Where is the calendar in the Xiaomi phone: search, setup and troubleshooting

Have you bought a new Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone but can't find the standard Calendar app? Or has it suddenly disappeared after the MIUI update? This problem is familiar to many users - despite the calendar being part of the basic firmware, its location and availability depend on the shell version, regional firmware and even the device model. In some cases, the app is hidden in the Tools folder, in others it requires a separate installation via Google Play.

In this article, we’ll break down all the possible ways to find a Xiaomi calendar, including hidden folders, system search, and recovery through settings. You will also learn how to add a calendar widget to the home screen, sync it with a Google or Mi Account account, and what to do if the app is removed or not opened. MIUI 12/13/14 all modern brand models (2020–2026 garland.).

1. Standard Calendar Locations in MIUI

In most Xiaomi firmware, the calendar is in one of three places.

• 📱 Home screen or Tools folder: Scroll through all the pages of the desktop – the calendar icon can be hidden in a folder with other utilities (clock, weather, calculator).
• 🔍 Search System: Swipe your finger down the home screen to open the search bar and type in “Calendar” (or “Calendar” for global firmware).
• ⚙️ All Apps menu: Click on the All Apps icon (usually in the dock panel at the bottom of the screen) and scroll through the list to the Tools or Organizer section».

If the calendar is not available in all of the listed places, this may mean:

• 📦 Application disabled in settings (see Section 3).
• 🗑️ Application removed (for example, after resetting settings or manual cleaning).
• 🌍 You have Chinese firmware without Google services (requires a separate installation).

2. Calendar search through MIUI settings

If standard search didn't help, check if the application is disabled in the system settings.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Show All Apps (or System Apps).
3. In the search bar, type “Calendar” (or “Calendar”).
4. If the application is found but disabled, click “Enable”.

Attention! Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for POCO F5) may call the calendar "Mi Calendar" or "Xiaomi Calendar." If none of these names are on the list, move on to the next section.

3. Install a calendar via Google Play or APK

If the calendar is not in the system, you can set it separately.

• 📲 Official Mi Calendar: Available on Google Play (Global Firmware Only).
• 📥 APK-File: For Chinese firmware without Google services can be downloaded APK From APKCombo (select the version for your region).

Important: On Chinese ROM devices, the standard calendar can only work with a Mi Account account and not sync with Google.

4. Adding a calendar widget to the main screen

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

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select "Widgets" (Widgets).
3. Search the list for Calendar (or Mi Calendar) and drag it to the screen.
4. Customize the widget size (usually available 4×2 or 4×4) options.

If the widget is not displayed in the list:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📥 Update the calendar app through Google Play.
• 🛠️ Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Warehouse.

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If the calendar widget doesn't update automatically, open the app and wait for the data to sync, and then the changes will be reflected in the widget.

5. synchronize calendar with Google or Mi Account

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

For Google Account:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select your Google account.
3. Activate the switch next to the Calendar.
4. Open the Google Calendar app and wait for the data update.

For Mi Account:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Turn on the synchronization for Calendar.
3. Open Mi Calendar and update the data manually (swipe down).

Attention! In Chinese firmware, sync with Google may not work even after you have installed the Google Calendar.

• Use Mi Account to back up your account.
• Export events to the.ics file through calendar settings.

6. Solving calendar problems

If the calendar doesn’t open, crash or sync, try the following steps:

• 🔄 Rebooting the device: Sometimes a banal reboot helps.
• 🗑️ Cache cleanup: Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Warehouse → Clear the cache
• 📥 App Update: Check for updates on Google Play.
• 🔧 Resetting the application settings: Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Additionally. → Reset the settings
• 🛠️ Install an alternative: If nothing works, install a Google Calendar or Business Calendar.

If the problem occurs after the MIUI update, check:

• 📌 Availability of beta version of firmware (possible bugs).
• 📢 Xiaomi’s official forums for complaints from other users.

7. Alternative calendar apps for Xiaomi

If the standard calendar doesn’t suit you, consider alternatives:

Tip: If you use Xiaomi with Chinese firmware and want full sync with Google, install Google Calendar and disable the standard Mi Calendar to avoid conflicts.

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On China ROM, the standard Mi Calendar only works with a Mi Account and does not support Google sync. For full operation, set Google Calendar separately.

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