How to change the time and date on Xiaomi devices: smartphones, smart watches, fitness bracelets

Setting the exact time on Xiaomi devices is a seemingly simple task, but many users face problems: the clock gets lost after an update, does not sync with the network or shows the wrong time zone. This is especially true for owners of smart watches Mi Band, Redmi Watch or smartphones with custom firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to change time, from manual settings to solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on the type of device: on Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi). POCO X5) Time setting is integrated into system settings, whereas for smartwatches (Mi Watch, Amazfit) GTR) You need Mi Fitness or Zepp, and we'll also look at what to do if time is lost after flashing or changing. SIM-map.

This article will be useful for both beginners and experienced users who want to understand the nuances of time synchronization on the Xiaomi ecosystem. All instructions are relevant for devices on MIUI 14/15 and newer versions of firmware.

1. How to change the time on Xiaomi smartphone (MIUI)

On Xiaomi smartphones, time and date are set through system settings. By default, the device automatically syncs with the operator's network, but you can switch to manual mode if necessary.

To open the time settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Turn off the "Date and Time Auto-Detection" slider if you want to set the settings manually.
3. Select “Set a date” or “Set a time” and enter current values.
4. To change your time zone, click "Select time zone" and find your region (e.g. Moscow (GMT+3)).

If after manual settings time continues to go wrong, check:

• 📶 Connection to mobile network – without operator signal, automatic synchronization does not work.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI — In older versions of the firmware were bugs with time zones (especially relevant for Xiaomi Mi 9 and Redmi Note 8).
• 🛠️ Superuser rights – if you use root access, some system applications may block synchronization.

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If you have lost time for a few hours after the MIUI update, try manually selecting Astana time zone (GMT+6), then returning it back to your region.

2. time setting on Xiaomi smart watches (Mi Band, Redmi Watch, Mi Watch)

Xiaomi smartwatches and fitness bracelets sync time with a connected smartphone via the Mi Fitness app (for Mi Band) or Zepp (for Amazfit).If the clock time doesn't match the phone, the problem is usually the settings of the app or the device's firmware.

To change the time on a smartwatch:

1. Open the Mi Fitness or Zepp app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile → Your Device → Device Settings.
3. Find the item "Synchronization of time" and click on it.
4. If the option is not available, update the firmware of the watch through the Software Update section.

Typical problems and solutions:

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3. Manual time change on Xiaomi without automatic synchronization

If automatic time synchronization is disabled (for example, due to lack of network) or is not working correctly, you can set the time manually, this method is suitable for smartphones on MIUI and some models of smart watches.

For smartphones:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Disable options: "Date and time Autodetermination" "Time Zone Autodetermination"

"Set a date"

"Set the time."

For the Mi Band 5/6/7 smartwatch, manual time setting is not available directly — it can only be done through a device reset or forced synchronization with a smartphone. If the watch shows the wrong time after reset, do:

1 Untie the watch in the Mi Fitness app.


2. Reset the clock (press the button for 15 seconds).




3. Reconnect and wait for synchronization.

4.Why does time on Xiaomi go wrong on its own?

If the time on your Xiaomi device is periodically reset or shows incorrect values, the reasons can be both software and hardware.

Causes of time failure:

• 📱 Failure of the system clock MIUI — Often occurs after updating the firmware or resetting settings.
• 🌍 Wrong time zone – especially when traveling to other countries.
• 🔋 Weak battery on older smartphones (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1) If it is below 10%, it may be RTC-Module (real-time clock).
• 🛠️ Custom firmware – informal builds (e.g. LineageOS) may not support automatic synchronization.
• 📡 Mobile network problems – if the operator does not transmit correct data NITZ (network-time).

Solutions for each of the problems:

⚠️ Warning: If time is lost after battery replacement, this may indicate damage to the plume RTC-In this case, a diagnosis is required at the service center.

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5. How to sync time on Xiaomi with Google or MIUI servers

By default, Xiaomi devices synchronize time either through the operator’s network (NITZ protocol) or through Google servers (if the option is enabled). If automatic synchronization does not work, you can force the time to update.

Methods of forced synchronization:

1. Through MIUI settings: Open Settings → Additional settings → Date and time. Enable "Date and time Auto-Detection." Switch to another time zone, then return back.

Through a Google account:

• Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google → Account Sync.
• Make sure the “Data Synchronization” option is enabled.
• Through ADB (Adb shell settings put global settings auto_time 1 adb shell settings put global auto_time_zone 1

If Google sync is not working, check:

• 🔒 Active Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 📱 No restrictions for Google Play Services in battery settings.
• 🕒 Time Correctness on Google Servers (sometimes there are global outages).

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If after all the manipulations, time is still lost, try rolling back the firmware to the previous version of MIUI - some builds (for example, MIUI 14.0.4) were bugs with time zones.

6. Features of setting the time on different models Xiaomi

Not all Xiaomi devices are set up the same way. For example, Android One smartphones (such as Mi A2, Mi A3) lack the MIUI brand menu, and Amazfit smartwatches require Zepp instead of Mi Fitness. Let's look at the key differences.

Smartphones:

• 📱 Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO on MIUI — Configurement through Additional settings → Date and time.
• 🤖 Mi A-series (Android One) – Path: Settings → System system → Date and time.
• 🔧 Root access devices – you can use apps like ClockSync to fine-tune.

Smart watches and bracelets:

• ⌚ Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7 — synchronization through Mi Fitness.
• ⌚ Redmi Watch 2/3 — It requires Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
• ⌚ Amazfit GTR/GTS — Only through Zepp, there is no manual time setting.
• ⌚ Mi Watch/Mi Watch Lite – supports automatic and manual synchronization.

For devices with Wear OS (such as Xiaomi Watch S3), the time setting is done via the Wear OS by Google app on your smartphone. If the clock is showing the wrong time, try:

1. Turn off Bluetooth and reconnect.
2. Update the Wear OS app to the latest version.
3. Reset the clock to factory settings through Settings → System → Reset.

7. Solving time problems after resetting or firmware

After resetting to factory settings or installing custom firmware, the time on the Xiaomi device may be lost or show default values (for example, January 1, 1970). RTC-Module or System File Conflict.

What to do after the discharge:

1. Connect your device to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
2. Activate automatic synchronization in Settings → Date and time.
3. If the time is not updated, restart the device.

What to do after the firmware:

• 📲 For official purposes MIUI: Update your firmware to the latest stable version via Settings → The phone. → Update system. Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 🛠️ For custom firmware: Install Network Time Fix module via Magisk Manager. Check firmware compatibility with your model in the forum XDA Developers.

⚠️ Note: If the time is lost for several hours after firmware and is not synchronized, this may indicate damage to the partition. /persist. In this case, you need to flash through Fastboot with complete data cleanup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up time on Xiaomi