What the Xiaomi icon of the month means and how to set it up

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter mysterious interface elements that appear after updates or random settings. One such element is the icon of the month, which can be displayed on the lock screen, in a status bar or as a widget on the desktop. For newcomers to the MIUI ecosystem, this is often a cause for concern, although in most cases it is a regular feature of the system.

The calendar icon or the month date is connected to the Calendar system app or the widgets built into the shell, and knowing how to manage these elements allows you to personalize the device significantly, so you can not only remove the extra elements, but also customize the display of important information directly on the home screen.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the nature of the appearance of the icon of the month, its functional purpose and how to manage its display. The icon of the month on Xiaomi is not a system error, but the element of the widget or lock screen interface responsible for displaying the current date. Once you understand the settings, you will turn a random element into a useful planning tool.

The nature of the appearance of calendar icons in the MIUI interface

Xiaomi's Android system is highly customized, and the month icon most often appears as part of the Calendar widget or as a lock screen design, not just a static picture, but a dynamic widget that is updated daily without user input.

The main reason for this icon is to activate the "Vidget of the Day" function or install a theme that forcibly displays the date in a prominent place. Some users accidentally activate the display of the date in the status bar, trying to change fonts or styles. It is important to distinguish between where the icon is located: on the desktop it is a widget, and in the top row it is a system setting.

The developers of MIUI are implementing these elements to quickly access information, so you don't have to unlock your phone and search for an app to find out what number it is today, but if the icon overlaps important elements or you don't need it, it's easy to turn it off through the system settings.

The main types of display of date on the screen

Users may encounter several variations in how calendar information is displayed, each type has its own setup and deletion features, and understanding the differences will help them find the item on the menu more quickly.

The first type is a desktop widget, which is the most common option, which is a large or small icon with the current number and day of the week, which can be moved, changed in size and style, the second type is a lock screen, where the date is displayed in large font immediately after the screen wakes up, often paired with time.

The third, rarer option is integration into the status bar. MIUI You could put the date next to the clock at the top, and in newer versions, this feature is often hidden or replaced with periodic notifications (AOD), where the month is displayed on the screen off AMOLED-matrix.

• 📅 Desktop widgets: interactive elements that allow you to quickly open the calendar application when you click.
• 🔒 Lock screen: static or animated date display that disappears after unlocking the device.
• ⚡ Always On Display: A constant date glow on a screen that is off, consuming minimal energy.

Setup and Removal of Calendar Widgets

If the icon of the month is interfering with your desktop, it takes a few seconds to delete it, and you need to go to desktop editing mode, usually by pressing your finger long on the free section of the screen or pinching your two fingers (finger mixing).

When you go into edit mode, find the icon of the month, and above or below it, the control menu will appear. Depending on the version of MIUI, it can be a cross to delete or a button to remove. If you want to move the widget instead of removing it, just drag it to another place or to another desktop page.

For more in-depth customization, such as changing the format of the date or style, go to the settings of the widget itself. Click on the month icon and hold your finger until the context menu appears, then select "Widget Settings" or the same item. Here you can select the display of only the number, number and month, or add the phases of the moon.

⚠️ Note: Deleting the widget from the desktop does not delete data from the Calendar app.All your events and meetings will remain safe in the phone's memory.

If standard deletion doesn’t work, it’s possible that the icon is part of the theme, in which case changing or resetting the theme to a standard one will return the widget to its original state, after which it can be removed in the usual way.

Control of display on the lock screen

The lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone. Xiaomi allows you to flexibly customize this interface. If the icon of the month is displayed here too large or in an uncomfortable place, the settings are in the Settings → Lock screen.

In this menu, you'll find "Date Format" or "Date Style" and the system will offer several options: only time, time and date, or full display with day of the week and month. Choose an option that does not contain the month icon if you do not need one.

Another thing to consider is the wallpaper carousel, which is a service that changes the images on the lock screen, and often loads your date display style with the month icon, and to turn that off, look for the wallpaper carousel in the lock screen settings and turn the switch to the off position.

Always on Display and Calendar

Owners of smartphones with AMOLED-The screens have access to the Always On Display function (AOD). It allows you to display the time, date and notifications on the screen off, and the month icon here can be part of a standard dial.

To set or disable the month display in AOD, go to Settings → Screen → Always On Display. Here you can choose the display style. Some styles only show the time, others show the time and date in its entirety. You can download new styles from the store where the month can be decorated as an icon.

While AMOLED technology only allows the right pixels to glow, AOD still affects autonomy. If the battery runs out too quickly, consider setting the AOD schedule, for example, only from 8:00 to 23:00.

• 🔋 Energy consumption: AOD spends approximately 1-2% charge per hour, depending on the brightness and number of active elements.
• 🎨 Customization: You can upload your own images or GIF-Animation where the month will be part of the design.
• ⏰ Schedule: Set up automatic on and off functions to save charge at night.

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Use dark themes for Always On Display. On AMOLED screens, the black pixels are completely off, which saves battery life significantly compared to light dials.

Impact of Design Themes and Third-Party Applications

Often, the month icon appears after installing a new theme from Themes Store.Theme authors often modify system icons, including the calendar, to make them more visible or change their shape.If you can't find the removal setting, the problem may be in the topic.

Third-party apps from Google Play, such as Google widgets or specialty calendars (Business Calendar, DigiCal), can also create their own icons. They have their own widget settings that are different from the system. When you add such a widget, the system will ask you about the size and style.

If the month icon appears suddenly and cannot be removed, try the following:

1. Check out the recently installed apps.
2. Temporarily switch to the standard theme "Classic" or "Black".
3. Clear the Themes and Calendar app cache through the App Management menu.

⚠️ Attention: Uploading themes from unverified sources (not from the official Xiaomi store) may lead to advertising widgets or unstable system operation.

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Changing the theme is the fastest way to change the look of system icons, including calendar, without deep system settings.

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