How to change the language in the Xiaomi Wear app: full instructions with pictures and tips

Xiaomi Wear (formerly Mi Fit) has become an integral part of Xiaomi’s smart device ecosystem, allowing you to manage Mi Band fitness bracelets, Xiaomi Watch smartwatches and other gadgets. One of the frequent problems users have is the need to change the interface language – whether it is after buying a device with an unfamiliar language by default or when moving to another country. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change the language, including hidden settings, solutions for different versions of the application and device models.

It’s important to understand that the process can vary depending on the app version (2023-2026), the smartphone operating system (Android or iOS), and even the regional firmware of the gadget. We’ve gathered up-to-date data for June 2026, given the latest updates to Xiaomi Wear and Zepp Life. If you encounter an application language that doesn’t change or resets, here you’ll find reasons and solutions.

The article will be useful to the owners of the following devices: Mi Band 7/8 Pro, Xiaomi Watch 2/2 Pro/S3, Redmi Watch 3/4, as well as earlier models supported by Xiaomi Wear. For devices running Wear OS (for example, Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro) the instruction will be different – we will also talk about this separately.

1.Preparation: Verification of application version and compatibility

Before you start changing your language, make sure your device and app support localization.

• 📱 Xiaomi Wear Version: Open the app, go to Profile → Settings → About the application. Current version for June 2026 - 5.12.0+ (for Android and 4.8.0+ (Older versions (until 2023) may not support some languages.
• 🌍 Regional firmware: Smart watches or bracelets bought in China (CN-versions, often have a limited list of languages (EU) Global (Global) versions support up to 20+ language.
• 🔄 Phone sync: The language in Xiaomi Wear can automatically adapt to the language of a smartphone. If the phone has Russian installed and the application displays Chinese, this is a sign of regional conflict.

If your device is bought in China, but you want to use it with a Russian or English interface, you may need to change the firmware region.

⚠️ Note: If your device was purchased on AliExpress or other Chinese sites without the Global Version mark, chances are it has a CN-In this case, the standard language change in the settings may not work - an additional procedure will be required (see section 5).

2. Standard method: change the language through the settings of Xiaomi Wear

For most users of the Global/EU-The following steps are enough for the device versions. The instructions are relevant for Android and iOS:

1. Open the Xiaomi Wear app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile section (the icon of the person in the lower right corner).
3. Select Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
4. Scroll down and find the language (or language) item.
5. In the list, select the desired language (for example, Russian or English).
6. Confirm the change and wait for the sync to the device (may take up to 1 minute).

If the language is not in the settings, it means one of three:

• 📵 You. CN-Firmware version (solution - see Section 5).
• 🔄 The app syncs the language with the system language of the smartphone (try changing the language on the phone).
• 🚫 The device does not support the selected language (check the compatibility table above).

An important nuance for iOS: On the iPhone, the list of available languages in Xiaomi Wear may be shorter than on Android. This is due to Apple's restrictions on access to system settings. If you do not have the right language, try changing the language directly on your smartphone (Settings → Main → Language and Region).

Alternative method: changing language through Zepp Life

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi Band 8 Pro or Xiaomi Watch S3) support the Zepp Life app, an alternative to Xiaomi Wear with advanced features. If the language does not change in the main app, try doing it through Zepp Life:

1. Download Zepp Life from Google Play or App Store.
2. Sign in with the same Xiaomi account as Xiaomi Wear.
3. Connect the device through Profile → Add the device.
4. Go to Profile → Device Settings → General → Language.
5. Choose the language you want and save the changes.

Zepp Life often offers more language options than Xiaomi Wear, especially for newer models.However, note that after changing the language in Zepp Life, it may be necessary to reconnect the device to Xiaomi Wear for the changes to take effect.

⚠️ Note: If you use both programs at the same time, avoid synchronizing data at the same time. This can lead to a firmware conflict when the device starts to restart or reset settings.

4 Problem Solving: Language is not changed or reset

If after all the manipulations the language in the application or on the device remains the same, check the following points:

4.1 Conflict with the system language of the smartphone

Some versions of Xiaomi Wear ignore manual language settings and adjust to the language of the phone's OS.

• On Android: Go to Settings → System → Language & Input → Languages and make sure the language you want is first on the list.
• On iOS: Go to Settings → Basic → Language and Region → iPhone Language and select the required one.

Cache of the annex

The cached data can block the changes. Clear the cache:

• 📱 Android: Settings → Annexes → Xiaomi Wear → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🍎 iOS: Remove the application and install again (cache in iOS is cleaned only so).

Reconnect the device

Sometimes it helps to completely reset the connection:

1. In Xiaomi Wear, go to Profile → My Devices.
2. Click on your device and select Delete.
3. Reboot your smartwatch/bracelet (press the power button for 10 seconds).
4. Connect the device again through Add the device.

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If the text on the device screen is in Chinese after changing the language in the application, try updating the firmware through Profile → My Device → Software Update. New versions often add language support.

4.4.Challenges with Xiaomi account

If your Xiaomi account is registered in a region other than your current location (for example, a Chinese account for a device in Russia), this may block the change of language.

• Create a new account in the global region (select the country of Russia, Germany or USA when registering).
• Sign in to Xiaomi Wear under a new account and repeat the language change procedure.

5. Language change CN-Device version (advanced method)

If your gadget is purchased in China (CN-The standard language change method might not work, and it would require a change in the firmware region, which is more complex and risky, but we'll describe it in as much detail as possible.

Important: The procedure is applicable to the following models: Mi Band 7/8 (CN), Xiaomi Watch 2 (CN), Redmi Watch 3 (CN). For devices on Wear OS (for example, Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro) the method is not suitable - they require separate instructions.

Preparation: what will be required

• 📱 Android smartphone (for iOS, the method does not work).
• 🔌 Cable to connect device to PC (for some models).
• 💻 Computer with Android Studio installed (for ADB-team).
• 📄 Backup of device data (all settings will be reset!).

Step-by-step instructions

We'll use it. ADB-This method works for most Zepp-based devices. OS (For example, Mi Band 8):

1. Turn on USB debugging on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone → Build Number and press 7 times to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → System → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.
2. Connect the smartphone to the PC and authorize debugging (a request will appear on the phone).
3. Install. ADB-Drivers (if not installed) download Platform Tools and unpack into a folder C:\adb.
4. Open the command prompt in the folder with ADB (press Shift + right mouse button → Open the command window).
5. Follow the commands in order: adb shell am start -n com.xiaomi.wearable/.activity.SwitchRegionActivity After the second command on the smartphone screen will open a hidden menu of changing the region.
6. Select region: For Russian, choose Russia (RU). For English, choose Europe (EU) or USA.

Confirm the choice and wait for the device to restart.

Reset the gadget settings

• In Xiaomi Wear, go to Profile → My Device → Resetting.
• After the reboot, the language should change.

If the language is not on the list:

• Make sure the latest version of Wear OS is installed on the watch (check Settings → System → System Update).
• If the watch was purchased in China, you may need to reset to factory settings with a choice of Europe or USA region at the first setup.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro on Wear OS 3 supports up to 30 languages, including Russian, English, German and Spanish. If the language is not available, check the region of the Google account to which the watch is tied.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even after a successful language change, users face typical problems, and we've collected the most common ones and ways to fix them:

The “failed to change language” error often occurs in iPhone users due to iOS limitations.

• Remove the Xiaomi Wear app.
• Change your language to English (Settings → General → Language & Region).
• Install Xiaomi Wear again and repeat the procedure.