Where to look for a calendar on a Xiaomi phone: all ways to access and configure

Did you buy a new Xiaomi smartphone and can't find the standard Calendar app? Or did it suddenly disappear from the home screen after the MIUI update? This problem is familiar to many users - the manufacturer often hides system utilities in non-obvious menus, and in some firmwares the calendar is not at all "out of the box."

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places where Xiaomi’s calendar might be hiding (including Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark models), how to bring it back to the home screen, sync it with Google or Mi Account, and look at alternative solutions if there’s no standard app, and focus on the nuances for different MIUI versions (12 to 15) and popular models – from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14.

1. Standard Calendar Location in MIUI

In most smartphones, Xiaomi calendar is built into the system application Calendar (the icon with date and month).

• 📱 MIUI 12–13: The app is usually located in the Tools folder or on the second screen of the app menu. The icon can be called Calendar or Calendar (in English firmware).
• 🔍 MIUI 14–15: The manufacturer has simplified the interface, and the calendar is often hidden in Settings → Annexes → Application management → All applications (you need to search manually).
• 📅 Models for the global market: on Redmi and POCO firmware-global ROM The calendar can be replaced by Google Calendar (set by default).

If you don’t see the icon on the home screen, try:

1. Swipe down the main screen and type “Calendar” in the search.
2. Click the blank space on the screen → Widgets → find the widget “Calendar” (if available).
3. Open Settings → The main screen and enable the display of all applications.

On some models (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi K60), the calendar is integrated into the Notes app – check the Calendar tab inside it. It is also worth considering that on Chinese firmware (China ROM), the system calendar may not be at all – Mi Calendar is used instead, which requires registration in Mi Account.

2 How to return the calendar to the main screen

If the application is in the system, but it is not on the desktop, you can restore it in several ways:

Find the app through search (swipe down on the home screen)

Hold the calendar icon in the app menu and drag to the screen

Add a calendar widget (long press → Widgets → Calendar)

Reset the settings of the main screen (Settings) → Main screen screen → Resetting the mock-up)-->

If the calendar is not displayed in the app menu:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Turn on the All Apps filter and find Calendar (or Calendar).
3. Click on the app and select Show on the home screen.

On POCO and some Redmis with POCO Launcher shell, you may need to additionally enable the display of system applications:

1. Open the launcher settings (long press on the main screen → Settings).
2. Go to Hidden Apps and make sure the calendar isn’t hidden.

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones with China ROM (for example, Xiaomi 12S Ultra system calendar may require authorization through Mi Account. Without it, the application will open, but not sync.

3. Calendar Synchronization with Google and Mi Account

By default, the Xiaomi calendar can be synchronized with:

• 📧 Google Account: Google Calendar events automatically pull up if sync is enabled in account settings.
• 🔄 Mi Account: Used to back up events on Xiaomi servers (only running Chinese firmware).
• ⚙️ Local calendar: Events are stored only on the device (not synchronized).

How to enable synchronization with Google:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account and turn on the switch next to the Calendar.
3. Open the Calendar app and wait for the update (it can take up to 5 minutes).

If events are not displayed:

• Check your Internet connection.
• Update the Google Calendar app in the Play Market.
• Delete and re-add your Google account in the settings.

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones with China ROM Without Google Mobile Services (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro for the Chinese market), sync with Google Calendar is impossible without manual installation. GMS. In this case, use Mi Calendar or third-party apps.

4 What to do if the calendar is not in the system

Some models (especially budget Redmi or POCO) may not have a system calendar.

• 📲 Install Google Calendar: Download from Play Market and log in through Google Account. It's the most reliable solution for global firmware.

How to install a system calendar through ADB (for advanced users):

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.calendar

This command restores the hidden system application, and after you do it, restart your smartphone, and the calendar will appear on the menu.

If you don’t want to use ADB, try resetting to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset), but note that this will remove all data from the device.

5. Calendar widget: how to add and configure

The calendar widget allows you to quickly view events directly on the home screen, to add:

1. Click on the empty space on the main screen.
2. Pick the Widgets.
3. Find the Calendar widget (may be called Calendar or Mi Calendar).
4. Drag it on the screen and select a size (usually available 4×2 or 4×4) options.

Customization of the widget:

• 📅 Display calendars: You can choose which accounts to show (e.g., Google only or local events only).
• 🎨 Topics: In some versions MIUI Dark and light themes for the widget are available.
• 🔄 Update: The widget updates automatically, but if you have synchronization issues, restart the device.

If the widget is not updated:

• Check if synchronization is enabled in your account settings.
• Remove the widget and add it again.
• Clear the Calendar app cache (Settings → Apps → Calendar → Clear the cache).

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If the calendar widget doesn't fit on the screen, try zooming in to Settings → Screen → Font size and display. This will make room for larger widgets.

6. Solving calendar problems

Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

If the calendar is stuck or gives out errors:

1. Clear the cache and application data (Settings → Apps → Calendar → Storage).
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
3. Check if the calendar conflicts with other apps (like Nova Launcher or Action Launcher).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with China ROM (For example, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, if you change the region to the global system calendar, it may disappear. ROM.

7.Alternative calendar apps for Xiaomi

If the standard calendar is not satisfied, consider these options:

How to transfer events from the standard calendar to the alternative calendar:

1. Export events to the.ics file (if supported).
2. Import the file to a new application (e.g., Google Calendar via the web version).
3. Or sync both calendars through a single account (e.g. Google).

For China ROM users without Google Services, Mi Calendar or Etar (installed via APK) will be suitable. Please note that some alternative calendars may conflict with MIUI system services, so back up your data before installing.

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If you’re using Xiaomi with China ROM, the only reliable way to sync your calendar is with Mi Account. Google Calendar will require manual installation of Google Mobile Services, which can disrupt the stability of the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi calendar