How to reset the settings on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Sooner or later, every wearable electronics owner faces the need to return the device to factory parameters. For the popular Xiaomi Mi Band 2 model, this may be necessary when selling the gadget, transferring it to another user or when software failures occur. The process of restoring the original state is not trivial, as in smartphones, and requires understanding the specifics of the tracker firmware.

Unlike the current versions, the second Mi Band bracelet has its own unique features of interaction with the mobile application. Full data reset is often confused with a simple disconnect from the phone, which is a mistake. It is important to distinguish between a Bluetooth disconnection and the actual cleaning of the internal memory of the device from accumulated statistics and bindings.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the available methods for getting your device back out of the box, learn about standard procedures through official software, and the hidden capabilities available to advanced users, which will solve most of the problems with synchronization and display of data.

When forced resetting of the bracelet is required

There are several situations where you need to interfere with the software of the tracker, and most often users are looking for a way to reset the Mi Band 2 before selling the device, which is critical to protecting personal information, as the device may remain traces of activity, routes and biometrics.

Another common scenario is a software glitch: the bracelet may stop syncing, hang on the screensaver or display the time incorrectly, in such cases, a simple reboot (switch off and on) often does not help, and a deeper impact on the system is required.

• 🔄 Selling or transferring the device to a new owner – all personal data must be deleted.
• 🐛 Removing software errors – if the tracker is getting stuck or does not respond to touch.
• 📱 Pairing problems – when the bracelet is not visible in the list of available Bluetooth devices.
• 📉 Resetting statistics – wanting to start with a clean slate without deleting the history in the app.

It is worth noting that regular flashing is not required for no reason. The Mi Band 2 system is quite stable, and most users never resort to radical measures. However, knowing these methods is a must-have skill for any owner of Xiaomi smart appliances.

⚠️ Warning: Before performing any reset actions, make sure the bracelet battery is at least 30%. interruption of the data recording process due to discharge may cause permanent damage to the software.

Preparation for procedure: disconnection in annex

The first and most important step before any intervention is to properly disable the device in the software shell. The standard way involves using the official Mi Fit application (or its current counterpart Zepp Life), through which most of the parameters of the tracker are controlled.

Open the app on your smartphone and go to the device profile, and you need to find the connection control item, which is usually located at the bottom of the setup list for a particular bracelet, and by clicking on the appropriate button, you initiate the detachment process.

Once the action is confirmed in the application, the communication will be severed. However, this is not a complete reset. User data and settings remain in the tracker's memory. To completely clean up, you need to perform additional actions, which will be discussed below. If you just reconnect the bracelet to the same phone, this step may be enough.

It’s also important to go to the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone itself, find the Mi Band 2 record in the list of conjugated devices and select the option “Forget the device” or “Unpair the pairing” to ensure that the phone does not automatically try to restore the connection to outdated encryption keys.

Method of detachment through smartphone settings

If the Mi Fit app is unavailable or not working properly, you can use the system settings of the Android or iOS operating system. This method is effective for forced disconnection, but, like the previous one, does not erase data from the tracker completely.

You need to go to your phone's settings menu. Find the connection section and select Bluetooth. From the list of available and saved devices, find the Mi Band 2. Click on the gear icon or information icon next to the name, you'll see the control menu.

Select the option "Unpair" or "Unpair." The phone will send a command to break the connection. The bracelet vibrates to confirm the action. After that, the device will go into standby mode connection. This is a useful step if you plan to connect the tracker to another smartphone.

There is a nuance that not everyone knows about: After detachment through the phone settings, the bracelet can remain in visibility for a while. If you do not reset through the menu of the tracker itself (if this option is available in your version of the firmware) or through special codes, it can automatically try to reconnect with the last known device when you turn on Bluetooth.

Use of secret codes for resetting (Advanced)

For the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, developers and enthusiasts have identified special combinations to allow the device to be controlled at a deeper level, one of which is using a secret menu available through certain actions with a pedometer or time.

One of the known ways is to set the alarm clock for a certain time or repeatedly press the touch button when seconds change to zero. However, the most reliable method for resetting is to use modified versions of applications or special commands if the bracelet supports debugging.

In some cases, the following sequence helps: set the time on the bracelet exactly at 00:00. Then quickly press the button 5-7 times in a row. If the firmware reacts, a hidden menu may appear, you can find Factory Reset or similar.

The sequence for entering the menu (optionally):


1. Synchronize time.




2. Wait 59 minutes.




3. At 00 seconds, press fast 5 times.

Be careful with the information on the Internet about the "magic buttons." Mi Band 2 firmware came in different versions, and what worked on earlier versions can be blocked in the updated ones. Secret codes are a powerful tool, but it requires execution accuracy.

Resetting through flashing device

The most radical and effective way to get the bracelet back to factory status is by flashing it, which completely replaces the device's program code, erasing all user data, settings and anchorages, the equivalent of formatting a hard drive on a computer.

To perform this operation, you will need a Windows computer, special software (such as nRF Connect or specialized utilities for Xiaomi) and a firmware file in.bin format.

The process is this: you upload a firmware file to the utility, initiate a connection to the bracelet and start the recording process. The bracelet screen can display the progress bar. At this point, you should absolutely not touch the device or move far from the signal source.

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Flashing is the only way to guarantee that all data is deleted and the device is returned to the “just out of the store” state, bypassing software anchor locks.

Once the process is complete, the bracelet will reboot, likely requiring a reset of the time and language, and a re-pairing procedure with the Mi Fit app as a new device.

Solution: Bracelet not reset

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where standard methods do not work: the bracelet continues to hang on the list of devices or does not respond to reset commands. Often this is due to the cache of the Bluetooth stack of the phone's operating system.

Try clearing the cache of the Mi Fit app and the Bluetooth system service. To do this, go to your phone's settings, find "Apps," select what you want, and click "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data." After that, restart your smartphone.

• 📵 Turn off Bluetooth on your phone, remove the battery from the bracelet (if possible constructively, which is rare for the Mi Band 2), or wait for full discharge.
• 🔋 Leave the bracelet discharged on 2-3 This will result in a total loss of volatile memory.
• 📲 Try connecting the bracelet to a phone with a different operating system (for example, iOS instead of Android).

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet has warmed up during an attempt to reset or firmware, immediately stop the operation and put the device aside.Heat may indicate a short circuit or a critical error of the power controller.

If nothing works, there may be a hardware malfunction, the memory controller may have failed, and software reset is impossible, in which case you need to contact the service center or replace the device.

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