Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Reset: A Complete Guide to Problem Solutions

Why You Should Reset Mi Band 4 and When to Avoid It

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet is one of the most popular wearables on the market, but even it sometimes requires a “reset”: factory reset solves most software problems, from screen freezes to phone incorrect synchronization. But before you rush to extremes, it’s worth considering: is it always justified?

Typical situations where resetting is really necessary:

• 🔄 Mi Band 4 bracelet does not sync with Mi Fit or Zepp Life app despite multiple reconnection attempts.
• 📱 After updating the firmware, artifacts appeared on the screen or the device began to discharge in a few hours.
• 🔒 You sell or transfer the bracelet to another person and want to delete all personal data (steps, pulse, notifications).
• 🛠️ The device is stuck in charging mode (the indicator constantly flashes, but does not turn on).

But there are cases where resetting will not only not help, but also exacerbate the problem:

• ⚡ The bracelet does not hold charge due to a worn-out battery (reset will not restore battery capacity).
• 💧 Moisture fell under the body - here you need physical drying or repair.
• 📶 Communication problems due to outdated Bluetooth version on smartphone (update phone firmware).

Preparing for reset: what to save and what to lose forever

Before you press the reset button, it is important to understand that all data on the bracelet will be deleted irrevocably.

• 📊 Activity history (steps, jogging, calories burned) over the past month.
• ❤️ Heart rate and stress levels (if not synchronized with the cloud).
• ⏰ Settings of alarms, reminders and notifications.
• 🎨 Custom dials (if not saved in your Mi Account profile).

To minimize losses:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app and wait for full data synchronization.
2. Take screenshots of current settings (such as an alarm list or tied notifications).
3. If you use third-party dials, save their files (.bin) on your phone.

Synchronize data with the cloud

Take a picture of the alarm clock settings

Save custom dials files

Charge the bracelet by at least 50%

Untie the device from the account (optional)

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⚠️ Warning: If you reset the bracelet before selling, be sure to untie it from your Mi Account account through the app settings. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to link the device to their phone.

Method 1: Mi Fit application soft reset (without data loss) If the Mi Band 4 bracelet is working but is not stable (for example, it counts steps incorrectly or does not show notifications), try a soft reset. This method does not delete data, but only restarts the system. Open the Mi Fit app (or Zepp Life for newer versions). → Mi Smart Band 4 → Scroll down and select Reboot device. Confirm action and wait for the bracelet to reboot (takes up). ~30 seconds. If you have problems after rebooting, move to a full reset. Also, a soft reset is useful when the bracelet is used: 🔋 It quickly discharges after updating the firmware. 📵 Does not vibrate at notifications, although settings are enabled. 🕒 Shows the wrong time (usually synchronization with the phone helps). 💡If the bracelet still glides after a soft reset, try turning off and turn on Bluetooth on the phone again – sometimes the problem lies in the connection, not in the device itself.

Method 2: Complete reset via bracelet settings (hard reset)

When a soft reboot doesn't work, it's time for a hard reset, which deletes all the data and returns the bracelet to factory status, and important, after the procedure, you need to re-link the device to your account.

Step-by-step:

1. On the Mi Band 4 bracelet, swipe your finger up the screen to open the menu.
2. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings (cogs) and tap it.
3. Scroll to Reset (or Reset in English firmware).
4. Confirm the action by selecting Yes (some firmware versions will require holding the OK button for 3 seconds).
5. The bracelet will reset and show a welcome screen, as after purchase.

If the Mi Band 4 screen doesn’t respond to touch, try an alternative way to do this:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Hold the touch button under the screen for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. After the reboot, try resetting through the menu.

⚠️ Note: Some informal firmware may not have Settings Reset option. In this case, use a physical button reset (described in the next section).

Method 3: Hardware reset (if the bracelet does not respond to touch)

If the Mi Band 4 screen is frozen or the device is not turned on, the last option is hardware reset, which works even with a fully discharged battery (if the bracelet reacts to charging at all).

Instructions:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger (preferably the original).
2. Hold the touch button under the screen for 20-30 seconds until you feel the vibration.
3. Release the button and wait for the Mi logo to appear – this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. If the screen is black, repeat the procedure by holding the button for up to 40 seconds.

What to do if the bracelet does not respond even to hardware reset:

• 🔌 Try another charger (sometimes the problem is in the cable or power supply).
• 🕒 Leave the bracelet on charge for 1-2 hours – it is possible that the battery is completely discharged.
• 🔧 If nothing helps, the problem may be a hardware fault (for example, a screen plume has detached).

How to restore the bracelet after resetting: step-by-step setting

After a successful reset, the Mi Band 4 will return to factory status, and to reuse all the features, you must go through the initial setup:

Step 1: Linking to an account

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app.
2. Slip on + Add the device and select Mi Smart Band 4.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen by confirming the pairing on the bracelet (click on the tick on the device screen).

Step 2: Set up the basic parameters

• 🕒 Set the right time (synchronizes automatically with your phone).
• ⏰ Set alarms and reminders of inactivity.
• 📱 Enable notifications for calls and messages (in the Notifications section).
• 🎨 Select the dial (both standard and downloadable from the Internet are available).

Step 3: Data recovery

• If the data was synchronized with the cloud before the reset, the activity history will be restored automatically.
• To manually restore dials, use saved files (.bin) through apps like Notify & Fitness for Mi Band.

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After resetting, the bracelet may require a firmware update. Don't ignore this notice, as outdated software often causes repeated failures.

Common Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple procedure like resetting can go wrong, and here are some common user errors and ways to prevent them:

Mistake 1: Resetting without decoupling from your account

• 🔗 If you don’t untie the bracelet from the Mi Account before selling it, the new owner won’t be able to tie it down.
• 📱 Solution: Go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Untie the device.

Mistake 2: Interrupting the discharge process

• ⏱️ If you release the button too early (before vibration), the reset will not occur.
• ⚡ Solution: Hold the button for at least 20 seconds, even if the screen is out.

Mistake 3: Using a non-original cable

• ⚡ Cheap chargers may not provide enough current to reset.
• 🔌 Solution: Use the original cable or certified analogue.

Mistake 4: Ignoring updates after reset

• 📲 Old firmware may contain bugs, which will cause the bracelet to stop again.
• 🔄 Solution: Update the software through the Device Profile → Firmware update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Mi Band 4