How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: all ways + solving typical errors

Why does the Redmi 6A alarm not go off the first time?

Xiaomi Redmi 6A is still popular with users due to its reliability and simple MIUI interface. However, even in this model, owners sometimes face unexpected problems - for example, when the alarm clock continues to ring after pressing "Cancel" or does not respond to commands at all.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn off the alarm clock on Redmi 6A, including forced stop through power buttons, settings for the Watch app and even solutions for cases when the screen does not respond to touch, separately focusing on the typical errors that cause the alarm clock to “hang” in an active state, and give a checklist to fix them.

Important: If you use Redmi 6A with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some menu items may be different, so pay attention to alternative methods at the end of the article.

Method 1: Turn off the alarm clock through the “Clock” app

The most obvious and safe method is to use the standard Watch app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones, which is suitable if the phone screen is working properly and you can interact with the interface.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Watch app on the home screen or in the app menu. It looks like an analog watch with a white background.
• ⏰ Go to the tab "Alarm clock"** (bell icon in the bottom menu).
• 🔘 Find the active alarm in the list and move the slider to the right to turn it off (the color will change from green to gray).
• 🗑️ If the alarm clock is no longer needed, click on it and select Delete** in the upper right corner.

If the alarm doesn’t appear on the list but keeps going, check:

• 🔄 Is Replay mode enabled** (can be set to daily activate).
• 📴 Is there a third-party alarm app installed (e.g. Google Clock or Sleep as Android).

⚠️ Note: If the alarm goes off after the alarm is turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in the Clock application, in which case cleaning the cache will help (see Method 3).

Method 2: Forced stopping of alarm clock with power buttons

There are situations where the alarm goes off, but the Redmi 6A screen doesn't respond to touch, for example, because the system freezes or the sensor is damaged, in which case you can force the signal to stop using hardware buttons.

Options for action:

1. Button combination: Press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds for forced reboot (works if the phone is completely got stuck).

⚠️ Warning: Forced reboots can interrupt background processes, including unfinished updates or downloads. If the phone was updated when the alarm went off, wait until the process is complete (usually up to 30 minutes) before restarting.

Method 3: Clearing the Cache and Data of the Clock Application

If the alarm goes off on its own or doesn’t go off through the interface, the problem may be in the damaged Clock cache of the Cache app. Cleaning the cache and data will return the settings to factory settings, but won’t delete the user alarms (they will be saved in the Mi Account account if you are logged in).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the list of “Clock”** (or com.android.deskclock in the list of all apps).

After data clearing:

• 📥 If you sync with Mi Account, the alarm clock will automatically recover after you log in to your account.

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Before cleaning the data, take screenshots of the alarm list – this will help to quickly restore them after resetting.

⚠️ Warning: Data cleanup of the Clock app will also reset:

• 🕒 Timer and stopwatch settings.
• 🌍 Time zone (if it was changed manually).
• 🔔 Alarm beeps (return to standard alarms).

Method 4: Turn off the alarm clock through the “Do Not Disturb” mode

If the alarm goes off at the wrong time (e.g. at night) but you don't want to remove it completely, you can use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which temporarily blocks all notifications, including alarms, but allows you to set exceptions.

How to set up:

1. Open the settings → Sound → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the “Enable” slider** and select a schedule (e.g. 23:00 to 7:00).
3. Click “Exceptions” → “Alarm clocks” and turn off the slider to block their signals.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI for Redmi 6A The alarm clocks ignore the default mode DND. If the signal continues to sound after setting, check it:

• 🔕 Is priority setting for alarm clocks included (except for the first time).
• 🔊 Is there a third-party alarm app with its own notification rules.

Problem Solving: The alarm clock doesn’t turn off or it just goes off on its own

If none of these methods helped, the problem may be related to:

• 📲 Conflict with other applications: Some programs (such as Greenify or AccuBattery) aggressively close background processes.

Extreme measures:

• 🔄 Resetting settings: go to Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (does not delete data, but resets alarm settings).
• 📥 Flashing: If the problem appears after the update, rollback to the previous version MIUI It can help (see the instructions in the forums). 4PDA Xiaomi Community).

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Before resetting or flashing, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup!

Update firmware: if the alarm clock is glitching due to MIUI bugs

Redmi 6A with older versions of MIUI (below MIUI 12) has bugs associated with the operation of alarm clocks — for example, spontaneous switching on or the inability to turn off the signal.

How to update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click “Check Updates” and wait for the search.
3. If a new version is available, click Download** and follow the instructions.

If the update is not available:

• 🔌 Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network (updates via mobile Internet may not be downloaded).
• 🔄 Restart your phone and repeat the check.
• 📥 Download the firmware manually from the official Xiaomi website and install through System Update → Three points. → Select a firmware file.

⚠️ Note: When manually installing firmware:

• 🔋 Make sure the battery is over 50%.
• 📡 Don’t interrupt the upgrade process (this could lead to a phone blink).
• 🔐 Use only official firmware from en.miui.com.

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Redmi 6A