How to return the clock and weather on the screen of the phone Xiaomi: all working methods

Disappearance of the Xiaomi watch and weather widgets from the main screen is one of the most common problems among MIUI users, most often after a system update, reset or accidental deletion, but even if you have never touched the settings, the widget can disappear due to a malfunction of the shell.

In this article, we will look at all the possible causes of widgets disappearing and 5 proven ways to return them, from basic to advanced. The instructions are relevant for all modern models of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO on MIUI 12-14, including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5. If the standard methods do not work, you will find alternative solutions here.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not related to service restrictions. For example, on some firmware for the Chinese market (China ROM), the weather widget may be disabled by default, and check if you have a launcher from a third-party developer (for example, Nova Launcher or Hyperion) - in which case the MIUI widgets will not work.

If the widget disappears periodically (it appears, then disappears), the reason may lie in unstable operation of geolocation services or time synchronization errors, in which case not only the widget recovery, but also the setting of background processes will help.

1. Checking the basic settings: why the widget could disappear

Before you can restore the clock and the weather, you need to figure out why it's gone, and 80 percent of the time, it's just a simple process without resetting.

The most common reasons are:

• 🔄 Update MIUI — After installing a new version of the firmware, widgets can be reset.

To rule out system failures, first check:

1. Is the weather widget disabled in the launcher settings (Long press → Widgets → Weather).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Google Now Launcher or another third-party launcher, widgets MIUI (including hours and weather) will not work. Return the standard launcher through Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher.

2. Method 1: Restore the widget after a long press

The easiest method is to place the widget differently, and users often accidentally remove it from the screen, but it remains on the list of available widgets.

Instructions:

1. Make a long press on the free place of the main screen.
2. Select the Widgets (or Add the Widget).
3. Scroll through the list to Systems or MIUI.
4. Find the Watch or Weather widget (may be called Weather and Clock).
5. Drag him to the main screen.

If the widget is not on the list, try updating the launcher:

If after these actions the widget has not appeared, proceed to the next method.

3. Method 2: Resetting the MIUI launcher settings

If the widget doesn't appear in the list of available, the problem may be in the launcher settings.Reset will return the standard screen configuration, but will not delete the applications or data.

How to drop the launcher:

1. Make a long press on the main screen.
2. Select Home Screen Settings (or Settings).
3. Scroll down and click Reset (or Restore by default).
4. Confirm the action.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Watch and weather widgets should appear in a standard location (usually at the top of the screen).
• 📱 If the widget is not restored automatically, add it manually (see Method 1).
• ⚙️ Set up the time and weather display again (size, style, location).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) Resetting the launcher may bring back the standard theme, and if you used a custom theme, you'll have to re-apply it to Settings. → Theme.

Method 3: Reinstall the Weather app

The weather widget is tied to the Weather system app, and if it doesn't work properly or has been disabled, the widget will disappear, and reinstall or reset the app will help.

Steps to recover:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Weather app (or Weather app).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear cache and data.
4. If there is a button to turn off, press it, then turn it on again.
5. Reboot the phone.

If the application was removed (for example, through ADB or rooted access), restore it:

• 📥 Download. APK Weather for your version MIUI from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror).
• 🔧 Install. APK manually (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Confidentiality).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

On Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 14 models with MIUI 14, the Weather app can be integrated into system services, in which case it cannot be removed, but can be reset via adb shell pm clear com.miui.weather2 (developer rights required).

5. Method 4: Set up geolocation and time synchronization

The weather widget will not work if:

• 📍 Geolocation disabled.
• 🌐 No Internet connection.
• ⏰ Time on the phone is not synchronized with the network.

How to set up geolocation:

1. Open Settings → Privacy → Permits → Location.
2. Enable precise location determination (High Accuracy Mode).
3. Scroll down and find the Weather app.
4. Set the permission for Always or Only during use.

How to synchronize time:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Turn on the options: 🔄 Automatic date and time 🌍 Automatic time zone

manually select time zone

If the problem persists, check the background activity of the Weather app:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Weather → Battery.
2. Choose No Limits.
3. Turn on Auto Start and Background Activity.

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If the weather widget shows incorrect data, try manually updating the location: open the Weather app, pull the screen down for an update, and wait for the GPS icon to appear.

6. Method 5: Reset all settings (if nothing worked)

If the previous methods didn't work, you're left resetting your phone to the factory, which is a radical way, but it's guaranteed to put the widgets back in place. Before you reset, back up your data!

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Check Clear all data (or Reset all settings).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

How to install a third-party widget:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Add the widget to the screen through long pressing (Widgets → Select the application).
3. Set up the display (size, style, data).

Advantages of third-party widgets:

• 🎨 More options for designing.
• 📊 More accurate weather data (e.g. AccuWeather uses its own weather stations).
• ⚡ Fewer bugs (not dependent on updates) MIUI).

⚠️ Warning: Some third-party widgets may drain the battery due to frequent data updates. Turn off automatic updates in the widget settings if you notice increased charge consumption.

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If standard MIUI widgets fail due to firmware errors, third-party solutions (e.g. Nova Launcher + Weather & Clock Widget) can be a permanent replacement without loss of functionality.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you restore widgets, users often make mistakes that lead to new problems, and here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them:

Error 1: Removing System Applications

Some users try to remove the Weather app through ADB or root, deeming it unnecessary.

• 🚫 Disappearance of the widget forever (without the possibility of recovery without firmware).
• ⚠️ Failures in other system services (e.g. Mi Home).

Solution: Instead of deleting, simply turn off notifications in the app settings.

Mistake 2: Using unofficial firmware

On custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), MIUI widgets won’t work, due to the lack of Xiaomi system libraries.

Solution: Install alternative widgets from Google Play or return to the official MIUI.

Error 3: Turning off background activity

Many save battery power by turning off the background of applications, which leads to:

• ⏳ Delayed weather updates (data may be outdated for several hours).
• 🔄 Disappearance of the widget after restarting.

Solution: Add the Weather app to battery optimization exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Apps → Weather → No Limits).

Error 4: The wrong region in the settings

If the phone settings indicate the wrong region (e.g., the U.S. instead of Russia), the weather widget can:

• 🌡️ Show the temperature in °F instead °C.
• 📍 Wrong to define a city.

Solution: Check the region in Settings → Additional → Language and Region.

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If after all the manipulations the weather widget still does not update, try manually specify the city in the Weather app. 📍 In the upper right corner and select your city from the list.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions