How to change your watch to Xiaomi: the full guide

Xiaomi’s MIUI and HyperOS smartphones are famous for their functionality, but sometimes users face basic problems, such as the wrong time or date. This can happen after flashing, resetting, or when traveling to other time zones. Correct system time is critical, as it affects the work of instant messengers, banking applications and even the ability to log into a Google account.

Often, device owners don’t know where the switch is hiding, or are faced with the fact that time is constantly reset, and in this article we will discuss in detail how to change the clock to Xiaomi manually, how to set up automatic synchronization, and what to do if the settings are not saved after rebooting.

Manual time and date setting

If automatic synchronization is not working or you need to set the exact time for a specific region manually, the shell interface allows you to do this without third-party software. First, you need to go to the settings menu, where the system settings of the device are stored. Usually the path looks like Settings → Additional settings → Date and time, but in new versions of firmware, the location may change.

The first step is to turn off automatic determination, because the system will not change the settings while this function is active. Find "Use network time" or "Auto-time" and put the slider inactive, and then the fields for entering hours and minutes will be available for editing.

Now you can manually set your values using scrolling or typing. Don't forget to check your time zone, because it's often the reason for time discrepancies when traveling. If you're in the summer, but your phone shows winter time, you may need to manually change the region.

• ⏰ Open the Settings menu on the main screen.
• 📅 Go to Additional Settings (or “Advanced Settings»).
• 🔓 Find the date and time item and disable the Autodetermination switchboard».
• 🖊️ Manually set the current hours, minutes and choose the right time zone.

After making changes, be sure to click the Save button or simply return to the home screen if the changes apply instantly. Check if the correct time is displayed in the status bar and on the lock screen.

Automatic synchronization through the network

The most reliable way to avoid errors is to use automatic synchronization. Xiaomi smartphones are set by default to receive accurate time from mobile operators or through Google Internet services, which eliminates the human factor and the need to translate arrows when switching to daylight saving time.

To activate this feature, you need to enable the option “Use Network Time” or “Date and Time Autoset” in the Date and Time menu. The device will request current data from the nearest base station or via the NTP protocol on its own.

⚠️ Warning: If the time is still incorrect after you turn on automatic synchronization, check if the region is correctly selected in the system settings. SIM-A foreign operator's card can dictate its time zone.

It's important to understand that to function, the communication module must be active. If you're using a smartphone only with Wi-Fi without it. SIM-The time may not be updated until the Internet connection and system services are launched. In such cases, the initial setup often requires manual intervention.

Problems with time zone and region

One of the most common causes of confusion is the discrepancy between the established region and the user's real location: the MIUI shell tightly links some system functions, including the holiday calendar and alarm clocks, to the selected region. If you moved from Moscow to Vladivostok, but the region is left in the settings "Russia (Moscow)", time can get lost.

To fix this, you need to change the region manually. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Region and select the desired country or city from the list. After changing the region, the system will suggest restarting some services or completely restarting the device to apply the changes.

Also, you should pay attention to the format of the date. Different countries have different standards: somewhere first the day, then the month and the year (DD.MM.GYYYYYYYYYY), and somewhere the month, day and year (MM/DDD/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Make sure all three parameters are consistent with each other.If the region is changed, but the network time is turned on for the old one. SIM-A conflict may occur that will lead to constant leaps of time back and forth.

Setting up the format of time and alarm clocks

In addition to accuracy, many users are interested in visual timekeeping, and the standards vary: some are used to the time-representation process. 24-Time-format, others more convenient 12-clock-signature AM/PM. You can change this option in the same Date and Time menu by finding the switch «24-clock-form».

The alarm clocks deserve special attention. In Xiaomi devices, the Watch app has its own settings that can override the system. If your alarm goes off on time, check if you have a repeat on the weekend or a calendar date gone wrong. Sometimes the problem is that the phone has fallen asleep and has not set the alarm because of aggressive battery optimization.

To set the alarm clock, click on the desktop clock icon, select the right time and make sure the slider is activated. In the advanced alarm settings, you can select the repetition days and the melody. Importantly, if the phone is off, the alarm clock on most modern Xiaomi models will still work, but only if it is provided by the specific model and firmware version.

• 🔔 Open the app Watch from the app menu.
• 🕒 Press the badge «+» Select an existing alarm clock to edit.
• 🔊 Check the volume and melody so you don’t miss an important event.
• 📅 Make sure that the repeated alarm clocks are marked on the right days of the week.

If the alarm doesn't ring, try to turn the alarm clock up separately from the media volume, and check if it's worth the "Do Not Disturb" mode, which can block the beeps at certain times.

Changing the dial on Xiaomi smart watch

The question of how to change the watch often concerns not the smartphone, and wearable devices — fitness bracelets Mi Band or smart watch Amazfit, Mi Watch. the procedure for changing the dial here occurs through a conjugated application on the phone, as the gadgets themselves have limited control.

For Mi Band trackers, the main tool is the Mi Fitness app (formerly Zepp Life). Once you connect the bracelet to your phone, go to the device profile. There you will see a gallery of available dials. You can choose from one of the pre-installed ones or download a new one from an online store that offers thousands of options for decoration.

⚠️ Warning: When installing a new dial on the bracelet, make sure the device is at least 20% charged. Interrupting the boot process can cause the watch to freeze and require a reconnection.

For a Xiaomi Watch or Redmi Watch, the process is similar, but the functionality is richer. Using the Mi Wear or Xiaomi Wear app, you can not only change the picture, but also adjust the widgets displayed on the screen: steps, pulse, weather or notifications. Some dials allow you to change the background color or location of elements directly from the watch screen if you pull a finger on the screen.

Diagnostics and resetting of time settings

If neither manual nor automatic adjustments help, and time continues to fly away into the past or future after each reboot, the problem may be deeper. In rare cases, this indicates a software failure in the system configuration files or the discharge of the internal CMOS battery (although in smartphones, its function is usually performed by the main battery, and if it is completely discharged to zero, the settings may fly).

The first step of the diagnosis is to check for system updates. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and click “Check Updates.” Xiaomi engineers regularly release patches that fix time zone and synchronization errors.

If the update is not available or it didn't work, clear the cache of the system applications that control time and calendar. This is safe and will not delete your personal data. Search the Calendar and Clock app list, go to Memory and click Clear.

In extreme cases, if time is reset even when the battery is charged, it may indicate a malfunction of the motherboard or plume, in which case only contacting a service center for diagnostics of the hardware will help.

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Use desktop widgets to quickly check time zones across time zones if you're often in contact with people from other countries, which is more convenient than constantly scrambling into settings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The most effective way to avoid problems with time is to keep synchronization enabled over the network and regularly update the firmware of the smartphone.