How to reset on Xiaomi fitness bracelet: all ways

Modern wearable gadgets from Xiaomi and Huami are famous for their autonomy and reliability, but even the most advanced devices have software failures. Sometimes the tracker stops responding to touch, refuses to sync with the smartphone or simply begins to show incorrect data about the pulse and steps. In such situations, the owner needs to know how to reset on a Xiaomi fitness bracelet to bring the device back to life without going to the service center.

The process of returning to factory settings may be required not only when errors occur, but also when you sell the device to a new owner or when you change the main smartphone. It is important to understand that there are different methods of recovery: through the menu of the tracker itself, through a mobile application or forced reboot. The choice of the specific method depends on the model of your gadget and the degree of its "hang".

In this guide, we will take a look at all the current reset methods for popular models, including the Mi Band 4, 5, 6, 7 and older versions, we will look at the nuances of working with the Mi Fitness and Zepp Life application, and also touch on the technical aspects of disconnecting the device from the account.

Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure

Before you start radical measures, you need to perform a number of preparatory actions, which will help to avoid losing important data about training and ensure that the process will be successful. Backup is the first thing you should take care of, since a complete reset will delete all the accumulated data from the memory of the tracker.

Make sure your device has a battery charge of at least 30-40%.If the gadget turns off during the reset process, especially if it is associated with a firmware update, this can lead to serious software errors.

⚠️ Attention: If your bracelet is heavily got stuck and unresponsive to the screen, menu preparation is not possible, in which case immediately go to the section on forced reboot or reset via the application.

Open the app that your tracker is attached to (most commonly Zepp Life or Mi Fitness) and wait for the data to sync, which is critical to keeping your past-day activity history.

For models with GPS support and independent communication modules, it is also recommended to check the Bluetooth settings on the smartphone itself. Sometimes a simple disconnection and re-pairing solve the problem without completely resetting.

• 📱 Check the battery level of the tracker (preferably more than 30%).
• ☁️ Perform forced data synchronization in the application.
• 🔗 Make sure that Bluetooth on your smartphone is on and running consistently.
• 🔐 Remember or write down account passwords if you need to re-authorize.

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Before resetting, open up your current week's statistics in the app and take screenshots. Sometimes the data doesn't sync to the cloud, and screenshots can help you reconstruct the workout pattern.

Reset via Zepp Life and Mi Fitness

The safest and most recommended way is to use official software. The Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit) and Mi Fitness app interface allows you to remotely control the tracker settings. This method is ideal if the device is working normally, but you need to clean it before selling or reconnecting.

The process starts with opening the device profile in the app, finding your bracelet icon in the top corner of the home screen or in the Profile section, then going down the options list to the very end, where the system settings are usually located.

You need to find Unbind or Unununplug in the device management menu, and clicking on this button will initiate the deactivation process, and the system will alert you that all data will be deleted from the device, but will remain in the account cloud if the sync is successful.

⚠️ Warning: After selecting the "Off" item, the tracker will return to the factory settings, but will remain tied to your Mi Account until it is re-add or completely cleaned through the menu of the bracelet itself (if the model allows you to use it).

If your goal is simply to reconnect the bracelet to another phone, just untie it, and if you want to completely clean the device, you may need to take an extra step to the tracker’s menu after untieing it.

Resetting settings through the menu of the bracelet itself

Many modern models, such as the Mi Band 6, 7, 8 and Smart Band series, have their own control interface, allowing you to reset without the help of a smartphone, which is especially useful if the phone is lost, damaged or simply out of access zone.

To access the system settings, you need to unlock the tracker screen and swipe to find the Settings section (cog icon). Inside this section, you should look for System or Reset. Depending on the firmware version, the path may vary slightly.

Once you select the reset point, the system will request a confirmation of the action, usually a long press on the touch button or swipe to the side, the device will warn that all data will be deleted, and once you confirm the action, you will see the MI or Zepp logo, which signals the beginning of the process.

It is important not to touch the screen or try to connect the charger when the boot logo appears. Interrupting the process can lead to a software failure, after which the device will have to be carried to the service.

• ⚙️ Find the Settings icon in the main menu of the bracelet.
• 🔄 Select "System" or "Device Settings".
• 🗑️ Click on the "Reset" or "Reset" option".
• ✅ Confirm the action by swipe or pressing a button.

Forced reset when getting stuck

A situation where the monitor screen goes out but the device does not turn off, or when the sensor stops responding to any commands, is called a "freeze" in which case standard methods will not work and a Hard Reset is required.

For most Xiaomi fitness bracelets, the universal forced reboot method is to set the device to charge. Connecting to a power source often initiates a system reboot if it is in a freeze state.

If charging doesn't work, you can try the "waste" method. Leave the device on until the battery is completely down and the screen goes out. Then put it on charge. When you turn on, many models automatically start the system check process.

There is also a method that is relevant for some touch-button models: try to pinch the button (touch area) for 15-20 seconds. Although this works more often on the watch, some versions of the firmware bracelets respond to prolonged pressing with a reboot.

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Main point: Forced battery discharge is a last resort, only if the software and charging methods fail within a few minutes. 10-15 minute.

Elimination of synchronization errors after reset

Once you have reset on Xiaomi fitness bracelet, the device goes into pairing mode, at which point users often face difficulties: the phone does not see the tracker or gives an error "The device is already tethered".

The first thing you need to do is remove the old pairing from your smartphone's Bluetooth settings. Find the name of your bracelet (like Mi Band 5) in the device list and press Forget this device. This will clear the cache of connections.

Then open the app and start looking for a new device. If the search doesn't work, try rebooting the smartphone itself. Often, Bluetooth background services on Android or iOS require a restart for the scan to work properly.

In rare cases, it may be necessary to clear the cache of the Zepp Life or Mi Fitness app itself through the phone's operating system settings, which helps if the app has accumulated erroneous data about its previous configuration.

• 📶 Remove the device from the Bluetooth list in your phone settings.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to update communication services.
• 🧹 Clear the fitness tracker app's cache in settings Android/iOS.
• 🔍 Make sure that geolocation (GPS) It is included because it is needed for search.

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