How to return the calendar to the desktop Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Have you accidentally removed the calendar widget from your Xiaomi desktop and don't know how to restore it? Or did the icon disappear after the MIUI update? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi smartphones - especially after resetting or switching to a new version of the shell. Unlike standard applications, calendar widgets often "hide" in non-obvious menus, and their recovery depends on the Android and MIUI version.

In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to bring your calendar back to the home screen, from basic actions to hidden shell settings, to understand why the widget might disappear (spoiler: not just the user’s fault), and show how to add it back even to MIUI 14 with Android 13/14. And if standard methods don’t work, we’ll suggest workarounds using third-party apps.

Why the calendar from the Xiaomi desktop was missing

Before you restore the widget, it is important to understand the reason for its disappearance, and in 80% of cases, the problem is due to one of the following reasons:

• 🧹 Resetting launcher settings: After update MIUI or clearing the launcher cache (com.miui.home) all widgets are reset to factory settings.
• 🔄 Shell update: B MIUI 12.5+ Xiaomi has redesigned the widget system – some old items (such as the classic calendar) may be hidden in the new menu.
• 🗑️ Remove the Calendar app: In rare cases, users accidentally uninstall the system application through Settings → Annexes.
• 📱 Change of launcher: If you have installed a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Apex), widgets MIUI may not be available.
• 🔧 Productivity Limits: On Budget Models (Redmi) 9A, POCO C31) The system automatically hides “heavy” widgets to save resources.

Interesting fact: in MIUI 14, Xiaomi completely removed the classic calendar widget for some regions (for example, in firmware for Europe), instead offering to use Google Calendar or Mi Calendar with limited functionality, but even then there are ways to bring back the usual interface.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using POCO Launcher (set by default on smartphones) POCO), standard-widget MIUI In this case, first switch to the standard launcher in Settings. → Home screen.

Method 1: Adding a widget through the launcher menu (MIUI 12–14)

The easiest way is to use the built-in widget menu, which works on all current versions of MIUI, but the path to settings may vary depending on the model.

Instructions:

1. Touch and hold the empty space on your desktop (not on the icon!).
2. In the menu that appears, select “Widgets” (or “Widgets” in English firmware).
3. Scroll down to the Tools or Systems section.
4. Find the Calendar widget (may be called "Mi Calendar" or "Calendar").
5. Hold the widget and drag it to the desktop. Release your finger to hold it.

If there is no calendar on the list, try:

• 🔍 Flick through all the widget pages – sometimes it hides in the second or third tab.
• 🔄 Rebooting the smartphone – it will reset the launcher cache.
• 📱 Make sure you are not in Easy Mode (Settings) → Special opportunities → Easy mode where widgets are disabled.

Make sure there is a free space on the desktop

Check if the "Light Mode" is activated

Reboot your phone if the widget doesn’t show up

Update the Calendar app to Google Play (if used)

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On some models (Xiaomi 12, Redmi Note 11), the calendar widget may be called Weather and Calendar, a combined element that shows both date and weather data. If you only need a calendar, try the following method.

Method 2: Recovery through Calendar App Settings

If the widget disappears after updating or resetting, the problem may be in the Calendar app itself, in which case resetting its settings or forced synchronization will help.

Follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the “Calendar” (or “Mi Calendar”) and tap it.
3. Select “Storage” → “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
4. Return to the main menu of the app and click “Settings Reset” (if the option is available).
5. Reboot your smartphone and try adding the widget again (see Method 1).

If the widget never appeared after reset, check if calendar synchronization is disabled:

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Tap it on «⋮» (three points) in upper right corner → «Settings».
3. Select “Accounts” and make sure your Mi or Google account is connected.
4. Activate synchronization if it is disabled.

⚠️ Note: Clearing the Calendar app data will remove all local events that are not synced to your Google or Mi Account. If you have important reminders, pre-export them to the.ics file through the app's settings.

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Method 3: Install an alternative calendar widget

If the standard MIUI widget is not available (for example, on European firmware), you can use third-party solutions.

To install a third-party widget:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open the widget menu (see Method 1).
3. Find the widget of the established calendar (usually in the Others section).
4. Add it to your desktop and adjust the size/appearance.

On smartphones with MIUI 13/14 and Android 12+, some third-party widgets may not be displayed due to shell limitations. In this case, before installing, go to Settings → Apps → Special Access → Display on top of other apps and allow the calendar to show notifications.

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If the widget doesn’t appear after installing the third-party calendar, try temporarily disabling battery optimization for this application in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

Method 4: Recovery through ADB (for power users)

If the calendar widget is missing after the MIUI update and is not restored by standard methods, you can try resetting the launcher settings via ADB. This method is suitable for advanced users, since it requires a connection to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → return to → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB Type C C Cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and allow debugging.
2. Open the command prompt (CMD) or Terminal and type:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

1. Wait for the command to be executed (launcher will restart).
2. Try adding the calendar widget again.

If that doesn’t help, try resetting all widgets:

adb shell cmd appwidget reset

⚠️ Attention: pm clear com.miui.home will reset all desktop settings — icons, folders and widgets. Before running, take screenshots of the current layout to quickly restore it.

Method 5: Manually create a calendar shortcut (if the widget is not available)

If none of these things worked, you can create a calendar app shortcut on your desktop, which is not a full widget, but it allows you to quickly open your calendar with a single tap.

How to add a label:

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Find the Calendar app (or Mi Calendar app).
3. Press his icon and drag it to the desktop.
4. Release your finger to create a shortcut.

For easier access:

• 🎨 Change the shortcut icon with a launcher (for example, Nova Launcher lets you install custom icons).
• 📌 Secure the shortcut to the dock panel (bottom of the screen) for quick access.
• 🔔 Set up event notifications in the calendar app itself to avoid missing important dates.

If you want a date and event widget, try a shortcut and notification combination. For example, in Google Calendar, you can set up up the upcoming events in the notification bar, which will partially replace the widget functionality.

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Creating a shortcut is a temporary solution. If you need a full widget, check for MIUI updates or install a third-party calendar with support for widgets.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you restore a calendar, you often have typical problems, and here's how to solve them:

• 🚫 Widget doesn't drag and drop to desktop: Check to see if editing mode is activated (double tap on the blank space on the screen). Sometimes you need to cancel editing first and then try to add the widget again.
• 🔄 Calendar goes missing after reboot: This is a sign of launcher failure.Try clearing its cache (Settings) → Annexes → com.miui.home → Clear the cache).
• 📅 The widget does not show events: Make sure the calendar is synced with your account (Google or Mi). Check the settings in the app itself.
• 🔒 No access to widget menu: On some firmware (MIUI Europe) this feature is disabled. Try changing the region in the smartphone settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Region).

If you are using POCO Launcher, standard MIUI widgets may not appear.

1. Switch to Standard Launcher: Settings → Home Screen → Standard Launcher.
2. Add a calendar widget.
3. Go back to POCO Launcher if you prefer it.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions