How to install weather on the screen Redmi 7A: official and hidden ways

Why do you need a weather widget on Redmi 7A?

The Xiaomi Redmi 7A home screen weather widget is not just a decoration, but a useful tool for quick access to current data, and you can see temperature, humidity, rainfall probability and even the UV index without opening a separate app, especially for those who plan a day with weather conditions in mind, whether it’s choosing clothes, deciding to walk or go outdoors.

However, not all Redmi 7A users know that the standard weather widget in MIUI can be customized to suit their needs – resize, position, or even replace it with an alternative from third-party developers. Moreover, some features (such as animation of the weather on a locked screen) are hidden in the depths of settings and require separate activation. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods, from basic to advanced, and also solve the typical problems faced by owners of Redmi 7A.

It’s important to consider that the Redmi 7A runs on MIUI 10/11/12 (depending on the firmware version), and the interface may vary slightly. If your smartphone hasn’t been updated for a long time, some features may not be available, as we’ll discuss below.

Method 1: Standard weather widget in MIUI

The easiest way to add weather to the screen is to use a built-in widget from Xiaomi, which is already pre-installed on the system and does not require additional downloads.

1. Unlock the screen and go to the main desktop.
2. Press and hold your finger on the blank spot of the screen until the settings menu appears.
3. Select Widgets (or Widgets in English).
4. Scroll through the list to the Weather section (the sun and cloud icon).
5. Select the size of the widget (e.g., 4×2 or 2×1) and drag it to the screen.

Once added, the widget will automatically determine your location (if geolocation services are enabled) and show you current data. If the weather is not updated, check:

• 📍 Geolocation: Is it included in Settings → Confidentiality → Permits → geodata.
• 🌐 Internet: Widget Requires Network Connection to Update Data.
• ⚙️ Auto Update: Automatic Update: Automatic Update should be activated in the Weather app settings.

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If the widget is displayed but shows incorrect data (such as temperature for another city), open the Weather app, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Current Location or enter the city manually.

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To update the weather widget more often, open the Weather app, go to the settings (⚙️) Set the update interval to 1 hour instead of the standard 6 hours.

Method 2: Alternative widgets from Google Play

Standard widget MIUI Not everyone likes it, it's limited in settings and design. Fortunately, Google Play has dozens of alternatives with advanced features: animation, detailed predictions on the game. 14 Days, rainfall maps, even smartwatch integration.-3 Proven applications for Redmi 7A:

To install a third-party widget:

1. Download and install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Open the widget menu (as in Method 1) and find the section with the name of the downloaded application.
3. Select your favorite widget and drag it to the screen.
4. Customize the look and feel of the display settings (usually through the app itself).

⚠️ Note: Some widgets may conflict with the shell MIUI, If the smartphone is slower after installation, try to turn off the animation in the widget settings or delete it.

If you want the widget to display weather on the lock screen, check if it supports the selected application. For example, AccuWeather allows you to display brief information on the locked screen through the Display settings on the lock screen.

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Method 3: Adjust weather through alternative launchers

If you don’t like the standard MIUI launcher, you can install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher, Action Launcher or Lawnchair) and use its built-in weather widgets, a method that is suitable for those who want to fully customize the Redmi 7A interface.

Let’s look at the example of Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Assign it to the default launcher (at the first start, the system will prompt you to do this).
3. Press and hold your finger on the main screen, select Widgets.
4. In the list, look for Nova Weather or Chronus (if installed additionally).
5. Select the size of the widget and place it on the screen.
6. Set up the display through a long press on the widget → Change the widget.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎨 More design options (transparency, fonts, colors).
• 📱 Ability to place widgets on the dock panel (bottom of the screen).
• 🔄 Automatic change of topics depending on the time of day.

⚠️ Warning: Alternative launchers can increase battery consumption on Redmi 7A, If you notice a quick discharge, check the optimization settings in Settings. → Battery → Optimization.

If the weather widget does not update after installing the launcher, try:

• Reboot the smartphone.
• Clear the launcher cache in Settings → Applications → Nova Launcher → Storage → Clear the cache.
• Check geolocation permits and internet for launcher.

Problems and Mistakes: Why the Weather Is Not Working

Even after you have set up the weather widget correctly, the Redmi 7A may refuse to update or display incorrect data.

If the widget stopped working after the MIUI update, try the following steps:

1. Clear the cache of the Weather app in Settings → Apps → Weather → Storage.
2. Remove the widget from the screen and add it again.
3. Check if the background mode is turned off for the application in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

On the Redmi 7A with MIUI 12 and later, the weather widget can conflict with the Super Wallpapers feature. If you have dynamic wallpapers installed, try temporarily disabling them or changing them to static ones.

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If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Weather app to factory settings. Go to Settings → Apps → Weather → Storage → Reset settings.

Additional features: animation and weather on a locked screen

Few people know, but Redmi 7A can display weather not only on the home screen, but also on the lock screen.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select additional settings (or advanced settings).
3. Activate the Weather option on the lock screen.
4. Adjust the display: only temperature, full forecast or animation (for example, snowfall in the cold).

MIUI also has a hidden feature of animated weather wallpapers to enable:

• Download the theme with weather wallpaper from Theme → Wallpaper (search for weather or weather keywords).
• Set wallpaper and activate the Dynamic Effects option.
• The background will now change depending on the time of day and weather conditions (for example, the sun in the morning or rain in cloudy weather).

If the animation doesn’t work, check:

• 🔋 Is the battery level sufficient (at low charge) MIUI Turns off animation to save energy).
• 📱 Is interface animation option included in Settings → Special facilities → Animation of the system.

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To make the weather animation on the lock screen work faster, turn off the Smart Lock feature in Settings → Lock screen → Smart Lock. It can delay the update of data.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have summarized the pros and cons of each method in one table:

If you're a beginner, start with the standard MIUI widget. If you want more features, try AccuWeather or Weather & Clock Widget. For full customization, Nova Launcher with the Chronus widget is fine.

Remember, Redmi 7A is a budget smartphone with limited resources, too heavy widgets or launchers can slow it down, and the best option is to balance functionality and performance.

FAQ: Frequent questions about weather settings on Redmi 7A