How to transfer the calendar to Xiaomi: all the ways 2026

Moving your calendar to a new Xiaomi smartphone is a challenge that every user faces when changing their device or resetting their settings. Unlike contacts or photos, calendar events are often overlooked, even though they contain critical information such as appointments, birthdays, work deadlines. In 2026, the transfer process is simplified, but requires a knowledge of nuances, from choosing the right export format to setting up sync with cloud services.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to transfer the calendar to Xiaomi devices (including models on the mobile phone). MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS: with Android, iPhone, Google Account, and.ics files and backups, and we will focus on common errors that cause events to duplicate or disappear, and we will give a checklist to check for successful transfer. If you use your calendar not only for personal purposes, but also for work (for example, with Microsoft Outlook or Yandex Calendar), here you will find solutions for these cases.

1.Preparation for transfer: what you need to know before the start

Before you start the transfer, identify the source of your calendar.

• 📱 Local calendar on an old smartphone (without reference to the account)
• ☁️ Cloud service: Google Calendar, Yandex Calendar, Microsoft Exchange/Outlook
• 🍎 iCloud (if you transfer it from your iPhone)
• 💾 Backup file (e.g..ics or.vcf)

So, for example, if your calendar is linked to a Google Account, just add that account to Xiaomi, and you sync events automatically, and you have to tinker with your local Android calendar, and you have to export it to a file and then import it to a new device.

An important nuance for Xiaomi owners: in firmware MIUI The new HyperOS is the default Calendar app from Xiaomi, but it doesn't always work correctly with third-party services.

⚠️ Note: If you are porting a calendar from an iPhone, do not delete events from iCloud until the process is complete. Xiaomi does not support direct sync with iCloud, so you will need intermediate export to.ics or use Google Account as a bridge.

2.Move calendar from Android to Xiaomi

The most common scenario is to migrate from one Android device to Xiaomi, where there are two ways: sync through an account or manual export/import.

Method 1: Sync through Google Account

If your calendar is linked to your Google Account, the process will take no more than 5 minutes:

1. On Xiaomi go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account.
2. Select Google and log in with the same account you used on your old device.
3. Turn on the synchronization for the calendar (the slider must be active).
4. Open the Google Calendar app (install it from the Play Market if it’s not available) – events will appear automatically.

If the events are displayed twice after synchronization, check:

• 🔄 Is calendar sync enabled through another account (e.g. Mi Account).
• 📅 Are there multiple calendar apps installed on the device (for example, the standard Calendar from Xiaomi and Google Calendar).

Method 2: Manual export and import (for local calendars)

If the calendar is not linked to the account, it should be exported to the.ics file:

1. On your old phone, open the Calendar app. → Settings → Export (the path may differ depending on the firmware).
2. Save the file to Google Drive, send it to your mail or copy it to Xiaomi via Google Drive. Bluetooth/USB.
3. On Xiaomi, open a Google Calendar → Settings → Import and select the saved file.

Make a calendar backup on your old phone

Check the file format (should be.ics)

Copy file on Xiaomi (via cloud or cable)

Install a Google Calendar if it is not available-->

⚠️ Note: When importing.ics to Google Calendar, events may shift in time if the old device was set to an incorrect time zone. → System system → Date and time.

3.Moving the calendar from iPhone to Xiaomi

The transition from iOS to Android is always difficult because of the closed Apple ecosystem, and there are three working methods for the calendar:

Method 1: Using a Google Account (Recommended)

This is the most reliable way, as Google Calendar supports synchronization with iCloud:

1. On iPhone go to Settings → Calendar → Accounts. → Add an account → Google.
2. Log in and enable calendar synchronization.
3. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).
4. On Xiaomi, add the same Google Account – events will appear automatically.

Method 2: Export from iCloud in.ics format

If you don’t want to contact Google:

1. On your computer, open iCloud.com and log in.
2. Go to the calendar, click on the gear icon. → Export the calendar.
3. Save the.ics file and transfer it to Xiaomi (e.g., Google Drive).
4. Import the file to Google Calendar or the standard Calendar app on Xiaomi.

Limit: iCloud only exports one calendar at a time. If you have multiple calendars (e.g. personal and work calendars), repeat the process for each.

Method 3: Using the “Switch to Android” app (for new Xiaomi models)

Starting with MIUI 14, Xiaomi supports Google’s official app for data transfer from iPhone:

1. On iPhone, install the app Switch to Android from the App Store.
2. On Xiaomi in the Initial Setup Wizard, select Import from iPhone (or find this option in Settings). → The phone. → Data import).
3. Connect your devices to a single Wi-Fi network and follow the instructions. In the data list for transfer, check the Calendar.

4. Transfer of the calendar through backup (MIUI/HyperOS)

Xiaomi offers its own backup solution – the function of Backup in the MIUI It allows you to save calendar data to the Mi Cloud cloud or locally to the device.

Step 1: Create a backup on an old Xiaomi

If your previous phone is also Xiaomi:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Choose Local Backup or Mi Cloud.
3. Check the calendar and click Create a backup.
4. If you choose local copying, the file will be saved in the folder. MIUI/backup/AllBackup.

Step 2: Recovery on the new Xiaomi

For recovery:

1. Copy the backup file (for example, backup_20260515_123456) to a new device in the same folder MIUI/backup/AllBackup.
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup → Restore.
3. Select the file you want and confirm the recovery. The calendar will appear in the standard Calendar app.

Important: Backup copies MIUI If you are switching from Xiaomi to a device of another brand, use the methods in section 2.

5. Synchronization with third services (Outlook, Yandex, Exchange)

If you use a Microsoft Exchange or Yandex Calendar, sync settings on Xiaomi have their own peculiarities.

Yandex Calendar

For synchronization with Yandex:

1. On Xiaomi go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account → Yandex.
2. Log in and enable calendar synchronization.
3. Open the Yandex app (install from the Play Market if not available) - events should appear.

Problem: On some versions MIUI Yandex Calendar is not displayed in the list of accounts:

• 🔗 Install the official Yandex application and log in to it.
• 🔄 Enable synchronization in the application settings.

Microsoft Outlook/Exchange

For working accounts with Exchange:

1. B Settings → Accounts and synchronization select Add Account → Exchange.
2. Enter your corporate email and password. If the system requests the server, check with the administrator (usually this is the case). outlook.office365.com company address).
3. Turn on calendar sync.

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If you add an Exchange account, you may have an error that says “I couldn’t connect to the server,” check if the server supports ActiveSync, which is disabled by default in some companies due to security policies.

Local synchronization via CalDAV

For advanced users who want to sync their calendar with their own server (like Nextcloud or OwnCloud):

1. Install the app DAVx⁵ Play Market.
2. Add a CalDAV account, specifying URL your server (for example, https://yourserver.com/remote.php/dav/calendars/username/calendarname).
3. In the synchronization settings, select Calendar and set the update interval.

Typical errors and their solutions

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

Error 1: Events don’t show up after synchronization

Causes and solutions:

• 🔌 No Internet: Make sure that Xiaomi has Wi-Fi or mobile data enabled.
• 🔄 Sync is disabled: Check in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Account Sync, Is the Calendar Slider Enabled.
• ⏳ Sync delay: Sometimes events don't appear immediately. Wait 10-15 minutes or force the data to be updated in the Google Calendar app (swipe down).

Mistake 2: Duplicate events

Doubles are created if:

• 📱 Calendar syncs simultaneously across multiple accounts (e.g. Google and Mi Accounts).
• 🔄 You imported.ics without removing old events.

Solution: Open Google Calendar on your computer (calendar.google.com), find duplicate events and manually delete them. Then on Xiaomi, perform forced synchronization.

Mistake 3: The Wrong Time of Events

If events are shifted by a few hours, the problem is in the time zone:

1. On Xiaomi, check the time settings: Settings → System system → Date and time.
2. Make sure the Automatic Definition option is enabled.
3. If you use Google Calendar, check the time zone in the web version: Settings → Time zone.

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Before you move your calendar, always check the time settings on both devices, and even a 1 hour difference will cause all events to shift!

Mistake 4: Impossible to import.ics

If the file is not imported:

• 📄 Check file integrity: try opening it on your computer (for example, in Outlook or Google Calendar).
• 📱 Make sure you use the right app: Xiaomi’s standard Calendar doesn’t always support importing.ics.
• 🔧 If the file is too large (over 10MB), break it down with services like iCalendar.

7. Additional Calendar Tips for Xiaomi

Moving the calendar is just the first step. To use it effectively on Xiaomi, take these tips:

Advice 1: Set up notifications

By default, Xiaomi may not show event notifications. To fix:

1. Open Google Calendar → Settings → Notifications.
2. Select the event type (such as Default Events) and set the alert time (such as 10 minutes).
3. In the system settings, check if notifications for the application are disabled: Settings → Notifications → Google Calendar.

Advice 2: Use widgets

To quickly view upcoming events:

• 📱 With a long tap on the main screen, select Widgets.
• 🔍 Find the Calendar widget (from Google or Xiaomi) and add it to the screen.
• 🔧 Customize the data you see (for example, events for today or week).

Tip 3: Sync with other devices

If you have a tablet, laptop or other smartphone, set up sync via Google Account:

1. On all devices, add the same Google Account.
2. Turn on calendar sync.
3. Set Google Calendar on all devices for uniformity.

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If you often work on a computer, add Google Calendar to your browser as an application (via the "Additional Tools" menu). → Create a shortcut. "" So you can quickly open it in one click.

Tip 4: Automate the addition of events

Save time by:

• 🗣️ Voice input: Say OK Google, add the event to your calendar for tomorrow at 15:00.
• 📧 Auto Additions from Emails: In Gmail, events from emails (such as booking tickets) are automatically added to Google Calendar.
• 🤖 IFTTT/Automation: Set the rules in IFTTT or MacroDroid, so that events are created by triggers (for example, when receiving a SMS keyword-word).

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving the calendar to Xiaomi