How to find and open a calendar on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Lost access to the calendar on Xiaomi smartphone after the MIUI update or simply can not find it on the menu? This problem is familiar to many users of the brand — especially after resetting or switching to a new firmware. The fact is that depending on the version of the shell and model of the phone (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), the location of the application may differ. Moreover, in some regional versions of MIUI calendar is hidden by default or replaced by Google Calendar.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can find and open a Xiaomi calendar, from a standard menu search to a remote app recovery, and how to add a calendar widget to the home screen, sync events with a Google or Mi Account account, and what to do if an app suddenly disappears after an update. If you’re using a phone on MIUI 14, MIUI 13 or older, the instructions are suitable for all cases.

Before you go into search, make sure that the calendar has not been accidentally deleted or disabled. In MIUI, some system applications can be deactivated and they disappear from the menu. Also check if the calendar is hidden in the Tools folder or Google is the typical place for such utilities.

1. Standard Calendar Search in the App Menu

The easiest way is to use the built-in search bar.

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 box (magnifying glass icon).
3. Enter the request: calendar, calendar or calendar.

If an application is found but not opened, it may be blocked by the battery optimizer.

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Find the calendar in the list and tap it.
• ⚡ Check AutoRun and Permissions – turn on all switches.

On some models (POCO F5, Redmi 12) the calendar may be called Mi Calendar or Mi Calendar.

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If you can't find a calendar, try typing in English: Calendar or Mi Calendar, and sometimes it works even in Russian-language firmware.

2. Search through the Tools or Google folders

In MIUI, system applications are often grouped into folders on the home screen or menu, and the calendar can be in one of the following folders:

• 📂 Tools (or Tools) – here are usually a calculator, dictaphone, calendar.
• 🌐 Google – if you have Google Calendar installed as the default app.
• 📱 Mi Services – in firmware for China and global versions with Mi Account.

If the folders are not on the main screen:

1. Open the application menu (swipe up).
2. Scroll down the list – folders are usually located at the end.
3. Slip it on the folder and check its contents.

Important! On some models (Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Redmi K50) the calendar can be integrated into the Watch app. Try opening it and going to the Calendar or Events tab.

3. Restore a deleted or disabled calendar

If the calendar has been deleted or deactivated, you can return it via settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show all apps.
3. In the search box, enter the calendar.
4. If the application is displayed in gray, click on it and select Enable.

If the calendar has been completely removed (which is possible on root-right firmware), restore it through the Mi App Store:

• 📱 Open the Mi App Store (or GetApps).
• 🔍 Enter the search for Mi Calendar.
• 📥 Install the application (it is free of charge).

On global firmware models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Lite for Europe), the calendar can be replaced by Google Calendar, in which case it cannot be restored, only install an alternative from the Play Market.

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4. Adding a calendar widget to the main screen

If the application is found, but you are more comfortable using the widget - add it to the main screen:

1. Click the empty space on the home screen and select Widgets.
2. Scroll through the list to the Tools or Calendar section.
3. Select the appropriate widget size (e.g. 4×2 or 4×4).
4. Drag the widget into a free space and set up the display (month, week, events).

The following types of widgets are available on MIUI 14:

If the widget doesn’t appear in the list, update Calendar through the Mi App Store or Play Market. Some firmware (MIUI for China) may not have widgets due to regional restrictions.

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The calendar widget only updates automatically when synced with Mi Account or Google is enabled, and without it, events may be displayed with a delay.

5. synchronize calendar with Google or Mi Account

To ensure that events are displayed on all devices, set up sync:

• 🔄 For Google Calendar: Open Settings → Accounts and syncs. Select your Google account. Turn on the switch opposite Calendar.

Mi Account

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Data Synchronization.
3. Activate the Calendar.

If no events occur after synchronization:

⚠️ Attention! Check not to Conflict with duplicate events. If you use both accounts (Google and Mi Account), events can be duplicated. To avoid this, disable sync in one of the accounts or configure filters in the Calendar app.

On models with MIUI 14 and later, the Unified Calendar function is available, which collects events from all accounts in one place.

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Slip on the three dots in the top corner and select Settings.
3. Activate the option to combine calendars.

6. Alternative applications if the standard calendar does not work

If you can’t restore the standard calendar, install one of the alternative applications:

• 📅 Google Calendar is the best choice for syncing with other devices.
• 🗓️ Microsoft Outlook – suitable for corporate users.
• 📆 Business Calendar 2 – Extended Planning Features.
• 🎯 DigiCal Calendar – Weather and Task Widgets.

To establish an alternative:

1. Open the Play Market or Mi App Store.
2. Enter the name of the application in the search.
3. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
4. When you first start, allow access to your calendar and contacts.

After setting an alternative calendar, you can transfer events from the old calendar:

⚠️ Warning! When exporting events from Mi Calendar to Google Calendar, the formatting of reminders may be lost. Before transferring, check that all events are displayed correctly in the web version of Google Calendar.

7 Solving problems after MIUI update

If the calendar is missing after updating the firmware, follow the following steps:

1. Clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → App management → Calendar → Storage → Clear the cache
2. Reset the app settings (does not delete events): Settings → Apps → Calendar → Additional → Reset settings
3. Update system applications: Mi App Store → Updates → Update all

If the problem persists, check if it's regional, and some firmware (MIUI China) can lock the calendar without being linked to Mi Account, to fix it:

• 🌍 Change the region in settings: Settings → Additional settings → Region → Choose "Russia" or "Europe"
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

On models POCO custom-made firmware (e.g, POCO F4 GT on MIUI By Xiaomi, you may need to install manually APK-You can download it from official sources, such as APKCombo (select the version that corresponds to your firmware).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi calendar