Is your Xiaomi smartphone displaying the wrong time or date getting lost after a reboot? This problem is familiar to many users of the brand, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14. Incorrect time settings can lead to alarm clocks, notifications, mail sync and even banking applications. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to set the time and date on Xiaomi Android smartphones, including solutions to typical errors.
The manufacturer has a number of synchronization options: automatic over the network operator or the Internet, and manual installation. The choice of method depends on your preferences and model features. For example, on devices with MIUI 14 and newer, the algorithm is slightly different from the older versions of the shell. We will look at the universal instructions that are relevant to most modern devices Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO.
Why is Xiaomi losing time and date?
Before you start setting up, it is important to understand the causes of failures.
- 📶 No network – without a connection to a mobile operator or Wi-Fi, automatic synchronization is impossible.
- ⚙️ Work failures MIUI — Especially after updates or resets.
- 🔋 Discharged battery – with a deep discharge (below 5%), the internal clock can be knocked down.
- 📱 Hardware malfunctions - rare, but occurs on older models (for example, Redmi). 4X or Mi A1).
- 🌍 Incorrect time zone – if you’re traveling or moving, your phone may “forget” to update settings.
On some devices (such as the POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13T), the problem may be related to energy-saving modes that limit background activity of system services. If the time is lost precisely after the saving mode is activated, try turning it off or adding the Settings app to the exception list.
⚠️ Warning: If it gets knocked down again after a few hours after manually setting the time, this may indicate a damaged firmware or faulty module. RTC (In this case, only flashing or contacting the service center will help.
Method 1: Automatically adjusting time over a network
This is the simplest and most recommended method. The system itself determines the current time, date and time zone based on the data of the mobile operator or Internet connection. MIUI 12/13/14:
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
- Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
- Activate the switches: 🔄 Autodetermining date and time 🌐 Time zone autodetermination
- Select the synchronization source: 📡 Operator network (recommended for stability) 📶 Internet (more precisely, but requires a connection to Wi-Fi or mobile data)
Once these options are activated, the phone should automatically update the time for 1-2 minutes. If this does not happen, check the network connection or restart the device. Some models (for example, Redmi 10) may require additional confirmation of location permissions to determine the time zone.
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Method 2: Manually set time and date
If automatic synchronization doesn’t work or you prefer to control settings manually, follow the following steps:
- Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
- Turn off the options Autodetermining Date and Time Zone and Autodetermining.
- Click on the Set a date and select the current date in the calendar.
- Slip on Set the time and manually set the hours and minutes.
- To select a time zone, click Select a time zone and find your region (e.g. Moscow, GMT+3).
On devices with MIUI 14 and later (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO X5 Pro), the interface may be slightly different: instead of Additional settings, the Date and Time section is directly in the main settings menu. Also note that when you manually set up alarms and reminders will trigger local device time, not network time.
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If you travel frequently, add the Watch widget to the home screen – this will allow you to quickly switch between time zones without going into settings.
Features of setting up on popular Xiaomi models
Despite the general logic of MIUI, some models have nuances, and the table below shows the features for popular devices:
| Model | MIUI version | Features of setting the time | Typical problems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 12 | 14.0+ | Support for dual time zone (for travel) | Failures in switching between SIM-maps of different operators |
| POCO X5 Pro | 14.0 | Automatic time update when connecting to Wi-Fi | Synchronization delay up to 5 minutes |
| Xiaomi 13 Ultra | 14.0.5+ | Integration with Mi Cloud for device synchronization | Conflicts with custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) |
| Redmi 10A | 12.5 | Simplified interface without additional options | Frequent failures with weak network signal |
| Mi 11 Lite | 13.0 | Support for 24/12 hours in the widget | Errors in manual selection of some time zones (for example, Kamchatka, GMT+12) |
If your model is not listed in the table, look for the MIUI version. To find out, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. For Android One devices (such as Mi A3), the path to time settings may differ: Settings → System → Date and time.
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Problem Solving: Time is lost or not updated
If after setting up time continues to go wrong, try the following methods:
- 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes system services “hang” and a simple reboot solves the problem.
- 📲 Update. MIUI — Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
- 🔧 Reset network settings: Go to Settings → Connections and sharing → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings. Confirm action and restart your phone.
- 🛠️ Clear the cache of system applications: Open Settings → Annexes → App management. Click on the three dots in the top right and select Show System. Find Google Play Settings and Services, then clear the cache for each.
On devices with unlocked bootloader or custom firmware (such as LineageOS), the problem may be due to the lack of proprietary Xiaomi libraries, in which case only flashing to the official version of MIUI will help.
⚠️ Note: If the factory time is still lost after resetting the settings, this may indicate a hardware defect in the board.In such cases, contact an authorized Xiaomi service center - self-repair can lead to loss of warranty.
Additional settings: time format and widgets
In addition to the basic settings, MIUI also has additional options for personalizing the display of time:
- ⏰ Time format: Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time. Choose Use. 24-Time-Site or turn it off for 12-clock-format AM/PM.
- 📱 Watch widget on home screen: Press and hold the empty space on the desktop. → Watch and drag the desired option (analog, digital, with date).
- 🌙 Automatic Switching of the Theme by Time: In Settings → Screen. → Dark theme: Turn on Schedule option. Set time to turn on/off or select Sunset/Dawn to automatically change.