Where is the calendar in the Xiaomi 11 smartphones: search, configuration and troubleshooting

Xiaomi 11 smartphones (including the Redmi Note 11, POCO X3 Pro and Mi 11 Lite) use the proprietary shell MIUI, which hides some standard Android applications in non-obvious places. Calendar is one of them: its icon is not always visible on the home screen, and in the application menu it can “hide” among the system utilities. In this article, we will examine all the ways to find a calendar on Xiaomi 11, customize it to your needs and solve typical display problems.

MIUI is a feature that often combines the calendar with other services (such as weather or reminders), which makes it difficult to search, and the interface may differ depending on the firmware version and regional build. We will look at universal methods that work on all versions of Xiaomi 11, including global and Chinese versions.

1. Standard method: Search through the application menu

The easiest way to do this is to search the app menu.

1. Swipe your finger up from the bottom edge of the screen to open the app menu.
2. At the top of the screen, find the search bar (magnifying glass icon).
3. Enter the request: Calendar (or Calendar for English localization).
4. The system will show all the matches – select “Calendar” (the icon with the date and hours).

If the search does not give results, check:

• 🔍 System language: when changing the language, the name of the application may change (for example, in Chinese it is a new language ).
• 📱 Updates: In older versions MIUI The 12th calendar could be called the Planner».
• 🗑️ Remove System Applications: If the calendar has been deactivated through Settings → Apps need to be restored first.

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If the search doesn’t find a calendar, try entering part of the name in English, such as Cal.

2. Access via the widget on the main screen

In MIUI, the calendar is often integrated into the Weather and Clock widget to add to the home screen:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. At the bottom of the screen, select Widgets.
3. Scroll through the list to the Weather and Clock block (the sun and dial icon).
4. Select the size of the widget (e.g., 4×2) and drag it to the screen.

After adding, the widget will display:

• 📅 Current date (when clicked, a full-screen calendar will open).
• ☀️ Weather for today and tomorrow.
• ⏰ Alarms and reminders (if set up).

If the widget does not display the calendar, check its settings:

1. Press the widget with one finger (without holding).
2. Select Settings (cog icon).
3. Make sure the Show calendar setting is enabled.

Alternative method: through the appendix “Clock”

In some MIUI builds (especially the POCO X3 Pro), the calendar is hidden inside the Clock app.

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarm or Timer tab.
3. In the upper right corner, click on the Calendar icon (date icon).

This method does not work on all devices, but it can help if the standard calendar is removed or hidden. Note: in this mode, the functionality of the calendar is limited (for example, you can not add a repeat event).

4. Synchronize with Google Calendar

If the built-in MIUI calendar doesn't suit you, you can use Google Calendar.

1. Install the Google Calendar app from the Play Market (if it is not available by default).
2. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
3. Select your Google account and enable sync for the Calendar.
4. Start Google Calendar – all events from your account will appear automatically.

Advantages of this method:

• ☁️ Cloud sync: events are available on all devices.
• 🔔 Notifications: Reminders work even when the screen is off.
• 📱 Integration with other services (Gmail, Google Assistant).

Add Google account in phone settings |Install Google Calendar |Enable sync in Settings → Accounts |Check notifications in App Settings |Create a test event to check-->

If events are not displayed, check:

• 🔄 Autosynchronization: in Settings → Accounts should be enabled with the option Autosynchronization of data.
• 🚫 Limitations of background activity: in Settings → Annexes → Google Calendar → Select the battery without restrictions.
• 🔒 Permissions: App must have access to Calendar and Notifications.

5. Solving Calendar Problems on Xiaomi 11

If the calendar doesn’t open, events are missing, or the widget doesn’t work, try the following steps:

Important: If the calendar disappeared from the menu after the MIUI update, this may be due to the transition to a new version of the shell (for example, from MIUI 12 to MIUI 13), where the application was renamed or moved to another section. In this case, resetting the launcher settings will help: press and hold the empty space on the main screen → Launcher Settings → Resettings.

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Before resetting the launcher settings, take a screenshot of the current location of the icons - after resetting, they will return to the standard view.

6 How to return a remote calendar

If you accidentally delete or disable the standard MIUI calendar, you can restore it in two ways:

Method 1: Through Application Settings

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find a Calendar (or Calendar) in the list and click on it.
4. Choose Enable or Install (if the application has been removed).

Method 2: ADB (for experienced users)

If the standard method does not work, you can restore the calendar using ADB:

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

For this:

1. Install ADB on your computer and connect your phone in USB Debugging mode.
2. Enter the command above in the terminal.
3. Reset the device.

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If you're not familiar with ADB, you should use the first method or go to a service center. Wrong commands can disrupt the system.

7. Set up notifications and reminders

For the calendar to be of real benefit, it is important to set up the notifications correctly.

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Notifications section.
4. Turn on the options: 🔔 Event reminders 📅 Notification of upcoming developments 🕒 Sound alert

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For Google Calendar, notification settings are located in the app itself:

1. Open the Google Calendar.
2. Click on the account avatar → Settings.
3. Select Notification Settings and set up alerts for each type of event.

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If notifications don’t come, check if you’ve added a calendar to battery optimization exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization).

8. Comparison of the built-in calendar and Google Calendar

The choice between the standard MIUI calendar and the Google Calendar depends on your needs.

If you want maximum functionality, you should use Google Calendar, and if integration with MIUI is important (for example, for a weather widget), stay on the standard solution.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the calendar on Xiaomi 11

If your question is not covered in the FAQ, check the firmware relevance: new versions of MIUI 14+ may have different calendar interfaces. Update your phone through Settings → About Phone → System Update.