How to set the date and time on the home screen of the Xiaomi Redmi phone

Correct display of the current time and date is a fundamental feature of any modern smartphone, especially for owners of Xiaomi and Redmi devices, where the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS closely integrate calendar widgets with system notifications. Incorrect time zone setting or failure in synchronization can lead to the fact that messages in messengers will arrive late, and some banking applications will refuse to start altogether due to an error in security certificates.

Often users are faced with a situation where, after flashing, resetting settings or even a simple system update, the screen time is reset to factory values or begins to lag for several hours.This is not a critical breakdown of the hardware part of the device, but rather a software nuance that can be easily solved through the standard settings menu or using an engineering menu if standard methods do not work.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to set the exact time, including manual adjustment, automatic network synchronization, and specific methods for Chinese firmware versions, learn not just to display numbers on the display, but also understand why the system behaves this way, and also get tools to solve problems when the sliders on the menu are blocked or inactive.

Basic configuration through the system menu

The most obvious and safe way to get your watch in order is to use the Android operating system’s standard interface, which requires unlocking the device and finding the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear, and scroll down to the “Advanced” or “System Apps and Settings” section of the menu item that opens.

When you go to Settings → Date and Time, you open the time control panel to the user, and you need to pay attention to the "Use Network Time" switch, and if it's activated, the smartphone automatically receives data from the cellular operator or Wi-Fi router, which guarantees high accuracy, but if you have to set the time manually, this slider will have to be deactivated.

Manual installation requires care, as you need to choose not only hours and minutes, but also the time zone. Mistaking the choice of a region (for example, choosing Moscow over Kiev or Almaty) will lead to a constant shift in time for an hour, regardless of how accurately you set the arrows. Xiaomi system often suggests choosing a city from the list, which simplifies the process for inexperienced users.

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If the “Use Network Time” slider is inactive (gray), check if installed SIM-card and whether there is a signal of the cellular network, as automatic synchronization often depends on registration in the operator's network.

It's worth noting that the interface may vary slightly depending on the shell version. Owners of devices with MIUI 12, 13, 14 and later may see a slightly different menu structure, but the logic remains the same, the main thing is to find the point responsible for synchronization and, if necessary, switch it to manual mode for accurate calibration.

Solving Time Dissynchronization Problems

Sometimes it happens that even when automatic synchronization is enabled, the time on Redmi or Poco continues to run away or show incorrect data. NTP-In such cases, a simple reboot of the device often does not help, and a deeper intervention in settings is required.

The first step in troubleshooting should be to switch flight mode. 10-15 This action will force the phone to re-register on the cellular operator's network, which may trigger a re-registration of the correct time, and if that doesn't work, try temporarily changing the time zone to another, saving the settings, and then returning the time zone you want.

⚠️ Warning: If the time is reset immediately after the phone is turned off (when the battery is completely discharged or removed), this may indicate a physical problem - the discharge of the internal watch battery (RTC) on the motherboard, which requires contacting the service center.

Another effective method is to clear the cache of system services. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find the list of “Google Play Services” or “Date and Time Settings” (if available), and select the option “Clear Cache.” Don’t confuse this with data cleanup, although in this case it is usually safe, it is better to limit yourself to cache.

In rare cases, the problem is that third-party apps that have access to system time are at odds. If you've recently set alarm clocks, habit trackers, or weather widgets from unknown developers, try removing them and checking to see if time has stabilized, often programs like this that are trying to impose their time zone.

Set up the clock widgets on the desktop

Users often confuse the setting of the system time and the appearance of the widget on the home screen. If the clock shows the correct time in the notification curtain but is not displayed correctly on the desktop, the problem lies in the widget itself. The MIUI shell allows you to use various themes that can change the format of the display or even hide seconds.

To change the widget, you need to pinch an empty area on your desktop or pinch a two-finger to go into edit mode. Select "Widgets" in the bottom menu, find the "Clock" category and select the design you like. Some third-party themes may not work properly with system fonts, which can cause numbers to "float" or display incorrectly.

If you use Always On Display, the time settings are in a separate menu. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and Personalization → Always On Display and Lock Screen. You can adjust not only the look of the watch, but also its schedule to save battery power at night.

It is important to understand that the widget is only a mirror of system time. If you change the time in the widget (where the theme functionality allows), the system time will also change. However, if the widget is glitchy, it is better to remove it and add it again from the standard set that comes with firmware to eliminate rendering errors.

Specificity of Chinese firmware versions (CN ROM)

Owners of devices imported from China or re-flashed to the Chinese version of MIUI China often face a unique problem: time can be displayed ahead of or 8 hours behind, as Beijing time is set by default.

To solve this problem, Chinese firmware often requires activating hidden menus or using special codes. However, the most reliable way is to install a global version of the firmware or use the MoreLocale 2 app to Russify the menu, after which the path to time settings becomes clear.

Chinese sync servers may not be available or work slowly in other regions of the world, so it is highly recommended to manually select a time server or simply switch to using the operator's network time if you are not using the time. SIM-This will bypass the limitations of Xiaomi’s regional servers.

If you use global firmware on a Chinese device, make sure that the region in the settings (Settings → Additional settings → Region) is set correctly. Choosing the wrong region can affect the performance of some system services, including determining the time zone for calendar and weather widgets.

Tables of problems and solutions

To quickly find a solution to your problem, we've prepared a summary table that describes the most common crash scenarios and how to fix them, and use it as a checklist for diagnosis.

Analyzing the data from the table, you can see that most of the problems are software-based. Hardware malfunctions, such as failure of a quartz generator or discharging of an internal battery, are much less common, mainly on devices older than 5-7 years of active use.

If none of the methods described in the table worked, consider performing a full Hard Reset.Be sure to back up all important data before this procedure, as all user files and system settings will be deleted in the process.

Using ADB for Forced Synchronization

For advanced users who are not afraid of the command line, there is a way to set time through debugging. USB (ADB). This method is especially useful if the system interface is locked or the touch screen is not working properly, USB-cable and installed drivers ADB.

First, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI version number 7 times. After the message “You are a developer” appears, go to the “Additional” → “Developers” menu and turn on “Debugging by USB.” Connect the phone to your PC and enter a command to check the connection.

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Once you have confirmed your connection on your smartphone screen, you can send a time set command. Please note that root rights may be required to execute this command, although this works without root rights on some versions of Android. The command format requires a time in the format "GYMMMMHMM" (year, month, day, hours, minutes).

adb shell date MMDDhhmmYYYY

⚠️ Attention: Use of teams ADB An error in the syntax of the team can cause time to set in the distant past or future, causing disruptions in the work. SSL-Certificates and inability to log in to accounts.

This method is a “heavy artillery” and is recommended only when standard graphical interfaces are not available. For the average user, the features provided by the standard settings menu, which covers 99% of all use cases, are sufficient.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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Key Conclusion: In 90% of cases, time problems on Xiaomi are solved by simply rechecking the time zone and enabling synchronization over the network, complex techniques are rarely required.