Reset Mi Band 5 to factory settings: a full guide with step-by-step photos

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet has become one of the most popular wearables due to its combination of functionality and affordable price, but over time, even such reliable equipment can start to malfunction: display notifications incorrectly, “hang” when synchronized or stop responding to touch altogether. In 90% of these cases, a complete reset to factory settings helps - a procedure that returns the bracelet to its original state, as after purchase.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible resets, from the standard Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) to the forced hard reset with physical buttons, and focus on preserving training and health data before reset, and the typical bugs that make your bracelet “brickle” if your Mi Band 5 stops syncing, fails to recognize charging, or gives an error when you update your firmware, this guide will help bring it back to life without going to the service center.

When do I need to reset my settings to Mi Band 5?

Factory reset is the last resort when system failures occur, and here are the key signs that your bracelet needs a “reset”:

• 🔄 Bracelet does not sync with the Mi Fitness app for more than a day, despite the smartphone reboot and reconnection.
• ⚡ Does not respond to charging: when connected to USB-The cable does not display a charging indicator, although the cable and power supply are serviceable.
• 📱 The screen hangs on the Mi logo or displays a white/black screensaver for more than 10 minutes.
• 🔕 No notifications of calls, messages or alarms are received, although everything is included in the settings.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware, the bracelet behaves unstable: spontaneously turns off, resets time or shows incorrect pulse data.

It is important to distinguish software failures from hardware failures: If the bracelet does not turn on even after reset, does not respond to touching the screen, or is physically damaged (cracks, battery bloating), the problem lies in the hardware - and only repair will help.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Band 5 bracelet was connected to a Xiaomi account with Device Protection enabled, you will need to re-authorize after the reset. Without access to the account to which the bracelet is linked, you will not be able to use it!

Resetting Preparation: How to Save Training and Health Data

Resetting to factory settings completely removes all data from the bracelet, including:

• 📊 Exercise statistics (steps, calories, distance).
• ❤️ Data on heart rate and blood oxygen levels (SpO₂).
• 😴 Information about sleep (phases of sleep, awakening).
• ⏰ Alerts and reminders settings.

To avoid losing this information, sync with the cloud:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Band 5.
3. Click Sync and wait until the process is complete (the cloud icon should turn green).
4. Check that the data is displayed in the Activity or Health section.

If the synchronization is not working:

• 🔌 Reconnect the bracelet to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
• 📱 Reboot your phone and bracelet (hold the button on your bracelet for 10 seconds).
• 🌐 Make sure your phone is on mobile internet or Wi-Fi (data synced via Xiaomi cloud).

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If the bracelet doesn’t sync, try temporarily disabling the VPN or firewall on your smartphone – they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.

Method 1: Reset via Mi Fitness (soft reset)

This is the safest method, as it is initialized through official software and minimizes the risk of "bricking" the bracelet, suitable if the bracelet is turned on and reacts to touch.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Select your Mi Band 5 bracelet from the list of devices.
3. Go to Device Settings → Further → Reset settings.
4. Confirm the action by clicking Reset.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (the bracelet will reboot and show the welcome screen).

If the Reset option is not in the menu:

• 📱 Update the Mi Fitness app to the latest version in Google Play or App Store.
• 🔄 Reconnect the bracelet to the phone (Settings) → Disable the device, then add it again).
• 🌐 Check the region of your Xiaomi account: some features may not be available in some countries (e.g. China).

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Method 2: Forced reset via hardware button (hard reset)

This method is used if the bracelet does not respond to touch, does not turn on or "hangs" on the logo. Hard Reset resets all settings at the firmware level, so it should only be used in extreme cases.

Instructions for Mi Band 5:

1. Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on a flat surface.
2. Find a physical button on the case (located below the touch screen, closer to the charging contacts).
3. Connect the bracelet to the charger (optional, but recommended for process stability).
4. Press the button for 20-30 seconds until the Mi logo and vibration appear on the screen.
5. Release the button and the bracelet will start the reset process (it will take 1-2 minutes).
6. After the reboot, a welcome message in Chinese/English will appear on the screen.

If the bracelet does not respond to the button holding:

• 🔋 Check battery power: at a discharge below 5% hard reset may not work.
• 🔌 Try connecting the bracelet to another charger (sometimes the original Xiaomi cable is required to initialise the reset).
• 🛠️ If the button is not physically pressed, it is possible that the bracelet has been mechanically affected (blows, falls).

⚠️ Warning: Forced reset to Mi Band 5 with firmware below 1.0.3.14 may result in loss of communication with Bluetooth module!

Method 3: Reset by decoupling from Xiaomi account

If the Mi Band 5 bracelet was tied to a Xiaomi account with the device protection feature enabled, it will require re-authorization after the reset. If you do not remember the account details or the bracelet was purchased from your hands, you will have to untie it from the previous owner.

How to do this:

1. Ask the previous owner to untie the bracelet via Mi Fitness → Profile → Mi Band 5 → Delete the device.
2. If it is not possible to contact the previous owner, contact Xiaomi with a purchase check (they can manually reset the peg).
3. For bracelets purchased on AliExpress or Avito, sometimes a reset via the Mi Home app helps (if the device was tied to a smart home).

If the bracelet requires authorization after reset, but you do not know the account details:

• 🔑 Try standard combinations (e.g. login: 123456789@qq.com, password: 123456 — These accounts are often used by Chinese merchants).
• 📧 Check the mail to which the bracelet is tied – it may be that there were letters from Xiaomi with login data.
• 🛠️ Service centers have equipment for resetting the binding to the account, but this is a paid service (from 1000). ₽).

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If the bracelet requires authorization after reset, DO NOT try to pick up the password repeatedly - after 5 unsuccessful attempts, the device will be locked for 24 hours.

Mi Band 5 Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter problems.-5 errors and ways of solving them:

1. The bracelet is not reset via the app Reason: An outdated version of Mi Fitness or sync failure Solution: Update the app and restart your smartphone. If it doesn't work, use a hard reset.
2. After resetting, the bracelet does not connect to the phone Cause: Bluetooth profile conflict Solution: Remove the bracelet from the list of conjugated devices in the phone settings (Settings → Bluetooth), then add it again.
3. The bracelet screen turned black and white after reset Reason: firmware failure or incomplete reset Solution: Update the firmware through Mi Fitness or perform the hard reset again.
4. The bracelet vibrates constantly after reset Reason: Notification module freezes Solution: Turn off all notifications in Mi Fitness, then restart the bracelet.
5. Touch screen failure Reason: Mechanical damage or moisture. Solution: Dry the bracelet for 24 hours in rice or silica gel. If it doesn't work, bring it to service.

If none of the methods helped, check the bracelet for hardware malfunctions:

• 🔋 Battery bloating (see by deformation of the body).
• 💧 Corrosion traces on charging contacts.
• 🔧 Screen plume damage (often after falls).

What to do after resetting: initial setup of Mi Band 5

After a successful reset, the bracelet will return to factory settings. To reuse all the features, perform the initial setup:

1. Connect to your phone: Open Mi Fitness and click Add Device. Select Mi Smart Band 5 from the list. Follow the on-screen instructions (allow access to notifications, contacts, and geodata).
2. Update to firmware: Go to Profile → Mi Band 5 → Update to firmware. If a new version is available, install it (the bracelet must be at least 50% charged).
3. Data recovery: Workout and health data should be automatically downloaded from the Xiaomi cloud. If the statistics are not displayed, check sync in Settings → Data Sync.

Configuring notifications:

• Enable Call Notification and Notifications from the Apps.
• Select applications that must be duplicated on the bracelet.

If the bracelet is not working properly after setting up:

• 📵 Turn off the power saving mode on the phone for the Mi Fitness app.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and bracelet.
• 📡 Make sure your phone is Bluetooth 4.0 enabled.+ (On older smartphones, there may be problems with pairing).

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Once reset, the bracelet may require re-tuning all parameters, including gender, age and target number of steps, without which calorie and exercise data will be incorrectly calculated.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Mi Band 5 Reset