How to Change the Calendar Language to Xiaomi

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face a situation where, after buying a device or updating the firmware, the system interface suddenly becomes Chinese or English, even if the system language is installed in Russian. This is especially noticeable in standard applications, such as a calendar, which is an integral part of the MIUI shell or HyperOS. The problem is that many system applications, including a calendar, may not have a separate language setting and are completely dependent on system parameters or region.

Changing the calendar language is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also a necessity for a comfortable use of the device. When the dates, days of the week and names of holidays are displayed in an incomprehensible language, planning becomes difficult. In this article, we will discuss all possible methods for solving this problem, from simple settings in the menu to more complex manipulation of the region and time, you will learn why standard methods may not work and how to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the manufacturer on global and Chinese versions of firmware.

It is worth noting that the process may differ depending on the version of the operating system. On older versions of Android and MIUI, the algorithms of actions may be the same, while in current builds of HyperOS, the logic of working with the locale has changed. So it is important to carefully monitor the names of menu items that may differ visually, but maintain the general logical structure. We will consider universal solutions that will suit most modern smartphone models.

Why the calendar language doesn’t change automatically

The main reason the calendar language doesn’t switch with the system is because of the MIUI shell architecture. Developers often link the content display in standard applications not only to the interface language, but also to the selected region. If the phone’s settings are China, even in Russian, the calendar can display Chinese holidays and use the appropriate date format, ignoring the general localization settings.

Another factor is the origin of the firmware. Global ROMs are usually free of these problems because they are designed to be international, but owners of Chinese versions (China ROMs) or devices imported in parallel with re-flashed software often encounter residual localization files. The system may "remember" previous settings or have a priority conflict between the language of the system and the language of specific applications services.

⚠️ Note: If you have changed region but the calendar language remains the same, don’t rush to reset settings. Often, you need to force the application to restart or clear its cache to take effect.

Also, you should consider that some versions of the calendar are system-based and do not allow you to change their settings regardless of the system. In such cases, the language change is possible only through a global language change of the entire smartphone. If you have a custom version of the application installed or it was updated through the GetApps store, the logic of the work may change, and the application will ignore the system settings, requiring a custom configuration.

Basic configuration of the system and region language

The first and most obvious step is to check the basic settings of the smartphone, and often the problem is solved by simply rechecking the parameters, since the user may have accidentally changed the region, which entailed a change in the format of the display data in the calendar, first you need to make sure that the system language is set correctly.

Go to the settings menu, find the Additional (or Advanced Settings) section, and select Language and Enter. Here, your native language should be in the list of Languages. If there are more than one, drag the language to the top of the list, which will force the system to re-evaluate localization priorities for all supported applications.

However, the key thing for Xiaomi owners is to customize the region. Even in Russian, choosing a "US" or "China" region can change the behavior of the calendar. Go to Settings → Additional → Region. Choose the country where you are or whose holidays you want to see. After changing the region, the screen may blink, and the application interface will begin to adapt to the new rules.

It's important to understand that changing your region affects not only your calendar, but also your GetApps app store, available themes, and some system features. So if you live in Russia but want to use the features of the Indian region, your calendar can behave unpredictable.

Change of settings within the Calendar application

In the latest versions of the MIUI and HyperOS shell, developers have added more flexibility to the settings of standard applications. Now in many cases, you can change the display settings directly inside the calendar itself without affecting the system. Open the Calendar app and find the menu icon, usually located in the upper right or left corner (three dots or three bars).

In the menu that opens, select Settings. You should look for the section associated with the display. It can be called Display, View, or just have an eye/list icon. Within this section, often there is "Language" or "Date Format." If there is one, you can force the desired language to be selected, redefining the system language.

• 📅 Find the item "Start of the week" in the calendar settings and set "Monday" so that the week starts correctly for the Russian-speaking user.
• 🌐 If there is an option "Event Language", select "System Language" or force-select "Russian".
• 🗓️ Check the settings for the first day of the year if the calendar shows incorrect week numbers.

If you don't have an explicit language choice in your application settings, try changing the format of your date display. Sometimes choosing the DD.MM.GYG format instead of MM/DD/GYG automatically switches the interface to Russian, because the system recognizes the European standard. You should also pay attention to the connected accounts. If the calendar syncs events from your Google account with another language, they can be displayed in the original event language.

⚠️ Note: Changes to the settings within the application only work if the application version itself supports multilinguality. Chinese versions of applications sometimes lack translation files for other languages.

The Chinese version of firmware and globalization

One of the most common causes of language problems is using the Chinese version of firmware (China ROM) on a global device or vice versa. In Chinese firmware, many system applications, including the calendar, initially do not contain translations into other languages or contain them in a truncated form. Even if you install the Russian language of the system, characters may remain in the calendar.

In these situations, users often resort to installing a global version of the calendar app on top of the system one. However, in modern versions of Android, this is difficult to do due to the limitations of signing certificates. The system application cannot be simply replaced by a custom one. The solution may be to use alternative applications from Google Play, which are completely independent of the system limitations of MIUI.

If you're not ready to change the firmware entirely, install the Google Calendar and make it the primary one, then go to your system settings, find the "Default Apps" section, and select the Google Calendar to open calendar links and widgets, which will completely eliminate the Chinese system calendar from use.

There is also a method of replacing system localization files, but it requires Root rights and deep knowledge of the Android file system. This method is not recommended for ordinary users, since one error can lead to a cyclic restart of the smartphone (bootloop).

Use of widgets and third-party alternatives

If Xiaomi’s built-in calendar app continues to malfunction or display information in a foreign language, the easiest and most effective solution is to abandon it in favor of third-party counterparts. The Play Market store offers dozens of great apps that are often more functional than standard ones.

Popular alternatives like Business Calendar 2, DigiCal or the standard Google Calendar are fully Russified and flexible, allowing you to choose the interface language regardless of the system language if necessary, and integrate perfectly with Google, Yandex and Exchange accounts.

To install the new calendar widget on the home screen, press the empty space on the desktop, select "Widgets" (or "Widgets" in the editing menu). Find the installed calendar app in the list, select the desired size and style of the widget, then drag it to the screen. The old widget can be removed by simply dragging it to the cart or pressing the delete button.

The advantage of third-party apps is also regular updates: the standard MIUI calendar is updated only with firmware, which is rare. Third-party developers release patches and interface improvements much more often, ensuring stability and relevance of functions.

Table of comparison of decision methods

To make it easier for you to choose the right way to solve a problem, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you assess the complexity and effectiveness of each method depending on your situation.

As you can see from the table, installing an alternative app or simply changing the system settings is the safest and fastest way, and flashing your device is the last resort you should only resort to if you are not happy with the smartphone as a whole, not just the calendar.

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The fastest way to get a Russian calendar on Xiaomi is to install the Google Calendar app and add its widget to the home screen, ignoring the system app.

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