How to change the language of the Xiaomi Redmi calendar: 3 working ways

The Xiaomi Redmi calendar can display days of the week, months or notifications in an unfamiliar language — especially if the device was bought overseas or reset to factory settings. The problem is complicated by the fact that MIUI and HyperOS often “hide” calendar language settings deeper than standard Android. In some cases, changing the system language does not affect the application, and in others, you need to manually configure sync with Google Account.

In this article, we will discuss three proven methods to change the calendar language to Redmi Note. 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 And other models, from system settings, from the Calendar app itself, and from Google Calendar, and you'll learn why the language might reset after the update, and how to fix it. MIUI 12/13/14 And the new HyperOS firmware (2026 year).

1. Method: changing the system language of the smartphone

The most obvious, but not always the most effective, method is to change the language of the entire system, which will affect the built-in MIUI calendar, but some elements (such as holiday names or notifications) may remain in the same language if they are linked to Google Services.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input.
• 🌐 Click on the Language (first item in the list).
• 🔍 In the search box, type “Russian” (or the desired language) and select it from the list.
• 🔄 Confirm the change – the system will restart (some Redmi models do not require a restart).

⚠️ Note: If the calendar still appears in Chinese/English after changing the language, then the app uses data from Google Account or has its own localization settings.

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On some HyperOS firmware, the path to language settings may be different: Settings → Personal settings → Language and region. If you don't find an item, search by settings (the magnifier icon at the top).

2. Method: language setting in the Calendar app

Xiaomi’s built-in calendar (the Calendar app with a notebook icon) has its own language settings that don’t always sync with system settings. This is true for devices with MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS, where the app can ignore global settings.

Instructions:

1. Open the Calendar app (if it is not on the home screen, search by device).
2. Tap on three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to Language (or Language if the current language is English).
4. Choose the language you want from the list. If you don't have Russian, try Synchronizing with the system.
5. Close and open the app again – the changes will apply.

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Important: Some Redmi firmware for the Chinese market (CN-ROM) may not have the language option in the calendar settings, in which case only global ROM or Google Calendar will help.

3. Method: Change the language through Google Calendar

If you use Google Calendar (synchronized with your Gmail account), its language depends on your Google Account settings, not your smartphone system settings. This is a common reason why the calendar is displayed in English, even if the entire phone is in Russian.

How to Change the Google Calendar Language:

• 🌍 Open your browser and go to calendar.google.com.
• 🔧 In the lower right corner, click on the gear (Settings) → Calendar settings.
• 📝 In the Language and Region section, select the language you want and save the changes.
• 📱 On your smartphone, update your calendar data: open the Google Calendar app → tap on three lines (☰) → Settings → Update.

⚠️ Note: If the language in the mobile app has not changed after these actions, delete the Google Calendar cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Calendar and select Storage.
3. Click Clear Cache (Do not delete data!).
4. Restart the app.

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4.Why does the calendar language reset after the update?

Many Redmi users find that after updating MIUI or HyperOS, the calendar language is reset to English or Chinese, for three reasons:

1. App Settings Reset: System updates sometimes reset the settings of individual applications, including Calendar.
2. Localization Conflict: If different languages are installed on Google Account and phone, the calendar can get confused.
3. Firmware error: Some builds of MIUI 14 and HyperOS 1.0 have a bug that causes the app to ignore the system language.

How to prevent discharge:

• 🔄 Before updating, back up your calendar settings through Settings → Memory. → Backup.
• 📋 Use Google Calendar – its settings are stored in the account and do not depend on the firmware.
• 🛠️ If the problem is repeated, roll back to the old version. MIUI or install Global ROM.

5.A Guide to Specific Redmi Models

Calendar language settings may vary depending on the Xiaomi Redmi model and firmware version, and below are brief instructions for popular devices:

💡 Advice for Redmi owners on Chinese firmware (CN-ROM): If you do not have Russian in your settings, set Global ROM via Fastboot or use the official bootloader unlocker. Alternatively, use Google Calendar with a Russian account.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to change the calendar language to Xiaomi Redmi, users often make the following mistakes:

• 🔹 Ignoring Google Sync: If a calendar is tied to an account, its language depends on Google’s settings, not the phone’s.

⚠️ Note: If you use a dual calendar (e.g., a lunar calendar) + Gregorian, changing the language can reset the display settings. Before changing the language, take screenshots of the current settings in Settings → Calendar → Calendar view.

1. firmware version (on Chinese ROM some features are limited).

2. the presence of root rights (on custom firmware, the language can be changed through the build.prop editor).

3. Alternative calendars (e.g. Etar or Simple Calendar from F-Droid).-->

Alternative solutions

If Xiaomi’s built-in calendar is stubbornly reluctant to change the language, consider alternatives:

• 📅 Google Calendar: Fully Russified, Synced with Account, Supports Widgets.
• 📱 Business Calendar 2: Advanced features, multilingual support, customization.
• 🌙 Etar: Open source, minimalist design, no advertising.
• 📆 TimeTree: Convenient family calendar with support for Russian language.

🔧 How to Set an Alternative Calendar:

1. Download the app from the Play Market (like Google Calendar).
2. Open it and log in to your Google Account.
3. In the application settings, select the language (Settings → General → Language).
4. Disable or remove the built-in MIUI calendar if you don't need it.

💬 Note: Some system applications (including Calendar) cannot be removed completely on HyperOS, but you can disable their updates and hide icons from the home screen.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions