How to turn on the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 bracelet after a complete reset: instruction 2026

Resetting Xiaomi Mi Band 5 to factory settings is standard when selling a device, fixing software failures or preparing for a new firmware. However, many users face the problem: after a hard reset, the bracelet ceases to respond to presses, does not turn on or sync with the smartphone, the reason is not because of the breakdown, but because of the activation features after zeroing data.

In this article, we will discuss how to properly wake up the Mi Band 5 after reset, avoiding typical mistakes.

• 🔹 Why the bracelet doesn't turn on immediately after the reset (and that's okay!).
• 🔹 Step-by-step instructions for re-binding via Mi Fit or Zepp Life.
• 🔹 How to recover data (steps, pulse, sleep) without loss.
• 🔹 What to do if the bracelet vibrates but does not connect.

All the steps have been tested on the current firmware versions of 2026, and if your Mi Band 5 is dead after a reset, don't panic: 95% of the time, the problem is solved in 5 minutes.

Why does Mi Band 5 not turn on after resetting?

After performing the hard reset (via Settings → Reset or Hold buttons), the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 bracelet goes into sleep mode of tethering. It's not a breakdown, but a protective mechanism against accidental activation by someone else's device.

• 📛 All data on the previous smartphone is deleted (MAC-address, synchronization tokens).
• 🔋 The main power of the microcontroller is turned off (charge savings).
• 🔄 Bluetooth standby mode is activated - the bracelet "listens" to the air, but does not respond to pressing.

Many users mistakenly think that the device has broken because:

⚠️ Warning: If the Mi Band 5 vibrates once after reset and goes out, that's OK. The bracelet is waiting for commands from the app, not from the button!

• ❌ The screen does not respond to touch (because locking before first synchronization).
• ❌ The charging indicator does not burn when connected to the USB (You need to wake up the device first).
• ❌ Mi Fit app doesn’t see the bracelet (because the pairing process isn’t running).

The solution is one: force the binding procedure through official software. How to do this - read below.

Preparing for Re-Activation: What to Do Before Enabling

Before you try to turn on Mi Band 5, follow the mandatory preparatory steps, which will save time and avoid synchronization errors:

Install the latest version of Mi Fit or Zepp Life| Disable Bluetooth on other devices | Charge the bracelet to at least 20% | Remove the old binding in the application (if any) |Reboot the smartphone-->

Let's take a closer look at each item:

1. Update the app.Outdated versions of Mi Fit (below 4.6.0) don't support re-activation after reset.Download the latest version: 📱 Mi Fit for Android 🍎 Mi Fit for iOS

Clear the Bluetooth cache.

Settings → Applications → Bluetooth → Storage → Clean the cache

Settings → Bluetooth → Forget this device (if Mi Band 5 is on the list)

Check the charge.

Important: If you've used the Mi Band 5 with multiple smartphones, delete it from all devices' memory.

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If the bracelet does not respond to charging, try another one. USB-cable or port. Sometimes the problem is insufficient current (use a charge from a smartphone, not a PC).

Step-by-step: how to turn on Mi Band 5 after reset

Now, let's get to the main thing, activate the bracelet.

Step 1: Wake up the bracelet physically

Even if the screen is not responding, follow these steps:

1. Connect the Mi Band 5 to the charger for 2-3 seconds (until light vibration).
2. Unplug the cable and hold the touch button for 10-15 seconds until you feel a double vibration.
3. If the screen catches fire, go to step 2. If not, reconnect to charging for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Start the binding process in Mi Fit

Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app and do:

1. Click Profile → Add the device.
2. Choose a bracelet. → Mi Smart Band 5.
3. Allow access to Bluetooth and notifications.
4. Wait for the "Conjugation" window to appear - press Next.

Step 3: Complete the setting

After successful pairing:

1. Choose the left/right hand side of the wearer.
2. Set the basic parameters: gender, age, goal by steps.
3. Synchronize the data (it can take up to 5 minutes).

Now the bracelet is on and ready to go, and if you see a message on the screen that says "Firmware Update," don't interrupt the process (see section below).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with the right actions, users face problems.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

Pay special attention to updating the firmware after resetting:

⚠️ Warning: If Mi Fit offers to update the firmware after activation, don't refuse. Outdated versions of the software can cause synchronization failures. The process will take 5-10 minutes - do not interrupt it or remove the bracelet from charging!

How to recover data after resetting settings

One of the most painful things is the loss of statistics (steps, sleep, pulse), and fortunately Xiaomi has built a recovery mechanism:

Method 1: Recovery through Mi Fit

If you synced your data to the cloud before reset:

1. Open Mi Fit → Profile → Settings → Restore data.
2. Select a backup copy (date of creation).
3. Confirm recovery.

The story will be restored over the past 30 days (provided that synchronization has been enabled).

Method 2: Manual data export

If the automatic recovery has not worked:

1. Connect the bracelet to the Mi Fit.
2. Go to Statistics → Data Export (available in the web version of Mi Fit).
3. Download the.csv file and import it to another application (Google Fit, Apple Health).

Important: Sleep data is only recovered if the bracelet has been synchronized in the past 7 days, otherwise the information is lost irretrievably.

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Regular sync with Mi Fit (at least once every 3 days) is the only way to save data when reset.

What to do if the bracelet does not turn on even after all the manipulations

If the Mi Band 5 is not showing signs of life (no vibration, no charge indicator), there may be hardware problems.

• 🔌 Cable and charger: Try charging the bracelet from another source (e.g. power bank) and the indicator should catch fire in 1-2 minutes.
• 💧 If the bracelet has been in contact with water, leave it in rice for 24 hours (do not turn it on!).
• 🔋 If the bracelet was uncharged for more than 6 months, the battery could fail.

If nothing helps:

1. Connect the bracelet to your PC via a charging cable. USB-Devices - a problem in the firmware (need forced flash through the Mi Flash Tool).
2. Contact the Xiaomi service center (if the warranty is valid). The cost of diagnosis is from 500 rubles.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble the bracelet yourself! Mi Band 5 has a body adhesive connection, and when opened you risk damaging the screen plumes or battery.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions