How to change the language of the calendar to Russian in Xiaomi devices: smartphone, Mi Band, Redmi Watch

You bought a Xiaomi smartphone or a Mi Band/Redmi Watch, but the standard Calendar app displays dates in English or Chinese? This problem is familiar to many users - even after changing the system language, some interface elements remain in the original firmware language. In 90% of cases, you can fix this in 2-3 minutes, but the methods differ depending on the type of device and version of MIUI.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods, from basic language change in settings to manual editing of configuration files for advanced users. Separately, we will focus on the nuances for smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi, where the algorithm of actions is radically different. If you have tried to change the language through the menu, but nothing has worked, do not close the page: at the end there is a section with non-obvious solutions for stubborn devices.

Why Xiaomi’s calendar doesn’t switch to Russian

The reasons for the incorrect display of language in the calendar are divided into two groups: software (related to settings or firmware) and hardware (constraints of a particular model).

• 📱 Regional firmware settings: If your Xiaomi is purchased in China or for the Asian market (models with the prefix CN in the title), the calendar may ignore the system language due to rigidly defined regional settings.
• 🔄 App cache: After updating MIUI or changing the language, the calendar cache is not automatically cleared and the application continues to use the old data.
• 📅 Third-party apps: If you’re not using the standard Xiaomi Calendar, but Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook, the language may depend on your account settings.
• ⚙️ Sync errors: Linking to a Mi Account or Google account with mismatched language settings sometimes confuses localization.

On the Mi Band and Redmi Watch smartwatches, the problem is more often associated with the firmware version of the bracelet or the mobile application Mi Fitness/Zepp Life. For example, in models before the Mi Band 6, the Russian language in the calendar appeared only after manual updating through the APK- file.

⚠️ Warning: On global firmware devices (labeled Global or EEA), the problem is usually solved by standard means. If your smartphone is Chinese firmware (CN), you may need to flash or install a patch.

Method 1: Change the system language (for Xiaomi smartphones)

So let's start with the simplest method, which works 70 percent of the time, and if you haven't tried changing the language of the system, you should do it first, because often the calendar pulls the localization up from here.

1. Open Settings → Additional → Language and input (or Language & Region in English firmware).
2. Click on the first item - Language.
3. Find "Russian" in the list (if not, see the section on the absence of Russian).
4. Confirm the selection and restart the device.

After restarting, check the calendar. If the language hasn't changed, clear the app's cache:

• 🧹 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Calendar and select it.
• 🗑️ Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (Warning: This Will Delete All Local Events!).

Make a backup of calendar events

Remember your account details for synchronization

Make sure your phone is 30% or more charged.

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If the calendar is still in English after these actions, proceed to the next method.

Method 2: Manually change calendar language through application settings

In some versions of MIUI (especially 12-14), the calendar has its own language settings, independent of the system.

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Settings.
3. Scroll down to the point Language.
4. Select “Russian” and save the changes.

If there is no language in the settings, try another way:

• 📌 Press the Calendar icon on the home screen → Application Information.
• 🔧 Find the Language or Region section (may be hidden under Additional).
• 🌍 Install the “Russia” or “Ukraine” region (some firmwares are critical).

⚠️ Warning: On Chinese-based smartphones (CN), the language may not be available in the calendar settings, in which case only flashing to the global version or installing a patch through Magisk will help.

Global (Global/EEA)

Chinese (CN)

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Method 3: Set up the language for smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

In Mi Band 5/6/7, Redmi Watch 2/3 and other wearables Xiaomi calendar syncs with the mobile application Mi Fitness (or Zepp Life for new models).

1. Open the Mi Fitness/Zepp Life app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Device.
3. Choose your watch/bracelet from the list.
4. Find the Display Language and set the "Russian" option.
5. Sync data with the device (reboot of the bracelet may be required).

If the Russian language is not on the list:

• 📱 Update the Mi Fitness/Zepp Life app to the latest version via Google Play or the App Store.
• 🔄 Update the bracelet firmware: Find the Software Update in the device settings.
• 🌐 Check the region of your Mi Account: it must match the firmware region (e.g., Russia for the global version).

Important: For Mi Band 4 and older models, Russian appears only after linking to a Mi Account with the Russia or Ukraine region. If you use an account from another region, create a new one or change the region in your profile settings.

Method 4: Install a patch for Chinese firmware (advanced)

If your Xiaomi is running on Chinese firmware (CN) and there is no Russian language on the calendar even after the system localization change, you will need to install a patch, which is suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights.

You'll need:

• 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk.
• 💻 Computer with ADB and Fastboot.
• 📄 Localization Patch (can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums).

Instructions:

1. Download the archive with a patch for your model (e.g., miui_Calendar_RU.zip).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and move the archive to the device’s memory.
3. Open Magisk Manager → Modules → Install from storage.
4. Select the downloaded archive and wait for the installation.
5. Reboot your smartphone.

fastboot flash magisk patched_boot.img


fastboot reboot

If the calendar is still in English after the restart, check:

• 🔍 Patch compatibility with your version MIUI (as indicated in the archive name).
• 🛠️ Installation of the module in Magisk (should be displayed in the list of active modules).
• 🔄 Try to clear your calendar data (Settings → Apps → Calendar → Storage → Clear the data).

Method 5: Alternative calendars (if nothing worked)

If all of the above methods didn’t work, consider using third-party calendars that not only solve the language problem, but also offer additional features (synchronization with Google Calendar, widgets, reminders).

To move events from the standard Xiaomi calendar to the new app:

1. Export events through Settings → System → Backup (select Calendar).
2. Install a new app (like Google Calendar) and import a backup.
3. Set up sync with your account (Google, Outlook, etc.).

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party calendars, turn off notifications in the standard Xiaomi app to avoid duplicate reminders. Go to Settings → Apps → Calendar → Notifications and deactivate all options.

Addressing common mistakes

If after all the manipulations the calendar is still displayed in non-Russian, check these nuances:

• 🔄 Account and firmware region mismatch: For example, if you have global firmware (Global) but your Mi Account is registered in China, localization conflicts may arise, so you can create a new account with Russia region or change the region in your profile settings.
• 📅 Google Sync Error: If you use Google Calendar but the dates are displayed in English, check the language in your Google account settings (myaccount.google.com/language).
• 🔋 Reset after update: After major MIUI updates (e.g. 12 to 13) the language settings may be reset.Solution: Repeat the steps from Method 1.
• 🛠️ Damaged System Files: If the calendar gives an error when you open, try restoring system integrity through Settings → About Phone → Software Update → Three dots (⋮) → Select an update package (download the full firmware package for your model).

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If all the events in the calendar are gone after the language change, don't panic! They are stored in your Mi Account or Google account and will recover after syncing. To speed up the process, go to Settings → Accounts and manually update the data.

What to do if there is no Russian in the list of languages

The lack of Russian in the settings is a common problem on Chinese firmware (CN) or outdated versions of MIUI.

1. Update your firmware: 📱 Go to Settings → About → Software Update. 🔄 Click Check Updates and install the latest version. 🌍 If there are no updates, download the global firmware manually from en.miui.com and install it via Recovery.
2. Set a localization patch (see Method 4).
3. Use alternative firmware: 📌 Popular options: xiaomi.eu (multilingual firmware), LineageOS (for advanced users). ⚠️ Risks: unofficial firmware can take you out of warranty and contain bugs.

The Mi Band/Redmi Watch is a smartwatch.

• 🔧 Update the bracelet firmware through Mi Fitness/Zepp Life (under device settings).
• 📲 Install an alternative management app, such as Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (supports Russification).
• 🛒 Buy a global firmware model (the title should be Global or EEA).

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If your device is originally intended for the Chinese market (models with CN in the name), full Russianization of the calendar is possible only after flashing on the global or custom version of MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Russification of the Xiaomi calendar