How to bring weather to the screen Redmi Note 10: all the ways from standard to hidden

Weather widget on the home screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 — It's not just a piece of jewelry, it's a useful tool for quick access to current data, but many users are faced with the problem of having to update their data. MIUI The widget disappears, doesn't update, or displays incorrect data. In this article, we'll look at all the ways we can bring the weather back to the screen, from standard solutions to little-known tricks from the world of weather. MIUI 12/13/14.

Features of the Redmi Note 10 (model mojito/sunny) It's because the manufacturer often changes the logic of widgets depending on the region of the firmware. MIUI We can take this into account, and we can take this into account, and we can offer universal solutions.

1. Standard weather widget in MIUI: Where to look and how to set up

The most obvious way is to use the built-in widget from Xiaomi, which is in the default firmware, but often hidden in the depths of the menu.

1. Long pressing in the free place of the main screen → select "Widgets".
2. Scroll down to the Tools or Systems block.
3. Find the Weather widget (the sun/cloud icon) and drag it to the screen.

If the widget is not on the list, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI 12.5) The widget could be called "Weather and clock".
• 🌍 Firmware region: The Chinese version of the widget is called "Tianqi).
• 🔄 Updates: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI and install the latest patches.

After adding the widget, set it up:

1. Touch the widget →"Settings" (cogs).
2. Select Data Source (AccueWeather by default).
3. Enable Auto Update and set the interval ("Every 3 hours" is recommended).
4. Activate "Display on a locked screen" (if necessary).

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If the widget doesn’t update the data, try manually resetting its cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Weather. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

2 Weather on a locked screen: how to turn it on and why it disappears

On the Redmi Note 10, you can display the weather directly to the lock screen, which is convenient for quick viewing without unlocking. MIUI This function is sometimes reset to get it back:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select "Style of the Lock Screen" →"MIUI" (or "Classic").
3. Tap on "Style settings" → Turn on the Weather".
4. Select "Position" (top/bottom) and "Size" of the font.

If the Weather option is inactive or not available:

• 🔧 Check if "Synchronization of time and date" is included in Settings → Additionally. → Date and time.
• 📡 Make sure the Weather app has access to Geodata (Settings) → Confidentiality → Permits → Weather).
• 🌐 If you use VPN Or you change the region in your settings, the widget can be blocked.

Important: on some firmware for Redmi Note 10 (for example, MIUI 13.0.4 for India) the weather option on the lock screen is not available due to regional restrictions, in which case only changing the firmware to the global or European version will help.

3. Alternative Weather Widgets: Top-3 annex MIUI

If the standard widget doesn’t suit you (like not updating or having a boring design), install a third-party app. We tested dozens of options and picked the best ones for the Redmi Note 10:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the application from the table.
2. Long tap on the main screen →"Widgets" → Find the widget of the installed application.
3. Drag it on the screen and select a size (e.g, 4×2 detailing).
4. Open the app itself to configure units of measurement (°C/°F), notifications and data sources.

Check the reviews about the app (ranked above 4.2)

- Make sure the widget supports MIUI 12+

Disable the standard Xiaomi widget (so that it doesn’t duplicate)

Give all permissions (geolocation, notifications)

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4. Hidden settings MIUI: How to return the weather through the theme of the design

Few people know, but Xiaomi can have a weather widget tied to the theme of the design, and if you use a custom theme, the widget may disappear.

1. Go to “Themes” (the icon on the home screen or Settings). → Registration).
2. Choose "My topics" →"Management".
3. Find the "Default" theme or"MIUI Standard and apply it.
4. Return to the main screen and check if the weather widget has appeared.

If the widget appears but you don’t like the standard theme, do the following:

• 🎨 Set your favorite theme, but do not change the system widgets (check the tick "Save widgets" when using it).
• 🔄 If the widget is gone again, try resetting the theme settings (Settings) → Registration → Reset).

Another secret: some firmware has a weather widget hidden in the Function Lab to activate it.

1. Open "Settings" →"The phone".
2. Tap 5 times on "Version" MIUI" (Developer mode activated).
3. Back to Settings" →"Additionally" →"Functions laboratory".
4. Find the option "Weather on the lock screen" and turn it on.

5.Weather in the status bar: how to add temperature next to the clock

On the Redmi Note 10, you can display the temperature right in the top notification bar, which saves space on the home screen.

1. Install the Mi Control Center app (available on Google Play).
2. Open it and select "Notification Panel".
3. Add the "Add element" →"Weather".
4. Drag the Temperature element to the top of the panel (near the clock).
5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

If the application is not working:

• 🛠️ Make sure you have enabled the "Draw on top of other apps" option for Mi Control Center (Settings) → Annexes → Special access).
• 📵 Check if the "Battery and Performance" block the application (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

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Outputting temperature into the status bar can conflict with some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), in which case use the alternative, Another Widget widget with minimalist design.

6. Problem Solving: The widget is not updated or shows incorrect data

A frequent complaint of Redmi Note 10 users is that the weather widget “hangs” and shows outdated data.

If nothing helps, reset the widget settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the weather and select the storage.
3. Click "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache".
4. Reboot the phone and add the widget again.

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For accurate weather display, turn off Traffic Savings for the Weather app (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Saving traffic).

7.Weather through Google Assistant: voice control and quick access

If you're too lazy to set up widgets, use Google Assistant for quick weather access. On Redmi Note 10, it works like this:

1. Activate the Assistant with a long press on the Home button or say OK, Google.
2. Ask them, “What is the weather like today?” or “Do I need an umbrella?”
3. The assistant will show you a prediction card. Press "Secure" to add it to the home screen.

The weather map is automatically displayed:

• 📌 Open Google (app) → tap on the avatar →"Settings".
• Choose "General" →"Feed" →"Weather".
• Turn on the option "Show the weather in the tape".

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Data is updated in real time (using Google Weather) API).
• 🌐 All cities in the world, including small towns, are supported.
• 🎤 You can control your voice (e.g., “Show your forecast for tomorrow").

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Google Assistant uses data from Weather.com (The Weather Channel), which is often more accurate than the built-in widget. MIUI.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If after all the manipulations the weather widget did not work, try resetting the launcher settings: go to Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data. It'll bring back the standard icon and widget layout.