Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones have powerful features that allow you to plan time efficiently, but after buying a new device or updating the firmware, users often face a situation where the application interface remains in English or Chinese, despite the Russified system, which creates some discomfort, especially when it comes to important tools such as the time organizer.
The problem may be not just the settings menu, but also the days of the week or months, and interface localization is the key to getting information right. In this article, we'll go into detail about all the ways you can change language settings to make your scheduler as user-friendly as possible.
Sometimes standard methods don't work because of the regional versions of MIUI or HyperOS, so it's important to understand the difference between the language of the system and the language of the particular application, and we'll look at both the standard tools and the hidden settings that will help solve the problem.
Relationship between System Language and Application Calendar
Android, which runs the MIUI and HyperOS shells, has a hard-to-reach binding of most native apps to a common language profile, meaning that the Calendar inherits the default settings set in the smartphone’s global settings. If you change the language of the phone’s interface but it stays the same on the calendar, it could indicate a software failure or no language pack for the location you choose.
It is worth noting that some third-party applications preinstalled by the manufacturer may have their own internal settings. However, the regular application from Xiaomi usually does not have a separate switch inside the menu. Localization works at the system library level. If the system chooses English, then both the months and days of the week in widgets and the application will be displayed in English.
⚠️ Warning: Trying to change the language only inside the application through third-party utilities without changing the system settings can lead to incorrect display of fonts or "meeting" of the keyboard layout when entering events.
To check the current version of the language pack, you need to go to the settings. The path usually looks like: Settings → Additional settings → Language and input. Here you can see which language is the main one and which is the second one, and that is the main language that dictates the rules for the calendar.
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If you use a dual-sim phone, make sure the language is SIM-Cards (if active in your area) do not conflict with the date and time system settings.
Step-by-step instruction to change language through settings
The most reliable and safe way to get the interface in order is to use a regular menu, which is suitable for all current models, including Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 and older versions. Before starting the procedure, make sure that the device is charged at least 20% to avoid accidental shutdown when you apply the changes.
The process of changing the settings requires careful attention, especially if the menu is already in a foreign language, you need to find the gear icon.
- 📱 Open the main menu and find the Settings section indicated by the gear.
- 🌍 Scroll down to Additional settings or look for Language & Input right away).
- 🗣️ Click on Languages. In the list that opens, select the one you want, such as Russian or English.
- ✅ Confirm if the system requests confirmation of the change of the interface language.
Once you do this, the system will reboot the graphics shell, which takes a few seconds, and the calendar, as a system application, will automatically pick up the new settings, and if that doesn't happen right away, try closing the application completely through the menu of running tasks and opening it again.
☑️ Post-language check
It's important to understand that changing this setting will affect not only the scheduler, but all other applications that support multiple languages.
Setting up date format and regional standards
Users often confuse the interface language with the date format. Even if the text is in Russian, the order of the numbers may be unusual (for example, DD / MM / MGG instead of MM / DD / GHG).
To customize this aspect, go to Settings → Additional settings → Region. You need to choose a country whose standards are closer to you. Russia is the most relevant choice for Ukraine, Ukraine, etc. After the region change, the system will offer to update services, which may take some time.
| Parameter | Impact on the Calendar | Where to change |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the system | Menu text, names of months and days | Language and input |
| Region | Date format, first day of the week | Region |
| Time zone | Time of events and reminders | Date and time |
| Calendar type | Displaying holidays and lunar dates | Application settings |
Note the settings for the first day of the week. In some regions, the week starts on Sunday, in others it starts on Monday, and this affects the visual display of the grid of the month, and you can change this in the app itself by going to its settings through a three-dot menu or a gear inside the Calendar.
Why is the date format getting lost?
Problems with the Chinese version of firmware (CN ROM)
Owners of devices imported from China or purchased on marketplaces with the Chinese version of MIUI (CN ROM) often face the lack of Russian or its incorrect operation, such firmware can be localized, and the calendar can only display Chinese characters and English text.
The solution is to install a Global ROM or localization techniques, but flashing is a complex process that requires unlocking the bootloader, and a safer, but temporary, method is to use MoreLocale 2.
This app allows you to force the localization of a particular package.
- 📥 Download and install MoreLocale 2 from a trusted source.
- 🔌 Connect the phone to the computer and activate debugging USB.
- 💻 Introduce a command through ADB: adb shell pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION.
- 🇷🇺 In the appendix, select Russian (RU) and apply the settings.
⚠️ Note: Using third-party applications to change locales may cause unstable voice input and some Google system services. Use this method only if you understand the risks.
It’s also worth mentioning that Chinese versions often have their own lunar calendar built in, which can’t be fully Russified, so experts recommend simply removing it and installing a Google Play analog that will work more stable.
Use of alternative applications Calendar
If a regular app continues to work incorrectly or its functionality does not suit you, the best solution is to install an alternative. Google Play Store offers dozens of excellent schedulers that are completely independent of the system settings of the language and have flexible Russification.
Apps like Google Calendar, Business Calendar 2, or DigiCal are popular, and they automatically pull language from the system but have their own display settings. For example, Business Calendar 2 allows you to manually select the interface language regardless of your phone settings.
The advantage of third-party solutions is that they are frequently updated and unbound to the MIUI ecosystem. They are often faster and have a more modern design. After installing such an application, be sure to install it by default to open calendar links.
Synchronization and display of holidays
After changing the language, users often find that holidays are missing or weekends are not marked in red, which is due to synchronization settings. In the Xiaomi Calendar, a separate display layer is responsible for this.
To return the holidays, open the app, click on the menu (three bars or dots) and select Settings. Find the "Holidays" or "Subscriptions" section. Here you need to activate the "Holidays in my country" box. If the list is empty, you may need to update your Mi or Google account information.
Also check which account is used to store events. If events are stored only in the phone's memory, they may not sync when you change device.
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Proper sync settings ensure that your events don’t go away when you reset or change your smartphone, and holidays are displayed automatically.