How to delete entries in the Xiaomi calendar: all ways (including hidden)

The Xiaomi calendar is one of the most popular tools for scheduling cases, but over time it is filled with outdated events, takes or unnecessary reminders. Deleting records seems like an easy task, but many users face the non-obvious nuances of why some events do not delete, how to clean the entire calendar or restore accidentally erased appointments. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to delete — from basic to hidden MIUI functions, and also explain how to avoid typical errors when working with the calendar.

The Xiaomi calendar is closely integrated with the Mi Account ecosystem and third-party services (like Google Calendar), which means that deleting a record on a device doesn’t always cause it to disappear on other gadgets or in the cloud. We’ll explain in detail how to manage synchronization to avoid “returning” old events, and what to do if the calendar stops responding after mass deletion. If you’re using the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or the flagship Xiaomi 14, the instructions will be suitable for all models on MIUI 14/15.

1. Basic method: deletion of records through the Calendar application

The most obvious method is to delete directly from the standard Calendar app (an icon with a date and clock), which is suitable for one-off events, but has limitations: you can not massively clean all records at a time, and some synchronized events can be “recovered” after a reboot.

Open the Calendar app and find the event you want in the list or timeline. Click on the record to open the card. The Delete button will appear at the bottom of the screen (sometimes hidden under the menu). ⋮). Confirm Action – the event will disappear only from local storage, unless sync with Mi Cloud or Google is disabled.

• 📅 Single Deletion: Suitable for rare events, but ineffective for large numbers of records.
• 🔄 Sync: If the event came from Google Calendar, delete it there or it will return after the update.
• ⚡ Quick Access: Click and hold the event in the list to see the delete option immediately.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a recurring event (e.g., “Salary every 5th day of the month”), the system will ask if you want to erase only that instance or the entire series!

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To speed up your event search, use a date filter: tap the magnifier icon in the upper right corner of the calendar and type in a keyword (such as “meeting” or “birthday”).

2 Massive Deletion of Records: How to Clean a Calendar Completely

If you have hundreds of old events on your calendar, it's not rational to delete them one by one. Fortunately, MIUI has a hidden mass-cleaning feature, but it doesn't work on all versions of the firmware.

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, find Calendar and open its settings. Select Storage → Clear Data. This method will delete ALL local events without recovery, but will not affect data synced with Mi Account or Google. For complete cleaning, turn off sync in advance (more on this below).

An alternative way for advanced users to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a smartphone to connect to a PC and know commands, but allows you to pinpoint events by their ID.

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.calendar/events --where"title="Meeting""

It will delete all events called "Meetings." Careful: the wrong team can erase important data!

3. Remove synchronized events (Mi Cloud and Google Calendar)

If your calendar is tied to Mi Account or Google, simply uninstalling your phone is not enough – events will be restored the next update.

For Mi Cloud:

1. Open i.mi.com in your browser and log in.
2. Go to the Calendar section.
3. Find the event, click on it and select Delete.
4. For mass removal, use the date filter and delete the event groups.

For Google Calendar:

1. Go to calendar.google.com.
2. On the left menu, select the calendar associated with your Xiaomi.
3. Find the event, open it and click Delete (or Delete the event for repeaters).
4. To clear everything, go to Settings → Delete the calendar (Warning: This will delete it completely!).

⚠️ Note: When you delete an event via Google Calendar, it will disappear from all devices that sync with that account. If you use the same Google account at work and at home, check if you delete other people's appointments!

4. Recovery of deleted records: is there a chance to return?

If you accidentally erase an important event, don't panic -- most services have recovery mechanisms.

1. Go to the web version of the calendar.
2. In the left menu, find the Recycle Bin section (may be hidden under Other calendars).
3. Select a remote event and click Restore.

The storage period in the cart is 30 days, and then the data is deleted irrevocably.

For Mi Cloud, recovery is more difficult:

• 🔍 Go to the personal account of Mi Cloud.
• 📂 Go to the calendar. → Archive (if the section is available).
• ⏳ Recovery is possible within 7 days after removal.

If more time has passed, try to contact Xiaomi with the exact date and title of the event.The chances are small, but with backups of the service, the data can be restored.

Make sure that the event is not duplicated on another calendar.

Check the “Basket” folder in Google Calendar

Turn off sync for recovery time

Make a backup copy of the current data-->

5.Why do events return after deletion?

A frequent complaint from Xiaomi users is, "Deleted the event, but it reappeared a day later." The reason is automatic synchronization. Here's how it works:

1. Account Conflict: If both Mi Account and Google are linked to the phone, the event may be duplicated. For example, you deleted it in Mi Cloud, but it stayed in Google Calendar and returned the next update.

2.Cache damaged: Sometimes the Calendar app stores outdated data in the cache. Once the cache is cleared (Settings → Apps → Calendar → Clear cache), events can “disappear” forever.

3.Sync with third services: Some applications (e.g. Outlook or Yandex Calendar) can automatically add events back.

Decision:

1. Turn off calendar sync for all accounts (Settings → Accounts → [select account] → Sync → Calendar).
2. Remove all unnecessary events manually.
3. Turn the sync back on.

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If an event returns even after you turn off sync, check if it is added to Tasks or Reminders – these apps sometimes duplicate entries in the calendar.

6. Alternative calendars: should you switch?

The standard Calendar app in MIUI isn’t always handy — especially if you’re using multiple accounts or need advanced features.

To switch to another calendar:

1. Export current events from the standard application (Settings → Export in the web version of Mi Cloud or Google Calendar).
2. Install a new app from Google Play.
3. Import data via the import menu (usually in the application settings).
4. Disable notifications from the standard calendar to avoid duplication (Settings → Notifications → Calendar).

If you decide to go back to the standard calendar, just uninstall the alternative app and turn the sync back on. The data will be restored automatically.

7. Errors and bugs: what to do if the calendar doesn't work?

Sometimes the Xiaomi Calendar app gets glitzy: it doesn't open, it doesn't save events, or it constantly gives out synchronization errors.

• 🔴 Calendar does not open: clear the cache and application data (Settings) → Annexes → Calendar → If it doesn’t work, reinstall the update via Google Play (if the app has been updated separately).
• 🔄 Sync is suspended: disable and turn on sync for the account (Settings) → Accounts. → [your account] → Synchronization).
• ⏳ Events load long: check your internet connection and try switching from mobile data to Wi-Fi (or vice versa).
• 📱 App crashes out: update MIUI Up to the latest version or roll back to stable firmware if you use the beta version.

If the problem persists, try resetting the app settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Calendar → Additional → Reset settings.
2. Confirm the action.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The standard Calendar application cannot be removed or disabled without root rights, in which case the only way out is to use a third-party calendar and disable notifications from the standard calendar.

FAQ: Frequent questions about working with the Xiaomi calendar