How to reset Xiaomi bracelet to factory settings: all ways

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets are some of the most popular wearables on the market, but even they sometimes require a complete reset. You may have experienced screen freezes, sync errors with Mi Fitness (formerly Zepp Life), or just want to sell the bracelet and delete all personal data.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of resetting for Mi Band models. 5/6/7/8, And you'll learn how to do it through the app, the physical button, and what to do if the bracelet doesn't respond to reset and requires a forced reset. We will pay special attention to the nuances for firmware with regional restrictions (for example, Chinese versions). NFC).

When do I need to reset the Xiaomi bracelet?

Resetting to factory settings is a last resort, but sometimes it is necessary. Here are the typical situations where the procedure is justified:

• 🔄 Bracelet does not sync with the smartphone despite repeated attempts to reconnect.
• 🐢 Slow work: lags when scrolling the menu, hanging when measuring the pulse.
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge (e.g. Mi Band 7 keeps charge less than a day instead of the promised 15).
• 🔒 Errors after firmware updates, especially if you’ve installed beta versions.
• 📱 Changing the smartphone or Xiaomi account to which the bracelet is tied.

Before you start, check out the simple solutions:

1. Reset the bracelet (for Mi Band 6/7/8: press the touch button for 10 seconds).
2. Upgrade the Mi Fitness app to the latest version in Google Play or App Store.
3. Make sure that your smartphone has Bluetooth 5.0+ enabled and permissions for the app.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete all data from the bracelet, including training history, alarm settings and activity profiles. If the bracelet is synced with Xiaomi account, some data can be restored after re-attachment.

Method 1: Reset via Mi Fitness (Zepp Life)

The safest and most recommended method is to use the official app, which is suitable for all models, including the Mi Band 8 with firmware 1.16.0+.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for newer versions).
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your bracelet.
3. Scroll down and press Untie the device.
4. Confirm the action - the bracelet will automatically perform the reset.

If the item is not untie the device:

• 🔍 Go to the bracelet settings → Additionally. → Resetting settings.
• 📱 On some firmware, the path may be different: Profile → Settings → Remove the device.

Make sure the bracelet is at least 50% charged |

Close background applications on your smartphone |

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network|

Shut down. VPN (can block synchronization)-->

After resetting, the Xiaomi bracelet will reboot and show the code for the new binding. If the screen does not respond, try a forced reboot (press the button for 15 seconds).

⚠️ Note: On Chinese versions of bracelets (with suffix) CN In the model name, application reset may not work due to regional constraints. In this case, use hardware reset (method 2).

Method 2: Hardware reset (button on bracelet)

If the bracelet doesn't respond to commands from the app or you don't have access to your smartphone, you can reset directly on the device. This method works for all models, but requires exact adherence to the button retention time.

Instructions for Mi Band 5/6/7:

1. Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on a flat surface.
2. Find the physical button (on the Mi Band 5 - under the screen, on the Mi Band 7 - on the side).
3. Press the button for 10-15 seconds until the vibration and the Mi logo appear.
4. Release the button and the bracelet will start the reset process (it will take up to 2 minutes).

Instructions for Mi Band 8:

• 🔋 Hold the button for 20 seconds (new chip takes longer).
• 📱 If the screen flashes red, the reset was successful.
• 🔄 After the reset, the bracelet will show QR-rebound.

On some firmware (especially Chinese) the hardware reset is blocked, in which case the combination with the charger will help:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Press the button for 30 seconds.
3. Turn off the cable, the bracelet must reset.

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If the bracelet gives an E1 or E2 error after reset, it means a problem with the heart sensor. Try re-synchronizing it with the app or contact the service center.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Band Tools (for advanced users)

The Mi Band Tools app (available for Android) allows you to perform advanced settings, including forced resets. This method is useful if the standard methods do not work, but requires caution.

How to reset with Mi Band Tools:

1. Download and install Mi Band Tools from Google Play.
2. Connect the bracelet to the application (it may be necessary to uncouple from Mi Fitness).
3. Go to the Tools section → Factory Reset.
4. Confirm the action - the bracelet will reset.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ It even works with “bricks” (bracelets that are not included).
• 🔧 Allows you to select the firmware region (for example, change the CN Globally).
• 📊 Saves the log of operations to roll back changes.

⚠️ Warning: Mi Band Tools may cause loss of functionality NFC If you're not sure what you're doing, you should go to the service center.

Frequent Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple reset procedure can go wrong. Here are the typical mistakes and their solutions:

If the bracelet after reset is not determined by the smartphone, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and bracelet.
• 📱 Remove the Mi Fitness app cache in your phone settings.
• 🔌 Connect the bracelet to another smartphone for the test.

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If the bracelet after reset shows the inscription Pairing..., but does not connect – check whether the antivirus or VPN connection to the servers of Xiaomi is blocked.

How to recover data after resetting?

The reset removes all local data from the wristband, but some of the information can be recovered if it was synced with the Xiaomi account.

What can be returned:

• 📊 Training history of the past 30 days (stored in the cloud).
• ⏰ Alarm settings (if saved in profile).
• 🏆 Achievements (e.g. record steps).

What's lost forever:

• 🩺 Sleep data for the last 7 days (stored only on the bracelet).
• ⚡ Screen settings (brightness, order of widgets).
• 🔑 Local notifications (unsynchronized with the phone).

To recover the data:

1. Link the bracelet to the same Xiaomi account as before.
2. In the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → Health Data → Sync.
3. Wait 5-10 minutes – the activity history should appear in the statistics.

⚠️ Note: If you used Mi Band with multiple accounts, the data may be duplicated or conflicted.Before reset, export the story to Google Fit or Apple Health.

Resetting the bracelet before selling: what to do?

If you plan to sell or transfer the bracelet to another person, it is not enough to simply reset the settings, you need to completely remove the link to your account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use the device.

Step-by-step checklist before sale:

Untie the bracelet from Xiaomi account in Mi Fitness|

Perform hardware reset (button)|

Remove the bracelet from the list of trusted devices in the account |

Check the health of NFC (if any) |

Take a photo of the serial number for guarantee-->

Pay special attention NFC-The Mi Band 7 Pro is a model of the Mi Band 7 Pro):

• 💳 Remove all associated bank cards in the Mi Pay app.
• 🔐 Reset the password for payments (if you have set it).
• 📱 Untie the bracelet from Google Pay or Apple Pay if you used it to pay for it.

If the customer complains that the bracelet is not connected, check:

• 🔗 Is there any link to your account (go to Mi Fitness and delete the device).
• 🌍 Is the region correctly selected in the bracelet settings (Chinese models may not work in Europe).
• 📋 Does the antivirus block the connection with the bracelet on the buyer’s phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions