a paper clip or pin and press the button inside the hole for 10-15 seconds.
4. Wait until the Mi logo appears on the screen – this is a signal of a successful reset.

After the procedure, the bracelet will automatically reboot and require re-attachment to the account. If the screen does not catch fire, check the battery power or repeat the action.

⚠️ Note: Do not use sharp objects (needles, knives) to press the button - this can damage the contacts.

Method 3: Reset via hidden menu (for power users)

This method is suitable if the first two did not work or you want to selectively reset individual settings (for example, only alarms or notifications).

How to open the hidden menu:

1. On the main screen of the bracelet, swipe down 5 times in a row (from the top edge to the bottom).
2. After the vibration, a menu with items in Chinese will appear.
3. Find the icon with the image of the gear and arrow (usually the 3rd or 4th item).
4. Tap it and confirm the reset by pressing ✓.

If the menu doesn’t open, try repeating the sequence faster or slower – the Mi Band 4 sensor sometimes doesn’t recognize gestures well.

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If the bracelet is no longer synced after resetting through a hidden menu, remove it from the device list in Mi Fit and re-attach it. Sometimes changing the region in the application settings (for example, from Russia to China) helps.

What to do after resetting: set up Mi Band 4 from scratch

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

1. Link the device to your Xiaomi account via Mi Fit.
2. Update the firmware (if a new version is available).
3. Set up notifications (incoming calls, SMS, messengers).
4. Activate monitoring functions (pulse, sleep, steps).
5. Sync your data with Google Fit or Apple Health (if necessary).

If the bracelet does not detect the pulse or does not count steps after the bracelet is tied, check:

• 🔘 Proper wear (the sensor should fit tightly to the wrist).
• 📲 Permissions for Mi Fit in smartphone settings (access to geodata, notifications).
• 🔄 Firmware version (in Mi Fit) → Device profile → Update of the PO).

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After resetting the Mi Band 4, you may need to recalibrate the pedometer. To do this, walk 20-30 steps with the bracelet, then check the accuracy in the application.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even after the correct reset, users face problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If none of these things worked, maybe the problem is the hardware, like a bloated battery can block the reset button and a damaged plume can shut down the sensor, and in those cases, you'd better go to Xiaomi's service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 4 reset