Owning a Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone involves using a MIUI shell or a new HyperOS, where the weather widget is the centerpiece of the desktop. Many users find that the standard widget displays incorrect data, does not update or simply does not exist after resetting. The correct functioning of the widget depends not only on the Internet connection, but also on the correct system permissions.
In this article, we will take a closer look at how to adjust the weather on Xiaomi devices so that it always shows up-to-date information, and learn about the hidden settings of data providers, ways to eliminate synchronization errors, and the subtleties of background processes that are often blocked by energy saving systems.
⚠️ Warning: If the weather widget shows a snippet or a download error, don't rush to remove the app. 90% of the time, the problem is that you don't have permission to access geolocation or block background activity. MIUI Optimization.
Basic activation and region selection
The first step to properly work any system application on Xiaomi is the correct initial configuration of the region. The standard application "Weather" is rigidly tied to servers, which may differ depending on the selected country in the settings of the phone. If you are in Russia or CIS countries, but the region is installed "USA" or "Germany", the widget may work incorrectly or show data in a foreign language.
To change your region, you need to go to the settings menu and select the option "Additional Settings": Here is the section "Region" where you should select your actual country of residence. After the region change, the system may require a reboot or restart of Google services so that the changes will take effect for all widgets.
It's important to understand that changing regions not only affect the weather, but also the theme store and some system applications. Localization of data provides predictions from local weather stations, which improves the accuracy of hourly forecasts. If the data is not updated after the change of region, try clearing the app cache through the application management menu.
Set up a weather data provider
One of the unique features of the MIUI shell is the ability to choose a weather data provider. By default, the system often uses AccuWeather, which can provide inaccurate data for regions or work with delay, and the user can switch to alternative sources, such as The Weather Channel or MeteoGroup.
To change the source of the data, open the Weather app and click on the three dots in the upper right corner (or swipe right, depending on the OS version). In the menu that opens, find Settings, then the Weather Source section, and you will be asked to choose your preferred service.
Experts recommend testing different sources, as the accuracy of forecasts can vary significantly depending on your geolocation, the relevance of the data depends on how often a particular service updates information from weather stations in your city, sometimes switching to a less popular source solves the problem of a “frozen” widget.
Why is AccuWeather often scolded?
Permits and background management
Modern versions of Android and HyperOS shells aggressively save battery power, often killing background processes of the weather widget, which leads to the fact that the information on the screen is updated only when you go directly to the application.
Go to Settings → Applications → All applications and find the list “Weather”. In the Permissions section, make sure that access to geolocation is set to “Always” or “Allow only when used”, but with accurate location determination enabled, storage and network access must also be open.
A critical step is to set the battery mode. From the Weather menu, select Activity Control (or Battery) and set No Limits, which will prevent the system from suspending the widget to save energy.
☑️ Checklist of permissions for widget
Addition and editing of widgets
The desktop interface on Xiaomi allows you to flexibly adjust the appearance of the widgets. To add a weather widget, make a long tap on the empty area of the screen or pinch the screen with two fingers to go into editing mode. At the bottom of the screen, select the Widgets menu.
In the list, find the Weather section. The system will offer several options for design, from minimalist digits to animated backgrounds with the current temperature. Drag the selected option to the desktop. If the widget displays the weather of another city, click on it to adjust.
When you first run the widget, you'll ask for permission to access the location. To automatically update the city when you move, you'll need to allow background GPS access. If you want to monitor the weather in another city, use the city management function inside the app, adding the desired city to your favorites.
| Type of widget | Description | Battery consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Classical. | Temperature, icon, city | Low. |
| Detailed. | Humidity, wind, pressure | Medium. |
| Animated | Live background, effects | High-pitched |
| Mini. | Only the temperature. | Minimum |
Removing common errors
Users often experience a widget showing scrolls or a network error message despite the internet running, which may be due to blocking DNS-level ad trackers or modified firmware that blocks Xiaomi servers, in which case cleaning the app’s data helps.
Go to the Weather app settings, select Memory and click Clear → Clear everything. Don't worry, your saved cities are usually synced to your account or saved in the system cache, but you'll have to reconfigure the permissions. SSL-connection certificate.
If the problem persists, try to change it. DNS-servers in Wi-Fi or mobile network settings. Use of public DNS Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) often resolves problems with connecting to weather servers that may be blocked by the provider.
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If the widget stopped updating after the system update, try to remove updates to the Weather app itself through the app management menu and update it again through GetApps or Google Play.
Optimization and additional functions
Xiaomi’s weather app has hidden potential beyond just displaying temperature, and you can activate push notifications for sudden weather changes, storm warnings, or high UV radiation in your settings, which is especially useful for people with weather or allergies.
Weather Card is also available in the notification curtain (lock screen) to be displayed correctly, you need to turn on the appropriate switch in the Wallpaper and Personalization menu → Lock screen. Here you can adjust the refresh rate of the data to balance the relevance of information and charge consumption.
Keep in mind that the weather widget is closely integrated with Google Assistant and Xiao AI. Geolocation allows you to get voice-activated weather responses without having to open your phone screen. Regularly checking your privacy settings ensures that your movement data is only used to provide services.
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The stable operation of the weather widget on Xiaomi is a balance between the resolution of background activity and the setting of energy saving. Without the mode "No restrictions" widget will work unstable.