How to remove an event in the Xiaomi calendar: 5 ways with step-by-step instructions

Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with a built-in Calendar application, which is automatically synchronized with the Mi Account account and other services (Google, Outlook). However, not all users know how to properly remove unnecessary events – especially if they are repetitive or were created through third-party applications. MIUI, We also tell you how to recover a deleted recording.

The problem is complicated by the fact that in different versions MIUI (12 to 14) calendar interfaces may differ, and some events may be blocked by the system, such as birthday reminders from Contacts or events from Google Calendar.+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO X5 Pro to ensure that instructions are operational.

1. Deletion of the event through the appendix "Calendar"

The most obvious way is to use Xiaomi's standard Calendar app, which is pre-installed on all devices and supports gestures, voice input and cloud sync. Here's how to delete the event:

1. Open the Calendar app (an icon with a date on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Find the event you want on the list or timeline, and the recurring event is marked with a special icon. ↻.
3. Tap the event once to open his card.
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots. ⋮ and choose Delete.
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If the event is repeated, the system will prompt you to select:

• 🔹 Delete only this event - only delete the selected date.
• 🔸 Delete all events – delete the entire series (e.g. weekly meetings).
• 🔶 Delete this and all future events will delete the current and all subsequent events in the series.

⚠️ Note: If an event was created via Google Calendar or Outlook, deleting it in the Xiaomi app will sync and disappear in all connected devices. To delete only locally, turn off sync in your account settings.

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2. Delete through the calendar widget on the home screen

Many Xiaomi users use the Calendar widget on the home screen to quickly access events, and you can delete events through it, but with some limitations:

The widget supports only basic actions - viewing and quick editing.

1. Tap the event in the widget to open it in full screen mode.
2. Click on the editing icon (pencil) ✏️) three-point ⋮.
3. Choose Delete and confirm.

If the widget does not respond to clicks, update its data:

• 📱 Press the widget and select Update.
• 🔄 Restart your smartphone if the data is not updated.
• 🛠️ Remove and add the widget again via the widget menu (long tap on the home screen) → Widgets).

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If the calendar widget does not show current events, check the sync settings in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronize. Turn off and turn on the Calendar option again.

Removal of Repeated Events (Series)

Recurrent events, such as weekly workouts or monthly payments, are deleted differently from one-time ones. If you just click Delete, the system will suggest you choose one of three options (see section 1).

For this:

1. Open the event in the Calendar app.
2. Press Edit (pencil) ✏️).
3. Scroll down to the Repetition block and click on it.
4. Choose to Change this Event or Change all Events.
5. If you only want to delete one date, change it to any other date (for example, move it one year ahead), then save and delete it.

⚠️ Note: If a repeating event was created in Google Calendar and you delete it through Xiaomi Calendar, there may be a delay of up to 24 hours. To speed up the process, manually update the data in your Google account settings.

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4. Delete Events via Mi Account (cloud)

All events created in the Xiaomi calendar are automatically saved to the Mi Cloud, which allows you to restore them after a phone reset or sync with other devices, but how to delete the event directly through the web version?

For this:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Select the Calendar section in the left menu.
3. Find the right event and click on it.
4. Click on the basket icon 🗑️ or select Delete in the context menu.

Advantages of this method:

• 🌐 Works from any device (PC, tablet, other smartphone).
• 🔄 Changes are instantly synchronized with the smartphone.
• 📁 You can delete events in a batch (singling out several at a time).

If the event does not appear in the web version, check:

• 🔒 Is your Mi Account connected to your smartphone calendar (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronization).
• 📡 Is there internet access (sync only works online).
• 🔄 Update the Mi Cloud page (sometimes the data is delayed).

5.Removing Events from Google Calendar on Xiaomi

Many users sync the Xiaomi Calendar with Google Calendar, in which case events are duplicated, and deleting in one app may not affect another.

Method 1: Through the Appendix Calendar:

1. Open an event created by Google (usually marked with a logo) 📅G).
2. Click Delete and it will disappear in Google Calendar.

Method 2: Through the web version of Google Calendar:

1. Go to calendar.google.com.
2. Find the event and delete it (right-click). → Delete).
3. Update data on your smartphone manually (Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize).

If the events continue to be duplicated:

• 🔗 Turn off Google Calendar sync in your account settings.
• 📱 Delete and add a Google account again.
• 🔄 Use only one calendar by default (Settings) → Calendar → Default calendar).

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If you deleted an event in Google Calendar but it stayed in Xiaomi Calendar, check if it is saved to your local calendar. Open the event and see which account is listed in the Calendar field.

6. Recovery of accidentally deleted events

If you delete an important event by mistake, you can restore it in 30 days (for Mi Cloud) or 35 days (for Google Calendar).

For Mi Cloud:

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Open the calendar. → Basket (icon) 🗑️ left-handed).
3. Find the remote event and click Restore.

For Google Calendar:

1. Open calendar.google.com.
2. On the left menu, select the basket.
3. Find the event and click on it. → Restore.

If more than 30 days have passed,

• 📧 Check the notifications in the mail (it is possible that the event was exported earlier).
• 🔍 Use a backup copy. MIUI (Settings → The phone. → Backup).
• 📲 Try recovering through backup apps (e.g. Mi Mover).

⚠️ Warning: Recovery from the Mi Cloud or Google Calendar Recycle Bin will return the event to all synced devices. If you need to restore it on just one smartphone, turn off sync first.

7.Removal of systemic events (birthdays, holidays)

Some events in the Xiaomi calendar are added automatically and are not deleted in standard ways.

• 🎂 Birthdays from Contacts.
• 🎉 Holidays and memorable dates (synchronized with the system calendar).
• 📅 Events from apps (such as Mi Fit or Zepp).

To remove them:

Birthdays from Contacts:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Find a contact whose birthday is displayed on the calendar.
3. Press Edit. → Delete the date in the field Birthday.
4. Or turn off the display of birthdays in the calendar: Settings → Calendar → Display birthdays.

Holidays and commemorations:

1. Open the calendar. → press three points ⋮ → Settings.
2. Select Holidays and turn off unnecessary ones (such as International Holidays or Local Events).

Events from third-party applications:

• 📱 Remove the event in the original app (e.g. Mi Fit or Zepp).
• 🔗 Revoke calendar access for the application (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Calendar).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting events in the Xiaomi calendar