Tag: Mi Band 5

Mi Band 5 Update Tracker: New V1.0.2.76 Update Now Rolling Out
Update (04 July): Again Xiaomi took the time to release new software for the fifth generation tracker. It is now releasing firmware version V1.0.2.76 for the Mi Smart Band 5 in major countries. The last update for Band 5 was released at the end of August 2021. It means almost after a year, the company released a new version. As changelog only mentions fixing some bugs, we can’t expect anything new in the update. For better performance, install new software on your smart band.
Update (30/08): After a long gap, Xiaomi’s fifth-gen Mi Band 5 is getting a new firmware version. The latest software comes with firmware version V1.0.2.66 to the wristband. With the latest piece of code, the company has enhanced the user interface which is smooth & faster in loading. As per some users, you can see menus & functions load much faster.
It doesn’t bring any new functionality to the activity tracker. To check for the latest update, make sure you are on the latest Mi Fit app version. Later, you will get notified on your smart tracker.
Original News: Xiaomi is now releasing the latest version of the tracker in all the major countries. The new version identified as V1.0.2.46 now rolls out to provide more stability and to improve the overall quality of the Mi Band. The changelog doesn’t reveal anything about the new version, so we have to dig more into the Mi Fit features or the tracker. The last version with major changes had dispatched with REM sleep and camera remote control features, but this one is not the major one.
As per the leaked source code & the data from other sources, Xiaomi will soon launch a new body temperature function to measure it and compare it with other external devices. It says the features will not only available for Mi Band 5 but also for Mi Band 2, Mi Band 3, Mi Band 4 & Amazfit Band 5. At this point, we don’t have too much information about the major changes in the upcoming firmware, so we have to wait a while for its dispatch.
To get the V1.0.2.46 update, you have to install the Mi Fit app to the newer 4.8.0 app version. Later, open the Mi Fit app, go to your Xiaomi band, and then head to Check for Updates. The new firmware version is available to install in major countries including the US, the UK, India, and many other countries.
July 4, 2022
Mi Smart Band 6 Gets Flashlight Feature in V1.0.4.38 Version
After a long time, Xiaomi has released the latest version for Mi Smart Band 6 with a new function. The smart band has received firmware version V1.0.4.38 with an added flashlight feature. It has also added more language supports for wide users, but at the moment, we don’t know which are those languages. The flashlight or torch is new to the Mi Smart Band 6, which will allow users to light up all the pixels on the main screen.
It is not a different function on a wearable that uses a flashlight of the camera. In this feature, when users tap on the flashlight option, then it will sparkle the main screen by lightening all the pixels. After activating this function, the main screen will turn all white, which will provide enough light in the dark area. It is useful when suddenly the light is gone in your room or house, and you don’t find your phone or device to light up the room. In this situation, you can turn your Mi Band into a helping tool, if you have worn it on the wrist.
These days, almost all smartwatches are providing flashlight options to users, and now Mi Smart Band 6 has received it. The latest V1.0.4.38 is now rolling out in the Kuwait, UK & Czechoslovakia, and soon hit many regions. To install a new software update on your Mi Smart Band 6, first, update the Mi Fit app to the newest 5.3.0 app version. It would be better if Xiaomi releases this function for the previous Mi Smart Band 5 tracker.
August 5, 2021
Mi Band 6 Receives Sleep Breathing Function in New Update
Mi Smart Band 6 is now going on sale in the home country from many online retailers. Now, Xiaomi is updating its official pairing app, Mi Fit for the new smart band. It allows new users to connect their band with iOS or Android smartphones. Further, the company is bringing the new feature that it has announced at the launching. It activates the sleep breathing quality function on the Mi Smart Band 6.
With the monitoring of sleep breathing quality, users can check the sleeping breathing in non-REM & REM sleep. It is an important factor for many users, which don’t get quality sleep. This way, they will get accurate results and act on them. Further, the latest version improves overall quality by squashing minor bugs. To install the latest version, first, you have to install Mi Fit 5.0.0 app version. After that, you can expect this new version of the Mi Smart Band 6. Currently, the update is available in China & India, though you can check for it.
For a reminder, Mi Smart Band 6 has carried one of the most essential functions of a fitness tracker – SpO2. It helps you to measure the blood oxygen level in your body. Again this time Xiaomi has increased the screen size of the band. It sports a 1.56-inch screen and makes it larger than the Mi Band 5. Lastly, it includes 30 sports modes, smart notifications, and improvements to the older functions.
April 2, 2021
Mi Band 5 V1.0.2.54 Update Brings Call of Duty Watch Faces
The rich library of watch faces is the most-liked part of Mi Band 5. The watch face storage has stored plenty of themes for every kind of user, including custom dials. On the occasion of Christmas & new year, Xiaomi had introduced two new dials to the smart band. Now, in the latest V1.0.2.54 update, Xiaomi has brought fresh looks to the Mi Band 5. The added watch faces are from the popular Call of Duty Mobile game. The fresh themes have faces of all the famous characters from the CoD game.
Along with it, some users on social media have spotted the “Cards” option on the global version of Mi Smart Band 5. The global version doesn’t support the NFC function, so it useless at the moment. The Cards menu is empty at this time, but I guess, it could be the preparation to launch the NFC version in the overseas market. Last year, Xiaomi had launched Mi Band 4 NFC in Russia & some European countries. There is a chance, we might see Mi Band 5 NFC model outside China in the coming weeks or months.
Talking about Call of Duty Mobile faces, you can sync them from the Store option in the Mi Fit app. In the fresh dials, you will get characters of Captain John Price, Urban-Tracker, Phantom, John “Soap” MacTavish, Outrider, Commander David Mason, and Ghost – Simon Riley. To install the new version on the Mi band 5, first, update Mi Fit to the latest 4.9.0 app version. Later, your smart band will download & install a new update automatically, when you open the Mi Fit app.
February 6, 2021
Mi Band 5 Receiving 1.0.1.84 Firmware Update
Xiaomi’s latest Mi Smart Band 5 is now promoted to the firmware version 1.0.1.84. The latest piece of software will improve the overall quality of the band by enhancing its performance and squashing some known bugs. The previous version had brought automatic workout detection which automatically knows your workout mode and act on it. But this new version doesn’t bring that much along with it. Stilll, you wil not see any new function on the fitness tracker, there are some improvements to the core apps. Also, it brings some new languages to users. Most of the languages are from Europe, and Polish is one of them. On the reviews of some users, the device has brought accuracy to the tracking functions and the increased speed in some features.
As per the users, Xiaomi has fixed some bugs of sleep tracking to give you accurate results. The REM sleep is the feature that has enhanced in the 1.0.1.84 firmware version. Since the beginning, we haven’t seen any major or minor issue with the sleep pattern or with REM Sleep data. Though, some customers on social media has raised questions about the accuracy of the sensor. Now, as we go with those customers, then we could see major bump in the result. Apart from that, you will see better results in heart rate monitoring and step counter. Hope this time we get few ghost steps in the outdoor.
The new update is currently rolling out in Indonesia and soon you will see it in other countries in the coming days. As always, you have to first update Mi Fit app to the latest version. Once you update the Mi Fit app then Mi Smart Band 5 will install the new 1.0.1.84 version. The update is only for new band, as there is no software available for Mi Smart Band 4C, Band 4 or Band 3 at the moment.
August 25, 2020
Mi Band 4 & Band 5 Updates Bring New Features
The new Mi Band 5 and previous year’s Mi Band 4 are now receiving new software updates. It is the first firmware update for Mi Smart Band 5 or the global version. The Chinese version already has received its first version, where it had enabled Camera Remote control function. It is not the case with the international version as the camera controller is enabled since the first day. The global model gets firmware version 1.0.1.32 that brings two major features to the fitness tracker.
After the update, Mi Band 5 can now automatically detect the exercise mode. Xiaomi has added a new automatic motion detection feature, which will detect your current exercise mode. It is a good function for the users when they forget to start the workout mode while exercising. Many companies are now introducing Detect Activity feature on their smartwatches & smart bands like recently Huawei Watch GT 2 & Honor MagicWatch 2 have received it. It is good that Xioami has brought it to the Mi Band 5.
Apart from that, there is a new option to press & hold the watch faces to set the dial. You can activate these features from Settings – More options. Finally, the new battery percentage indicator for the faces has launched on both Mi Band 4 & Band 5 trackers. The update is now available in all the major countries, where both these smart bands available. To install the latest firmware updates, you have to update the Mi Fit app to 4.4.0 version on the paired smartphone.
August 6, 2020
Global Mi Band 5 Spotted with Alexa, SpO2 & NFC Support
In last month, we have revealed that the Mi Band 5 will get NFC support in the global market. Further, we also mentioned the SpO2 & Amazon Alexa functions for the international version. Now the leaked resource file for Mi Band 5 has confirmed all of these functions. Xiaomi has unpacked Mi Band 5 in China on June 11, but the SpO2 & Amazon Alexa features were missing from the tracker. Now, these functions will be exclusively launching on global versions rather than the home version.
It will be the first time Mi Band series will receive SpO2 or blood monitoring along with Women’s heath tool & PAI functions. After the launch of SpO2, it will compete with Honor Band 5, Huawei band 4 Pro & Fitbit Charge 4 which has the blood oxygen monitoring. The animated images of Amazon Alexa have also spotted in leaked files. It will be the replacement of Xiao Ai voice assistant outside China. The revealed code suggests, Alexa will first support with Mi Home devices and later users may connect it with other devices.
SpO2 spotted on Mi Band 5
Alexa Animation on Mi Band 5
We are also the first to claim about the NFC support for international Mi Band 5. The recent launch of Mi Band 4 NFC in Russia is the start of it and the next device will support in many countries. Also, the resource file shows the images of Mastercard, which is the first partner to pay with Band 5 in many places.
Mastercard logo spotted on Mi Band 5
In other countries, Mi Band 5 will launch in July and Europe would be the first market. Recently, the fitness tracker has cleared BIS certification in India, so the Indian launch maybe also near. In the more twist, the recently leaked source code has mentioned there would be three models – Mi Band L, Mi Band 5 Pro & Mi Band 5 Lite. If that is true then, then it is unclear, which model will get SpO2, Alexa, and NFC versions on the board.
June 26, 2020
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Design & Color Options Revealed
Mi Band 5 is not stopping any time soon until its official launch date on June 11. The fitness tracker is revealing with many leaks and on the official Weibo account. A few days ago, we published some of its key elements and images. This time, Samsung itself has teased an image that shows the actual design of the tracker and its color option. It is the first time we are getting the first look at the official image of Band 5 tracker. As per the picture, the fitness band adopts a larger display, that match with our leaked 1.2-inch colored display.
The women’s menstrual cycle feature will be part of the fitness tracker. Women can get information about fertile periods, ovulation days, and predicted menstrual periods. The design hasn’t changed much, but less bezel increased the display size. Xiaomi also mentioned NFC support on the Chinese version. However, the NFC support will come to the global version with Mastercard support. It also offers voice assistants on both models, and the international version could get Amazon Alexa support.
Further, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 comes in Black, Green, Yellow, and Red color options. Apart from these features, it will get five more activities like Yoga & badminton, the camera controllers, SpO2 & world clock. Xiaomi will unveil Mi Band 5 on June 11 in China, and the first sale will start from June 18. The launch event will tell us a clear picture of these rumored functions. The estimated price for the fitness tracker is 177 Yuan in China.
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June 8, 2020
Mi Band 5 Images Reveal Stress, Custom DND & Global NFC Functions
Xiaomi has planned to unveil fifth-gen Mi Band 5 on June 11 in China. So far, we know many functions and the changes in the next tracker. We have also revealed that the Mi band 5 will get Amazon Alexa, SpO2, Camera controller & Menstrual cycle functions. Now, we have received some exclusive images and the information about the upcoming Mi Band 5. To make the fitness band more advanced, the company has also added stress & breathing management, custom DND option, and, as we revealed earlier, global NFC function.
We have some exclusive images of the NFC function for the global version, Mi Smart Band 5. Outside China, it will support with Mastercard. This week, Xiaomi has announced Mi Band 4 NFC in Russia that gets Mastercard support to pay at many places. The same treatment will arrive for Mi Band 5 in other countries. You can use the NFC feature to pay at public transport, shopping centers, supermarkets, gas stations, and many other places. Once you connect Mastercard card with the Mi Fit app, then you can use it.
Mi Band 5 NFC Function
As the information we took out, users still can’t receive the phone calls on Band 5. There are only options to reject the calls & silent the phone call. Maybe next time, users will able to accept the calls from the band. The custom DND will allow users to add limited time as per their need like 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. The custom Do Not Disturb will help users to get day time naps.
Mi Band 5 Avenger Face
For the Avengers fan, Xiaomi has added one new Avenger watch face. There may be more watch faces that the users can download from Band Display Settings in future updates. We have previously unveiled four pre-installed watch faces, and these two new faces show users will get more watch faces on the band itself.
Mi Band 5 images
Now here are the leaked images of the next Mi band 5 with the default watch face. The images show Mi Band 5 will carry a larger screen than Mi Band 4. As per the previous report, the tracker has a 1.2-inch colored touchscreen. The next tracker will also capable of the measurement of stress & breathing. The descriptions in the source code describe the band will be able to quantify our stress, and it will guide users to control the breath. We have to wait to see how these two functions will work.
Mi Band 5 will unveil next week, and it will first go on sale in China on June 18. If these all features packed on Band 5, then in the market, it will be one of the most advanced fitness trackers. I guess Xiaomi will not release all the features at once. Some features will release via future updates.
June 5, 2020
Xiaomi Launched Mi Smart Band 4 NFC Version Outside China
Last year, we have exclusively revealed that the next year Xiaomi will allow users to use the NFC feature on Mi Bands outside China. Now, Xiaomi has launched Mi Smart Band 4 with NFC function for the global customers. Previously, the feature was supported only in the home country with AliPay. With global support, the users outside China can make contactless payments or pay at the local stores. The first country to receive the NFC version is Russia. As per the company’s plan, it will launch in more European regions and later in remaining countries.
We had also first claimed that the next Mi Band 5 will get NFC support on the global version. Now, it also makes clear that the upcoming Mi Smart Band 5 will have NFC support in other countries. In Russia, customers can make contactless payments in shopping centers, supermarkets, gas stations, and other stores. It also supports paying public transports in the country like in a metro or at the bus station. You can see the supported list of transport on the Mastercard website.
At the moment the NFC in the country only works with Mastercard. To link the MasterCard for payments, you must connect the Mastercard bank card with the Mi Fit app & select Russia as your country. In future updates, you may link the tracker with Visa, Google Pay & PayPal accounts. Note that, this is not the update for regular Mi Band 4. To use the NFC function for contactless payments in Russia, you have to purchase the ‘Mi Smart Band 4 NFC’ model. On the purchase, make sure it has an identifier MGW4059RU as both models look the same.
The new NFC model in the country will be selling for 3,990 ₽, where the regular one priced at 2,990 ₽. Xiaomi has the same plan for the upcoming Mi Band 5, as the global version will get Mi Smart Band 5 with NFC function. The sale for Mi Smart Band 4 NFC will start from June 16 from Mi.com & other online retailers. Later, the NFC version will soon launch in other countries. We will inform you when it launches in other regions.
June 2, 2020
Mi Band 5 to Get Camera Controller & New Fitness Activities
The next Mi Band 5 is a huge deal to the company & we can see that with the numbers of added features on it. Last week we leaked a few exclusive features of Mi Band 5. Now, we have a few more features to share. Another function we find out is the camera controller on Band 5. Second, there are now five more activities for fitness-centric users. Also, the tracker will now supportive of the analog watch faces as well as World Clock for travelers.
Camera Controller is the feature that many users were thinking of getting with Mi band 4, but the company never launched it. This time with Mi Band 5, users can control their phone’s camera to take the picture, get the group photo, or to switch front or rear cameras. For the international users, Xiaomi will be added World Clock in the fitness band. Users can add two cities to get the current hours.
Camera Controller on Mi Band 5
To make it more advanced in the fitness category, Xiaomi has introduced five more fitness activities. With added activities, now a total of 11 exercises will be available in the Workout. Those new activities are Yoga, Elliptical, Rowing Machine, Jumping Rope, and Indoor Cycling. These activities will surely help users to track their fitness and stay healthy.
Total 11 activities on Mi Band 5
Also, we discovered the next fitness tracker would support analog watch faces. Previously, only digital watch faces were supported, but now by default, you get two analog watch faces & more may come in future updates.
Watch Faces on Mi Band 5
As we dig into the code, we have discovered, Amazon Alexa will initially only support with Mi Home devices. Well, that what initial coding says about the Alexa can do on it. Though we think in future updates, the company would remove the restrictions, and more devices will support it. With these all features, the company is making Mi Band 5 more advanced and the main rival to the Fitbit Charge 4 & Galaxy Fit.
May 25, 2020
Mi Band 5 Will Have SpO2, Alexa & Menstrual Cycle Functions
With the help of its subsidiary company Huami, Xiaomi will release its next-generation Mi band 5 in China at the end of next month or in the first half of July. As far we know, Mi Band 5 will have a larger display, more features, and NFC on the global version. Furthermore, our member has found out that the next Mi band 5 will have SpO2 or blood oxygen saturation, Amazon Alexa & Women cycle features. These three features will make the tracker more advanced compared to Mi Band 4.
Apart from that, for fitness-centric users there is a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) function. It’s a scientifically-backed metric that turns heart rate data into a single, personal score, showing users how much activity they need to stay healthy. For your daily activity it gives you score and tells you how much you need to sweet to stay fit.
Mi Band 5 Functions
Now talking about the global version of the fifth-gen tracker, Mi Smart Band 5 is also in work, and it may soon get the release date. As the information we received, the model number XMSH11HM is specified for Mi Smart Band 5. It makes sense that the model number for Mi Band 5 is XMSH10HM. Every year company launches different Mi Band models for global users by compromising some features, though this year there won’t be much difference.
Mi Band 5 Watch Face
Now as per the new information from our source NFC would only be limited to China. It means users have to wait for another year to get the NFC version. Furthermore, we also have found early firmware version – 1.0.0.38. The firmware is for internal development purpose and on the release date we could see the final & stable version. It is the sign that the company is moving towards the final stable release, and the tracker will be ready to launch soon.
Mi Smart Band 5 Will Get SpO2, Alexa & Menstrual Cycle
It will be the first band from Xiaomi to get Amazon Alexa & Women Menstrual cycle feature. Previously, Xiaomi only uses its voice assistant in China, but now both Chinese & global models will have Amazon Alexa features. The tracker will also be helpful for women users that they can now track their monthly cycles using the Mi Band 5 & Mi Smart Band 5.
Mi Band 5 Activities
For now, it is the only information our member has received about the upcoming tracker. The company always first launch Mi Bands in China and later in other countries. That means the company may launch Smart Band 5 in August or in early September in major countries like India and the US. Due to the lockdown and limited employees, we could see a delay in the Mi Band 5 launch.
As per the previous information, the company supposed to announce it in the first week of June but now the company has postponed it. It still has to receive a Bluetooth certificate from SIG, so we think the launch date might be delayed to the last week of June or in the first week of July.
All the images are taken from the official app so the quality is not that good, but in the future will try to post better images. Still, we have to dig more and there would be more features or changes into the upcoming model. So stay tuned with us, we will inform you when we find out more information.
May 22, 2020
Mi Band 5 to Get PAI Function for Improved Health Tracking
Mi Band 5 will be released this year with some enhanced features along with the larger display. As we are getting closer to the launch date, which could happen in next June, more details are getting out. At this point, we know that the next Mi Band will get a larger display than the Mi Band 4 & the NFC support for global units. The leaker Slashleak has also revealed the possible punch hole display for the tracker. Now we have more details to share about the upcoming fitness tracker. We have received new information about the Mi Band 5 that the PAI function will come with the tracker.
You can see the new PAI function in the shared image of the Mi Fit app. The PAI function has added to the item in Band display settings. The MI Band 4 doesn’t have this feature, so inevitably, the company is going to introduce it to the next fitness tracker. The PAI function is not new to the company, Huami has released this feature on its Amazfit smartwatches. The PAI may replace the steps count on the Mi Band 5, and instead, it will get the help of heart rate data as an indicator of personal activity. PAI will help you better to know your health condition and act on it.
The HUNT Fitness Study project has shown that the people who keep their PAI value above 100 have a lower risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. The PAI will not be Mi Band 5 exclusive for a long time, the company will later release the function on Mi Band 4, and possibly on Mi Band 3. As per the sources, the next Band 5 would launch in June with the expected price of 179 Yuan. Though, the price could be much higher in other countries. As the days fly, we would get more details about it.
May 5, 2020
Mi Band 5 Will Have 1.2-inch Screen, Google Pay Support
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is now widely available in all major countries. It became one of the best selling fitness bands all across the world because of its future-packed functions at a low price. Now, Xiaomi is moving ahead to launch Mi Band 5 with more advanced features. As we got the exclusive information, Xiaomi will increase the touch screen size to 1.2-inch on Mi Band 5. It will be lighter and more contrast, which makes it better readable in the sunlight. The current Mi Band 4 has a 0.95-inch display so the next tracker will have more readable space. Of course, it will be a full-colored AMOLED screen.
As we said in October, the next Mi Band 5 will support NFC function outside China. Now we have insider news confirms NFC on a global version for contactless payments. It opens the door for Google Pay & other payment services to take advantage of it. Currently, only Mi Pay works on Mi Bands to pay any purchases and to pay for travel in transit. At present, the NFC is only supported on Mi Band 3 & Band 4 in China & only for residents. It will be going to change on the next band as the demand for the NFC version is growing fast.
The price for Mi Band 5 will be 179 Yuan in China, which is nearly 26 US dollars. The prices may vary in other countries. Mi Band 4 is selling at $35 so we could see a little price bump with the next band. Huami has confirmed that it is making Mi Band 5. Huami said there is no exclusive deal signed between both companies though it will work with Xiaomi on many upcoming projects. It is now confirmed Xiaomi will launch Mi Band 5 in June and China will be the first country to get it.
January 9, 2020
Mi Band 5 Would Support NFC Outside China
Xiaomi’s latest Mi Band 4 has become successful in the global market, and in China, it made history by selling over 1 million units in just eight days. Now the company is looking forward to introducing its fifth-generation Mi Band 5 fitness tracker. As we got the information from sources, Xiaomi wants to make the next band more advance & more durable to stay ahead in the market. As per the source, Xiaomi would launch next Mi Band 5 with NFC feature in the global market. At present, Xiaomi’s bands have NFC function limited to China.
In China, NFC supports contactless payments, uses as work pass & also makes a replacement for a bus card. These all features will be supported on Mi Band 5 international version as well as might supports in many other ways. After the launch, we will know in how many ways it can be used on the Mi Band 5. Xiaomi has given hint that the next Mi Band 5 will unveil in the Q2 2020, as the company launches a new Mi Band every year.
The demand for the NFC version of Mi Band 4 is so high that many users order it from China to their home country. Compare to Mi Band 3, this year more Mi Band 4 users are ordering the NFC version from China to their country. We think this may be one of the reasons Xiaomi probably releases NFC support in other countries.
As the previous line-up, Xiaomi will work with Huami to build Mi Band 5; this news confirmed by wang Huang, founder, chairman of the board & chief executive officers at Huami. Wang Huang answered the question of whether Huami would work with Xiaomi on the next fitness band. Wang said the company has many projects in the future to do with Xiaomi and Mi Band 5 is one of those products. He has not mentioned any features of the upcoming band, but now, as the day passes we will get more coverage on it.
October 4, 2019