How to return the watch to the home screen Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro: all ways

Have you accidentally removed the watch widget from the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro home screen or did it disappear after the MIUI update? Don't worry - you can restore it in a few minutes, even if you are new to setting up smartphones. In this article, we will analyze all the possible causes of the disappearance of the watch and offer 5 proven ways to return it: from basic actions to hidden system functions.

The problem with missing a watch widget is typical of Xiaomi’s MIUI shell, most often after resetting, updating the firmware, or unwary manipulation of the launcher. It’s important to understand that the watch on the home screen is not just an icon, but a widget of the system application, and recovery requires specific actions. We’ll look at solutions for all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14), and take into account the features of the Redmi 9 Pro model with its unique interface.

Why did the watch on the main screen disappear?

Before you start rebuilding, you should understand the reasons for the widget's disappearance, which will help you avoid recurring problems in the future.

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After installing a new firmware version, system widgets (including watches) can be reset to factory settings or temporarily deactivated.
• 🧹 Clearing the launcher cache: Forced data clearing of the com.miui.home app (standard launcher Xiaomi) leads to the reset of all widgets.
• 📱 Change of Launcher: Installing a third-party launcher (Nova, Apex, Microsoft Launcher) automatically removes widgets MIUI, because they are incompatible.
• ⚙️ Resetting: Even a partial reset of screen settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting the main screen settings) removes all widgets.
• 🛠️ Manual removal: Careless dragging the widget into the cart (the "Delete" icon at the top of the screen when holding your finger).

The Redmi 9 Pro also has a bug when the watch widget disappears after the Light Mode mode is activated, in which case the watch is not just hidden, but replaced with large icons with a larger font.

⚠️ Note: If the watch is missing after rooting or installing custom firmware, standard methods may not work, in which case you will need to reflash the device via Fastboot or restore the backup. TWRP.

Method 1: Adding a widget through the widget menu

The simplest and most versatile method is to re-add the watch through the standard widget menu, which works on all versions of MIUI and requires no special knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Touch and hold any free space on the home screen until the menu appears.
2. At the bottom of the screen, select "Widgets" (the icon with squares).
3. Scroll down to the "Clock" section (or Clock on English firmware).
4. Choose the desired style of watches (analog, digital, weather, etc.) and hold its icon.
5. Drag the widget to the home screen or notification bar (if supported).

If the widget list does not include "Hours", it means that the com.android.deskclock system application is disabled or removed.

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Method 2: Recovery through launcher settings

If the watch widget is missing after changing the launcher or resetting, it can be returned through the hidden settings of the standard MIUI launcher.This method is suitable for users who have not installed third-party shells.

Follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type "Luncher" (or com.miui.home).
3. Select the app and click "Storage".
4. Click "Clear Cache" (Do not clean the data!).
5. Return to the home screen, hold your finger in a free place and select Home Screen Settings.
6. Activate the option "Show widgets on the home screen" (if it is disabled).
7. Reset the device.

After the reboot, try adding the watch again through the widget menu (see Method 1). If the problem persists, proceed to the next method.

Method 3: Activation of the system application "Clock"

If the watch widget is not in the add-on menu, it is likely that the com.android.deskclock system application was disabled or removed, this could occur after manually disabling “unnecessary” applications through settings or due to the action of optimizers (for example, Security or Clean Master).

To get the clock back:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Show all apps."
3. In the search box, enter the “Clock” (or “Clock”).
4. If the application is disabled, click "Enable".
5. If the app is not listed, it has been removed, in which case you will need to reflash the device or restore it via Mi Cloud (if sync was enabled).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The watch app can be hidden in the System Applications section. To see it, turn on the system applications in the filter settings (filter icon in the upper right corner).

Once you have enabled the app, try adding the widget again through the widget menu. If the watch still doesn't appear, check if the installed theme blocks its display (see Method 4).

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Method 4: Reset themes and styles of design

On the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro, the watch widgets are tightly integrated with system themes, so if you installed custom themes from the Mi Theme Store, they could override standard widgets or make them invisible, in which case resetting themes to factory settings will help.

How to reset the topic:

1. Open the "Themes" app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the "My Themes" section (or Me → My Themes).
3. Select the standard theme "MIUI" or "Default".
4. Apply the theme and restart the device.

If the watch does not appear after resetting the theme, try manually updating the widget:

• Keep your finger on the watch widget (if it is displayed but not updated).
• In the menu that appears, select "Update" or "Widget Settings".
• Make sure you choose the right time zone in your watch settings.

Method 5: Reinstall the MIUI launcher

If all previous methods failed, the problem could be that the system launcher is damaged, and reinstalling it will help, which is more complex and requires caution, but it works 90 percent of the time when widgets refuse to display.

Instructions:

1. Download the latest version of the MIUI Home launcher from Xiaomi’s official website or from a trusted source (such as APKMirror).
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management and find com.miui.home.
3. Click "Delete Updates" (if the button is active).
4. Set up the downloaded one. APK-launcher.
5. Reset the device.

Once the launcher is reinstalled, all the widgets and icons on the home screen will be reset to factory settings, and you'll have to reconfigure the app layout.

⚠️ Warning: Installing a launcher from unverified sources can result in data loss or malware infection. APK-files with a digital signature Xiaomi.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

Recovering the watch widget on the Redmi 9 Pro is usually easy, but there are a few nuances to keep in mind:

• 🔒 Blocking the widget: Some firmware MIUI They block the addition of widgets to the main screen for security purposes. → Lockdown and protection → Additionally. → Block widgets and disable the option.
• 🌍 Regional settings: If the clock displays the wrong time, check the time zone in Settings → Additionally. → Date and time: Turn off automatic determination if it doesn't work properly.
• 🔄 Conflict with other widgets: There can't be two watch widgets on the screen at the same time. Remove the duplicate widget if there is one.
• 📱 Developer Mode: Enabling Developer Mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times sometimes helps unlock hidden widgets.

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to reset your phone to factory settings. Before that, be sure to back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

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If the watch widget is displayed but does not update the time, try turning off the power saving mode for the Watch app in the battery settings. This often solves the time hang problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch widget on the Redmi 9 Pro