How To Hard Reset Redmi Watch 3 Exclusive !exclusive! Page

The Redmi Watch 3 and Active models can be factory reset via the Settings menu or the Mi Fitness app to erase all local data. A hard reset can be forced by holding the side button for 10–15 seconds to resolve unresponsiveness. For full instructions, view this guide on Redmi Watch 3 Active: Hard Reset - Restore Default Settings

7. Post-Reset Setup

After a factory reset:

1. Open Mi Fitness on your phone.
2. Tap Add device в†’ Watch в†’ Redmi Watch 3 Exclusive.
3. Scan the QR code on the watch screen.
4. Follow pairing prompts. All previous data will sync back from the cloud (if you had cloud sync enabled).

If you don’t want previous data, delete the watch from Mi Fitness before resetting, or skip cloud restore.

Method 3: Hard Reset via the Mi Fitness App (Best for Unpaired or Lost Watches)

If you can’t access the watch screen at all, use your phone to send a reset command. how to hard reset redmi watch 3 exclusive

Step 1: Open the Mi Fitness app on your paired smartphone.

Step 2: Tap on the Device tab (bottom right corner, icon looks like a watch/phone).

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Unpair device or Factory Reset. The Redmi Watch 3 and Active models can

Step 4: Confirm the action. The app will send a command to the watch.

Step 5: The watch will reset itself automatically and then display the pairing QR code.

Important: This method only works if the watch is still connected via Bluetooth. If the watch is frozen but still connected to Bluetooth (check your phone’s Bluetooth list), this will work. If the watch is off or disconnected, proceed to Method 4. Open Mi Fitness on your phone

Method 2 — Hard reset using hardware buttons (if watch is frozen/unresponsive)

(Procedure may vary slightly by firmware; use precisely as described for Redmi Watch 3)

A. Prepare

• Charge the watch to at least ~30% or connect to charger.
• Work on a flat surface with good lighting.

B. Steps

1. Ensure the watch is powered off. If it’s frozen and won’t power off, hold the power button for ~10–15 seconds until it shuts down.
2. Press and hold the power button (side button) for about 10–12 seconds to enter recovery or boot menu. If single-button model: continue holding after the logo appears until recovery options show.
3. When recovery menu appears (you may see options like Reboot, Factory Reset, Wipe data), use the touchscreen or press/hold the power button to navigate (interaction varies by build).
4. Select Factory Reset / Wipe data / Reset to factory. Confirm selection when prompted.
5. Wait for the process to complete — the watch will show progress and then reboot to first-run setup.

Troubleshooting button method:

• If nothing happens, repeat with the watch connected to charger and try longer presses (up to 20s).
• If the watch boots normally instead of recovery, try powering off fully before attempting step 2 again.
• Some firmware versions may require a short press to select and a long press to confirm; try the combination if the menu is unresponsive.

Hard Reset Report — Redmi Watch 3 Exclusive