How to reset Xiaomi Mi Band 1s Pulse: the full guide

Owners of the first generation of the popular fitness tracker from the Chinese giant often face the need to return the device to factory settings. Xiaomi Mi Band 1s Pulse model, despite its age, remains a reliable assistant for monitoring activity, but software failures do not bypass any electronics. Tracker freeze, failure to synchronize or permanent breaks of Bluetooth connection are typical symptoms that require intervention.

The procedure for completely clearing the memory of the gadget does not require the presence of complex tools or special technical knowledge. In most cases, it is enough to perform a sequence of actions through the official mobile application or, in more difficult cases, resort to the physical extraction of the capsule. Understanding the differences between soft and hard reset will help to avoid losing important training data if they have not already been transferred to the server.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods of resuscitation of the device, you will learn how to force the system to restart when standard methods do not work, and what nuances there is pairing after cleaning. It is important to follow the algorithms strictly so that you do not damage the software tracker forever.

Reasons for the need to reset settings

The main reason for resorting to the recovery procedure is the disruption of the tracker operating system. The internal memory of the Mi Band 1s Pulse is limited, and over time errors accumulate in the logs that interfere with the correct processing of data from the sensors, this can manifest itself in the form of a sharp increase in battery power consumption or a complete stop of counting steps.

Often users forget to untie the device before selling or transferring it to another person, in which case the new owner simply cannot register the tracker in his Mi Fit or Zepp Life profile.

There is also a risk of software conflicts after updating the firmware: If the process of writing new data is interrupted or error-free, the device may enter a cyclical reboot, in which case the only way to return to work is a complete firmware reflash or deep reset, which will delete the damaged system files.

• 🔋 Fast battery discharge with no apparent cause of activity.
• 📱 Inability to connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
• ❌ Errors in the transmission of pulse and sleep data.
• 🔄 Interface freeze or no response to touch.

⚠️ Before performing any cleaning actions, make sure that all important activity data is synchronized with the application’s cloud server, otherwise it will be irretrievably lost.

Sometimes the problem isn't with the bracelet itself, it's with the cache of the mobile app. Before you panic and try to break the device, try just clearing the cache of the program on your phone or reinstalling it, which helps in 30% of cases of "failures."

Software reset via the Mi Fit app

The most secure and recommended way for developers is to use official software. Mi Fit (or its modern counterpart Zepp Life) has built-in functionality to manage connected devices, a method that allows you to break the communication programmatically without having to physically affect the case.

First, you open the app on your smartphone and go to your user profile. Find your tracker in the list of devices. If the device shows as "unplugged" or "error," try reconnecting first. If this fails, proceed to the detachment procedure.

In the device management menu, you should find the item "Unlock" or "Unbind". Once confirmed, the application will send a command to clear the pairing keys. The tracker will return to standby (pairing) mode, and it can be connected as a new device or transferred to another user.

It is important to understand that software reset does not always delete all user data from the capsule's internal memory if it has been damaged.It primarily clears the pairing settings. Deep cleaning may require a more radical approach, described below.

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If the app doesn’t see the bracelet to detach, try temporarily turning off Bluetooth on your phone and then turning it back on before starting the procedure.

Hardware method: extraction of the capsule

Xiaomi Mi Band 1s Pulse is structurally different from the newer versions in that its tracker capsule is removable.It is the only reliable way to perform a hard reset when software methods are powerless. Removing the battery from the device's circuit ensures complete shutdown of the chips.

To remove the capsule, you need to carefully remove the rubber strap. There are special slots on the inside of the belt where the tracker is inserted. Do not use sharp objects so as not to damage the silicone or the body of the sensor itself. Just bend the strap a little bit and squeeze the capsule with your fingers.

Once the capsule is removed, it must be left uncontacted with the charger or phone for a few minutes, which is the time it takes for the residual charge in the capacitors to dissipate and the RAM is completely cleared, and then the capsule can be inserted back into the strap.

• 👐 Carefully bend the strap at the place of attachment of the capsule.
• 🔍 Squeeze the tracker with your thumb on the inside.
• ⏳ Leave the capsule lying down. 3-5 minute.
• 🔌 Insert back to the characteristic click.

⚠️ Careful when removing the capsule: plastic fixtures on older models can be fragile and break if handled carelessly.

Once set back, the tracker should automatically turn on. If this does not happen, connect it to the charger. Indicators should light up, signaling the start of charging and successful completion of the reset cycle.

Method of complete battery discharge

If the capsule extraction is impossible or has not worked, there is an old but effective method based on the physics of lithium polymer batteries. Completely discharging the device to a deep discharge state leads to automatic shutdown of the power controller and resetting temporary errors in the system.

To implement this method, you need to leave the bracelet on until it completely ceases to respond to any action. The screen goes out, the vibration disappears, and the indicators stop burning even when you try to connect to charging. This process can take from several days to a week depending on the state of the battery.

Once the device is completely dead, leave it lying down without a connection for another 24 hours, a critical step in stabilizing the chemical processes inside the battery, then put the tracker on charge and don't touch it until the charge indicator appears.

This method often helps to revive the hanging devices that do not respond to buttons, but it is worth considering that regular deep discharge is harmful to modern batteries, so use this method only in emergency cases.

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The method of full discharge is a last resort and can shorten the overall life of the battery, only use it if other methods have not helped.

Bluetooth problems and re-synchronization

After a successful reset, the most important step is to re-sync correctly, and users often make the mistake of trying to connect the device immediately after the reset without removing the old profile from the smartphone’s Bluetooth settings, leading to a conflict of encryption keys.

Go to your phone's Bluetooth settings (Android or iOS). Find the Mi Band or MI Band 1S entry in the list of previously paired devices. Click on the gear or information icon and select "Forget the device" or "Cancel pairing." Only then you can start searching through the application.

The Mi Fit app requires the exact matching of regional settings. If your account is registered in one region and your phone settings in another, there may be connection issues. Make sure geolocation is enabled, as current versions of the OS require this to work with Bluetooth scanning.

• 📡 Remove the device from the Bluetooth list in your phone settings.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone before trying to connect again.
• 🌍 Check the region in the Mi Fit app settings.
• 📍 Allow access to geo-position for the application.

⚠️ Attention! Do not try to connect the bracelet directly through the phone's Bluetooth settings menu - pairing should only occur through the Mi Fit application interface.

If you don't have the device, try connecting it to another smartphone, which will help localize the problem: if the other phone is working, then the problem is in your main phone's Bluetooth module or software.

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When re-synchronizing, keep your phone and bracelet as close together as possible (no more than 10-15 cm) to ensure a stable signal.

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