Wearable electronics owners often face situations where the device stops syncing correctly with the smartphone or simply starts to "glutch" for no apparent reason.Setting reset is a versatile solution for most software failures in the Mi Fit and Xiaomi Wear ecosystem.This procedure returns the tracker to factory parameters, removing all accumulated temporary files and synchronization errors.
But before you start manipulating, it's important to understand the difference between simple re-binding and full formatting. If you plan to sell a gadget or transfer it to another user, data cleaning is mandatory. In cases where the bracelet simply lost touch, sometimes it's enough to break the connection in the application without resorting to radical measures.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods for restoring the health of your Mi Band and Xiaomi Smart Band. We will consider both software methods through the smartphone interface and hardware button combinations for models with touch control.
Preparation for discharge and disconnection
Before you start the process of complete cleaning, you need to properly prepare the bundle "smartphone-bracelet." Breaking the connection is the first and critical step that is often ignored by beginners. If you just turn off Bluetooth or move away from the phone, the device will remain in the application memory, which can cause errors when reconnecting after reset.
Open the app you used to control the tracker (most commonly Mi Fitness or Zepp Life) and go to the device profile. Find Device Management or just click on the image of your bracelet in the list of available gadgets.
In the menu that opens, you need to find the option "Unlock" or "Unbind." The system will warn you that all data will be deleted from the device, but will be stored in the account cloud. Confirm the action. Only after the successful unset message appears on the screen, you can move to the next steps.
☑️ Checklist before reset
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to reset settings if the bracelet battery is critically low (less than 10%). interruption of the process due to discharge may cause software damage and inability to turn on the device.
Reset via the menu of the fitness bracelet itself
Modern models such as the Mi Band 6, 7, 8 and Xiaomi Smart Band Pro series have a full touch interface and customization menu, which allows you to perform Hard Reset directly from the screen of the gadget, without the involvement of the smartphone, this method is especially useful if the phone is lost or the application is removed.
To start, unlock the bracelet screen by tapping the display or tapping the touch button. Swipe left or right (depending on the firmware version) find the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear. Inside the menu, scroll through the list all the way to the bottom where the System or Additional item is located.
Select Reset or Factory Reset. The system will request confirmation of action, as this will delete all unsaved activity data. Press the green tick or confirmation button. The device vibrates, the screen goes out, and in a few seconds the bracelet will reboot with factory settings.
What happens when you drop through the menu?
Use of Mi Fitness and Zepp Life
The main way to manage Xiaomi’s eco-sized is in mobile applications. Once you’ve completed the pre-breakdown described in the first section, the app will suggest performing a full reset or simply removing the device from the list. For models that don’t have their own reset menu (like the old Mi Band 2 or 3), this is the only software path.
Go to the app settings and find the Profile section. If the device still appears there, click on it and select Delete Device. In some versions of the software, additional authorization through the Mi Account password may be required to confirm eligibility for resetting.
After removing the tracker from the application, it is recommended to completely close the program (unload from RAM) and restart the smartphone.This will clear the cache of Bluetooth services of the phone's operating system, which often helps solve problems with re-detection of the gadget.
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Before re-pairing after reset, remove the old Bluetooth device profile from the phone’s system settings (Settings → Bluetooth → Find the device → Forget/Delete).
Hardware reset for models without touch screen
For older models, such as the Mi Band 1, 1S or earlier versions 2, the situation is complicated by the lack of a full interface, and these devices often use a hidden capacitive button (touch area) or a physical button on the body (depending on the modification of the strap).
On models with a touch button on the front side (usually a round notch under the logo), a series of quick presses are required, most often pressing and holding the button for 10-15 seconds until the device vibrates and the Mi logo appears. In some cases, a 5-fold press is required.
If you have a model with a removable capsule module (for example, the Mi Band 2 with an additional strap-button), you will need to physically remove the tracker from the silicone strap. At the end of the module there may be a hidden button or charging contacts, which specially closed (in very rare cases) or prolonged retention can initiate a reboot.
- 🔘 Mi Band 1/1S: Required. 5 Quickly press the touch button to call the menu, then long press to reset (depends on the firmware).
- 🔘 Mi Band 2: Prolonged pressing (about) 10-15 seconds) to the sensory area before the reset or vibration icon appears.
- 🔘 Removable module: Some versions require you to connect the device to the charger and simultaneously press the button (if it is at the docking station).
⚠️ Attention: On older models without a screen, the reset process does not appear visually until the very end. Focus on the nature of the vibration: a series of short vibrations usually means entering the pairing mode, and one long one - a successful reset or reset.
Comparison of discharge methods: table
To make it easier to choose the best way to restore your device, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you understand which formatting method is best for your particular situation, whether it is selling a device or fixing a software bug.
| Resetting method | Available models | Data retention in the annex | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the wristband menu | Mi Band 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Pro | Yes (data in the cloud) | Low. |
| Through the app (Untie) | All models. | Yes (until re-conjugated) | Low. |
| Hardware (button) | Mi Band 1, 2, 3 (partially) | No (data lost) | Medium |
| Full battery discharge | All models (extreme case) | No. | High (long) |
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The safest and fastest way is to use the built-in settings menu on the bracelet itself, as it is guaranteed to clear the cache without the risk of data loss in the Mi Cloud account.
Problem Solving: The bracelet is not reset
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where standard methods do not work: the bracelet freezes, does not respond to touch or endlessly twists the logo when loading, in which case alternative diagnostic and recovery methods are required.
First, try the deep discharge method. Leave the bracelet on until it sits completely and stops responding to charging. Leave it empty for 2-3 hours. Then put it on charge. Often after a full discharge cycle, the power controller resets the errors, and the device starts normally.
If the bracelet is visible in Bluetooth but not connected, try using third-party Bluetooth cache cleaners on Android (like Bluetooth Scanner) to remove junk records of old pairings. It's also worth checking if the phone has an update for the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app itself.
⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet heats up during charging after a failed reset and does not turn on, immediately disconnect it from the power source. This may indicate a malfunction of the battery or charge controller, requiring service intervention.