How to set the date and time on Xiaomi smartphones: all the ways

Setting the date and time on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter MIUI bugs, sync failures or the consequences of resetting. Incorrectly set time leads to problems with notifications, banking applications, email synchronization, and even blocking some functions (for example, Find My Device).

Xiaomi’s feature is that the manufacturer often changes the layout of menu items depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and model (from the budget Redmi to the flagship Xiaomi 14).We took these nuances into account and collected universal instructions that work on 90% of the brand’s devices. If your smartphone after updating suddenly reset the date for 2010 or shows the wrong time zone, here you will find a solution.

Why is Xiaomi losing date and time?

Before you can adjust the settings, it is important to understand the cause of the failure.

• 🔋 Settled battery: at a deep discharge (below 3%), the smartphone can reset system time to factory values (usually January 1, 2016 or 2010).
• 🌍 Incorrect time zone: if you are traveling or manually changing the region, MIUI Sometimes you forget to synchronize time with the network.
• 📡 Mobile network problems: operators transmit time data through the network NITZ (Network Identity and Time Zone: if the signal is weak or SIM-The card is inactive, the synchronization breaks down.
• 🔄 Failure after update: especially relevant for MIUI 14 on older smartphones (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro), where firmware may conflict with hardware clocks.

Less commonly, hardware malfunctions are to blame, such as battery contacts crashing or damage to the time-sensitive RTC (Real-Time Clock) chip, which helps temporarily, but after a reboot, the problem returns. If you suspect a hardware bug, check your smartphone on a service test (#4636##).

Method 1: Automatic synchronization through settings

The easiest method is to enable automatic date and time determination.It works on all Xiaomi models, from the Poco X3 to the Xiaomi 13T Pro, but the path to settings may differ.

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
3. Activate sliders: Auto-date and time (using network data) Time zone auto-determination (important for travel).

Turn them off for 10 seconds.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for Redmi Note 11), the path is different: Settings → System → Date and time. If you don't find a partition, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).

Are the "Date and Time Auto-Determination" and "Time Zone" options activated"?|Is there an active SIM-card NITZ)?|Is the smartphone connected to a mobile network or Wi-Fi?|Have you tried restarting your device after the changes?-->

⚠️ Warning: If the time is still lost after enabling automatic synchronization, check if there are applications on the smartphone to change the region (for example, Fake). GPS They can block access to time servers.

Method 2: Manually adjust date and time

If automatic synchronization is not working (for example, there is no communication or the smartphone does not support the connection). NITZ), You can set the time manually. This is true for devices without SIM-cards (Xiaomi Pad tablets) or after resetting to factory settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Turn off the sliders Autodetermining Date and Time Zone Autodetermining.
3. Click Set a date and select the current date in the calendar.
4. Click Set time and set hours/minutes/seconds.
5. In the Time Zone section, select your region (e.g. Moscow, GMT+3).
6. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

Commands for time adjustment:

adb shell su -c "date -s YYYYMMDD.HHmmss"

Where YYYYMMDD.HHmmss is the date and time in the format of Year MonthDay.Hours MinuteSecunda. For example, for May 15, 2026, 14:30:00:

adb shell su -c "date -s 20260515.143000"

For the time zone change:

adb shell su -c "setprop persist.sys.timezone Europe/Moscow"

If the commands don't work without su, then root rights are required, and the alternative is to use the Termux app with the date command directly on your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other settings through setprop unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, setprop persist.sys.timezone XXX A non-existent region will cause a synchronization error.

Method 4: Reset network settings (if time is lost due to operator)

If the problem is related to NITZ-synchronization (for example, the operator sends incorrect data), will help reset network settings, this will remove stored Wi-Fi networks and passwords, but restore the correct mobile communication.

How to reset:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map → Resetting network settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

After the restart, check if automatic timing is enabled. If the problem persists, try manually selecting the operator:

1. B Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks click on the operators.
2. Turn off Automatic Selection and select your operator manually.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI China) the other way: Settings → Memory and SIM-map → Settings SIM-If the reset didn't work, try inserting it temporarily. SIM-map of another operator, this will help to localize the problem.

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If the network is still lost after a network reset, check if the antivirus (e.g. Avast or 360 Security) is blocking it.

Addressing specific problems

Some date and time bugs are unique to certain models or versions of MIUI, and we have compiled solutions for the most common cases:

If your model is not listed in the table, but the problem is similar, try universal solutions:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (new firmware often fixes bugs over time).
• 🧹 Clear the Settings app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Make a reset to the factory settings (pre-save data!).

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If the problem has occurred after the MIUI update, rolling back to the previous firmware version often helps.Use the Mi Flash Tool for clean installation.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When setting the date and time, users often make common mistakes that only make the problem worse.

• ❌ Manually set the date when automatic synchronization is enabled: this leads to a setting conflict!
• ❌ Use time-change applications without root: most of them (like Fake Clock) require superuser rights and can break system services.
• ❌ Changing the region of the device for the sake of time zone: this can block some features (for example, Google Pay or Mi Account).
• ❌ Ignore updates MIUI: In old silk, there are often bugs with RTC, which are corrected in new versions.

If you've been experimenting with settings and now your smartphone is showing an incorrect date even after you reset, try restoring the factory firmware via Fastboot. This is an extreme measure, but it's guaranteed to return all settings to their original state. The instructions for your model can be found on the Xiaomi.eu forum.

Another nuance: on some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra) after manual time change can stop working Always-On Display (AOD). To return the function, restart the smartphone or reset the lock screen settings.

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