Dials for Xiaomi Mi Band 5: where to download and how to create your unique design

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular wearables due to its balance of price and functionality. AMOLED-And so, you want to stand out from the screen, and here comes the custom dials. Xiaomi's standard themes get boring quickly, and the ability to set a unique design turns the bracelet into a stylish accessory.

In this article, you will find current sources for downloading dials (including little-known resources with exclusive designs), step-by-step instructions for installing through official and third-party applications, as well as a guide to creating your own themes from scratch – from preparing a layout to loading on a bracelet. We will also analyze the typical errors that cause dials to not be installed, and give tips on how to optimize the battery when using animated themes.

Where to download dials for Mi Band 5: top resources of 2026

The official Mi Fit app offers a limited set of themes, but enthusiasts have created dozens of platforms with thousands of designs ranging from minimalist to futuristic.

• 🌍 Amazfit Watch Faces is the largest database with support for Mi Band 5. There are filters by style (analog, digital, animated) and user rating.
• 🎨 Facer is a custom dial platform with an online editor. Many designs are free, but there are premium options (from the top of the list). $Reference.
• 📱 Mi Band 5 & 6 Watchfaces is a community where users share exclusive themes, and often come across unique designs that are not available on other resources.
• 💎 WatchFace.ly – aggregator with easy search by colors and themes (sports, games, movies). Supports preview on the screen of the bracelet.

⚠️ Note: Download dial files only from trusted sources. Some third-party sites may distribute modified.bin files with malicious code. Check the hash file (for example, via VirusTotal) before installing it and read reviews from other users.

If you're looking for animated dials, look for resources marked AMOLED — they're optimized for the Mi Band 5 screen and consume less power. For example, on Facer, you can filter designs using the "Low Power" option, which will extend the life of the bracelet by 10-15%.

How to install the dial on Mi Band 5: step-by-step instructions

Installation of a custom dial takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires preparation.

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 12+;
• 🔗 Mi Fit (version 4.6.0 and higher) or Zepp (for new firmware);
• 📎 The dial file in.bin format (for Mi Band) 5 Only permission files are suitable 126×294 pixel).

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, third-party dials can only be installed via workarounds (e.g., using TestFlight versions of apps.

Step 1. Open Mi Fit, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Dials. Slap the + icon in the upper right corner.

Step 2. Select "Add dial from file" (some firmware may call it "Import"). Specify the path to the downloaded.bin file.

Step 3: Wait for sync (the bracelet vibrates when installed successfully) If the process freezes, restart the Bluetooth on your phone and try again.

If the dial does not appear in the list, check:

• 🔋 Compatibility of the file with your firmware version (Mi Band 5 has 2 types of software: CN Global);
• 📏 Screen resolution in the file (should be) 126×294, not 80×160 Like the Mi Band. 4);
• 🔄 Try reinstalling the Mi Fit app – sometimes the cache interferes with the correct booting.

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If the dial is set but is not displayed correctly (shut down colors, artifacts), it is likely that the file is intended for a different bracelet model. Use programs like the Mi Band 5 Watch Face Preview for preview.

Create your own dial for Mi Band 5: tools and steps

If the designs don't meet your needs, you can design a unique dial yourself, and you don't need programming skills, you just need basic knowledge of Photoshop or free online editors.

Tools required:

• 🖌️ Graphic Editor: Adobe Photoshop, GIMP (free of charge or Figma;
• 📐 The Mi Band 5 Template: Download PSD-screen-marker;
• 🔧.bin Converter: Mi Band 5 Watch Face Tool (available on GitHub).

Step-by-step:

1. Design layout. Open the template in the editor. Main areas: - Time: center of the screen (font at least) 24pt); - Date: upper right corner; - Steps/pulse: lower part (icons) 16×16px); - Battery: upper left corner. Use AMOLED-black (#000000) For the background, this will reduce energy consumption.
2. Export layers. Save each element (digits, icons) as a separate PNG with transparency. Resolution 126×294px, color profile RGB.
3. .bin file assembly. Upload images to the Mi Band 5 Watch Face Tool, specify the coordinates of the elements, and export the project. The finished file will weigh no more than 100 KB.

⚠️ Warning: When creating animated dials (such as moving arrows), keep in mind that the Mi Band 5 only supports 2 frames per second. Too frequent animation will lead to lags and fast battery discharge.

Table: Compatibility of dials with firmware Mi Band 5

Not all dials work on different versions of the software. Below are the data on compatibility:

To find out the firmware version of your bracelet, go to Mi Fit along the way: Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → About the device → Software version.

Typical errors when installing dials and how to fix them

Even when following the instructions, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🚫 "File not supported" - most likely you downloaded the dial for another model (Mi Band) 4/6). Check the name of the file: it should contain "miband5".
• 🔄 "Dial is set but not displayed" - reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds). If it does not help, reset the settings via Mi Fit → Settings → Reset.
• 🔋 "After installation, the battery goes down quickly" - the animation is to blame. Remove the dial and choose a static design or reduce the frame rate in the settings (if you edited it yourself).
• 📱 "I don’t see the item “Add dial from file” – update Mi Fit to the latest version or use the alternative app Notify & Fitness for Mi Band.

Important: On Zepp OS firmware bracelets (released after October 2023), the standard method of installing.bin dials does not work. Use the.wfz format and the Zepp app.

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Before installing a custom dial, always back up standard themes through Mi Fit → Dials → Save. This will allow you to quickly return the original design when crashes.

How to optimize the battery when using custom dials

Animated and bright dials reduce the time of the Mi Band 5 by 20-30%.

• 🌑 Use dark themes: AMOLED-The screen does not waste energy on displaying black. Avoid white and light backgrounds.
• ⚡ Turn off animations: even a simple second hand increases the load on the processor. Choose static designs.
• 🔄 Reduce the refresh rate: in bracelet settings (Mi Fit) → Display) set "Raise your hand to activate" instead of permanently displaying.
• 📴 Check the file size: the optimal weight of the dial is up to 50 KB. Files larger than 100 KB can cause lags.

If the battery is running out too quickly (for example, in 1-2 days), go back to the standard dial for a week and track the flow through Mi Fit → Battery status. If the problem remains, the cause is not in the dial, but in the battery itself (maybe need a replacement).

Alternative ways to install dials (without Mi Fit)

If the official app refuses to install custom themes, try workarounds:

1. Notify & Fitness for Mi Band: Download it from Google Play; Connect the bracelet via Settings → Devices; Go to Dials → Import and select a.bin file.

ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

adb push face.bin /sdcard/mi_fit_watch_face/


adb shell am broadcast -a com.xiaomi.hm.health.ACTION_WATCHFACE_CHANGE -e watchface_path /sdcard/mi_fit_watch_face/face.bin

⚠️ Root rights and included debugging are required USB.

💡 Tip: You can use the TestFlight version of the Mi Band Master app on your iPhone, which supports third-party dials, but after each update, iOS may block this feature.

FAQ: Frequent questions about dials for Mi Band 5