How to change the language of the Xiaomi Redmi calendar to Russian

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are deservedly popular due to their functionality and affordable price, but the interface of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS sometimes brings surprises. One of the most common problems that users face when initially setting up or after resetting is the wrong display of dates. Instead of the usual Cyrillic names of months and days of the week, the owner sees English acronyms or, even worse, Chinese characters. This creates significant discomfort, as it requires constant mental translation of dates, which in the modern rhythm of life is completely unacceptable.

The reason is that the calendar system widget often inherits settings for the region or language of the app itself, which may not match the main language of the smartphone interface. Sometimes the situation is made worse by the fact that the global version of the firmware contains residual files from the Chinese build that conflict with localization. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to fix the display of dates, from basic system settings to more complex manipulation of access rights and replacement of standard applications.

It is important to understand that the solution to the problem depends not only on the model of your device, whether it is a budget Redmi Note or flagship Xiaomi 13, but also on the version of the installed operating system. The algorithm of actions may vary slightly depending on the year of release of the gadget and the relevance of security updates. We will look at universal methods that will help return Russification in 99% of cases, ensuring comfortable use of the device.

Basic check of system settings of the region

Before you get to the tricky steps, you need to make sure that the fundamentals of the system are set correctly. Often users forget that the interface language and the region of residence are two different parameters that affect the operation of widgets in different ways. If the Region section selects a country where Cyrillic is not used, the calendar can ignore Russian, even if it is set as the main one for the system.

To start, go to your device's settings menu. Find a setting that is usually labeled "Additional Settings" or simply "Settings." Inside this section, you should find the "Region" tab. Here you will find a list of countries, and it is the choice of the right country that dictates which holidays to display, in which format to write the date and what language to use for calendar grids.

⚠️ Attention: If you change region, the system can automatically reboot some services, and for a few seconds the screen can go out. MIUI, user-free.

Make sure you choose Russia or another country with a Russian-speaking population if you live there. After a change in region, it is recommended to completely close the calendar application through the menu of running tasks and open it again. Often this simple action is enough to change the texts from Latin to Cyrillic.

• 📱 Open the settings on the desktop.
• 🌍 Go to the Additional Settings section → Region.
• 🇷🇺 Select Russia from the proposed list.
• 🔄 Restart the calendar app to apply the changes.

Configure the language and format in the Calendar app

If the region's system settings didn't help, the problem may lie in the individual settings of the app itself. Xiaomi's shell allows some system utilities to have their own preferences that are prioritized over global ones. Go directly to the calendar app and look at the three dots or menu icon in the corner of the screen.

In the menu that opens, look for Settings. This section often hides the option "Language" or "Date Format." If it's "Default" or "English", change it to "Russian." It's also worth checking the display format: sometimes (help) you need to change the order of the day, month and year to conform to the usual DD.MM.GYG standard.

Some firmware versions have a separate switch to display the holidays, make sure that the checkmark is opposite to "Holidays of Russia" or the corresponding option to your country, which not only adds red dates, but can force the widget interface to the desired language.

Permits and Auto-Run Management

Aggressive battery optimization in Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones sometimes causes background processes that localize widgets to malfunction. If the system thinks that the calendar app consumes too much resources, it can block the loading of language packets. To rule out this factor, you need to check the permissions.

Go to your phone's settings and select "Applications." Search the "Calendar" (or Google Calendar if you use it) list. Go to "Permissions" and make sure that access to contacts, storage and location (if required for events) is granted. Lack of access to contacts sometimes interferes with the synchronization of birthdays, which can look like a language error.

Also critical is the "Out-Open" option, which means that the switch is activated, which allows the app to start localization services immediately after the phone is turned on, rather than waiting for the user to manually open, without which the widget on the desktop can display data in a standard format until the application is first launched.

⚠️ Warning: Don't turn off all permissions in a row in the hope of speeding up.No access to storage can cause the calendar to stop saving new events.

You should also check the charge saving settings for this application, select No Limits mode so that the system does not “sleep” the processes responsible for updating the widget on the home screen, which is especially true for models with a large amount of RAM, where the system tends to close all background processes.

Sync with Google and Mi Account

Synchronization conflicts are another common cause of porridge from languages in dates. If your Google or Mi Account account is configured in a different language or region, cloud events may come with English month names. The system tries to adapt them to the current language, but sometimes the text fails and remains in the original language.

Check your Google account settings through your browser on your computer or phone. Make sure the Data and Personalization section has the correct language and time zone. Often times, when you move or buy a used device, the previous owner hasn't reset these settings, and they're pulled after you in the cloud.

In the calendar app itself, go to account settings. Try turning off sync, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. This will force the data to be updated and the server to send the information in the correct format. If you have multiple accounts connected, try temporarily disabling the extra ones, leaving only the main one.

You should also pay attention to the time zone. If it is set automatically but is not defined correctly (for example, Moscow instead of St. Petersburg, although this does not affect the language, but affects the date), this can knock down the settings of the widget. In some rare cases, changing the time zone to any other and returning back helps to shake up the system.

Use of alternative widgets and applications

If Xiaomi’s standard calendar app stubbornly refuses to display Russian, it makes sense to consider alternatives: GetApps or Google Play store offer a variety of free widgets that are fully integrated into the system and often run more stable than standard ones.

One of the best solutions is to install the Google Calendar widget, which is fully adapted to Russian and syncs with all the events that are in the standard application. To install it, click and hold your finger on the empty desktop space, select "Vidgets" and search in the Google list.

When choosing a third-party widget, pay attention to its weight and memory consumption. Too heavy widgets with live animation can slow down your smartphone, especially on models of the past. The optimal choice for most users will be the standard Google widget, which looks concise and works quickly.

Fun Fact: Some MIUI themes can force you to change the fonts and language packages of widgets. If you've recently changed the theme, try returning the standard "Classic" or "Untitled" theme to see if it's the problem.

Resetting and system update

When software failures become critical and no tweaks help, more radical measures are needed. Updating to the latest available version often contains fixes for localization errors. Developers regularly release patches that fix bugs associated with displaying Cyrillic in system applications.

Check for updates in the About Phone menu → MIUI Version (or HyperOS). If a new version is available, download and install it. Be sure to back up important data before doing so, as the update process, although rare, can lead to loss of information.

If the update didn’t work, you can try resetting your app settings. This won’t delete your personal files, photos, or contacts, but will return all system applications (including calendar) to factory status. To do this, go to Settings → Applications → App Management, find a calendar, and click Clear → Clear All Data.

⚠️ Warning: Full Hard Reset via Recovery Mode will remove ALL data from your phone. Use this method only as a last resort when other methods have been exhausted, and be sure to backup.

Once the app data is reset, the phone is recommended to restart, and when the calendar is first started, the system will re-determine the language of the system and must tighten the correct language packets, which in most cases solves the problem of "Chinese" or English dates once and for all.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

💡

Key Conclusion: In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by properly installing the Region and cleaning the Calendar application data, without the need to flash the device.