How to remove the dial on the Xiaomi smart watch: all ways with photos and warnings

The dial on Xiaomi’s smartwatch is not just a timeline, but an interface with widgets, animations and controls. But what if the standard design is boring, a third-party dial is glitching, or you accidentally installed a paid theme with a limited expiration date? Deleting the dial on the Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/S3 or Redmi Watch seems like an easy task, but in practice users face hidden menus, blocked options and even the risk of resetting all data.

In this article, we will look at 5 proven ways to remove the dial, from official (via the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app) to technical (using ADB and engineering menus), focusing on proprietary firmware models (such as the Watch S3 on Wear OS), where standard methods often don’t work, and learn how to avoid common mistakes – for example, why after removing the dial, the watch can “hang” on the Xiaomi logo or stop syncing with a smartphone.

1. Delete the dial through the official application (Mi Fitness/Zepp Life)

The safest and most recommended way to use Xiaomi’s proprietary software is to use it, but there are some nuances: the application interface differs depending on the watch model and the firmware region, for example, Mi Band 7 and Redmi Watch 3 use Mi Fitness, and Xiaomi Watch S3 use Zepp Life.

Instructions for Mi Fitness:

• 📱 Open the app and connect the watch to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
• 🔍 Go to the Device Profile section → Dials.
• 🗑️ Find the dial installed, click on it and select Remove (or basket icon).
• ⚙️ Confirm the action – the watch will automatically restart with a standard dial.

For Zepp Life (relevant to Watch S1/S2/S3):

• 🌐 Get in the Device. → Display and dials → My dials.
• 🔄 Click on the dial you want to remove and hold your finger for 2 seconds – the delete menu will appear.
• ⚠️ If the option to Remove is inactive, then the dial is sewn into the firmware (often found in pre-installed themes).

Charge of watches > 50%

Stable Bluetooth connection

Mi Fitness/Zepp Life app updated to latest version

Data backup (steps, pulse, training)

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Important: After removing the dial, the watch can freeze for a few minutes, which is normal. If the screen does not recover after 10 minutes, try forced synchronization in the application or restart the device (hold the power button for 10 seconds).

2. Resetting the dial to factory settings

If the dial is not removed through the app (for example, due to a synchronization failure), you can return the factory design through a hard reset.This method works on all models, but has the side effect of removing all user data (steps, training, alarm settings).

Step-by-step:

1. On the watch, go to Settings → System → Reset (the path may be different: on Mi Band 6 it is Additional → Reset).
2. Confirm the action – the watch will reboot and return the standard dial.
3. After reset, reconnect the watch to the Mi Fitness/Zepp Life app.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Watch S3 (and other models on Wear OS) Resetting your settings may cause you to lose your Google account. Untie the clock in your phone account settings before the procedure: Settings → Google → Devices → Xiaomi Watch S3 → Delete.

3. Removal via engineering menu (for advanced users)

Some dials (especially custom or third-party ones) are not removed in standard ways, in which case the engineering menu will help, but its activation requires caution - improper actions can lead to a breeze (breakdown) of the watch.

Instructions for Mi Band 5/6/7 and Redmi Watch 2/3:

1. On the clock, go to Settings. → About the telephone (or About the clock).
2. Click 5 times in a row on the Model Number - the message Developer Mode is activated will appear.
3. Return to the main settings menu – there will be a new item for developers.
4. Turn on Bluetooth debugging and connect the watch to your PC via Mi Band Tools or ADB.

To remove the dial through ADB:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.watchface.{ packet name]

Where can I get the name of the package?

adb shell pm list packages | grep watchface

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If you don't know how to work with ADB, use Mi Band Tools (available on GitHub), which allows you to delete dials through the GUI without manually entering commands.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Watch S3 (Wear OS) Unblocking is required to access the engineering menu OEM Unlock in the developer settings. ADB will not be carried out.

4. Removal of third-party dials (from third-party sources)

If you installed dials outside of the official store (for example, through Amazfit Watchfaces or.bin files), their removal can cause problems.

Methods of disposal:

• 🔄 Flashing: Install the official firmware through Mi Fitness (Update section) This will remove all non-system dials.
• 📁 Manual cleaning: Connect the watch to the PC via ADB and delete dial files from the folder /data/watchface/:
• 🛠️ Reset via Recovery: On some models (e.g. Watch) S1) You can enter the recovery mode by holding the power button. + touch-button 10 seconds.

5. Features of removal on Xiaomi Watch S3 (Wear OS)

Xiaomi Watch S3 runs on Wear OS, and here the removal of dials has its nuances. First, the system separates the dials into system (stitched into firmware) and custom (installed through Play Market or Zepp Life).

How to delete:

• 📦 User: Go to Settings → Dials → My dials, select unnecessary and click Remove.
• 🔧 System: Not removed by standard means. You can only hide it by long pressing the dial → Edit → Hide.
• 🖥️ Through ADB: To remove the system dials, root access is required (which voids the warranty:

Standard (from Xiaomi)

Downloaded from Zepp Life

Installed through ADB

Party (from forums)

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⚠️ Attention: On Watch S3 after the dial is removed through ADB You may lose sync with Google Fit. To restore it, reboot your watch and reconnect your Google account in the settings.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you delete the dials, you often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• ❌ The dial is not deleted (button is inactive): 🔹 Reason: the dial is sewn into the firmware or protected DRM. 🔹 Solution: Reset settings or refashion the clock.
• ❌ After removal, the clock is not turned on: 🔹 Reason: the system file of the dial is damaged. 🔹 Solution: Connect the watch to charging and hold the power button for 20 seconds for a forced reboot.
• ❌ The dial is back after synchronization: 🔹 Mi Fitness app has restored it from the cloud. 🔹 Solution: Turn off automatic synchronization in account settings.

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If none of these methods worked, check the firmware version of the watch. On some models (such as the Mi Band 7 Pro), the dials are tied to the firmware region. → Region → China/Global).

7. Alternative methods: concealment and replacement of the dial

If the dial is not removed, it can be hidden or replaced with another, which is true for models where the system dials are not deleted (for example, Xiaomi Watch S1).

How to hide it:

1. On the clock, hold your finger on the current dial for 3 seconds.
2. Choose Edit → Hide (if the option is available).
3. Set another dial over the top – the old one will remain in memory, but will not be displayed.

How to replace without removal:

• 🔄 In the Zepp Life app, download a new dial and apply it – the old one will automatically move to the archive.
• 🎨 Use Amazfit Watchfaces (for Mi Band) or Facer (for Wear) OS) — These applications allow you to overlay dials on top of the system.

Tip: On the Xiaomi Watch S3, you can create your own dial through the Zepp Watch Face Designer service and download it in the watch, which will bypass the restrictions on removing system themes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing dials on Xiaomi