How to reset Xiaomi Mi Band 6 to factory settings: all ways

Why would you want to reset the Mi Band 6?

The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 fitness bracelet is one of the most popular wearables on the market, but even with it, sometimes problems arise. Resetting to factory settings helps solve most software failures, from freezes and synchronization errors to notification or battery problems. For example, if the bracelet stopped displaying correctly the data about steps, pulse or does not sync with the Mi Fitness application (formerly Mi Fit), reset often becomes the only working solution.

Another common situation is that the device is being prepared to be sold or transferred to another person, in which case the reset deletes all personal data: activity history, alarm settings, tied accounts. It is important to understand that after resetting the Mi Band 6 will become “clean” as after purchase, and it will have to be reconfigured through the application. PIN-The screen unlock code or bracelet is constantly rebooted.

But before you start, make sure that the problem really requires drastic measures, sometimes it helps to just restart the device or reinstall the application on your smartphone, and if you are determined to reset, choose the appropriate method from our instructions.

Method 1: Reset via the Mi Fitness app

The safest and most recommended method is to use an official application, which is suitable if you have access to a smartphone on which the bracelet is tied and there are no critical malfunctions in the Mi Band 6. This method stores all data in the Xiaomi cloud, which will allow you to restore the activity history after re-binding.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Select your Mi Band 6 from the list of devices (if there are more than one).
3. Go to Device Profile → Settings → Reset to factory settings.
4. Confirm the action by clicking Untie the device.

After that, the bracelet will automatically reboot and be ready for a new binding. Please note: if the application does not have Reset, upgrade it to the latest version through Google Play or the App Store.

Update Mi Fitness to the latest version

Connect your smartphone to the Internet

The charge of the bracelet should be > 20%

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⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet doesn't appear on the list of available devices to connect after resetting, try restarting Bluetooth on your smartphone or reinstalling the app. Resetting your phone's network settings rarely helps.

Method 2: Hardware reset through the button of the bracelet

If the Mi Band 6 doesn’t respond to touch, doesn’t sync with your phone, or you just can’t access the app, a physical reset via a button will help, which works even when the screen is locked or the bracelet is “hung”.

How to perform a hardware reset:

• 🔋 Disconnect the bracelet from the charger (if it was connected).
• 📱 Find a physical button on the body of the Mi Band 6 (it is located under the touch screen, closer to the charging connector).
• 🔘 Press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears on the screen.
• 🔄 Release the button – the bracelet will start the reset process and reboot.

Once the reboot is complete, the screen will show a welcome message in Chinese or English (depending on the firmware), which means that the reset was successful, and you can now tie the bracelet to a new or the same smartphone via Mi Fitness.

Method 3: Reset when you lose your phone or account access

When you lose your smartphone or forget your Xiaomi account, it makes it difficult, but it doesn’t make it impossible, and then the hardware reset (as described in Method 2) will be your primary tool.

Once reset, the bracelet will be ready to be linked to the new account, but if you want to retrieve the old data (step history, pulse history, etc.), you will need to:

1. Restore access to your previous Xiaomi account via email or phone number.
2. Install Mi Fitness on your new smartphone and log in to the same account.
3. Link the bracelet – data must be downloaded from the cloud automatically.

If you don’t remember your account and have not tied your email to your bracelet, you can’t recover your activity history — it’s only stored in the Xiaomi cloud, in which case you’ll get a completely clean device after the reset without the ability to return the old data.

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Before selling the bracelet, be sure to untie it from your account via Mi Fitness.Even if you have made a reset, the old owner can theoretically restore access to your data through the cloud.

What to do after resetting: set up Mi Band 6 from scratch

After a successful reset, the bracelet will display a welcome screen, and the next steps depend on whether you want to link it to a new or an old account, and the setup process is as follows:

• 📱 Install the Mi Fitness app (if it doesn’t already exist) and sign up/log in to your account.
• 🔍 In the Devices section, click Add Device and select Mi Smart Band 6.
• 📶 Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and wait until the bracelet appears in the list of available.
• 🔄 Follow the instructions on the screen: confirm the pairing on the bracelet (touch the ticks) and on your smartphone.

Once anchored, it is recommended that:

• 🔋 Update the bracelet firmware to the latest version (Device Profile section) → Update of the PO).
• ⏰ Set up alarm clocks, reminders and activity goals.
• 🔒 Install PIN-code to unlock the screen (if necessary).

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet is not determined by the app after reset, try: Reboot the smartphone; Remove the bracelet from the list of associated Bluetooth devices in the phone settings; Reset the network settings on the smartphone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the reset done correctly, users sometimes encounter problems, and consider typical situations and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be the hardware of the bracelet, in which case it is recommended to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center, especially if the device is still warranty. Do not try to disassemble the bracelet yourself, this may lead to a loss of warranty.

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If the bracelet is unstable after reset (spontaneous reboots, incorrect display of data), the most likely problem is the firmware. Try manually update the software through Mi Fitness or reset again.

How to avoid data loss during resetting

Many users are afraid to drop the Mi Band 6 for fear of losing their history of training, sleeping and other activities.

• ☁️ Regularly sync data with the Xiaomi cloud. for this, just open the Mi Fitness app at least once every 2-3 days.
• 📤 Export your history manually: in Mi Fitness go to Profile → Settings → Export data and save the file to your phone or cloud.
• 🔄 Create backup copies of bracelet settings through your Device Profile → Settings → Backup.
• 📱 Link your account to your email, not just your phone number, making it easier to restore access.

If you plan to sell the bracelet, before reset it is necessary to:

1. Synchronize all data with the cloud.
2. Untie the bracelet from your Mi Fitness account.
3. Reset the settings to factory.

Once reset, all local data on the bracelet will be deleted, but information in the Xiaomi cloud will remain if you did not delete the account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 6 reset