Returning the theme to Mi Band 5: 3 proven ways

Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 5 allows you to install custom dials through the Mi Fit application or third-party services like Amazfit Watchfaces. However, after experimenting with the design, many users face the problem: how to return the original factory theme that came out of the box? In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from simple reset through the menu to manual restoration through firmware files.

It's important to understand that the factory theme on the Mi Band 5 is not one universal screensaver, but a set of 5 standard dials that Xiaomi sets by default. These can be returned even after installing hundreds of custom options. The main thing is to know the nuances: for example, after resetting the bracelet through Settings → Theme resets do not always recover automatically. You have to act point-by-point.

If you accidentally delete a standard dial or the bracelet starts to glittle after installing a third-party theme, don't panic. 90% of the time, the problem is solved in 5-10 minutes without losing your step or pulse data. But there are pitfalls: for example, a forced reset through Mi Fit can nullify the statistics for the last 7 days, if you don't back up.

1. Method: Recovery through the Mi Fit app

The safest and most recommended method for Xiaomi is to return the factory dials through the official app, which works even if you have installed themes from third-party sources (for example, through Notify & Fitness or Tools & Mi Band).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Mi Fit app on your smartphone and connect to the bracelet.
• 🔍 Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 5 → Dials.
• 🔄 Scroll down to the Standards block – here are the original Xiaomi themes stored.
• ✅ Choose your favorite factory theme and click Install.

If the "Standard" block is missing:

1. Upgrade Mi Fit to the latest version in Google Play or App Store.
2. Disable the bracelet from the application (Device Profile → Disable) and reconnect.
3. Check the region in the Mi Fit settings: Russia or Europe should be chosen for Russia (in some regions, standard themes are hidden).

Update Mi Fit to the current version

Check stable connection of the bracelet over Bluetooth

Backup data in Mi Fit (Settings → Backup)

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⚠️ Note: If you have previously removed standard dials through the Manage dials menu, they may not appear in the list. In this case, only resetting the bracelet will help (see the next section).

2. Method: Resetting the bracelet to factory settings

If standard themes are missing from the Mi Fit menu or the bracelet starts to brake after installing custom dials, a full reset will help.This method will return all settings to zero, including factory themes, but delete:

• 📊 Steps, sleep and exercise statistics (unless backup is done).
• 🔔 Notification and alarm settings.
• 🎨 All set dials (including custom dials).

How to Reset Mi Band 5:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Additional → Reset (scroll swipes to the right).
2. Confirm the action by clicking on the tick ✅.
3. Wait for the reboot (the bracelet vibrates and shows the Mi logo).
4. Connect the bracelet to Mi Fit again – standard themes will appear automatically.

⚠️ Note: Some Mi Band 5 firmware (e.g. 1.0.2.18) may not return standard themes, in which case only manual firmware will help (see section 4).

3. Method: Removing custom themes through third-party applications

If you installed dials through Notify & Fitness, Tools & Mi Band, or other third-party utilities, they could wipe out standard themes, in which case the Mi Band Master app (available for Android) will help.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Band Master from Google Play and connect the bracelet.
2. Go to the dial section → Management.
3. Find the "Standard" tab and click Restore.
4. Confirm the action – the application will overwrite themes on the bracelet.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Does not require resetting the bracelet (step data is stored).
• ✅ It works even if the standard themes are missing from Mi Fit.
• ✅ Allows selectively remove custom dials.

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⚠️ Note: Apps like Mi Band Master require permission to access notifications and location, and do not install them from unverified sources (only Google Play or AppGallery) to avoid data leakage.

4. Method: Manual recovery through firmware (for advanced)

If none of the above methods work, you have to reflash the bracelet, which is suitable for advanced users, since it requires work with firmware files and the Mi Fit utility for Android.

What you need:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android (on iOS the method does not work).
• 🔌 Bracelet charging cable (needed to activate firmware mode).
• 💻 Firmware file for Mi Band 5 (download at mi-band-updates.quanhua.co).

Instructions:

1. Download the archive with firmware (select the version for your region, for example, ru for Russia).
2. Unpack the archive and place the.fw file at the root of the phone’s internal memory.
3. Open Mi Fit, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Software Update.
4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Local Update.
5. Select the downloaded.fw file and wait for the process to end (the bracelet will reboot).

⚠️ Attention: Continue the firmware process! If the bracelet turns off during the upgrade, it can turn into a brick. The bracelet must be at least 50% charged and the smartphone connected to charging.

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Before the firmware, take a screenshot of the current bracelet settings (alarm clocks, notifications) - after updating them you will have to adjust again.

5. How to avoid problems with topics in the future

To avoid having to restore the factory dials again, follow the simple rules:

• 🔄 Regularly update the bracelet firmware via Mi Fit (newer versions often restore lost themes).
• 🚫 Do not install dials from unverified sources – they may contain viruses or damage the file system of the bracelet.
• 📥 Before installing a custom theme, make a backup copy in Mi Fit → Settings → Backup.
• 🔋 Watch for bracelet charge: at levels below 20%, some topics may not display correctly.

If you’re a frequent design experimenter, use Amazfit Watchfaces, which lets you save your favorite dials to the cloud and restore them quickly, and it’s also helpful to have a backup of your Mi Band 5 version of firmware on hand (download it in advance from mi-band-updates.quanhua.co).

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The standard Xiaomi themes are stored in the system section of the bracelet. They can't be removed completely, just hidden. Reset or firmware will always restore them.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even after successful factory-based themes recovery, users face challenges.

If the bracelet after the recovery of the theme began to brake or discharge faster, do:

1. Reset via Settings → Additional → Reset.
2. Disable unnecessary notifications (Mi Fit → Notifications → Management).
3. Check for smartphone viruses (sometimes malware interferes with synchronization).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions