Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face a situation where, after the first activation of the device or updating the MIUI firmware, the standard Calendar application disappears from the home screen. This does not mean that the program is removed from the system. In fact, it is hidden in the Tools folder or simply not added to the desktop to save space.
Finding a standard scheduler can take time, especially if the user is used to a different arrangement of icons.In the shell of MIUI and the new HyperOS, the structure of the app menu may differ from stock Android.It is important to understand that the system calendar from Xiaomi has advanced functionality that often outperforms third-party counterparts from Google Play.
In this article, we will take a look at exactly where the calendar is hiding, how to bring it back to prominence and adjust the synchronization of events, and learn about hidden features, how to import the schedule, and how to solve problems when the widget stops updating or displaying data.
Search for applications in the menu and tool folder
The first place to look is the general menu of all installed applications. Unlike iOS, where all programs are strictly structured, MIUI often has a grouping of system utilities. Find a folder on the desktop called Tools (or "Tools" in English), which usually has a clock, a voice recorder, a calculator and, of course, a Calendar.
If the tool folder doesn't have one, use global search. Swipe down the center of the home screen to open the search bar. Type the word "Calendar" or "Calendar." The system will instantly show the app icon if it's installed. Click on it to launch, or pinch it to see the context menu.
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If the search does not find the application, it may have been removed by the user before, in which case it can be restored through the GetApps store or Google Play store by downloading the original. APK-file.
Often users confuse the system calendar with a Google widget or third-party apps. Make sure the icon has a distinctive red or white background with a digit, which is the standard for Xiaomi's native app.
How to Add a Calendar Widget to Your Desktop
Once you've found the app itself, the logical next step is to place the widget on the home screen for quick access. The widgets in MIUI are highly customized. To add them, you need to swipe long on an empty desktop area or pinch the screen with two fingers to go into editing mode.
From the bottom menu, select "Widgets," and you'll see a library of all the items available, and you'll find the "Calendar" section, and there's a range of options, from simply displaying the current date to having a full-fledged monthly event planner.
- 📅 Classic widget: shows the current month with a dedicated date.
- 📝 Event list: Displays upcoming meetings and tasks in the form of a list.
- 🎨 Thematic widget: changes the background depending on the set theme of design.
Pick your favorite option and drag it to a free space. If the widget doesn't fit into the grid, the system will prompt you to move other icons. Note that some widgets require you to confirm permissions to access calendar data when you first start.
Sync with Google and Mi Account
A modern smartphone is impossible without cloud sync. To prevent your events from disappearing when you lose your phone, you need to set up accounts. In the Calendar app, click on the three dots in the top corner or the menu button, then select Settings and Accounts.
Here you will see a list of connected profiles. Make sure the switches opposite your Google account and Mi Account are active.This will allow you to import all events from Gmail and save new entries to the Xiaomi cloud.
☑️ Verification of synchronization
You should focus on color coding, and you can give each account a different color, for example, corporate email meetings can be blue, and personal reminders from Mi Account can be red, which makes it much easier to visualize the schedule.
If you use multiple Xiaomi devices (such as a phone and tablet), enabling sync through Mi Cloud will provide an instant schedule update on all gadgets. To do this, in your phone settings, go to Settings → Mi Account → Sync and make sure that Calendar is active.
Importing events and subscriptions to holidays
One of the most useful features is the ability to add national holidays and subscriptions to external calendars, which eliminates the need to manually enter weekend dates.
The system will suggest selecting the country you want to see, and after confirmation, colored markers of the state weekend will appear in the app, and you can also import events from the.ics file, which is often sent by the organizers of conferences or events.
⚠️ Note: When subscribing to third-party calendars from the Internet (such as sports schedules or moon phases), be careful. Do not add links from unverified sources, as spam notifications may be sent through the calendar.
For corporate users, Exchange accounts are set up, data is entered through the standard mail add interface, and after authorization, all meetings and deadlines will automatically appear in the common event feed.
Creating Repeated Events and Reminders
The scheduler in Xiaomi allows you to create complex repetitive events. Press the "+" button to create a new record. In the window that opens, look for the "Repeat" option. Here you can set the frequency: daily, weekly, monthly or annually.
There are several types of reminders for each event, such as a standard push notification, an SMS or even a call (in some versions of the firmware), and the reminder time is customized individually: 10 minutes, an hour, the day before the event.
| Type of event | The best reminder. | Repeat. |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting with a doctor | 1 day and 1 hour | No. |
| Payment of utilities | 2 days before the date | Monthly |
| Sports training | 30 minutes. | Weekly |
| Birthday | 1 week. | Every year. |
Use tags or colors to categorize tasks, such as anything related to finances being green, and urgent matters being red, which helps you instantly gauge your day's workload.
Solution: Widget not updated or missing
Sometimes users face a problem when the widget on the desktop stops showing the current date or new events do not appear in the list, most often due to aggressive energy savings in MIUI.
To fix this, go to Settings → Applications → All Apps. Find Calendar. Go to Autostart and turn it on. Also, from Battery (or Energy Saving) menu, select No Limits mode.
Another reason could be a crowded app cache. In the same app settings menu, find the Clear Data button and select Clear Cache. This won't delete your events, but will reset temporary files that may have caused a display error.
If the problem persists, check the permission to access the storage. Without this right, the application will not be able to read the event data to display it on the widget. In the permissions menu, make sure that access to Contacts and Storage is allowed.
Hiding and Displaying Specific Calendars
You don't have to see all the events at once. The app's home screen interface (usually as a list or grid) can control the visibility of different sources. Click on the filter icon or three menu bars to see a list of all the accounts connected.
When you uncheck certain calendars (like "Birthdays" or "Holidays"), you're hiding them from the general view, which is useful when you need to focus only on work tasks or, conversely, only on personal matters.
Secret trick with the view "Agenda"
There's also a feature that displays week numbers, which is included in the app's basic settings, and it's useful for planning reporting periods or studying, where the schedule is often tied to the week number.
Alternatives and Integration with Third-Party Services
While Xiaomi’s native calendar is functional, some users prefer a more minimalist design or specific features, and you can use Google Calendar widgets that are also available in the MIUI widget library.
However, for maximum integration with the system (displaying events in the notification curtain, working with a smart alarm clock), it is better to use the native application. Third-party programs may work less stable due to background activity limitations.
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The native Calendar app in MIUI is optimized to work with the theme of design and system notifications better than third-party counterparts.
If you are actively using Yandex or Outlook, you can add them as separate accounts via Exchange or CalDAV in the system calendar settings, so all events are streamed into one application, regardless of the source service.