Why would you want to change the date to Xiaomi?
Date and time on Xiaomi smartphones are not just numbers in the status bar; the correct settings depend on the work of messengers, synchronization with cloud services, the relevance of notifications and even the functioning of certain applications, for example, banking programs can block access at the wrong date, and games can give errors when checking a license.
Owners of Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi 13/14 flagship models face the need to change the date in different situations: after resetting, when moving to a different time zone or if the phone itself is knocking time. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from basic settings to solving rare synchronization bugs.
Method 1: Change the date through standard settings
The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for all modern models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13T. The algorithm is the same regardless of the firmware version (unless it is a custom build).
To change the date:
- Open the Settings app (cog icon).
- Go to the section Additional → Date and time.
- Turn off the date and time autodetection slider (if it is active).
- Click on Set a date and select the desired values in the calendar.
- Confirm the changes with the Ready button.
If the option Autodetermining gray and inactive, it means that the device management mode is enabled on the phone (for example, through a corporate device). MDM-In this case, you will need to untie the device from the administrator.
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Method 2: Time and time zone adjustment
Often, the date problems are due to the wrong time zone, for example, after a trip, the phone may continue to show the time of the old region.
Instructions:
- 🌍 Select the item Select a time zone.
- 🔍 Enter the name of your city or country in the search bar (for example, Moscow or Russia).
- ✅ Click on the desired option from the list.
- 🔄 If time zone does not apply, restart your phone.
On some MIUI 14+ firmware, the time zone is automatically determined by geolocation. To turn off this feature, find the Auto-Determination time zone in the date and time settings and deactivate it.
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Method 3: Using Developer Mode (for Advanced Users)
If standard methods don’t work (for example, a date is lost after a reboot), you can use developer mode, which is true for devices with custom firmware or after unsuccessful updates.
Algorithm:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
- Find the Debugging by USB and turn it on.
- Connect your phone to your PC and use it ADB-Team: Adb shell date -s YYYYMMDD.HHmms where YYYYMMDD — date and HHmmss is the time in 24-clock-form.
Important: changing the date through ADB can disrupt some system services if you specify a value that is very different from the real value, a method only recommended for advanced users.
What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
Problem Solving: Date is lost or not saved
If the date is not correct again after the change, the reasons may be as follows:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Date resets after rebooting | Settled battery CMOS (on older models) | Replace the battery or calibrate it |
| Time goes forward/backward | The RTC (Real-Time Clock) Module | Contact the service center |
| Changes do not persist | Conflict with an optimizer application | Disable "Lean mode" in the battery settings |
| Autosynchronization is not working | Blocking NTP servers by the provider | Use VPNs or manual time servers |
On devices with MIUI 12 and later, sometimes resetting the date and time settings to factory settings helps.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset App Settings.
- Confirm the action and restart the phone.
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If a date is only lost in one app (like Telegram), clear its cache in the storage settings, often solving the problem without global changes.
Features on different models Xiaomi
Despite the general logic of MIUI, some models have nuances:
- 📱 Redmi 9/9A/9C: There is no city search in the date and time menu – the time zone is selected only from the list.
- 📱 POCO F3/F4: When manually setting the date, password confirmation may be required MI-account.
- 📱 Xiaomi 12/13 Pro: Supports synchronization with atomic clocks (option Exact time in settings).
- 📱 Black Shark: Gaming smartphones can block date change in performance mode.
On devices with Global ROM (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G), sometimes there is a bug when autosynchronization is enabled, the date is reset to January 1, 2020.
⚠️ Warning: Before updating your firmware, turn off automatic date sync. MIUI 13.0.4–13.0.6 contain an error that causes installation time to reset OTA-packet.
How to change the format of the date display
By default, MIUI shows the date in DD.MM.GYGG format, but it can be changed. For example, for Xiaomi 14 Ultra or POCO X6 Pro, options are available with a month at the beginning or the full name of the day of the week.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Additional → Language and input.
- Select Regional Settings.
- Click on the date format and select the appropriate option.
- A reboot may be required to apply the changes.
Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU) has additional formats available, including MM/DD/GYG (American style) or GYG-MM-DD (ISO) if not available, it can be added via ADB or Magisk modules.
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Changing the date format does not affect system processes, but it can cause display problems in some apps (e.g., Google Calendar).
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you change your date, users often make common mistakes that lead to additional problems.
- ⏳ Set a date from the future: Some apps (such as online games) may block an account for cheating".
- 🔄 Time zone ignoring: Even with the correct date, an incorrect belt will cause time shifts in notifications.
- 🔋 Changed date with low battery charge: Levels below 15% may crash while saving settings.
- 📵 Internet shutdown when autosynchronizing: Without a network, the phone won't be able to update time after manual changes.
If Google Services (Play Market, Gmail) stopped working after the date change, check your account settings:
- Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
- Delete your account and add it again.
- Tie your phone to the same time zone as in Google’s settings.
⚠️ Note: On devices with an unlocked bootloader and custom recavator, changing the date to a value that is very different from the real one can lead to a certificate verification error. CTS Profile. This will block access to banking apps and Google Pay.