Reset Xiaomi Mi Band 2 to factory settings: All ways (2026)

Why Mi Band 2 might be needed and what it does

The 2016 Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is still popular with users for its simplicity and reliability, but even such a time-tested device sometimes requires a complete reset, ranging from trivial synchronization errors to serious software failures when the bracelet fails to respond to touch or display data correctly.

Hard reset is a last resort that erases all user data from the device: steps, pulse, alarm settings and notifications, but in some cases it is the only way to bring the Mi Band 2 back to life.

• 🔄 It is stuck on the Mi logo and does not turn on further;
• 📱 Not synced with Mi Fit or Zepp Life;
• 🔋 It quickly discharges after updating the firmware;
• 🛠️ Disconnected or Sync Failed Error.

It's important to understand that resets don't fix hardware problems like a broken screen or a broken battery, but in 80 percent of software problems, they help restore performance. Next, we'll look at all the ways that we can do this, including the hidden features that aren't written about in the official manuals.

Method 1: Soft reset via Mi Fit or Zepp Life

If the bracelet is switched on and synced to a smartphone, the safest method is to reset via an official app, which saves some data (such as activity history) but deletes personal settings.

Instructions for Mi Fit (relevant to versions 4.6.0 and later):

1. Open the application and go to the Profile section → Mi Band 2.
2. Tap the three-point menu (⋮) top-right.
3. Select the item Disable the device.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (the bracelet vibrates).
5. Reboot the Mi Band 2 by holding the touch button for 10 seconds.

For Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit in some regions), the path is slightly different:

Profile → Devices → Mi Band 2 → Settings (⚙️) → Disable

⚠️ Warning: Once the app is disabled, the bracelet automatically resets the paired keys, so to use the notifications again, you have to re-allow access to the contacts and the keys to be reset. SMS phone-setting.

Disable the bracelet from Bluetooth in the phone settings

Close background applications (especially messengers)

Make sure your phone has Wi-Fi or mobile internet on

Remember the current alarm settings (they will reset)

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Method 2: Hard reset through a button (if the bracelet does not respond)

When the Mi Band 2 is getting stuck on the screensaver, not turned on or detected by the phone, a hardware reset will help, which erases all data without recovery, but returns the bracelet to a "clean" state.

Step-by-step:

1. Remove the bracelet capsule from the strap.
2. Find on the back side a small hole next to the charging connector - this is the reset button.
3. Take a paper clip or toothpick and hold the button for 15-20 seconds until you feel the vibration.
4. Release the button and wait for the reboot (the Mi logo will appear on the screen).

If the bracelet doesn’t vibrate after 20 seconds of holding, try:

• 🔋 Connect it to charging for 10 minutes, then reset;
• 📱 Install the Mi Fit app on another phone and try syncing;
• 🔄 Repeat the procedure 2-3 times with an interval of 1 minute.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal objects (needles, pins) to press the reset button - this can damage the contacts inside the capsule.

Method 3: Firmware reset (advanced method)

If standard methods don't work, you can try reflashing the Mi Band 2 manually, which requires a computer and special software, but often saves brick-and-brick devices.

You'll need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11;
• 🔌 Charging cable for Mi Band 2;
• 📁 Firmware for your version of the bracelet (you can download on the forums of Xiaomi fans);
• 🛠️ Programme MiBand2Tool or Gadgetbridge.

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect the bracelet to your computer via a charging cable (use it). USB-hub if ports on the PC do not recognize the device).
2. Start MiBand2Tool and select the Flash Firmware option.
3. Specify the path to the firmware file (usually with the.fw or.bin extension).
4. Press Start and wait until the process is complete (the bracelet will reboot automatically).

⚠️ Warning: Unstitched bracelets after manual updates may lose support for Russian language or some functions (for example, weather display).Be sure to check the compatibility of the file with your model before firmware - the wrong version can permanently disable the device.

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If the bracelet doesn't turn on after firmware, try waking it up by plugging it in while holding the touch button for 30 seconds, which works in 60% of dead devices after a failed update.

Method 4: Reset via engineering menu (hidden function)

A little-known way is to use the engineering menu that is available on some versions of the firmware, which allows you to reset your settings without losing your pace and heart rate.

How to get into the engineering menu:

1. Open the Mi Fit app and connect the bracelet.
2. Go to Profile → Mi Band 2 → Settings → About the device.
3. Tap 10 times on the string version of the firmware (should appear audible signal).
4. Back up, a new Engineering Mode will appear in the settings.
5. Select Reset Settings and confirm the action.

This method does not work on all wristbands, as Xiaomi gradually removes access to the engineering menu in new firmware. If there is no Engineering Mode item, use other methods.

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The Engineering Menu is the most gentle way to reset, as it does not affect activity data, but it is only available on firmware older than 1.0.1.20.

What to do if the reset did not help: diagnosis of malfunctions

If Mi Band 2 still doesn't work after all the manipulations, the problem may be deeper.

If you suspect a hardware breakdown, check:

• 🔍 Charging contacts -- often oxidized or contaminated. Clean them with alcohol;
• 💧 Traces of moisture - even if the bracelet is waterproof (IP67), Long-term exposure to water can damage the cost;
• 🔋 Battery bloating – if the bracelet body is deformed, stop using immediately.

For accurate diagnosis, you can use the test mode:

1. Charge the bracelet to 100%.


2 Hold the touch button for 5 seconds until the test screen appears.




3. scroll through the menu with swipes up/down - check the reaction of the display, vibrations and sensors.

How to recover data after resetting

Once reset, all the Mi Band 2 settings go back to factory settings, but some of the data can be recovered.

Activity history:

• 📊 In the Mi Fit app, go to Profile → Data data → History. There's statistics from the last 30 days;
• 📥 Export data to Google Fit or Apple Health before reset – it will remain intact;
• 📧 Set up automatic cloud sync in Xiaomi account settings.

Notification settings:

• 🔔 After re-syncing, allow notifications to be accessed again in your phone settings (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Notifications);
• 📱 Check if notifications block power saving mode or third-party applications (e.g. Clean Master).

Alarm clocks and targets:

• ⏰ All alarm clocks will have to be reset. Tip: take screenshots of the screens with the current settings before resetting;
• 🎯 Step and sleep goals are reset – set them again in Profile → Goals.

⚠️ Note: If you have used the Mi Band 2 with multiple phones, it may “forget” all previous devices after resetting. To avoid connection problems, untie the bracelet from all accounts in Mi Fit before resetting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Mi Band 2