How to Set a Date for Xiaomi Desktop: 5 Ways to Get a MIUI 14/15

You want the current date to always be on hand on Xiaomi’s home screen, but don’t know how to do it? With newer versions of MIUI 14/15, the desktop date display feature is hidden deep in the settings — or not at all in some firmware. This article will help you figure out how to bring the date back to the Redmi, Poco or Mi screen without and with third-party apps.

We’ll look at all the current ways, from standard MIUI settings to workarounds for devices where the manufacturer has removed this option, focusing on typical errors (for example, when the date disappears after the update) and alternative solutions for users with custom firmware. All instructions tested on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and Poco X5 in 2026.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have a default desktop date

With MIUI 12, Xiaomi began gradually removing the date display from the standard home screen widget, due to several factors:

• 📱 Minimalist design: the manufacturer follows the trend for “clean” desktops without unnecessary information.
• 🔄 Performance optimization: Constant date updates in the widget consume additional resources (especially on Redmi budget models).
• 📊 Xiaomi: Less than 15% of users are actively using this feature.
• 🔒 Security: In some regions, the date display on the lock screen is limited by local privacy laws.

Interestingly, on Android One devices (such as the Xiaomi Mi A3), the date is displayed by default – this is Google’s requirement for “pure” Android. In the custom shell of MIUI, developers leave this option at the discretion of the user.

Method 1: Standard Date Watch Widget (MIUI 14/15)

If your device runs MIUI 14 or 15, try the standard method first. It works on most models, except for some low-end Redmis with lightweight firmware.

1. Long press on the free desktop space → select "Widgets".
2. Scroll through the list to the “Clock” section (usually at the top).
3. Select the “Analogue Watch” or “Digital Watch” widget (depending on the model).
4. Drag the widget to the desktop and adjust its size.
5. Tap the widget → click “Settings” (cogs) → turn on the option “Show date”.

If you don't have a "Show date" option, your firmware doesn't support this feature with standard tools.

Method 2: Weather widget with integrated date

What many people don't know is that the MIUI weather widget can display not only the temperature, but the current date, and this method works even where the standard clock doesn't show the date.

Instructions:

1. Long press on the desktop → "Widgets".
2. Find the Weather widget (usually in the Systems section).
3. Select the format "4×2" or "4×1" - they have a field for the date.
4. Place the widget on the screen. The date will be displayed under temperature.

The advantage of this method: the widget updates the date automatically and shows it even on the lock screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled in Settings → Lock screen).

- Geolocation is included for the Weather app

- Is the Weather app updated on Google Play?

Is there enough space on the desktop for a 4×2 widget?

- Are system widgets included in the settings MIUI-->

Method 3: Third-Party Widgets from Google Play

If standard methods didn't work, install a dedicated widget. We tested 5 popular apps -- the best options in the table below.

Recommendation: Another Widget integrates best with MIUI and does not conflict with system processes.

1. Open the app and select a style.
2. Add a widget to your desktop (size "4×1" or "4×2").
3. In the widget settings, enable date display and select format (e.g., "dd MMMMMM yyyy" for "May 5, 2026").

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Before installing a third-party widget, back up your desktop in MIUI: Settings → Desktop → Backup layout. This will help quickly restore the location of the icons if the widget starts to glitches.

Method 4: Custom firmware (for advanced)

If you're using custom recovery (TWRP) and you're ready to experiment, you can install modified firmware with the date function returned.

• 🔧 MIUI EU — European assembly with extended settings.
• 🛠️ Xiaomi.eu – stable version with returned features.
• 📱 Pixel Experience – “clean” Android with a default date widget.

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware voids the warranty and may result in data loss or a device "brick" if the process is interrupted:

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 11 and later), you first need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool. This process takes up to 720 hours (30 days) of waiting after you link your Mi Account!

Step-by-step instructions for Xiaomi.eu:

1. Unlock the bootloader (if necessary)


2. Install TWRP via fastboot:




fastboot flash recovery twrp.img




3. Download to Recovery (Power + Vol Up)




4. Make a backup of the current firmware




5. Slice ZIP- file Xiaomi.eu




6.Clean Dalvik/ART Cache

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Custom firmware gives you maximum customization freedom, but requires technical skills. For most users, 1-3 is enough.

Method 5: Automation through Tasker (for geeks)

If you like automation, Tasker can bring the date to your desktop without widgets, which works on any version of MIUI, but requires customization.

Algorithm:

1. Install Tasker and AutoNotification plugin.
2. Create a task with action "Variable Set" → specify the date format: %DATE ~ dd MMMMMM yyy
3. Add the action "AutoNotification → Persistent" with the text "Today: %DATE".
4. Set the trigger to start when the device is booted.

The result: the notification panel will always have the current date hanging, minus - when swiping, the notification will disappear, but Tasker will automatically restore it.

Problem Solving: Date is lost or not updated

Frequent complaints of users and ways to eliminate them:

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi devices with MIUI Global Stable date widgets are blocked due to regional restrictions, so you can change the region to "India" or "Europe" in the settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Region).

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting a date on Xiaomi